Alvin J. Coblentz Sr., 52

CLEARVILLE, Pa. - Alvin J. Coblentz Sr. of Clearville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. He was 52.

He was born on Jan. 9, 1955, in Hartville, Ohio.

Mr. Coblentz worked as a truck driver for Anderson Transportation Services in Pennsylvania.

He enjoyed hunting and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Mr. Coblentz was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Coblentz.

He is survived by his mother, Sara Coblentz; children, Miriam Rees of Dover, Del., Frieda Yoder of Lagrange, Ind., Polly Forest of Dover, Emma Ruhe of Drammen, Norway, Sarah Coblentz of Middlebury, Ind., Elmina Coblentz of Dover, Ruth Coblentz of Kendallville, Ind., Leona Coblentz of Dover, Alvin Coblentz Jr. of Dover; and nine grandchildren.

A gathering will be 7-9 p.m. Monday in Delaware Christian Fellowship, 600 Myers Drive, Hartly, Del.

Alvin will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, we love you.

Burial will be private in Barratt"s Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.

Local arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.