Douglass J. Lewis

Douglass J. Lewis, 64, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, August 12th, peacefully with his family by his side at home.

Born in Pottsville on August 16, 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene & Jeanette (Hardy) Lewis.

Doug was the loving husband of Holly (Skibiel) Lewis to whom he married in 1983. They renewed their vows of 40 years, last September.

He was a 1977 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

Doug retired as a Manager at Ehrlich Pest Control. He had also worked for Union Knitting Mills, Schuylkill Haven.

He attended St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and was a long-time member of Bethel Baseball Team. He was a member of the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens, and attended the Tamaqua Adult Daycare.

In addition to his wife, Doug is survived by his eight children, Brooks Lewis, at home; Abigail, wife of Matthew Freiwald, of Wayne Twp.; Ariel Lewis, of Schuylkill Haven; Bryce Lewis, husband of Shana, of North Manheim Twp.; Amelia, wife of Christopher Nemits, of Cressona; Brayden Lewis, at home; Abree Lewis, at home; and Brandt Lewis, at home.

He is also survived by his five beautiful grandchildren, Hudson and Ellarie Freiwald, Maverick and Calum Nemits, and Paisley Lewis; and a sister, Tracy Jannson, wife of Frank Palimier, of Hershey.

A viewing will be held at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, from 5-7 PM Friday, August 16th.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 17th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd S.W. Lilburn, GA 30047 or Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St. Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or St. Ambrose RCC, 201 Randel St., Sch. Haven, PA 17972.