Charles Joseph "Joey" Ent, Jr., age 53, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Fernville, died Sunday February 10, 2013, in Geisinger Medical Center
Joey was born Wednesday, March 11, 1959, in Bloomsburg, the son of Carol A.(Evert) Ent of Bloomsburg and the late Charles J. Ent, Sr.
Joey was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School's Class of 1977. He was a member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ.
Joey was very outgoing and greeted every he met with a smile. He was an avid racing fan, , especially midget racing, and enjoyed spending time on his boat with friends.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Carol, are two sisters: Deborah Ward (wife of Chris) of Eden, MD, and Sandra Gottenstein (wife of Kevin) of Bloomsburg; maternal grandmother: Dorothy (Wallen) Evert; nephews: Brandon and Andrew Gottenstein, and Kyle Ward; niece: Chelsea Ward and much love companion, Melanie Reichart.
Jen Deutsch was Joey's caregiver for 17 years.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market Street, Bloomsburg and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Trinity Reformed UCC Church, 260 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Trinity Reformed UCC Church with the Rev. Stephen D. Engelhardt, officiating. Burial will be held in Elan Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Attn: Health Care Services, 366 N. Main St., Taylor, PA 18517 or Trinity UCC Memorial Fund, 260 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg.