Terry L. Carnathan
Terry L. Carnathan, 71, of Richeyville, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, in his home.
He was born May 20, 1946, in Fredericktown, a son of the late James and Harriet “Hattie” Lane Carnathan.
Mr. Carnathan was a 1965 graduate of Redstone High School.
From 1966 to 1969, he served with the U.S. Navy. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars.
Mr. Carnathan was a member of American Legion Hancock-McCune-Horne Post 705, Centerville.
A member of United Mine Workers Local 762, Mr. Carnathan was employed as an electrician at the former J&L Vesta No. 5 prep plant in LaBelle and as a foreman at Maple Creek Mine.
Mr. Carnathan was a true animal lover who enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his family on their annual trips to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
On February 9, 1987, he married Charlyn Smith, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, John Bohna (Ann) of East Millsboro, Terry Carnathan of Richeyville and Sean Carnathan (Julie) of Brownsville; two grandchildren, John and Emily Bohna; two brothers, Walter “Red” Carnathan (Lou) of Penn Craft and James Carnathan (Joyce) of East Millsboro; a sister, Patricia Lent (Jack) of East Millsboro; a special brother-in-law, Keith Smith of Arensburg; and several special nieces, nephews and cousins.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is an infant sister.
A celebration of life service will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Centerville American Legion, 1101 Old National Pike, Fredericktown, PA 15333, with military rites accorded by Centerville American Legion Post 705.
A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.