Alvin C. Sheetz, Jr.

Alvin C. Sheetz, Jr., 88, of Hellertown, formerly of Connellsville, PA, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He was the son of the late Katherine (Hoffman) and Alvin C. Sheetz, Sr. He was the loving husband of Joanne Mihulec Sheetz and the late Carol Ann Sheetz.

Alvin was a very active member of Christ Lutheran Church of Lower Saucon. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. and also the Navy Reserves. Alvin received his B.S. from Gettysburg College, 2 masters degrees from WVU and his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as the director of special education for I.U. 1 and was also the assistant superintendent for the gifted in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. Alvin was a member of the Rotary, Shrines and Military Officers Association.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 14 years, Joanne Mihulec Sheetz; sons, Clark, Eric and Brian; grandchildren, Janelle, Brandon, Joshua, Zachary, Rachel and step grandson, Marcus Mihulec; stepdaughter, Brenda Weierbach and stepson Michael Mihulec. Alvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Sue Sheetz.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Another viewing and service will be held at Fink Funeral home in Connellsville, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 153, Hellertown, PA 18055 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Viewing
Friday, March 10, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Friday, March 10, 2017
1:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531