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Obituary for Albert C. "Tub" Reckner

Albert C. "Tub"  Reckner
RECKNER - Albert C. “Tub”, 93, Church of the Brethren Home, Windber, formerly of Jerome, died May 23, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born February 17, 1923 in Jerome. Son of Harry and Ada (Shroyer) Reckner. Preceded in death by parents, brother James and sister Naomi Oaks. Survived by wife of 66 years Ruth G. (Rodeheaver) Reckner; sons Harry married to Judy (Weaver), Geistown; Robert, Hollsopple; Thomas married to Debbie (Fedornock), Hollsopple and John married to Debbie (Fetchko), Windber; grandchildren Dave, John, Bob, Kim, Derek, T.J., Tiara, Katie, Matthew and Michael; great grandchildren Parker, Carson, Landon and Peyton; sisters Euldean Shields, Windber; Donna married to Warren “Bussie” Shaffer, Hooversville; Janice Lint, Boswell and Dorcas married to James Garlesky, Hollsopple and numerous nieces and nephews. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served in the European Theater where he participated in the invasion of Normandy and was awarded the Purple Heart. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown. Member of former Jerome Church of the Nazarene, Jenner Rod & Gun Club and the Jerome Polish Falcons. Past president of Jerome Sportsmen. He enjoyed playing baseball, hunting, fishing, gardening and canning. Friends received from 5-7PM Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Rd., Davidsville where a service will be held 11AM Saturday with Rev. Pete Kaltenbaugh presiding. Interment Maple Spring Cemetery with military honors by Somerset County Honor Guard. Donations in Albert’s memory may be sent to Church of the Brethren Home, 277 Hoffman Ave., Windber, PA 15963. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

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