Thomas B. Ditzler

Thomas B. Ditzler, 79, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Friday, July 16th, at home surrounded by family.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on January 28, 1942, he was a son of the late Solomon Dewey Ditzler & Bessie (Sterner) Ditzler.

He was the husband of Patricia L. (Dullard) Ditzler.

Tom was of the Lutheran faith.

He was formerly employed in the mining industry; and had also worked as a self-employed truck driver.

Tom was a social member of the AMVETS, Pottsville.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by four daughters: Deborah, wife of Greg Reed, of Auburn;Melissa, wife of Jim Close, of Peach Mountain; Carol Jean Reigel, of Middleport; & Christine, wife ofJoe Cookson, of Pottsville; and two sons: Robert, husband of Chrissy Ditzler, of Tremont; & Thomas, husband of Lucy Ditzler, of Reiley Township. Tom is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, & great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Larry Ditzler, of Lake Wynonah.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by three brothers: Ronald, Donald, & Kenneth Ditzler, and a sister: Carol Ahrensfield.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted by Pastor Jack Murray at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, on Wednesday, July 21st at 10:30 AM.
A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service on Wednesday.
Interment will follow the service at Manbeck's Cemetery, Rock, PA.