John L. Weikel

SHENANDOAH - John Lee Weikel, 54, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Formerly of Mount Carmel and Washingtonville, he was born at the former Ashland State General Hospital on March 10, 1971, to Russell Weikel and Barbara Nicely.

A 1989 graduate of Mount Carmel Area, Weikel was a hard worker and longtime laborer for various manufacturers and coal companies, including Great Dane Trailer near Washingtonville, Lehigh Coal and Navigation, Tamaqua, and most recently, Lowe’s Distribution in Cass Township.

He found joy in fishing, hiking, especially Ricketts Glen State Park, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and former NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick. Though, his greatest joy was seeing his first grandson, Stetson Shomper.

He is preceded in death by his parents- Russell Weikel and Barbara Nicely., brother Jimmy Weikel, and sister Marie Geise, Russell Weikel, and his beloved adoptive parents, Nellie and Donald Whipple, adoptive sisters Donna, Diane, and Tracy Whipple, all of Washingtonville.

Weikel is survived by his daughter, Jenna Weikel, Marion Heights, her fiancé, Justin Shomper, and their son, Stetson; longtime life-partner Sherry Streeter, of Shenandoah, and her daughters, Sam Streeter and Kaylee Lindenmuth; siblings Lois Weikel, Shamokin; Richard Weikel, Jeffrey Weikel, Sharon Weikel, and Doris Weikel; and adoptive brother Paul Whipple, Washingtonville.

Arrangements are being handled by the Oravitz Home for Funerals, Shenandoah, and will be announced at a later date.

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