Monday, December 12, 2016
Walk in Art Center Hosting Muhammad Ali Tribute Exhibit
Daniel O'Donnell Coming to Wilkes Barre and Reading
Schuylkill County Courthouse Evacuated
Southbound Lanes of Interstate 81 Open After Months of Construction
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/12/16
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/12/16
Last Updated: 6:00am 12/12/16
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Hazleton Area - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business / Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove Area - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Education Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Technology North and South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Clair Area - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas / Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay; Modified Kindergarten
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Hazleton Area - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business / Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove Area - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Education Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Technology North and South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Clair Area - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas / Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay; Modified Kindergarten
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
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Ashland Downtown Celebrates Holidays with An Old Fashioned Christmas
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Sunday into Monday
Friday, December 9, 2016
Ashland Downtown's Old Fashioned Christmas This Saturday
Police Investigating Report of Shots Fired
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Legislators Announce Millions in State Grants to Help Replace Bridge and Airport Runway
You Know You're From the Coal Region . . . Holiday/Winter Season Quiz
President Elect Trump Bringing USA Thank You Tour to Hershey Next Week
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Blue Mountain 4-H Livestock Club Awarded
Get Your Boilo Home Brewed T-Shirts!
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/7/2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/7/2016
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James A. Hepler, 78, of Ashland, PA passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Nursing and Rehab Center, Mt. Carmel, PA.
Born in Mowry, PA May 26, 1938 the son of the late John L. and Olive Smith Hepler.
He was a graduate of Ashland High School and was a United State Marines Veteran. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland and a member of the American Legion of Campbelltown. Jim worked for 25 years at Hershey Foods, Hershey, PA until retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Ann Metzinger Hepler. Also surviving are three daughters and a son: Kimberly J., wife of Mark Reilly, W. Pittston, PA; Jennifer L.Hepler, and companion Douglas O'Connell, Campbelltown, PA; Alison, wife of Ron Wolfgang, Wyoming, PA, and James L., husband of Samantha Hepler, Waynesboro, PA 8 grandchildren: Emily, Katie, Gavin, Jack, Landon, Lorelei, Matthew and Bridget. He is also survived by a sister Helene Smith, Lavelle.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Dawn Glowacki.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,North 9th St., Ashland,PA with Rev. Dana Heckman-Biel officiating. Viewing at 10:00 - 12:00 in the church. Interment at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Marilyn was born in Pottsville, on July 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Lester & Anna (Walleisa) Ney.
She was the wife of Robert E. Beck, July 26, 1958.
She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Auburn
Marilyn was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1955 and the Reading School of Nursing, Class of 1958.
She was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse at the former Good Samaritan Hospital for five years and then the Reading Hospital as a head nurse for 31 years, retiring in 1995. She was very loved & respected by her nursing co-workers and peers.
Marilyn enjoyed fishing, boating, and golfing. She loved her winters as a snowbird and her girls week at Long Beach Island.
In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by a daughter Lori Keiper wife of Bret, Danielsville; son Keith Beck husband of Margaret, Mechanicsburg; granddaughter Kaitlin and Megan Keiper, Paige and Bryn Beck; sister Suzanne Hamilton wife of Dave, Hatboro; brother William Ney husband of Lois, Wernersville.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Schoffstall officiating.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. with an additional time for viewing on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Family request donations to American Cancer Society, 101 Frack Street, Frackville, PA 17931.
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Betty L. Flickinger Rector, 52, Shenandoah, passed away Sunday at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Pottsville, March 7, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Flora Fowler Flickinger.
She attended Shenandoah Schools and was a homemaker; she enjoyed being with her family and friends and loved her grandchildren dearly
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Rector and a brother Joseph Flickinger.
Betty is survived by four daughters; Flora Ptaszkowski; St. Clair; Crystal Olayo and husband Jose, Lita Rector and fiancé Jhoni Godinez; and Roxanne Rector and fiancé Jerry Hierro, all of Shenandoah; 13 Grandchildren; Destiny and John Tempalski; Anjelina Dillman; Kiara and Eduardo Ramirez; Gavin and Daisia Smith; Delilah, Dianah, Dulce and Dezabella Godinez; Lily Kline and Jerremy Hierro; 5 sisters; Doris Flickinger, Darlene Novatka, Flora McCauley, Ellen Dubritsky and Barbara Jurgill; 3 brothers Edward, Leroy and Eli Flickinger; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Widow of Robert Lewis Henne who passed away on August 19, 1989, she is survived by; sons, Robert Harry Henne and his wife Carrie of Beach Park , IL and Mark John Henne and his wife Alison of Coaldale; daughter, Susan B. Kachelries wife of the late Mahlon of Tamaqua; 4 grand children; 9 great grand children.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Shirley retired from the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds. She was a member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua and enjoyed playing Bingo.
Born Sunday, November 1, 1925 the daughter of the late Harry, and Effie (Schoffstall) Weston. She was also predeceased by sisters. Mrs. Elizabeth Oswald, Mrs. Galdys Wade, Mrs. Doris Fetterman, and Mrs. Fern Gibas.
Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Saturday December 10, 2016 from the funeral home., Rev. Darryl Kennsinger to officiate.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Tamaqua Salvation Army
105 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
LCCC Nurse Aide Job Training information Session
(12/07/16) A free information session will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m., for the Nurse Aide program now offered at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Morgan Center.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Power Outage in Northern Schuylkill County
Police Looking for Suspect Who Robbed Kulpmont Bank Tuesday Morning
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 12/6/2016
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 12/6/2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/6/2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/6/2016
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Erma G Kauffman, age 97, of Hegins, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at her residence.
She was born on Wednesday, February 5, 1919, in Upper Mahanoy Twp, Northumberland County, a daughter of the late George M Howerter and the late Amanda Rebuck Howerter.
She was a 1937 graduate of the former Pine Park High School.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman.
Erma enjoyed gardening; she loved her vegetables and her flowers.
Her husband Charles L Kauffman passed away in 1980. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and her parents were a brother, George W Howerter; and three sisters Mary Hornberger, Emma Kehres, and Stella Welker.
She is survived by a niece, Eva Kerstetter; two great nieces, Ruby J Shepley and Joyce Deeben; a dear friend and caregiver, Stella Mohan; other special friends and neighbors; and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman, on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Warren Egebo officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.
Burial will be made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
Even though Erma loved flowers memorial contributions in lieu of flowers should be made to the Memorial Fund of St. James Lutheran Church, 153 Main St, Pitman PA 17964.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Born in Homestead, PA September 25, 1945, the daughter of the late John and Edna (Dunn) Odrey. She worked as an executive secretary for Mesta Machines in West Homestead until marriage and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Homestead, PA.
She is survived by her loving husband Barry Morris, who she married on September 7, 1968. Also surviving is her loving daughter, Chris Ann Veach, wife of Carl; 2 brothers: John Odrey, husband of Carol, and Tony Dattola, husband of Tamara. Beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and BFF. She was preceded in death by a beloved sister, Connie Yanovich.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA with Rev. David Grant officiating. Visitation 6:00-7:30 from the Funeral Home. Interment at the convenience of the family in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Leiomyosarcoma Direct Research Foundation, PO Box 52697, Tulsa, OK, 74152. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Maynard was born in Ashland, on November 28, 1940, a son of the late Mary (Hepler) and Clifford Artman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loree (Urban) Haas in 1994.
He graduated from the Ashland High School and served with the U.S. Army.
Maynard was employed as a Truck Driver for multiple companies for 20-30 years. He was employed by ELCO, and also worked as a coal miner
He was a member of the Cedar Lodge #378 F. & A.M, Mount Carmel, the VFW as well as the Harley Owners Group and other various local organizations. He will be remembered for his love of motorcycles.
Surviving are three children, Jeffrey Haas of Gowen City, Lori Vinitski and her husband Tom, of Lansdale and Tammy Lesher and her husband Dean of Ashland; Grandchildren, Derick Haas and his wife Mindy, Kyle Haas and his wife Samantha, Matt Haas, Alexandra and Zachary Vinitski Allison and Bryon Rusinko and Deana Lesher; one Great Granddaughter Amelia Haas; one Brother Clifford P. Artman and his wife Carol Ann; a niece and nephews and his faithful companion Pickles.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Brandon Haas.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 10- 11 AM at St. Paul's Reformed U.C.C, Gowen City, where the memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Schlegel officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc., 300 Moon Hill Drive Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.
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Lorraine was born in Lavelle, PA on December 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Maude (Pennypacker) and Elmer Reinoehl.
She was the widow of Mark D. Fetterolf.
She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready Klingerstown, and had taught Sunday School for many years at Christ Church.
She was employed as a seamstress in factories in Gratz and Valley View and also was active in the daily operations of the family farm.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting and needle work, cooking and baking and shopping.
Lorraine is survived by a daughter, Peggy, wife of Herbert Borchert, of Valley View; three sons Dennis, husband of Ruby Fetterolf, of Klingerstown; Charles , husband of Linda Fetterolf, of Klingerstown; David Fetterolf, of Klingerstown; a son-in-law Roger Hess; 8 grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Hess; and was the last surviving member of 9 siblings
Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10-11 AM at Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Rd., Klingerstown, where the funeral will follow at 11 AM with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will follow at Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, PA.
Memorial Donations may be made to Salem Church of Rough and Ready, 11 Church Rd, Klingerstown, PA 17941
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com
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Jeanne V. Kramer, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Jeanne was born in Auburn, Dec. 8, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Meta Reinheimer Sweigert. She was the widow of Joseph Dabashinsky.
She was a former member of the Auburn Church of God.
Jeanne was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1951, and was formerly employed by the Hamburg State School and hospital as an aide.
Jeanne was the last member of her immediate family.
She is survived by children, Thomas Kramer, husband of Susan, Orwigsburg, David Kramer, Schuylkill Haven, Beth Guris, wife of Martin, Ephrata, and James Kimmel, Minersville; grandchildren, Justin, Danielle, Alisha, Regina and Jarrod; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Cressona Cemetery, Cressona. The family request donations to WGRC, 101 Armory Blvd., Lewisburg, PA 17837. Please write in memory of Jeanne Kramer on memo line.
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Born on May 29, 1928, in Lincoln, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa Noll Bender.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Anton F Nunziata on May 28, 2009, and two brothers, Earl Bender and Jim Bender
Surviving are three Sisters, Clara, Grumbine of Myerstown, Gladys, wife of Roland Klinger of Spring Glen, Shirley wife of Bob Kroh,of Lincoln: two Brothers, Donald Bender of Joliett and Larry and wife Bonnie Bender of Lincoln, two sisters-in-law, Elaine Bender of Lincoln and Jean Bender of Pine Grove; Nieces and nephews,.
Services will be held at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., on Thursday, December 8, at 12:00 pm with Pastor Ken Melber officiating. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, December 7, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR#2 Box 484, Annville, Pa. 17003 or to the Alzheimers Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, STE 100 Harrisburg, Pa. 17110-9378, in her memory
You may send condolences to the family on line at our wesite www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Born in Harrisburg, January 29, 1966, a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Dauberman Riegel.
Before becoming ill Sheri worked at the former Rips Country Deli and Umholtz Grocery Store.
Sheri attended Williams Valley High School; she was a member Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz and the Assembly of God Church, Millersburg, where she was active with the feed my sheep program. Sheri enjoyed playing card games, Bingo and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Kathy A. Riegel.
Surviving are her husband, Donavon Titus; two children, Brandon Riegel and Autumn Titus, both of Williamstown; a sister, Connie Segrist, West Virginia; Nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am from Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City. Visitation will be from 10:30-11 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 644 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Monday, December 5, 2016
Drink"aPalooza" Wine & Whiskey Fest Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena
Guns N' Roses Coming to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer
Woman Charged with Retail Theft
On Monday, 11/21/16 around 3:00pm, the Pottsville Bureau of Police responded to Hadesty's Hardware Store, 2244 W. Market St., for a reported Retail Theft that had occurred on Friday 11/18/16.
Vice President of Operations at LVH–Schuylkill Attains FACHE status.
Students Mail Letters to Santa
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/5/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/5/16
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Jenna Lynn Milkovits, 42, of Kaup Avenue, Hometown, PA died on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of Stephen J. Milkovits, III. Born in Hazleton, PA on April 26, 1974, Jenna was the daughter of David DeLay of Tamaqua, PA and Louise (nee Secone) Zeigler of Coaldale, PA. A 1992 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she currently was working for KidsPeace and also was a student at Lehigh Carbon Community College where she was studying for an Associate Degree. In addition to her husband and parents, Jenna is survived by her sons, Nathan and Aidan at home; half-brother, David DeLay; step brothers, Mark Beltz and Daniel Zeigler; step sisters, Anissa Nunemacher, Samantha Washousky, and Pamela Liebeck; aunts, Rose Mehalshick and her husband, Stephen "Murph" and Laura Gill and her husband, Tom; and several nephews and nieces. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to a mental health agency of the donors choosing. Online guest register may be signed at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA.
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She had been a long-time banker by profession.
Evelyn was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Tamaqua.
Born in Coadale, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Eisenberg and the late Edna (Miller) Eisenberg.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Private burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, PA.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Interment at Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle,PA. Viewing Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home and Wednesday 12:00-1:00 P.M. in Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert (Bobby) Lewis, 72, of Mahanoy City, Pa, passed away Thursday, December 1st, suddenly at home.
Robert was born in Mahanoy City on July 10, 1944, a son of the late Eileen (McCoog) Lewis Killian and Alvin Lewis, and step father Joseph Killian.
He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.
Bobby had graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1962 and earned an associates degree from Penn State University.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War era and had the honor of participating in the funeral of Gen Douglas Macarthur.
Bobby was a Dispatcher at Atlas Powder and Yellow Freight.
He was active with the Mahanoy City Travelers Protective Association of America early on. Bobby had also served on the Mahanoy City Borough Council for 3 terms from 2004 to 2015. He was also a life long member of the Humane Fire Co #1, in Mahanoy City.
Bobby was an avid Phillies, Eagles and Notre Dame fan and was extremely proud of his Coal Region heritage.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Sharaka) Lewis.
Robert is survived by a daughter, Robin Lewis, of Mahanoy City; a son, Christopher and wife Karen, of Oradell NJ; two brothers, Alvin, of Allentown; John “Sparky” Lewis of Mahanoy City; and by 3 grandchildren Patrick Lewis Finneran, Anna Lewis, and Brendan Lewis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 6th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating with con celebrant Rev Bill Linchorst.
Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City.
Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery Mahanoy City.
Family prefers Memorial donations to Hillside SPCA or St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, send sympathy cards, or view Video Tribute.
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Ann Marie was born in Mahanoy City, on November 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Florence (Dulsky) and Andrew Fizel.
She had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1963.
Marie had worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the Hazleton area including Franklin's and Carmen's.
She was a resident for a short time at St. Lukes Manor Hazleton, where she met a very good friend and roommate, Ellen Zola.
Marie is survived by 1 nephew Robert Fizel Jr. and nieces Denise Fizel, Lisa Cara, and Lori Zelasny.
She is preceded in death by three brothers Thomas, Robert and Andrew (Butchie) Fizel, and a niece Deborah Pajalich, and life time friend Gregory Randis.
Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 1 pm on Saturday, December 10th, with Reverend Joseph T. Whalen officiating.
Friends may call Saturday December 10th, from 11 am to 1pm at the funeral home.
Interment at Holy Emmanuel Slovak Lutheran Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA .
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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George R. Laudeman, Sr., 88, of Orwigsburg, PA, formerly of Indian Run Road, New Ringgold, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, at Orwigsburg Center - Genesis Healthcare.
Born in Minersville, on September 21, 1928, a son of the late Kathryn (Newell) and Burton Turner Laudeman.
He was the widower of Marie Delaney Laudeman, and survived his second wife Elizabeth (Betty) A. (Tavish) Laudeman.
He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, and attended Minersville High School
He served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl, stationed in Germany during the Korean War era.
George was the Founder & Operator of Laudeman Pest Control and the former co-owner & operator of Brady’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant Mckeansburg.
He was an avid hunter, Notre Dame Fan and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a member of the Goodwill Fire Company, Minersville and Post 0144, Middleport Legion.
George is survived by
Two daughters, Kim, wife of Leonard Valukevich,
Jane, wife of Mark Shellhamer
A son, George Laudeman Jr., husband of Sharon
A sister, Joan Laudeman
He is also survived by Grandchildren Chrissy, Scott, Jeremy, Amanda, Lindsay, Tyler & Jenna. Nieces and Nephews Lisa, Erika John, Michael, and Robert. Also Great Grandchildren, and step-children, Bethann Seigenfuse, Kathy wife of Lester Gassert Sr., Frances, wife of John Nazar and Elizabeth (Liz) wife of Steve Sterner. Also step-grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. He is also survived by his longtime companion Arlene Wertman.
He was predeceased by his grandson Brian & brother Burton Laudeman.
Friends are invited to call at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, Tuesday Evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating on Wednesday Morning at 10:30 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass cards in George's memory.
Interment at the convenience of the family.
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Born in Hegins, July 16, 1922, a daughter, of the late Joseph and Ida Shomper Heckert.
Violet was a graduate of the former Tower City High School She was retired from the former AMP, Inc. Tower City.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Tower City where she active with the quilting group. She was a former member of Tower City Women's Club.
Violet enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family, including sitting on the her back porch listening to music and singing. Violet enjoyed the last few years at her home with the love and care from her granddaughter Lisa Warren and Heather Bloch, which her family will be forever grateful.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, William Seiler, 1962 and Glenn Warren, 1997; a step-son, Glenn Warren Jr, 2007 and a sister Ardythe Murray, 2001.
Surviving are her children, William Seiler (Chris), Elizabethtown; Timothy Seiler (Eileen), Tower City; James Seiler (Colleen), Tower City; Mary Beth Hasbrouck, TX and Jane Corsnitz (Jim), Hummelstown; a step-daughter, Dora Somogynari, TN; a sister, Diane Schell, Downingtown; 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, niece and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December, 6th at 11:00 am from St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Warren Egebo. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to her church, Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Schuylkill County 4-H Scholarship Awarded
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/5/16
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/5/16
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
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Sunday, December 4, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
LCCC Open Additional Hours for Spring Registration
For the convenience of students who are registering for spring classes, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will hold Enrollment Day on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LCCC student services offices will be open to help students with admission and class registration at the main campus in Schnecksville, Donley Center in Allentown and Morgan Center in Tamaqua.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/16
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John F. “Johnny” Yagielniskie III, 31, Girardville, died peacefully Tuesday night at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville from complications due to infectious Endocarditis.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of John F. Yagielniskie, Girardville and the late Linda Boyer . He was a 2003 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School.
He had been employed as a stock clerk at Big Lots and throughout high school worked for Boyer’s Markets.
He was preceded in death by sister Mariana Yagielniskie, his step-mother Geraldine “ Grady “ Yagielniskie, his uncle Daniel Yagielniskie and his paternal grandfather John F. Yagielniskie, his maternal grandfather, Harold Boyer and maternal grandmother Nancy Schal.
In addition to his father he is survived by his grandmother Mary Tobias, Ashland, his sisters Melanie Grady, Shenandoah, Tanya Bennett, Gilberton and half sister Stacey Monterosso, Hazleton area, his half brother John Monterosso, Pottsville area, his niece and nephews; Adara, Chase and Keaton Daniel Scott Gilbert also by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.
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Born in Barry Twp.. October 8,1934 the son of the late Ralph G. and Alma (Stine)
Johnson. Worked as a Federal Mine Inspector for many years until retirement.
He attended Hegins Twp.. Schools, a member of the Ashland Elks #384;
Johnson. Worked as a Federal Mine Inspector for many years until retirement.
He attended Hegins Twp.. Schools, a member of the Ashland Elks #384;
Beckville Gun Club and the N.R.A. He was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a brother
Charles Johnson in 1004. Surviving are his wife Grace Dengler Johnson. Two sons:
Ralph husband of Ellen Johnson and Allen husband of Kathy Johnson both of Ashland. A brother Jack husband of Frieda Johnson of Ashland. Two grandchildren
Ralph and Allen and four great grandchildren: Ralph,Virginia, Amy and Cole.
Nieces and nephews survive.
Charles Johnson in 1004. Surviving are his wife Grace Dengler Johnson. Two sons:
Ralph husband of Ellen Johnson and Allen husband of Kathy Johnson both of Ashland. A brother Jack husband of Frieda Johnson of Ashland. Two grandchildren
Ralph and Allen and four great grandchildren: Ralph,Virginia, Amy and Cole.
Nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Dec. 5,2016 at 11:00 AM from Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA. Rev. Dr. Kim Lengert officiating.
Interment in Kiimmels Cemetery, Barry Twp.. Viewing Monday 9:30-11:00 in
Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA . Memorials can be made to Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Interment in Kiimmels Cemetery, Barry Twp.. Viewing Monday 9:30-11:00 in
Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA . Memorials can be made to Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Franklin H. Long, Jr., 68, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, November 29th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, S. Jackson St.
Franklin was born in Pottsville, on December 10, 1947, a son of the late I. Evona (Eckert) Long and Franklin H. Long, Sr.
He was formerly employed as a ticket agent at the bus terminal.
Franklin is survived by a cousin Carolyn (Eckert) Purnell wife of Thomas, Pottsville.
A graveside service will be held at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona, at 9:30 am on Monday, December 5th.
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Born on July 7, 1952 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of and Claire Hubler Rumpf of Pine Grove and the late Kenneth Rumpf.
Sharon was last employed as a Secretary for Stoltz Trucking .
Sharon loved being with her children, family, and her canine children, Blaze and Snickers. She enjoyed crocheting and baking.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her Husband, William D. Kohr, three children, Trisia Kohr and Kenneth Umbenhauer both of Tremont, Dawn Fidler of Pine Grove; nine grandchildren, Shawnee, Billie and Tiffany Kohr, Alyssa Arndt, Zoelle and Steven Strouphauer, Jayda, Naudia and Maddison Umbenhauer; two Great-Grandchildren, Serenity and Damien Loy; six Sisters, Suzi Maurer of Pine Grove, Sandie Jenkins of Tower City, Jane Yoder of Pine Grove, Missy Evans of North Carolina, Darlene Knepp of Grantville; and two brothers, Jeff Rumpf and Bruce Rumpf both of Pine Grove.
Memorial Services will be held at H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., on Wednesday, December 7, at 3:00 pm with SALM John Ziegler officiating. There will be a calling time from 2:00 P.M. until time of service at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer Contributions in Sharon's memory be made to the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, Pa. 17963, to help defray the funeral expenses.
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