Lee T. Summers Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LEE T. SUMMERS JR. An angel said, “Come with me, peace has now set you free.” Lee T. Summers Jr., 72, of Hallstead, PA entered into Eternal rest on January 20, 2014. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara (Geiser) of 30 years. He was predeceased by his parents Lee and Julia Summers, Sr. Also surviving are four sisters, Mary Keller and husband Jim, Okechobee, FL, Elizabeth Elbrecht and husband Everett, Great Bend, PA, Nina Coates and husband Dave, Ontario, Canada, Janet Kilmer, Hop Bottom, PA; two daughters, Jennifer Witbeck and husband Bryan, Hallstead, PA and Nicole Burdick, Owego, NY; a very special grandson, Landen John Witbeck; also grandsons, Jacob and Kit Burdick; many nieces and nephews; two best friends, whom Lee considered his brothers, and time together was the highlight of his days, Doug Evans and Jesse Naylor; a close and special friend, Melissa, who could always make him smile. Lee served with the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Unit, during the Vietnam Era, in Korea and Germany. He was employed with the Hallstead Iron Foundry for 25 years as a moulder, 12 years with Anitec Image Corporation, Binghamton, NY, and 8 years with Walmart, Vestal, NY, retiring in 2006. Lee loved gardening, hunting, WWE wrestling, and small engine repair. He was always busy doing something. He was the world’s greatest putterer. The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassion and care, UHS Services, Dr. Bertini, Dr. Baron and staff, and to Barnes-Kasson Health Services. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Spring interment will be made in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until the beginning of the service. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the American Lung Association, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

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Lee T. Summers Jr.

October 18, 1941 - January 20, 2014