Ernest H. Creveling

Ernest H. Creveling, 87, of Circle Drive, Woods Edge, Bloomsburg, died early Sunday morning, September 13, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 10, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant Township, he was a son of the late Harold K. and Mae S. (Wampole) Creveling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice M. (Megargell) Creveling on January 29, 2006. A graduate of the former Orangeville High School, he faithfully served his country in World War II and had been awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation, Japan . Mr. Creveling was a weaver/loom fixer and foreman at the Magee Carpet Company in Bloomsburg for many years. He also drove truck for GLF and Agway, worked for the McBride Machine Shop. He last worked as a foreman at the Bloomsburg Carpet Company, retiring in 1991. He was an active member of the Ridge Street United Methodist Church and held every office of the Church including board president and trustee. He also served on the Pastor Parish Relations committee and served as the church custodian for 25 years. He was also a Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church for many years. Mr. Creveling was a member of Oriental Lodge, No. 460, F. & A. M., of Orangeville, the Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg, the Bloomsburg American Legion, the National Rifle Association and the Bloomsburg Fair Association. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, wood working, carpentry work and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Phillies fan. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Vida H. (Hartman) Horn Creveling, whom he married on November 12, 2011; his three daughters: Teresa Holland and her husband, James, of Boiling Springs; Julia Lehman and her husband, Todd, of Bloomsburg; Holly Creveling and her wife, Analice, of Boston. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Taylor, Grant and Emily Holland; Ross and Reed Lehman; Laura Gilberti, Isiah Costa Creveling and Ana Costa Creveling; a sister, Mildred Chamberlain, of Almedia; a step son, Stephen Richendrfer, of Bloomsburg; a step granddaughter, Stephanie and his beloved dog, Doxie. In addition to his first wife, Janice, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Creveling in 1935. At the request of the deceased, there will be a private family viewing with graveside services at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Orangeville with Military Honors by a combined Veterans group. There will be a public memorial service on Thursday evening, September 17th, 2015 at 7 PM at the Ridge Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Eddinger, his pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Ridge Street United Methodist Church, 145 Ridge Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Arrangements are under the direction of the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (S. R. 487). For online condolences or for additional information, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Ernest H. Creveling

April 10, 1928 - September 13, 2015