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Rolland Meckes Obituary
Rolland G. Meckes, 89, of Penn Forest Twp., entered into eternal rest Nov. 21, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.
He was the husband of June (Solt) Meckes. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 25th of this year.
Born in Penn Forest Twp., he was a son of the late John and Susie (Kibler) Meckes.
He was employed as a laborer for the former Bethlehem Steel Railroad Operations until retiring in 1995.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Albrightsville.
He was a life member of Penn Forest Fire Company #1, Franklin Fire Company, and Tannery Social Club, White Heaven. Rolland loved wood working and his John Deer Tractors.
Surviving along with his wife are a son, Troy L. Meckes of Jim Thorpe; a sister, Anna Moser of Jim Thorpe; a granddaughter, Maria Meckes; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Linda (Poff) Meckes.
He was also preceded in death by sisters, Clara Dotter and Mary Sibbac; brothers, John, Kenneth, Clayton, Lyman, and Albert Meckes and a nephew, Edward Smith.
Services: A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in the Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 with Rev. William Thompson officiating.
Family will receive friends 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted in his name to the Penn Forest Fire Company #1, 1387 State Rt. 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
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Beverly and Wilson Putt
December 7, 2022
To June and family:
Rollie was a long-time friend. We will miss Rollie´s visits and chats but will always remember him.
Our sincere sympathy to you.
Rosemarie Barnes
November 26, 2022
Prolly was a kind friend ! He worked with my husband for many years. He will be missed by many peop!e here in the mountains .
Maria Diaz
November 26, 2022
The deepest of sympathies to June, Troy and all of Rollie's family. He will be sorely missed as he has been a friend for decades with the Diaz family. in addition to being a devoted family man, he always had time to help or say a hello to neighbors & friends. He was also a pretty good card player on lazy Sunday afternoons. We were lucky to know him & his family for so many years of friendship.
Josephine and Anthony Trapasso
November 26, 2022
Dear June and family
Our hearts are with you during this time
Rollie was a very special man
We loved coming up and sharing a meal together with both if you
Rollie was always there to lend a hand and look out for us when we were away...dependable, kind, strong yet a gentle giant
We love you Rollie and will miss you. Yet we know when you met the Lord, he said "well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master."
Jack and Pat Kreckie
November 26, 2022
Rolland and June were among the first friends we made when we moved to Jim Thorpe. We loved hearing Rollie´s stories and admiring his handiwork. A good man, a hard worker who put family above all else.
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