Elaine Doris Hubler

Elaine D. Hubler, 85, of Phoenix Park, Branch Township, passed away peacefully on Monday at Genesis Healthcare, Pottsville. Born July 15, 1939, in Branchdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Huntzinger Sr. and Alma Youst Huntzinger. She was preceded in death by her late husband of over 61 years, Robert F. "Bob" Hubler. She was a graduate of the former Cass Township High School, Primrose. She was employed by multiple companies throughout her life, including most recently at Boscov's, where she worked faithfully until the age of 77 years old, enjoying lots of laughs with her coworkers. Elaine was a longtime resident of Phoenix Park, where she raised her family. She was a longtime member of the Phoenix Park Union Church, Branch Township. She enjoyed reading, viewing various birds at her feeder on her deck, the company of her many neighbors and their grandchildren, traveling to National Parks with her family, and visiting her family in Florida and California. Later in life, she appreciated the occasional visitor, phone call, or card in the mail. The most important thing in Elaine's life was family. She loved to spend time with her children, and especially her grandchildren, as well as her beloved grand-puppy, Newt, and her furry companions from New York City, Roxy and Lulu. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Huntzinger Jr., formerly of BranchDale, and Lamar "Butch" Huntzinger, formerly of Hollister, CA; and a great grandchild, Camilla Grace Gonzalez. She was also preceded in death by her best friend of over 60 years, Catherine Creighton. She is survived by four sons, Robert J. (husband of Barbara), Sanford, FL; Jeffrey (husband of JoAnn Burke), Branch Township; Gregory S. (longtime companion of Deanna Delinko-Miller), Pottsville; and Rick, Phoenix Park; grandchildren Jordan Hubler, Davenport, FL; Cheslea Gonzalez (husband of Jose), Sanford, FL; Seth and Devin Hubler, both of Branch Township; four great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Yarissa, and Jackson Gonzalez, and Emilia Mendez, all of Sanford, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins. Elaine will be remembered as someone who was committed to her family and friends, and who lived by the values of hard work, helpfulness, respect, and most importantly, empathy. She was loved by all those who knew her. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday,10:30 am at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home with Pastor George Somers officiating. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation with calling hours from 9:00 to the time of service. Interment will be at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Elaine's memory be sent to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 . Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.

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