Gary L. Hammel

Gary L. Hammel, 71, of Donnertown, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at UPMC Altoona after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Claysburg the son of the late Howard and Johanna (Thorwart) Hammel. He married Bonnie Lindsey May 26, 1973.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Chrissy Dively and husband Larry of East Freedom and Erica Holes of East Freedom; two grandchildren: Katie and Caleb; and two sisters: Shirley Way and husband Hubert of East Freedom and Barbara Popola and husband Martin of Dillsburg.

Gary was a 1968 graduate of Claysburg Kimmel High School.

He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co.

Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood, and walking.

A funeral took place in the Leamersville Church of the Brethren Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Pastor Stephen Durr officiated. Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery.

Contributions in Gary’s memory may be given to Cure SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.

Gary was blessed with lots of love from family, friends, and great neighbors.

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