Paul Leon Wetzel

Paul Leon Wetzel, 70, of Mowry, passed away, surrounded by his family, at his residence Nov. 5, 2021.

Born in Danville, Oct. 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Leon A. and Alvena Leach Wetzel. He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1969, and had been employed for 30 years as a computer service technician for The Pottsville Republican newspaper, later working as a heavy equipment operator for the former White Pine Coal Company, of Lavelle, until his retirement.

Paul was a member of St. John's "Kimmels" United Church of Christ, Deep Creek Road, Ashland. Active in Free Masonry, he was a member of Ashland Lodge 294 F&AM, serving as Master in 1979, he also belonged to Griscom R.A. Chapter 219, and Prince of Peace Commandery 39, all of Ashland.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 45 years, Barbara Anne Wetzel, passing in February 2021.

Survivors are daughter, Kimberly, wife of Brian Shepherd, Mowry; daughter, Pamela, wife of Justin Reitz, Mowry; son, Andrew Wetzel and his wife, Jillian, Harrisburg; sister, Kay, wife of Michael St. Angelo, Leesport; cherished grandchildren, Jake, Emily, Sophia, Lillian, Makinzie and Rilynne; several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m. Nov. 13, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be the Rev. Bonnie Yeager, pastor. A viewing will begin at 10 a.m. until the service. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Barry Township. Memorials may be made to St. John's Church, 1263 Deep Creek Road, Ashland, PA 17921. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.