Edward R. Averill

Edward R. Averill, 81 of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

He was born June 19, 1942, in Pottsville a son of the late Edward J. and Edith Sands Averill.

He was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School and Ford School of Business.

Ed was employed by the former Acme Market and later work with his brother Bob at Candles and Collectables prior to retirement.

He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years.

Ed was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic, Pottsville, where he served an usher. Yorkville Hose Fire Co., Pottsville, and volunteered for many years as a coach for Railway Park Little League.

Throughout his life Ed was an Avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles Fan.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Hudock Averill; a daughter, Lori Oler and her husband Mike, Birdsboro; a son, Edward “Ted” Averill, Pottsville; 2 granddaughters, Rachel and Lauren Oler; a brother, Robert Averill, Cape Coral, FL; nieces and nephews.

Service of Remembrance will be held at the convenience of the family from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home. Interment will at the convenience of the family at St. John No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Ed be made to St. John Memorial Fund, 913 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA 17901.

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