Edward (Poppy) Houser

Edward (Poppy) Houser, 84, of Frackville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah on December 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Derr) Houser.

Edward was known as a hard worker.  He worked many years for Hart Farms in Ringtown, then as a machine operator for St. Jude Polymer in Frackville for 17 years until his retirement.  Outside of work, he loved taking scenic rides through Ringtown and Brandonville, playing the treasure hunt, watching polkas, and had an affinity for horses.

His wife Jeanne passed away in 2003.

The surviving family includes his son- Edward (Allison) Houser of Shenandoah, his daughters- Debbie Burke of Mount Carmel, Lisa Kalinowski (Frank) of Ringtown, Donna Lopez (Howard) of Frackville, and Gloria Bloschichak (Stephen) of Frackville.  Also surviving are his sister, Betty Berthold of Brandonville, along with his grandchildren- Joshua, Kelly, Beth, Shawn, Tara, Jordan, Amanda, Brianna, and Stephen, and his great-grandchildren- Kyson, Cecelia, James, Laken, Hudson, Abel, and Lincoln.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The Oravitz Home for Funeral Inc, of Shenandoah are entrusted with handling the arrangements.

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