Richard J. Lorince

Richard J. Lorince 71, formerly of Tresckow and Hazleton passed away Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton surrounded by his family.

Born in Hazleton September 30, 1945 he was the son of the late John and Susan (Mizenko) Lorince. Richard was a machine operator for General Foam, Hazleton and was a member of the Tresckow Fire Company, and enjoyed Painting, Woodworking, and Gardening.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by brothers John and Stephen Lorince and a sister Susan Michalyshin.

Surviving is his three sons Richard M. Lorince and his fiancée Sharon Ambruch, Drums: Joseph D. Lorince and his companion Elaine Zelenak, Hazleton: and Jason Lorince and his wife Renee, Nescopeck; two grandchildren Faith Marie and Caleb Robert, brothers Joseph Lorince and his wife Mary, West Hazleton; and Michael Lorince and his wife Rose Marie, Kelayres; and a sister Margaret Gomes, Pheonixville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East) 669 West Butler Drive, Drums. Followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10am until time of service.

Memorial donations can be made to the Hazleton Animal Shelter, PO Box 481, Hazleton,PA 18201 or the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwood, PA 19004

Condolences can be sent from and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com

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