Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/16/19
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Bruce R. Mervine, 91, of Gordon, PA passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA.
Born May, 26, 1927 in Gordon the son of the late Guy and Myrtle (Miller) Mervine.
Bruce was a U.S. Marine Corp. and Army Veteran serving from 1945-1955. He received a National Defense Service Metal and participated in the occupation of China. After his honorable discharge from the military, he lived in California and Utah. Eventually, he returned to his birthplace where he remained for the rest of his life. He worked for Mr. Hanger, Ringtown until retirement. Bruce loved to travel, play cards, attend bingo and high school plays, family reunions, and genealogy/researching his ancestry. Bruce was a member of various historical societies; Gordon Senior Citizens, Frackville Senior Citizens, and Gordon AmVets. He volunteered with many activities at ARMC and the Food bank. He served on the Gordon School Reunion Committee and Centennial Committee. He was an active member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon where he was the sexton, a greeter, on many committees, and helped decorating.
Bruce was a U.S. Marine Corp. and Army Veteran serving from 1945-1955. He received a National Defense Service Metal and participated in the occupation of China. After his honorable discharge from the military, he lived in California and Utah. Eventually, he returned to his birthplace where he remained for the rest of his life. He worked for Mr. Hanger, Ringtown until retirement. Bruce loved to travel, play cards, attend bingo and high school plays, family reunions, and genealogy/researching his ancestry. Bruce was a member of various historical societies; Gordon Senior Citizens, Frackville Senior Citizens, and Gordon AmVets. He volunteered with many activities at ARMC and the Food bank. He served on the Gordon School Reunion Committee and Centennial Committee. He was an active member of the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon where he was the sexton, a greeter, on many committees, and helped decorating.
Bruce was preceded in death by brothers: Earl Hubler, Claude Hubler, Raymond Hubler, Paul
Mervine, Frank Mervine, Robert Mervine, and Guy Mervine. Three sisters: Mae Derrickson, Adda Balchin, and Hazel Hubler.
Surviving are a brother: Glen husband of Betty Mervine. Sister-in-law: Geraldine Mervine. Nieces: Sandra wife of Norman Stitzer and Francesca wife of Scott Hutchinson. Great niece: Valerie wife of George Dornsife. Great nephew and Godson: John R . Stitzer husband of Jacqueline Car. Great nephews: Glen Stitzer and Beau Hutchinson. Four great great nieces and other close friends and relatives.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon, PA. Interment at Barry Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weishample, PA. Visitation 11:00 AM until the time of service on Monday, Apr. 22 at the church.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
Visit www.kullfuneral.com or Facebook @heizenrothfamilyfuneralhomes
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