Lester Ruhl, Jr.

Lester Ruhl, Jr., 71 of Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. 

He was born August 27, 1949 in Manheim a son of the late Lester Sr., and Marie Firestone

He was employed by Craftex Mills, in Auburn, prior to retiring.

Lester was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, a coach of various sporting actives his daughters were involved with, a member of the Pottsville Area High School Crimson Tide Football Chain Gang, and was a crossing guard at 21st and West Norwegian St., Pottsville.

He was preceded in death by a step-brother, Harold Firestone.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years Deborah Drummer Ruhl; 2 daughters, Kimberly Minor, Pottsville, Stacy Ruhl and her fiancée Daniel Nates, Pottsville; 5 grandchildren, Tray Hook, and his fiancée Molly Boran, Tyanna McLean, Tylee Ruhl, Justice Minor, Kayla Minor; 2 great-granddaughters, Hayden and Harlow Balthaser; a brother, Walter Ruhl; a sister, Irma Howe; a step-brother, Leslie Ruhl; nieces and nephews.

Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contribution be made to James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, 1112 W. Market St. Pottsville, PA 17901 to help defray some funeral cost. 

Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, Funeral Director, James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. 

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