Rodger M. Fegley, 78, of Lavelle, passed away February 15, shortly after admission to the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shamokin, February 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Myron and Marie Weikel Fegley. He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1959, and served in the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam War, with the 83rd Artillery Unit, USARSEVEN. He was employed as an equipment operator for Pennsylvania Power and Light until his retirement in 2000. Rodger was a member of Ashland Lodge #294 F. and A. M., and the Lavelle Fish and Game Club.
Preceding him in death was a daughter Jessica Fegley, passing July 25, 2004.
Survivors
Wife: Carol Place Fegley, married 53 years
Daughter: Deborah wife of Frank Russell, Hamburg
Daughter: Michelle wife of David Ealy, Lancaster
Daughter: Susan James Stanton wife of Brian Stanton, Schuylkill Haven
Son: Michael Fegley and his wife Amy, Springfield, PA
Son: Jeremy Fegley, Lavelle
Sister: Barbara wife of Chester Peachey, Hegins
Sister: Berniece Fegley. Hegins
Brother: Donald Fegley and his wife Ruby, Lavelle
Grandchildren: Christine Russell, Michael Russell, Cameron James, Connor James, Vivian Ealy, David Ealy, Georgia Ealy, Julia Fegley, and Gavin Fegley
Great Grandchildren: Noah Russell, Molly Berger
Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Thursday, February 20th, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Elder Jay Spicer. A viewing will be held Thursday morning, 9 AM until service. Internment with Army Military Honors will follow in Citizenβs Cemetery, Lavelle. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Hill Side S.P.C.A., Hillside Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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