Harry C. Russell

Harry C. Russell, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away on December 12th at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Pottsville on March 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Elizabeth A. (Hutton) and Abraham Russell.

Harry was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

He was employed as a mechanic for the former Reading Mack and the former J. Marlin Ernst in Deer Lake.

Harry was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

He is survived by three children: Richard Russell, husband of Michelle; Robby Russell, husband of Sharon; and Cristal Russell, all of Tamaqua. He is also survived by grandchildren: Austin, Rose, and Ryan Russell; brothers: Robert Russell, husband of Kay, of NC; Daniel Russell of Hamburg; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Harry is preceded in death by two brothers, William Russell and infant, James Russell.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 18th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of services.

Interment will take place at 11 AM on Friday, December 19th at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At the family’s request, memorial donations may be forwarded to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or American Heart Association, PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

To extend online condolences visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.