Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/16
Robert Rench, 59, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, September 30th, at his residence.
Bob was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 6, 1957, a son of Sophia (Bedulsky) Rench and the late Joseph Rench.
Had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.
Bob had worked at Fiberite in Delano and Walmart in St Clair.
Robert is survived in addition to his mother by a sister, Joann Koback, of Mahanoy City. Nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City with Father Kevin Gallagher officiating.
Friends may call Thursday at 10 am at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.
Interment will follow in St Joseph Cemetery Mahanoy City.
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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Clarence A. "Farmer" Korn, 81, of Gordon,PA passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Seaton Manor, Orwigsburg, PA surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ashland August 31, 1935 the son of the late Earl and Leah (Knock) Korn. He attended Ashland area school and graduated in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from1953-1956 during the Korean War. He was employed as a truck driver for Walter Pohl Corp., Reading, PA and was a member of the Teamsters Union and Gordon Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting, camping, raising horses, gardening and spending time with his family, grandchildren and grandchildren. He loved to tell stories and cruising around.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 57 years Joann M. (Kaufman) Korn in October 2015. He is also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Robert, Ken, Lew, and Albert; 4 sisters: Elsie, June, Evelyn (Eppy) and Dorothy.
Six children survive: Sue wife of Bob Rorick, Oaks, PA; Teresa wife of Thomas Stonelake, East Mines, Pottsville,PA; Laurie wife of Robert Fox Jr., Seltzer,PA; William ; David husband of Janette (Hametz); and Richard husband of Chris (Seitzinger) all of Gordon,PA.
Eight grandchildren: Jen wife of Bryan Thompson; Bobby husband of Melanie(Graham); Michael and Justin Fox; Richard and Ryan Korn; David Korn Jr.; and Samantha. Two great grandchildren: Caleb James and Blake Nichole Thompson. Two step grandchildren: Kolton and Xandar. A sister: Alice Weisbeck, Ashland survives. Nieces and nephews.
As per Farmers request, there will be no public service. Private services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville,PA Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Clarence A. "Farmer" Korn, 81, of Gordon,PA passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Seaton Manor, Orwigsburg, PA surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ashland August 31, 1935 the son of the late Earl and Leah (Knock) Korn. He attended Ashland area school and graduated in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from1953-1956 during the Korean War. He was employed as a truck driver for Walter Pohl Corp., Reading, PA and was a member of the Teamsters Union and Gordon Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting, camping, raising horses, gardening and spending time with his family, grandchildren and grandchildren. He loved to tell stories and cruising around.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 57 years Joann M. (Kaufman) Korn in October 2015. He is also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Robert, Ken, Lew, and Albert; 4 sisters: Elsie, June, Evelyn (Eppy) and Dorothy.
Six children survive: Sue wife of Bob Rorick, Oaks, PA; Teresa wife of Thomas Stonelake, East Mines, Pottsville,PA; Laurie wife of Robert Fox Jr., Seltzer,PA; William ; David husband of Janette (Hametz); and Richard husband of Chris (Seitzinger) all of Gordon,PA.
Eight grandchildren: Jen wife of Bryan Thompson; Bobby husband of Melanie(Graham); Michael and Justin Fox; Richard and Ryan Korn; David Korn Jr.; and Samantha. Two great grandchildren: Caleb James and Blake Nichole Thompson. Two step grandchildren: Kolton and Xandar. A sister: Alice Weisbeck, Ashland survives. Nieces and nephews.
As per Farmers request, there will be no public service. Private services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville,PA Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.