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Gary Neff Obituary

Gary Charles "Shorty" Neff, 70 of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence in Barnesville, PA. Born July 13, 1954 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Herman Neff and the late Dolores (Silfies) Neff. He was the loving husband to Christine B. Miller who had previously passed away. Shorty received his high school diploma while in the Army. He was deployed and fought during the Vietnam War. After being Honorably discharged, he came home to work at Lehighton Hospital for a number a of years as an orderly. Shorty then changed career paths and worked in construction for 15 years before retiring in 2011. In his free time, Shorty enjoyed fishing, gambling, and playing scratch-offs. He was an avid Eagles fan, a member of The Soko Club of Nesquehoning, and The Lehighton & Lansford Legions. Survivors: caretaker Melinda Mokshefski and companion Tim Collins, son, Shawn M. Neff, daughter, Bethann M. Neff, brothers, Brian D. Neff of Lehighton, PA, Nicholas A. Neff and Wife Brenda of Lehighton, PA and Michael J. Neff of Lehighton, PA, sister, Michelle Kromer and husband Eugene grandchildren, Shelby, Pryce and Payzlee Neff, and Priscilla and Penelope Ahner. He was predeceased by sister, Elizabeth Kistler, and an infant brother. A Funeral Service will be announced at a later date, Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton, PA, has been entrusted with his care. Memorial Contributions made be made in his memory to the Miller Funeral Home, to go toward funeral costs. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 29, 2025.

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Robert J. Miklas, USN.

May 29, 2025

"A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." Gary, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service when our country needed you the most. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow war veteran.

Grateful

May 29, 2025

Gary,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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