John H. Parcell, age 76, of Orangeville, died on Monday morning October 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his children and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice.
John was born on Wednesday, August 18, 1937 in Emeigh, Pennsylvania, a son of Lucille (Price) Parcell of Dunedin, Florida and the late Evor Parcell. John completed his education in 1955 after graduating from the Barnesboro High School. Following his education, John proudly enlisted with the United States Marine Corps where he served his country faithfully for four years during a time of peace. In 1966, John was inducted into the Pennsylvania State Police Department as a State Trooper for over 21 years until his retirement in 1987. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Elks B.P.O.E #436 and the Washington Lodge #265 F&AM. John spent many years as a Baseball Umpire for the Little League Baseball Association, and most notably umpired the 1980 Senior League World Series in Gary, Indiana. When time allowed, John always loved spending time with grandchildren, friends, golfing, tinkering and hunting.
On April 7, 2012, John was preceded by his beloved wife of 48 years, the late Janice L. (Shaffer) Parcell. He was also preceded by a sister, Peggy Parcell, in 1993.
Survivors include a daughter: Jodi Parcell of Orangeville; two sons: Jeff Parcell of Berwick; and John Parcell and wife, Andrea, of Indiana, PA; eight grandchildren: Samantha, Kristi, John, Kyla, Lauren, Jace, Jordan and Madison; two sisters: Jean Soltis of Barnesboro, PA; and Marilyn Cavalloro of Dunedin, FL; two brothers: Evoir Parsell of Wooster, OH and Walter Parcell of Sarasota, FL.
A time of Visitation will be held on Friday, October 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church, 2575 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg.
Funeral services will also begin on Friday, October 11 at 3 p.m. from the St. John Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg with his pastor, Rev. Gordon E. Smith, officiating. John will be laid to rest beside his wife in the East Ridge Cemetery, Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. The Parcell family is being assisted by the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg.
Memorial contributions in John's name are suggested to: Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.