Russell E. Sheets II

Russell E. Sheets II, 69, of Roaring Spring, passed away at home, Thursday evening, Sept. 30, 2021, after a battle with ALS.

He was born July 6, 1952, in Roaring Spring the son of Russell E. and Phyllis A. (Bush) Sheets. He married Christy L. Madden June 21, 1975, and she preceded him in death Jan. 24, 2004.

He is survived by three daughters: Dody L. Gochnour of New Enterprise, Billie R. Yatta and husband Tom of Alum Bank, and Jessica A. Chandler and husband Nick of Martinsburg, WV; 11 grandchildren: Matthew, Lana, Thea, Morgan, Max, Daylynn, Tyler, Tommy, Tanner, Hunter, and Katelyn; a great-grandchild, Rayland; a brother, Orlando Sheets and wife Theresa of Volga, South Dakota; and a sister, Charlann Monica and husband Rick of Toms River, NJ.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Sheets.

Russell was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Penelec where he had worked at the Conemaugh Generating Station.

Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit.

Arrangements by Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring. (www.thompsonfh.com)