Gene R. Ney
GRATZ • Gene R. Ney, 80, of Gratz, died July 15 at Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg.
He was born Aug. 23, 1939, in Gratz, a son of the late Ruth and Clair Ney.
Gene was employed by Dormar Manufacturing, Penn Reel, and was an independent coal deliverer.
He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Gratz Fire Co.
He belonged to a bowling league, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a big Eagles and Phillies fan.
Gene is survived by two sisters, Linda (Bruce) Koppenhaver of Gratz and Kathy (Bruce) Miller of Hegins, and eight nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sister, Susan Herb, and brothers, Dennis and John Ney.
A private graveside service will be held at the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his church.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the online guest book or to post a picture of Gene, visit reedfh.com.
Paid by funeral home