Herbert LeRoy (Herb) Cable

Herbert “Herb” L. Cable, 98, of Falls Creek passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Herbert was born January 6, 1918, in Falls Creek. He was the son of the late Emanuel and Elsie Mae (Lowers) Cable.

Herb was married to Adelene Bonell (Sones) Tilson on May 18, 1968. She preceded him in death.

Herb was protestant by faith and a member of Local 354 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Ancient Accepted Scottish Right DuBois and Williamsport Consistory, Past President and member of the Falls Creek Lions Club, VFW DuBois Post 813 and American Legion DuBois Post 0945.

Herb enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, gardening and watching baseball and football on TV.

Herb enlisted in the US Army during WWII and served in the Pacific Theater with the 4606th Quarter Master Truck Company in charge of eleven men.

Herb is survived by one son: Allen H. Cable and wife Cathy of DuBois, one stepdaughter: Mrs. Bill (Bonnie K.) Crater of DuBois, one stepson: G. Camden Tilson of Sykesville, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 8 step-great – grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Herb was also preceded in death by a daughter: Geraldine “Geri” Cable O’Donnell, four brothers and five sisters.

Friends will be received from 11am until 1pm on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Leo Nedza Funeral Home in DuBois. Services will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Tharren Thompson officiating. Military Services will be accorded by the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Burial will take place in Morningside cemetery.

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