Richard Habel Obituary

Richard (Dick) Clarance Habel, 75, of Plymouth passed away Saturday at home.
He was born April 15, 1931, in Berwick, a son of the late Mary Rhymensnyder Habel and the late Clarence Habel.
He was a graduate of Berwick High School, and an avid outdoorsman and loved camping.
He was a 50-year member of the Eagles Club, Plymouth, and a member of the Cherry Street Bible Church.
He was employed for 45 years by Maffey Oil Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anrose Butsavage; and sister Phyllis Mushalla.
He is survived by his sons, Richard Habel, Plymouth; Peter M. Habel, Plymouth; daughter Kimberly Robaczewski, Hanover; companion Carole Vanesko; sister Julia Kramer, Berwick; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Williams-Hagen Funeral Home Inc., 114 W. Main St., Plymouth, with the Rev. John Stange officiating.
Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

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Published by Times Leader on Mar. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Habel

4 Entries

Rebecca Gensel

March 6, 2007

To my Grandpa..I Love you and you will always be missed. You were a great grandfather and you were always there for me when I needed you. You will always be in my heart and thorugh all the struggles in my life you will always there for me. Since, my father died when I was young and you were there to help take his place in my life. I know you are in a better place now and you will forever be in my prayers. i love you..From your grandaughter Becky

karen mikus

March 5, 2007

Dear Peter,Kimberly and family. I am keeping you all in my prayers and I will think of you often as you go thru this very difficult time. Karen (Ziller)

Dave, Ria, Devyn,Dylan, and Gabrielle Evans

March 5, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Tom Tabaka

March 5, 2007

In our thoughts you will always be.
Blessing our hearts for all to see.

Missing you will never end.
A husband, father, and faithful friend.

Your memory will live on forever.
Through all the seasons and changing weather.

The time has come for you to go home.
Strength comes from knowing you will not be alone.

Rejoice with those who passed before.
You will be missed forever more.

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