Walter A. Carey

Walter Arthur Carey, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, May 29th, at home.

Walt was born in Pottsville on April 5, 1946, the son of the late Paul Carey and Mildred (Marcinik) Noel, wife of Walter Noel.

Married 10 years, he was the husband of Patricia (McManaman) Fox.

He was 1965 graduate of Pottsville High School and had been employed by Boscov’s Trucking as logistics supervisor.

With a military career spanning more than 20 years, Walt served honorably in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and Air National Guard.

He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his wife, Walt is also survived by three children: Brach Gibbons, Elizabeth Kattner, & Paul Carey, four grandchildren: Barrett, Hunter, Tyler, & Colin, siblings: Ernie Carey, David (Debi) Carey, Jim Carey, Walter "Buddy" Noel, Nancy (Gary) Piel, & Peg (Curt) Parrish, and several nieces & nephews.

Walt is preceded in death by his grandmother, Elizabeth Ealks, and two brothers: Paul Carey, & Bruce Carey.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday, June 4th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A Viewing will be held from 11:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Walt’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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