Lila L. Garber

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Lila L. Garber , 98, Frackville passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13 ^th with her loving family by her side.

Born in Frackville on February 5, 1924, she was a daughter of the late John and Emily Harris Kessler.

Lila worked as a CNA for Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home for over 30 years before retiring at the age of 77.

She attended Frackville High School, was a member of Trinity ECC, a Girl Scout leader along with her sister Leah, a member of the Ryan Township ladies auxiliary and was an avid hunter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John T. Willis and her second husband Theodore J. Garber; her identical twin sister, Leah Robbins, who passed away the day after Lila's death; her siblings: John S. Kessler, Sherwood W. Kessler, Kendell H. Kessler, Paul R. Kessler and Emily E. Faust; her grandson John Garber.

Lila is survived by her sons: Willis Garber and his companion Cherie Hadesty, Barnesville; Joel Garber, Mahanoy City; grandchildren: Clifford Hadesty, Jeanette Hadesty, and Deanna Shaw; great-grandchildren: Christopher and Ryan Donnella; several nieces and nephews.

A combined funeral service for both Lila and Leah will be held on Tuesday, September 20 ^th at 11 a.m. at Trinity ECC, 56 N. Balliet Street, Frackville with Rev. Jeff Merwine, pastor, officiating. Friends are invited to call at the church on Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Frackville.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lila's name to Trinity ECC located at 56 N. Balliet Street Frackville, PA 17931.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville is in charge of arrangements.