Howard J. Thatcher Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HOWARD J. THATCHER SR. Howard J. Thatcher, Sr., 86, of Hallstead, PA was reunited with his wife, Alberta in heaven on January 30, 2016. Alberta predeceased him in March 2014. Howard is survived by his children, Bob and Carol Thatcher Sr., Carolyn and Bruce Gould, John and Heidi Thatcher, and Harold Thatcher; eight grandchildren, Nicole Rudock and Bob, Cathy and Brock Smith, Stephanie and Mark Gnade, Matthew Thatcher and Melissa, Heather Thatcher and Joe, Bob Thatcher Jr. and Caryn, Jessica Gould and Chris, Jackie and Brady Fancher; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Betty and Jen Birtch; two sisters-in-law, Bernita Thatcher and Delores “Sis” Thatcher; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Patricia Thatcher, his sisters, Eleanor and Helen, brothers, Kenny, Glen, and Gerald. Howard was a hard worker. He devoted his life to his family and community. He owned Joe’s Disposal. Howard served on the Hallstead Borough Council and spent 15 years serving as the Chief for the Hallstead Fire Department with almost 60 years of service. He was a member of the Hallstead United Methodist Church. Howard looked forward to visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Spring interment will be made in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Hallstead Fire Department, P.O. Box AE, Hallstead, PA 18822.

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Howard J. Thatcher

April 20, 1929 - January 30, 2016