Gregg D. Fetterman, 68, of Nescopeck passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family, after battling cancer for many years.
Born in Berwick on December 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Wilma F. (Sloyer) and Donald E. Fetterman, Sr. He was a graduate of Nescopeck High School, class of 1965, and honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Del Monte Foods, where he was employed for 40 years.
Gregg was an active member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, where he served for many years on Consistory as President, and presently as Financial Secretary. He was President of Mt. Zion Cemetery Association. He liked going to the Bloomsburg Fair, where in previous years he had worked at the former Mt Zion UCC Country Circle stand. He loved Jeopardy and car shows on TV. Gregg was a member of the Nescopeck Am Vets Post 93, and the Vietnam Veterans of the Unicorn. He greatly enjoyed eating lunch with the group every Friday, and was just recently presented with a “Quilt of Valor.” His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Linda E. (Hontz) Fetterman with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this November 19th; daughter, Lynn Jasinski and husband Thomas, Berwick; adored grandchildren, Jarrett and McKenna; sister, Robin Winter and husband Marc, Berwick; sister-in-law, Gwen Fetterman, Montrose; nieces and nephews, Danielle Grozier and husband Josh, Adam Winter and wife Jackie, Brianna Saxton and husband Matt; Wendy Fetterman, Megan Oleniacz and husband Matt; nephew-in-law, Chad Garber; and several great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald E Fetterman, Jr., and niece, Jennifer Garber.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Mt Zion United Church of Christ, Church Road, Nescopeck Township, with his pastor, Reverend Richard Dennison officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck, and Saturday morning at the Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be sent to Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, 832 East Third Street, Nescopeck, PA 18635.
Online messages of comfort can be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com