Kermit J. Deitrich, 88, of Pitman, and a resident of Providence Place in Pine Grove passed away Monday, October 1, 2018.
Kermit was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Katie (Snyder) and Felix Deitrich.
He was preceded in death by his wife of Pauline M (Harring) Deitrich, who passed away August 17, 2001.
He was a graduate of the Hegins Township High School and served as a Cook in the US Army.
He was employed as a mill operator at the former Agway in Klingerstown.
Kermit was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church and played on its softball team. He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports.
Kermit is survived by two daughters, Skye L. Edling, of Hegins; and Teah L., wife of John Motsney, of Ashland; a son,Tori L., husband of Christine Deitrich, of Hegins; four grandchildren, Justin Edling, Kimberly Blesse, Kelly Deitrich and Ethan Motsney; two step grandchildren, John Motsney and Adam Motsney. Two Great Grandchildren Landon and Parker Blesse; two sisters, Ruby Zerbe and Orpha Troutman; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Leonard Deitrich and Kenneth "Drum" Deitrich, and a sister Daisy Ely.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church Pitman, where the funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements
Kermit was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Katie (Snyder) and Felix Deitrich.
He was preceded in death by his wife of Pauline M (Harring) Deitrich, who passed away August 17, 2001.
He was a graduate of the Hegins Township High School and served as a Cook in the US Army.
He was employed as a mill operator at the former Agway in Klingerstown.
Kermit was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church and played on its softball team. He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports.
Kermit is survived by two daughters, Skye L. Edling, of Hegins; and Teah L., wife of John Motsney, of Ashland; a son,Tori L., husband of Christine Deitrich, of Hegins; four grandchildren, Justin Edling, Kimberly Blesse, Kelly Deitrich and Ethan Motsney; two step grandchildren, John Motsney and Adam Motsney. Two Great Grandchildren Landon and Parker Blesse; two sisters, Ruby Zerbe and Orpha Troutman; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Leonard Deitrich and Kenneth "Drum" Deitrich, and a sister Daisy Ely.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church Pitman, where the funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements
Kermit J. Deitrich, 88, of Pitman, and a resident of Providence Place in Pine Grove passed away Monday, October 1, 2018.
Kermit was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Katie (Snyder) and Felix Deitrich.
He was preceded in death by his wife of Pauline M (Harring) Deitrich, who passed away August 17, 2001.
He was a graduate of the Hegins Township High School and served as a Cook in the US Army.
He was employed as a mill operator at the former Agway in Klingerstown.
Kermit was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church and played on its softball team. He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports.
Kermit is survived by two daughters, Skye L. Edling, of Hegins; and Teah L., wife of John Motsney, of Ashland; a son,Tori L., husband of Christine Deitrich, of Hegins; four grandchildren, Justin Edling, Kimberly Blesse, Kelly Deitrich and Ethan Motsney; two step grandchildren, John Motsney and Adam Motsney. Two Great Grandchildren Landon and Parker Blesse; two sisters, Ruby Zerbe and Orpha Troutman; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Leonard Deitrich and Kenneth "Drum" Deitrich, and a sister Daisy Ely.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church Pitman, where the funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements
Kermit was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Katie (Snyder) and Felix Deitrich.
He was preceded in death by his wife of Pauline M (Harring) Deitrich, who passed away August 17, 2001.
He was a graduate of the Hegins Township High School and served as a Cook in the US Army.
He was employed as a mill operator at the former Agway in Klingerstown.
Kermit was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church and played on its softball team. He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports.
Kermit is survived by two daughters, Skye L. Edling, of Hegins; and Teah L., wife of John Motsney, of Ashland; a son,Tori L., husband of Christine Deitrich, of Hegins; four grandchildren, Justin Edling, Kimberly Blesse, Kelly Deitrich and Ethan Motsney; two step grandchildren, John Motsney and Adam Motsney. Two Great Grandchildren Landon and Parker Blesse; two sisters, Ruby Zerbe and Orpha Troutman; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Leonard Deitrich and Kenneth "Drum" Deitrich, and a sister Daisy Ely.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church Pitman, where the funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements
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