Eugene B. "Gene" O'Hearn

Gene O'Hearn , 77, lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 27 ^th at his home with his loving wife and son by his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Vincent and Marion Scanlan O'Hearn. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Edward and Richard O'Hearn; his sisters: Marianna O'Hearn and Susan Bovidge; his sisters-in-law: Lee and Pat O'Hearn.

Gene graduated from the former Ashland High School in 1962. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army receiving the rank of Buck Sergeant during his two year tenure during the Vietnam War. Gene worked as a compound specialist for Zapata Industries in Frackville until the closure of the plant. He then went on to work as a crane operator for the Department of Defense in New Cumberland until his retirement in 2006.

Gene was an avid Notre Dame fan having traveled out to South Bend frequently to attend football games. He was a member of the Schuylkill County Notre Dame Club, the American Legion Post 434 and the American Hose Co., both of Ashland; the Girard Hunting Club and the AOH Jack Kehoe Division 1, Girardville. He was a lifelong member of the former St. Joseph's, now St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland. In his earlier years, Gene enjoyed playing softball for the Hibernian House and the Ashland Eagles.

Gene was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending his time with his family and never missing a grandchild's music or sporting event. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Gene is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sara O'Hearn, Ashland; his son, Mark O'Hearn and his wife LeeAnne, Ashland; his step sons: Steve McGrath and his wife Jen, Gordon, Scott McGrath and his wife Melanie of Carlisle; his brothers: Vince O'Hearn, Lancaster and Jim O'Hearn and his wife Nancy of Texas; his loving grandchildren: Mark O'Hearn, Michael, Tyler, Jonas, and Libby McGrath; sister-in-law, Carolyn Lucas and her husband Tom, Cogan Station; brothers-in-law, Dick Adams and his wife Mary, Renovo and JR Bovidge; several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 ^th from Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland with Rev. Giuseppe Esposito, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends are invited to his visitation at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in, Gene's name, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the memorial fund of Saint Charles Borromeo Church at 1115 Walnut Street, Ashland, PA 17921

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.