Obituary of Charles S. Hickernell

Charles S. Hickernell, age 86, of Trout Run, PA, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Gateway House, Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA. Charles was born July 17, 1926 in Schaefferstown, PA, a son of Frank and Mabel (Dissinger) Hickernell. He was the husband of Dolores (Heckman) Hickernell. Charles was a member of the Harvest Family Fellowship, the V.F.W. in Wellsboro, PA and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed camping, feeding the wildlife, and riding 4-wheeler. He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband of 64 years. Charles is survived by his wife, Dolores; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tedd Mitchell and Dawn Hickernell of Newmanstown, PA, Scott Michael and Lisa Hickernell of Wernersville, PA; 3 grandsons, Shawn, Seth and Jobe Hickernell; a brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Nellie Hickernell of FL. He was predeceased by 3 sisters, Esther, Selma and Anna, and a brother, Edwin. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. at the Harvest Family Fellowship Church, Liberty, PA with Pastor Harry Colegrove officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Charles on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Schaefferstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Susquehanna Hospice/Gatehouse, c/o Williamsport Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com