Paul Deebel, 88, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.

Paul was born in Ringtown, a son of the late Marvin and Florence (Bley) Deebel. He tended his family farm throughout his life, and also was a farmer and truck driver working for Hetherington Mountain View Farms and Bley Farms.

Paul was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown. An avid hunter, he belonged to the Ringtown Valley Hunting Camp in Cedar Run and the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club. He was also a member of the F&AM Pottsville Lodge and the Shriners. Paul enjoyed the outdoors and years ago was a member of the former Ringtown Snowmobile Club.

In adiition to his parents, her was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian (Reiber) Deebel in 2009, and by a brother Thomas F. Deebel and a sister Phyllis Jordan.

Paul is survived by his children, Judy, wife of Jack Donahue; Patti, wife of Richard Gauntt and Paul, Jr., and his wife Ellen.Seven grandchildren survive, Kristen Savage, Ryan Donahue, Rachael McCroan; Hailey Gauntt; Pvt. Alexander Gauntt; Laura Deebel and Cole Deebel, along with two great grandchildren, Jonah Savage and Price McCroan.

Paul is also survived by his sisters, Rose Jablonski and Karen Everett, along with nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, March 30th, at 11 AM in St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 West Main Street, Ringtown. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, March 29th, from 6-8 PM at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, and again on Monday morning from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service.

Paul will be laid to rest alongside his wife at St. John's Cemetery, immediately following the service.