John J. "Jack" Campbell Jr.

WASHINGTON BORO John J. "Jack" Campbell, Jr., 67, died Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2009, at the Hospital of the University of PA after a brief illness. He was married 47 years to his beloved wife, Joyce Hess Campbell, who survives. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John J., Sr. and Verna Garren Campbell. Jack retired in 2003 after 43 years of service from Alcoa, Inc., where he was the Maintenance Manager. In 1997, he founded Campbell Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in industrial training. A dedicated member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Columbia, he was a member of the Holy Name Society and was instrumental in founding the Father Russell Fund. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he has been a season ticket holder since 1983. He also enjoyed woodworking. Jack will be remembered as a man of responsibility and inspired many to be their best. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Joyce Marie Campbell of Savannah, Ga., Denise Campbell of New Stanton, John J. Campbell, III of Lancaster, Angela, wife of Douglas Wiggins of Lititz, Adam Campbell and his wife, Melissa of Columbia, Matthew Campbell and his wife, Chris of Millersville, Mark Campbell of Conestoga, and Shawn Campbell of Washington Boro; and 14 grandchildren. A sister, Mary Alice Campbell, preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Second and Union Sts., Columbia, on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dominic DiBiccaro, Celebrant, and Fr. Joshua Brommer, Con-Celebrant. Rite of Committal and interment will be in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. There will be no public viewing Friday morning. However, the family will receive friends at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. At the request of the family, kindly omit flowers. Contributions in Jack's memory to the Memorial Fund of St. Peter's Catholic Church, 121 S. Second St., Columbia, PA 17512 would be deeply appreciated.