Henry E. O'Dell, 85, of West Pittston, passed away on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Kern O'Dell.

Henry was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville where he served as a Eucharistic Minister.

In his earlier years he had  worked as a highway inspector in Washington, DC.

After returning to the area, Henry was the code enforcement officer for the town of Larksville, Edwardsville and West Pittston.  Prior to his retiring, he worked at the Mohegan Sun Casino as a security guard.

Henry was a member of the West Pittston Fire Department and the Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed attending local sports events from Little league to Wyoming Area football. He was a longtime fan of the Washington Redskins. Henry had a great ability to strike up a conversation with everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his sister Naomi Dempsey and a brother Emerson and a twin brother Harry O'Dell.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years the former Rena Bocci, and a son Henry George O'Dell and his wife Karen, West Pittston. and grandchildren Christopher and Matthew O'Dell.

Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 5-7pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday at 10:30am at St. John the Baptist Church, 125 Nesbitt St., Larksville with the Rev. Gerald Gurka, pastor as celebrant.

Those attending the mass are asked to go directly to the church Monday morning.

The family would like to thank the office of Dr. Shamsedeen, the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and staff of Commonwealth Home Health, Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Commonwealth Ambulance Services for all they have done for Henry.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com