Pa. Firefighter Dies Following Fire Call

Dec. 10, 2009
A Mount Carmel firefighter died at the hospital on Dec. 4, only two hours after responding to a fire call, according to the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Firefighter Gary F. Neidig Jr. was pronounced after being transported to Shamokin Area Community Hospital. An autopsy is being conducted. The 36-year-old firefighter is survived by his wife, Michelle, three daughters, Stephanie, Brenda and Chrystal and a son Bradley. Funeral Arrangements

A Mount Carmel firefighter died at the hospital on Dec. 4, only two hours after responding to a fire call, according to the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Firefighter Gary F. Neidig Jr. was pronounced after being transported to Shamokin Area Community Hospital. An autopsy is being conducted.

The 36-year-old firefighter is survived by his wife, Michelle, three daughters, Stephanie, Brenda and Chrystal and a son Bradley.

Funeral Arrangements

Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. at the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, Pa.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady, 47 S. Market St., Mount Carmel, Pa.

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