John J. Mootz, Jr.

John J. Mootz, Jr., 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, May 1st at Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on September 14, 1943, he was the son of the late John J. Mootz, Sr. and Fern (Boltz).

John was the widower of Karen (Miller) Mootz.

He graduated from Nativity B.V.M. High School.

John went on to serve in the U.S. Navy on the USS Tench as a nuclear submarine engineer.

John retired from Summit Trailers, Summit Station and had previously worked for Steco Trailers, Saint Clair.

He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was also a member of American Legion Post 38.

John is survived by two sons: Michael Ulsh, husband of Michelle, of Auburn, Robert Ulsh II, husband of Allison, of Savannah, GA. He is also survived by grandchildren: Michael, Madison, Mason, Miller, Robert III and sister, Melinda, wife of Al Smith, or Montoursville, PA. He is also survived by niece, Meredith Yowell.

In addition to his wife and parents, John is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Mootz.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 15th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the start of the service.Interment will be held privately at the family’s convenience.

At the family’s request, memorial donations can be made to Hillside SPCA, Po Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.