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Gerald E. Koontz Jr.

Gerald E. Koontz Jr., 52, of Juniata Terrace, Lewistown, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at his home.

Born May 28, 1966, in Lewistown, he was a son of Gerald E. Koontz Sr. and Mary Jane (Cowan) Koontz, of Lewistown.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: daughters, Samantha R. Koontz and Emily M. Koontz, both of New Bloomfield; a brother, David Koontz and wife, Beth, of Burnham; a sister, Pamela Bowersox, of Port Royal; niece, Alyssa Koontz; and nephew, Seth Bowersox.

Gerald Jr. graduated from Lewistown High School, Class of 1985.

In his earlier years, he was employed at Lewistown Specialty Yarns.

Gerald Jr. was a Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Phillies fan. He enjoyed volunteering at the Lewistown Junction railway station, fishing, feeding birds, taking photos and watching races at Port Royal.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at the funeral home, with Pastor David Robinson officiating.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefunera lhome.com.