Isadore “Izzy” Steckel
STECKEL: Isadore “Izzy” Steckel, 99, a native of Dunmore, Pa., died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. His wife, the former Miriam Mandel, died March 9, 2013. Born in Taylor, Pa., he was the son of the late Jacob and Hannah Kruger Steckel. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a longtime devoted member of and currently serving in his 60th year as president of the Temple Israel Congregation of Dunmore, which named its sanctuary in his honor. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Surviving are a daughter, Beth Zepel and husband Dr. Richard, Greenville, S.C.; son Dr. Alan Steckel and wife, Fern, Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Scott, Adam and Michael Steckel and his wife, Cari; and Tara and Lindsay Zepel and her husband, Josh; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held March 17 in Dunmore. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel of Dunmore, C/O Joseph Hollander, 1321 East Drinker St., Dunmore, 18512, or to the donor’s favorite charity.
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