Lester Starr, 88, of Mary D, died on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Lille Anne (Stephens) Starr to whom he was married to for 58 years at the time of her death in 2023. Born in Tamaqua, Lester was the son of the late Charles and Verna (Stapleton) Starr. He attended Blythe Township schools and worked for Lehigh Coal & Navigation as a coal miner and heavy machine operator at the Greenwood Breaker. Known for his need to always be doing something, he never sat still and enjoyed fishing and model trains. Lester is survived by his two sons, Thomas Parsons and his companion Barb Stemmler of Mary D and Michael Starr, also of Mary D; two daughters, Dawn Lucas of Mary D, and Lesa Gooding and her husband James of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Alison, Jessica, Clarence, Cassandra, William, Ember, Elexus, Amanda, and David; great-grandchildren, Trent, Layne, and Jovie; a brother, Raymond “Pete” Starr and his wife Alice of Berwick; a sister, Susie Dabravalskie of Scranton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, John “Jackie,” and Gene; and three sisters, Juanita, Susan “Cookie,” and Betty. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with Pastor Stefan Dinu officiating. Call Saturday, March 8, from 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Lester’s name may be made to the Mary D Fire Company, PO BOX 376, Mary D, PA 17952-0376. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.