Bruce I Neumeister, age 84, of Barry Twp., passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Geisinger Home Health and Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.

He was born on Monday, September 24, 1934, in Barry Twp, a son of the late Irvin Neumeister and the late Martha Schucker Neumeister.

He was a coal miner in several area mines prior to his retirement.

Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets, and following the Little League World Series.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by two brothers, Kenneth Neumeister and Frank Neumeister; and by two sisters, Arlene Klinger and Barbara Buhl.

He is survived by his wife Janice E Bloch Neumeister, to whom he was married for 61 years.

He is also survived by three daughters, Bonnie J Keim and her husband Danny of Ashland, Donna L Ferraiolo and her husband Dave of Ashland, Kathy A Freeman and her husband Bennett of Hegins; a grandson, Denny Keim of Mount Carmel; three granddaughters, Tara Keim of Ashland, Erica Ferraiolo of Philadelphia, and Vanessa Ferraiolo of Philadelphia; two great granddaughters, Sarah Ringo of Ashland and Emma Keim of Mount Carmel; two brothers, Marlin Neumeister of Ashland and Walter Neumeister of Lavelle; two sisters, Gloria Ludwig of Niceville, FL and Carol Gahres of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial was made in Salem Cemetery, Weishample.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .