Craig A. Sterner

Craig A. Sterner, 61, of Tamaqua, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hills, Pottsville.

Craig was born in Pottsville on October 28, 1964, a son of Barbara (Orwig) Sterner, of Port Clinton and the late John Sterner.

Married 11 years, he was the husband of Alanna G. (Hinger) Sterner.

Craig was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1982.

He was a member of St. John's Church of Port Clinton.

Craig was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed weekend getaways and spending time with family.

He was last employed by Engineered Materials Solutions, Hamburg as a machine operator.

In addition to his wife and mother, Craig is also survived by two sons: Aaron Sterner, Port Clinton, & Brett Sterner, husband of Cheyanne, Pine Grove, his step-daughter, Hayley Leslie, Tamaqua,two grandchildren: Jaxon, & Bryndle, three sisters: Sherri James, wife of Pat, Schuylkill Haven, Sue Correll, wife of Harold, Hamburg, & Kathy Barrow, wife of Andy, Orwigsburg, and several nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 20th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Interment will be privately held at the family’s convenience.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Craig’s name to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

 Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.