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Ernest Shambley Obituary

Ernest Shambley, 90, a longtime resident of Blakely, died Saturday morning in AseraCare Hospice at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville. He was the husband of Phyllis Evans Shambley, who died Jan. 2. They were married 61 years.

An Army Air Force veteran of World War II, he served in the European theater and was awarded the EAMT Campaign Medal with five bronze service stars and the Purple Heart. Before retiring, he was employed as a heavy-duty equipment operator.

Surviving are his caregivers, Patrick and Angie Greco, Blakely.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Hedley W. Mason Funeral Home, 436 Main St., Peckville, with services by Joseph Poklemba, chaplain of AseraCare Hospice. Interment, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville.

Friends may call Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times on Nov. 16, 2008.

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Peggy Shoemaker

November 17, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, the teammates of Childs Dialysis.

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