Final Salute

Kenneth R. Schneider

Kenneth R. Schneider, 77, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

Born in Philadelphia, May 17, 1941, he was a son of the late Frederick and Lillian Booktcher Schneider.

Ken proudly served his country for 20 years with the Navy. Following retirement from the Navy, he worked as mail handler with the United States Postal Service, Orlando, Fla., retiring after 20 years.

Ken was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Tower City. He was also a former member of the Jaycees while residing in Florida. He enjoyed doing woodworking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Irene M. Marr Schneider; one son, Wayne A. Schneider, Florida; one daughter, Debbie Stengel, North Carolina; three stepdaughters, Tifini Crosby, Williamstown, Treena Johnson and Tami Torres, both of California; a granddaughter, Zoe Schneider, Florida; a grandson, Travis Roberts, North Carolina; along with other grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City. A Celebration of Life Service for Ken will follow at 12:30 p.m. from the Christ United Methodist Church, Tower City, with Pastor Annette Shutt. Private burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 400 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com