Eugene Franklin McCormick, Jr.

Eugene Franklin McCormick, Jr., age 65, of Middleport, PA passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at his home.

Born in Hazleton, PA on April 10, 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene Franklin and Henrietta (Burger) McCormick.

Eugene was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, Class of 1978. He served in the U.S. Marines. from 1979 to 1985. Eugene worked as a correctional officer at the PA State Corrections Department in Frackville. He was a member of the Middleport Legion, an avid football fan, hunter, and fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Edna Burger

Eugene is survived by his wife of 43 years Elizabeth (McPartland) McCormick; two sons: Michael E. McCormick and his wife Vanessa and Jeremy J. McCormick and his wife Nicole; a daughter Kaitlyn A. Reyes; grandchildren: Alexia, Lia, Reese, Maddox, Jovie, and Madilyn; a sister Marge Fetterman; niece Donna Fredericks; Nephews: Donnie, David, Danny, and Dennis Fetterman.  

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Kaska Fire Department on September 28th from 1pm to 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke's hospice center.