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Gary Kodlick Obituary
Gary M. Kodlick, 79 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Born December 15, 1945 in Coaldale Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Michael and Anna Sue (Kalny) Kodlick. Gary was also predeceased by: son, Kenneth Kodlick; and sister, Marie Yannetti.
Surviving are daughters: Kelly Bergantinos, Karla Kodlick, Karen Stemple; sister, Cheryl Ann Leiby, wife of Larry; brother, Terrence M. Kodlick; and by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A 1963 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Gary honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gary had retired from Stroh's Brewery after 27 years; previously he was a school bus driver, as well as a dump truck and loader operator. Gary was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gary had played softball as a member of the Church Softball leagues.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A graveside service with Military Honors bestowed will be held on Friday October 31, 2025 at 1 o'clock P.M. from Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery 525 Church Street New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences or a fond memory of Gary can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960
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