Jerome "Jerry" I. Hranchock, 81, of Mohrsville, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Reading Hospital.

Born in Pottsville on December 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Steven and Anna (Davis) Hranchock.

After completing his GED, Jerry enlisted into the Marine Corps where he proudly served his country and earned an E1 ranking. After leaving the Marines, Jerry worked as a Quality Control Specialists in many different factories. In his free time, he had a passion for hunting, fishing, shooting pool, and had an undeniable love for music. Jerry adored spending time with his friends and family, and would read to Eleanor, his lifelong partner, every night.

In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his sister Glynis (Hranchock) Rosoado and grandson, Tristian Hunt.

Surviving is his loving partner, Eleanor Umburger, Mohrsville; daughter, Lynn Bierman, Pottsville; son, Jerome Hranchock, Pottsville; brothers Curt Hranchock and wife Rose, Minersville, Michael Dillon and wife Rhonda, OH; sisters, Roseanne Kimmel, Pottsville, Lorraine Johnson and husband Dusty, OH, and Janet Payne and husband John, OH; step-daughter, Kimberly Hunt, wife of Rob, Montana; step-son, Galen "Bud" Umberger, California; his beloved dog, Wizard; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Private cremation services have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville.

The family asks to make donations to the Salvation Army in memory of Jerry.