Alan D. Detweiler, age 83, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Mount Macrina Manor as a result of Covid complications. He was born in Uniontown, PA on November 2, 1937 son of the late Berwyn Detweiler, Sr. and Mary L. Jamison Detweiler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Berwyn Detweiler, Jr., C. Nelson Detweiler and Phillip A. Detweiler and sister, Marilyn Penney.
Alan was a 1955 graduate of Uniontown High School and attended West Virginia University for a short time. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He was trained as a mechanic and worked for Berwyn Detweiler Auto Sales. He later worked as a saleman for Phil Detweiler, Inc. Alan served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of Laurel Lodge #651 F & AM, a 32nd degree Mason, former auto racer, sang with Barber Shop Quartet and former member of Laurel Highlands School Board.
Left to cherish Alan’s memory are his wife Sandra L. Collier Detweiler of Uniontown, PA; daughter, Amy Detweiler of Uniontown, PA; brother Rev. Herbert (Judy) Detweiler of Roanoke, VA; sisters-in-laws Jill Barnette Detweiler of Charlotte, NC and Lois Detweiler of Uniontown, PA; and a good friend, Rev. Charles Gray.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA where friends will be received on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 4 until 6 p.m. followed by a service celebrating Alan’s life at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
Amy I’m so sorry to hear about your dad.
Sandy and Family, Mom and I extend our condolences at Alan’s passing. May God grant you His Peace and Comfort in acknowledging your opportunity to share with Alan a wonderful life well lived!
Sandy, So sorry to hear about Alan’s death. Take care and I hope to see you after this Covid is gone. You and Amy are in my thoughts.
Sandy & Amy, please accept my sympathy on your loss. May God be with you in the days ahead.
Jane Leckemby Grote
Sandy and Amy I’m so sorry for your loss praying for both of you ????????????????