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Edward R. Hummel

July 15, 1931 — January 15, 2022

Edward R. "Ned" Hummel, 90 of Pottsville, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was born July 15, 1931 in Pottsville a son of the late Elmer and Julia O'Brien Hummel. He was a 1949 graduate of Pottsville High School. He was Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Ned was a mailman for the U.S. Post Office in Pottsville, prior to retiring. Ned was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Yorkville Hose Fire Co., Pottsville and NARFE. He was preceded in death by two twin sisters, Francis Buehler and Blanche Rodgers. Surviving are his wife of 62 years of marriage, Angeline "Nelle" Rakiewicz Hummel; 3 sons, Edward Hummel, and his husband, Bruce Harris, New York City; Mark Hummel and his wife Elayne, Bernville; Michael Hummel and his wife, Tiffany; Pottsville; 7 grandchildren, Max, Chanel, Hanna, Adam, Rachel, Caleb and Samarra; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of mass Friday at the church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Ned be made to St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA 17901 or Yorkville Hose Fire Co. PO Box 1222 Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please share your memories and condolences with Ned's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Friday, January 21, 2022

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, January 21, 2022

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St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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