Garry Robert Yeich, Sr.

Garry Robert Yeich, Sr., 77, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on April 23, 1946, he was a son of the late Samuel & Velma (Shoener)  Yeich.

He was the husband of Carolyn Lynn (Leiby) Yeich.

Garry was a 1964 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

He was a member of Zion's Red Church, Orwigsburg. Garry also belonged to the East Ward Social Club, Schuylkill Haven, the Landingville Community Fire Company, and The Moose, Hamburg.  He enjoyed frequently visiting Hollywood Casino, Grantville.

Garry had served in the U.S. Navy.

He had been employed as pattern storage leader by the Pennsylvania Steel Foundry & Machine Company, Hamburg for 45 years.

In addition to his wife, Garry is also survived by a son, Garry R. Yeich, Jr., husband of  Amanda, of Pottsville; a daughter, Shannon, wife of Ron Thompson, of Pottsville, two grandchildren: Kailyn, & Chase, an uncle, Ray Yeich, husband of Dorothy, of Mechanicsburg, and his beloved dog, Harper.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a grandson, Gage Robert Yeich, & a brother, Ronald Yeich.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 10:30 AM at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.