Joseph F. Huth

Joseph F. Huth, 86, Frackville, died peacefully Friday, with his family at his side at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Frank and Florence ( Haupt ) Huth. He had been employed as an auditor for the PA State Inheritance Tax Bureau until his retirement .

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Frackville and a life member of Frackville Elks Lodge # 1533.

Joe was a well known local athlete and sports enthusiast. He was a standout player for the former Frackville High School both in basketball and baseball. After graduation he played for the Philadelphia Athletics and played in the East Penn Semi Pro League. At the age of 20 he was signed by the Boston Celtics but then choose to return to Frackville to marry his high school sweetheart. Joe had coached the North Schuylkill basketball team and for years was involved in Frackville Youth sports programs.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years the former Sarah " Beddow " in 1989, two brothers; Francis and John Huth, also by three sisters; Regina and Agnes Huth, Mary Rudiman.

Joe is survived by his son Joseph and his wife Janice Huth, Frackville, his granddaughter Jennifer and her husband Jaryd Reiner, Palo Alto, his great-granddaughter Adrianna Reiner, his sister Eleanore Antz, Frackville and by several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Frackville, with Rev. Robert T. Finlan, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass.