Gabriel Gnall, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, peacefully, at his residence after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Gabriel was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 14, 1953, a son of the late Olga (Kasyan) and Peter Gnall.

He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

He was a surface miner for Gilberton Coal Company.

He was an avid Steelers fan. He was a coach for Mahanoy City Little League. He enjoyed collecting coins.

He was the husband of Patricia (Kanger) Gnall.

Gabriel is also survived by three sons Gabriel Jr. and wife Janine, of Frackville; Joshua, and wife Carlee, of Lavelle; Nicholas, of Mahanoy City; and by two sisters, Salome Levkulich, of NC; Monica Lapinsky, of Danville, five brothers, Theodore, of WI; Myron, of NY; Jerome, of NJ; Nestor, of Mahanoy City; Andrew, of Calif; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by a brother Peter, and a sister Eudoxia Knapp.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, at 11 AM on Monday, February 10th,  with Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Friends may attend a visitation Monday from 9 to 11 AM at the Church.

Interment will be in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Family prefers donations to the American Cancer Society, and can be made at the church.