John L. Mengel, 55, of New Ringgold, passed away Oct. 13 at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, Feb. 3, 1959, he was a son of the late John Irvin and Naomi B. Oliver Mengel.

He worked as a general contractor and was a great carpenter. He loved nature and was an avid fisherman.

John is survived by two daughters, Janel S. Mengel and Karen Mengel, companion of Brian Readinger; three sons, Ryan Mengel, Casey, husband of Melissa Mengel, and Erik Mengel, companion of Jennifer Lewis; six grandchildren, Angel, Willow, Meadow, Lyric, Lilly and Hunter; three brothers, Eric, husband of Diane Mengel, Mark and Brett Mengel; and his best friends, Boupper Smith and Cindy.

A Celebration service of John's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., Orwigsburg. Friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home to meet with John's family from 11 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., 116 S. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, PA 17961.