Andrew Gorel

Andrew Gorel, 80, of Carbondale, died Monday after an illness. His wife of 58 years is the former Mary Grace Langan.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Stanley and Catherine McCabe Gorel, he was a graduate of Mayfield High School. Andy was employed by and retired from PPL. He was an all-around handy-man who wasn't afraid to tackle any project in any trade. Along with his family, his garden and home were his pride and joy. He enjoyed going to the YMCA, and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's many sporting events, near and far.

He is survived by his three sons, Larry and Karen, Reading; Andy and Rachele, Simpson; and Leo and Susan, Jessup, Md.; two sisters, Florence Bishop, Forest City; and Loretta Barrese, Mount Carmel; a brother, Joseph Gorel, Whites Crossing; eight grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Lexi, Andy, Kristina, Jonathan, Hannah and Devon; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by eight siblings, Mary Connor, Catherine Yusko, Sophie Homa, Ann Matthei, Millie Griffin, Frank, Stanley and John Gorel.

The funeral will be Thursday with a blessing service at 11 a.m. in the Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home Inc., 621 Main St., Simpson. Interment will be in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Twp. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK. 73123. For directions or condolences, visit www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com.