Albert L. Root IV, 57, of Jonestown, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Albert’s journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering kindness towards anyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born in Wellsboro on March 1, 1968, he was the son of Albert L. Root III, of Wellsboro, and the late Linda P. (Lark) Root. Albert graduated from Wellsboro High School with the Class of 1986. He did environmental work for over 20 years and worked as an auto mechanic at D.E. Richard Garage for the past 15 years. He enjoyed cruising in his 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner and the many trips he took with his friends on his Harley. But most of all, the most fulfilled days of his life were shared with his pride and joy, his daughter, Katelyn.
He is survived by his only daughter, Katelyn A. Root, and her husband, Alex Achey, of Myerstown; sister, Lisa A., wife of Mark Hatz, of Oxford, AL; Uncle Jim Campbell, of Annville; and friends Bruce and Amy Williams and Brian Neidig, who were like siblings to him.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown. A visitation will start at 4 p.m. until the start of the service.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Fredericksburg Fireman’s Park, 2652 S. Pine Grove St., Jonestown, from noon to 4 p.m. The family has asked that everyone come wearing their favorite shirt, one that reminds them of their best times with Albert. If you have a classic car or motorcycle, bring it along, as nothing would make him smile more. Albert asked that everyone gather in an upbeat and happy setting, one in which they all will remember him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org/donate.
