Earl L. Berger, 78, of S. 5th Street,  Tower City, passed away Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville.

Born in Reinerton, July 18, 1931, a son of the late Rubin O. and Orpha M. Unger Berger.

Earl was a graduate of Porter Twp. High School and Williamson Trade School. Earl was the former owner  of Berger Construction Company where he was well known and respected brick layer.

He retired as a manager from Boscov's Department Store, Lebanon.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton.

Earl was an avid woodworker.  He and his wife enjoyed working in their yard, especially decorating for the holidays.

In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by a grandson, Jeremy Berger and a brother Charles.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Lorna Moyer Berger;  Two sons, Gregory E. Berger, Palmyra and Randall S.  Berger, Tower City.   7 Grandchildren, Numerous Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc.  with Rev. Charles Oldland.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.  Viewing will be from 1-2 at the chapel.  Memorial donations may be made to his church, Wiconisco Street, Tower City PA 17980.