Nelson R. Tiley

Nelson R. Tiley, 90, of Market St., Ashland, passed away Monday, August 22^nd at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Ashland on August 10 1926, he was the son of the late Irvin and Anna Lane Tiley Sr.  He attended the former Ashland High School, and was employed as a Coal Inspector for the Reading Coal Company until his retirement.  Nelson was a member of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, and a life member of the Washington Fire Company, both of Ashland.

He was very good to his neighbors, always giving a helping hand when needed, and was well known for his baking and carpentry skills. 

Preceding him in death were brothers, Roy, Wilbur, Albert ‘Preach’, Milen ‘Biff’, and Irvin Tiley, Jr., also a sister Suzanna Gredzinski.

Survivors

Wife:  Dorothy Keller Tiley, married 70 years

Son:  Robert Tiley and his wife Michelle, Lavelle

Son:  Richard Tiley, Ashland

Daughter:  Dorothy wife of Thomas Steppe, Williamsport

Daughter:  Nancy wife of Melvin Hornberger, Friedensburg

Daughter:  Sandra wife of Charles Rumbel, Hatboro

Daughter:  Catheryn wife of Timothy O’Donnell, Lavelle

Daughter:  Jennifer wife of Mike Knipe, Ashland

Eleven Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service, Saturday, August 27^th, at 1 PM, in the Brock Cemetery, Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. David W. Grant, pastor of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, Ashland.  Memorials may be made to the Washington Fire Company Truck Fund, 1307 Centre St., Ashland, PA., 17921. Visit Fritzfuneralhome.com

The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.  

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