John T. "Jack" Gleason

John T. "Jack" Gleason, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

He was born in Branchdale, on Oct. 17, 1942, a son of the late Anna (Rowlands) and John Patrick Gleason.

He was the widower of Mary Ann "Bunnie" (Laughlin) Gleason, who passed away in 2005.

He was a graduate of Cass Township High School and was formerly employed by OMNOVA as a plastic mix machine operator.

He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Dorothy Kimmel, Joan Scheib and Ellen Frew.

Jack is survived by his children, Robert "Bob" Lilley (Maureen), Easton, Sharon Flail (Shane), Port Carbon and Mariann "Tedda" Eifert (Jim), Pottsville; grandchildren, Brian Tyson (Malorie), Jessica Lilley, Casey Tyson, Conner Eifert (Autumn), Jordan Lilley and Karissa Flail; nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, with family members officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.