Wayne Lamar Farr

Wayne Lamar Farr, 87, of North Manheim Township, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on July 27, 1939, Wayne was a son of the late Francis Oliver and Jennie Estelle (Fenstemacher) Farr.

Married 50 years, Wayne was the loving husband of Alice Louise (Kantner) Farr.

Wayne was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School, class of 1957.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Wayne dedicated 40 years to Comcast, where he worked as a head technician. He also worked as a Photographer on the side and spent several years working alongside his wife at the Roller Roost.

Music was an important part of Wayne’s life. He played guitar with the “Versatils Band” and “Chubby and The Royals” and marched with the Rainbow Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a member of Schuylkill Hose, the Fire Police and Special Police in Schuylkill Haven, and was a former member of Rainbow Hose.

In his free time, Wayne enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and camping.

In addition to his wife, Wayne is survived by a daughter Regina Farr Killian, wife of Barry; stepsons Kenneth Reber, husband of Marion and Gary Reber, husband of Kelly; grandchildren Heather Lauck (Shane Cillo), Rachael Campos (Aric) and Lauren Dallatore (Derek); great-grandchildren Mackenzie Wessner, Emily Sorokach, Tanner Cillo and Tucker Dallatore; several nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by brothers Francis Farr Jr, Robert Farr and Earl Farr.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Frederick Kantner officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park.

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