Max L. Lininger

Max L. Lininger, Jr., 54, of Bethlehem, Pa., died Friday, July 4, 2014, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. Born February 14, 1960 in Lock Haven, he was the son of Max L., Sr., and Janet Campbell Lininger. He was a 1978 graduate of Cameron County High School and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford Campus.

He was formerly employed by Solveson Contracting of Emporium and Pesces Fabricating in St. Marys and later spent many years traveling for work from Florida to Alaska with Fleming Building Company. For the past several years he was a licensed crane operator with SmitHahn Company, Inc. of Bethlehem, Pa. Mr. Lininger was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Emporium and enjoyed coming back to Emporium during hunting season and for the holidays when he spent time setting up elaborate model train displays under the tree. He was an avid NASCAR fan and with his camper was able to visit many tracks around the country. He was also a member of the Protective Fraternal League of St. Marys. 

He is survived by: his mother, Janet Lininger of Emporium; one sister, Michele (Mike) Rodich of Emporium; a niece Mallory Rodich of Emporium; and two nephews, Matt Rodich of Emporium, and Daniel Earlywine of Washington, Pa.

In addition to his father, Max Lininger, Sr., he was predeceased by a sister, Martha Ellwood. 

Visitations will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium where Funeral and Committal Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Fr. Paul Siebert, pastor of St. Mark Church in Emporium, officiating.

 Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Protective Fraternal League, 214 Chestnut Street, St. Marys 15857.

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