Obituary of Donald William Nevel

Donald W. Nevel, Sr., age 88 of Broadway Corners, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in Hunlock Creek on January 10, 1934 and was the son of the late William and Lena Whitesell Nevel. Donald attended Oakdale One Room School, Hunlock Creek. He worked various jobs prior to his retiring from Benton Foundry after 37 years of employment. Donald was a member of Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and feeding the birds. Donald was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather; and enjoyed nothing more than snuggling with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Nevel; nephew, Ronnie Nevel; and son-in-law, Woodrow "Sonny" Garvatt. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Nevel; children, Brenda Garvatt of Keesville, NY, Annette Sauceda of Dallas, Clara Finan (Matthew) of Dushore, Frances Swiatek (Joseph) of Shickshinny, Donald Nevel, Jr. (Diane) of Shickshinny; brother, Richard Nevel of New York; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with Pastor Michael Bodek of Fairmount Springs U.M.C., officiating Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home before the service. Interment will be Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com