Earl Daubenspeck

Earl H. Daubenspeck, 81, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th, at Abington Manor at Morgan Hill, Easton.

Earl was born in Philadelphia on April 5, 1945, the son of the late Kathryn G. (Brooker) and Earl J. Daubenspeck.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine M. (Hoosier) Daubenspeck whom he was married to for 52 years.

Earl proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years where he was actively involved as an avionics technician with the Blue Angels.

He was a former Philadelphia Fire Fighter for 27 years and retired in 1997. Upon retirement, he continued to work while sharing his many other talents and skills.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven and the Cressona American Legion Post #286.

Earl is survived by his children Charles A. Daubenspeck husband of Ellen, Furlong, PA, Cathryn A. Veneziale wife of John, Easton, PA and Tara L. Moyer wife of Andrew, Minersville, PA; six grandsons, Dominic, Jonathan, Ethan, Lucas, Aidan and Keegan; one granddaughter Addison; a sister Joy Krot wife of Alex, Dubois, PA, a nephew, great-niece, Silver Spring, MD; niece and great-nephew, Forest Park, Illinois.

At the family’s request, memorial donations may be forwarded to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. 

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 13th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven at 10:30 AM. A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 AM until the time of service.

Interment with military honors will be held at 10:30 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA on Thursday, May 14th.

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