Allan Spicher of Gipsy, PA passed Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home with his family close by. He was 87.
He was the oldest son of Wilson “Boots” and Mary (States) Spicher. He was born June 11, 1937.
Allan was a member of Gipsy Christian Church.
He married the love of his life and soulmate, Shirley “Shyrl” (Niel) Spicher on January 4, 1958.
Allan was a charter member of the first skydiving club in Western PA located in Wellsboro.
He worked in the coal business and for Interstate Amesite.
In 1967, he became a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 66 working mainly in the oil and gas fields building locations and pipe lining. He also taught at the Operating Engineering training site quite a few years ago.
After his retirement, Allan and Shyrl liked to travel and took many cruises, which they really enjoyed.
He loved his family dearly and enjoyed their time together.
Allan is survived by his wife: Shyrl of Gipsy; his daughter, Alyson Reitz and husband William; his son and caregiver, Kevin Spicher and wife, Cindy (Brocious); his brother, William Spicher and wife Phyllis; his brother-in-law, Barry Niel and wife Sharon; his sister-in-law, Donna Spicher and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randy Spicher.
Family and friends will be received from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. A private funeral service will be held for his family. Interment will be at Rowley Cemetery in Hillsdale, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Allan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.
The family wishes to extend their grateful appreciation to Allan’s caregivers, Sherry Tyger and Marcia Fridley.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Allan’s guestbook and to share condolence messages.
