Archie I. Hollenback

Lock Haven - Archie I. Hollenback, age 87, died at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born in Duryea, Pa. on April 12, 1921, son of the late Archibald and Phoebe (Brown) Hollenback. Archie was Baptist by faith, was raised on a farm in Duryea and attended Williamsport Community College (Penn Tech) for three years, and worked in the CCC camps prior to entering WWII. Archie worked as a supervisor for the Ray-O-Vac Co. and also worked at West Pharmaceuticals in Jersey Shore for two years. He was a workaholic who enjoyed all types of projects at home, was an avid sports enthusiast-especially football, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years. He served his country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Army. On June 23, 1979, Archie married Jean Fravel who survives in Lock Haven. Also surviving are two sons, eight daughters, one adopted daughter, 32 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, brother: Clayton Hollenback of Pittston, sister: Betty Wright of Muncy, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Viola Phillips in 1977, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall at 8:00 P.M. Thursday with Deacon William R. Felmlee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8P.M. Interment will take place in Cedar Hill cemetery on Friday with full military honors. Memorials are requested to The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to www.Bestlifetributes.com