Henry J. Wolfgang 1st

Henry J. Wolfgang 1st., 63, of Boiler Row Road, Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, April 3^rd, at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Fountain Springs, December 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eleanor Chuplis Wolfgang.  He was a graduate of Bonifay High School, Bonifay Florida.

Following high school, he entered the U.S. Army as an Air Reconnaissance specialist in Germany.  He was employed 37 years as Back End Tender for Gilford Mills, Pine Grove, until his retirement. Henry was of the Lutheran faith.

Preceding him in death were sisters Violet Snyder and Ruth Metzinger.

Survivors:

Wife:  Carol Sborz, married 39 years

Son:  Henry J. Wolfgang 2nd., at home

Son:  Donald Wolfgang and his wife Emily, Schuylkill Haven

Daughter:  Monica Sborz, Pottsville

Sister:  Roseann wife of Francis O’Connell, Ashland

Brother:  Arthur Wolfgang, Frackville

Grandchildren:  Keagan and Brennan Wolfgang, and Chelsea Sborz

Nieces and Nephews

Relative and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Monday April 9^th, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St. Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Dana Heckman Beil, pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland.  Internment with military honors will be held Wednesday, April 11^th, at 2 PM in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  A viewing will be held in the funeral home beginning at 9 AM. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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