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J. McGarvey Obituary
Born Thursday, Dec. 13, 1928, in Ansonville, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert V. McGarvey and the late Blanche B. (McMasters) McGarvey. He was the husband of Carla Mae (Killion) McGarvey.
He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of DuBois and Roving Volunteers in Christ Service.
He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea Era.
He retired as owner/operator of McGarvey Equipment Inc., in Reynoldsville.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons: Daniel L. McGarvey of DuBois, Pa., Richard W. McGarvey (Denise) of Reynoldsville, Pa., James A. McGarvey (Cathy) of Reynoldsville, Pa., and Timothy W. McGarvey (Patty) of Reynoldsville, Pa.; daughter, Linda Jo Wells of Reynoldsville, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, six brothers and five sisters; he was the last of his immediate family.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Bernard P. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., located at 206 E. Main St., Reynoldsville, PA 15851, with the Pastor Charles Lee officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Coalport, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the funeral home.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day." II Timothy 4:7-8
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bernard P. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Reynoldsville, PA. To leave online condolences please visit www.BPSnyderFH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. McGarvey
Joe & Connie Taylor
March 15, 2017
Dear McGarvey family, Out thoughts and prayers are with you in the going home of Lynn. We know Lynn is in a much better place.
Christine Brown
March 12, 2017
Thinking of you and praying for you
With deepest Sympathy
March 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss, he was a good man
I will miss him. Our Thoughts are with the family and you Dan.
Bryan and Carol Trunzo
March 11, 2017
Sending our condolences to all.. A great man has left this earth.... Ray n Glenna
Dan & Theresa Stitt
March 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Jeff Parrett
March 10, 2017
Sending my sincerest condolences for your loss. May there be comfort in your heart knowing that you shall meet him again in another place.
Harry Springfield
March 10, 2017
Deepest condolences and sympathies to sister Carla Mae, and the entire McGarvey family on the passing of Lynn, a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother-In-In-Law, Uncle and Friend.
We remember so well all of the many years of wonderful memories we all had together over the many years, especially during the Winter months we all spent together in Florida and other locations. We had so much fun and enjoyed each others company immensely.
We also recall Lynn's, and your families deep abiding Faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! May you Rest In Peace Lynn!
Betty Lou (Killion) Springfield & Harry E. Springfield Sr. and Families!
Agnes Tokash
March 10, 2017
Sorry about your loss Tim, know that he is with the Lord. Look to the sky at night and the brightest star you see will be your father watching over you.
March 10, 2017
Rick and Denise and family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Reiter and Shawn Rankus
Karen L Garthwaite
March 10, 2017
Denise and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Karen Garthwaite and family
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