Albert L. Maksel

Albert L. Maksel, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, while at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. He was the son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Zalewski) Maksel, born on September 13, 1947, in New Haven, CT.

A 1965 graduate of the former Ashley/Sugar Notch High School, Luzerne County, he would join the U.S. Air Force at age 17 and serve during the Vietnam War. He would spend his entire working career with the Commonwealth of PA, retiring in the early 2000s.

Albert was a wonderful husband and father and an unwavering provider for his family. He and his family moved to South Central Pennsylvania 30+ years ago, and his lifelong love for football led him to becoming a PIAA official for more than a decade. He was also an avid student of the Bible, educating himself in all aspects of Christianity. He was an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature, often attending their annual nationwide conferences. Albert took this interest a step further in 2013, authoring “Historical Biblical Faith & God’s Present Kingdom.”

Surviving is his loving wife, Theresa M. Maksel; his three sons, David J. Maksel of Bangkok, Thailand, Brian E. Maksel of Harrisburg, and Kenneth L. Maksel of Wormleysburg; grandchildren, Tian E. Maksel, Ember M. Nelson (Joel), and Briley D. Maksel; a great-granddaughter, Nora Nelson; two sisters, Joan Monkosky (Thomas) and Dolores Melman (Joseph); a brother-in-law, John Shiner (Christine); and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland, from 8-9AM. Immediately following, a procession will depart for a 10AM committal service with full military honors in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.