Harland E. Moidel of West Grove

Harland E. Moidel, 66, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. His love and devotion to his family as well as his steadfast belief in God supported him in his battle with glioblastoma that ultimately gave him peace.

Harland was born July 12, 1948 to Sanford and Dorothy (Bigman) Moidel in McKeesport, Pa. As a youth the family relocated to southern California where he was educated and served in the California National Guard.

Harland lived for many years in Houston, Texas area where he met and married his wife, Patricia who survives him along with children, Ryan Moidel and grandsons, Haden and Braden of Baytown, Texas, Adam Moidel and granddaughters of Richmond, Va., Brad and Jamie (Moidel) Stancik of Tomball, Texas, Edward and Rebecca Segovis and granddaughter, Mia of Allentown, Michael Segovis of West Grove, and Holly Moidel of West Grove. He is also survived by his sister, Steve and Janis (Moidel) Tower of California, sisters in-law, Pam (Mike) Edwards, Paula (Dean) Thompson of Ohio and Monica Kibler of Texas.

In his years of service to Comcast, Harland developed

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life-long friendships with his colleagues in which he held close to his heart. “Loved and liked by so many, Harland impacted countless co-workers’ lives through his respectful and humorous nature. Harland was an inspiration, amazing leader and true friend to all of us. He will be greatly missed.”

Harland was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Peter Kebler, and niece, Colleen Kibler.

A prayer service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, where friends and family may visit from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment will be in New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the following organizations in Harland memory: National Brain Tumor Society at 617924-9997 or www.braintumor.org or American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345, for the American Cancer Society please provide the funeral home information: Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, Pa. 19363.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford.

On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.