Russell Austin Falls, 97, of Avis, PA, passed away August 1, 2025, at Nottingham Village Nursing Home, Northumberland, PA.

Born August 26, 1927, to the late James H. Falls, Sr. and Mina (Martin) Falls in Beech Creek. Russell completed the 8th grade and continued his education through the school of hard knocks. By necessity he acquired functional skills in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, welding, soldering, electrical, small engine repair, automotive engine repair/rebuild, and automatic transmission repair/rebuild.

He served in the United States Army during WWII. Russell worked 44 years for the NY Central, Penn Central, and Conrail railroads. He worked as a Laborer on the Track Crew, a Signal Maintainer/Foreman, and later as a High-Line Electrician. He retired in 1988.

Russell accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1968 and was baptized. He was a member of the Haneyville Bible Church, served as a Deacon, and worked on a number of church maintenance repairs and improvements. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, repairing small engines, and going camping with his wife and their camper trailer at local PA State Parks and at a number of out-of-state locations.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Bridgens) Falls; three sisters, Ruth, Elizabeth, and Edith; and two brothers, James H. Falls, Jr. and Harvey Falls.

Russell is survived by three sons: Daniel (Millie Cather) Falls, David (Virginia Engdahl) Falls, Dana (Leslee Mattas) Falls; three daughters: Cheryl (Raymond, deceased) Schoonover, Amber (Keith) Lamey, and Candace Peck; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; and one sister, Blanche Dodd of Texas.

The family has entrusted the Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny Street, Jersey Shore, PA, with his arrangements.

In accordance with Russell's wishes there will be no public services.

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