Click here to view the Video Tribute for Jerry Jerry L. Stiely, age 65, of 327 N Goodspring Road, Hegins passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 at his home. He was born on Saturday, June 24, 1944 in Klingerstown, a son of the late Harry Stiely and the late Evelyn (Klinger) Stiely. He was raised by the late Mary Rohrbach. He was a 1963 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1965 graduate of Williamsport Tech. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Frank Krammes Excavating, Sacramento and Pine Creek Coal Company, Spring Glen. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins; where he had served as a former Elder. He was also a member of Member and Past Master of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View and the Harrisburg Consistory. He was preceded in death by four brothers Perry, Guy, Glenn, and an infant brother; by a sister Donna; and by a foster sister Eileen. He is survived by his wife, Joanne G. (Bergey) Stiely, to whom he was married for 44 years. He is also survived by a son, Kris L Stiely and his wife, Vickie of Fearnot; a daughter, Terri J Herb and her husband, Dean of Halifax; two grandsons, John M Stiely and Ben W Stiely both of Fearnot; two granddaughters, Nikki M Herb and Heidi E Herb both of Halifax; eight brothers, George, Jesse, Donald, Harry, Jimmy, Bobby, Paul, and Ivan; a foster brother, Stuart; four sisters, Esther, Nancy, Beverly, and Alpha; and a foster sister, Lessie. Memorial services were held at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Claude Schach officiating. Masonic services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago IL 60601-7633. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .