Andrew Carl Dankle
Andrew Carl Dankle, 85 years of Smithfield, Pa. passed away suddenly on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born March 25, 1924 in Smithfield, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph Dankle and Mary Rieper Dankle.
He was employed with Duquesne Light Warwick Mine for many years until his retirement and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 6310.
Andrew was predeceased by his parents; sisters: Freda Shuster, Kathryn Williams, Rose Ainsley, Eva Jarrett, Joann Fields, Bertha Franks and Marion Weakland; and four brothers: Norbert Dankle, Joseph Dankle, Lewis Dankle and Pete Reicholf Jr.
Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Miller Dankle; one brother, Floyd Dankle and wife Mary of Smithfield, Pennsylvania; many loving and caring nieces and nephews; and his faithful loving pet, Sparky.
Family will receive Friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, 2009 until 1 p.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Alvie Edwards officiating
Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa.
A “Special Thank You” to the Albert Gallatin Home Care and Hospice for all of their tender loving care.