Herman Edward Morgan, Jr.

Herman Edward Morgan, Jr., 74, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, September 12th, at home surrounded by family.

Born in Coaldale on December 3rd, 1949, he was the son of the late Herman E. Morgan, Sr. & Elaine M. (Shifferstine) Morgan.

Herm was the husband of Nadine B. (Schaffer) Morgan, to whom he was married for 37 years.

He graduated from Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation Herm entered the U.S. Navy in 1968 and was honorably discharged as an AT Third Class Petty Officer in 1972.

He was employed as a machine operator at Omnova, Auburn for 33 years.

Herm was a member of First United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven.

He loved hunting, golfing, softball, and his favorite teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. But above all else, Herm was a devoted family man, affectionately known by his grandchildren as Pop Pop.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Christopher Morgan, husband of Leslie, of Sinking Spring, daughters: Melissa, wife of Ryan Negri, of Wyomissing; & Cheryl, wife of Nick Stripe, of Hamburg. Herm is also survived by grandchildren: Taylor, Paityn, & Brody Morgan, and Landon & Theo Stripe; and a great granddaughter, Harper Piano. He is also survived by two brothers: James Morgan, husband of Celia of Rockport, TX and Lawrence Morgan, husband of Lynn of Cressona; a sister, Janet Maurer, wife of Tom, of Cressona; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, September 19th at First United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Ms. Shawn VanDyke officiating. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.