Gary L Hatter

Gary L. Hatter, 70, of Donaldson, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024 shortly after arriving at Lehigh Valley Medical Center - East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, May 19, 1954, a son of Merwin Hatter, Donaldson, and the late Nancy Miller Hatter. He was a 1972 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.

Gary retired as a welder with Arthur Pat Aungst Inc., Pine Grove where he worked for 32 years, a job he took great pride in. 

He was the true definition of an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking in all nature has to offer. He could often be found working in his yard, always making sure it looked its very best. Gary loved a good deal and enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. Over the years he gained a large collection of marbles. Above all else his family was his world. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Donald Hatter; a nephew, Shannon Hatter.

Surviving in addition to his father are his wife of 50 years, Sally Bain Hatter; three children, Jennifer Rittenbaugh (Marc), Donaldson, Jamie Ney (Wes), Tremont, and Jeremy Hatter, Donaldson; his brother, Mark Hatter (Pam), Tremont; six grandchildren, Kody, Katelyn, Brittanie, Brendan, Austen, and Ayden; great grandchildren, Abigail, Tate, Kash, Flynt Lamar, and Krew to arrive shortly; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the chapel. Gary will be laid to rest in the Donaldson Community Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Gary's name can be made to Tremont Ambulance Association, 49 North Street, Tremont, PA 17981 or the Donaldson Fire Company, 1 West Center Street, Donaldson, PA 17981.

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