Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/20/18
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Born in Pottsville, PA on March 24, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Sadie (Barket) and Clearfield Linebar.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ann is also preceded in death a brother, Darryl Linebar.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, class of 1962.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Mary Ann was employed as a purchaser at Schoeneman Beauty Supply for 18 1/2 years. She was also employed as a paraprofessional in the Blue Mountain School District for 7 years.
She served as a volunteer for the Pottsville Relay for Life.
Mary Ann is survived by a daughter, Karla Felty & husband, Shawn, and and a grandson, James Felty, all of Cressona, as well as nieces and cousins.
Family request donations to or Remembrances in the form of memorial donations may be sent to Pottsville Relay for Life, in care of Margaret Davis, 777 N. Garfield Ave., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or St. Ambrose Church Memorial Fund, 201 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Clara E. (Kamp) Berkheiser, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday morning at her residence.
Born February 6, 1945, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Franklin E. and Esther M. (Koch) Kamp.
She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship E.C., Cressona. She worked for Lowes as a cashier for several years.
Clara enjoyed reading romance novels and books about Amish customs. She was really intrigued by their customs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Irvin Kamp.
Clara is survived by her husband of 51 years, Herman E. Berkheiser; daughters, Barbara Schware wife of Joel, Pamela Berkheiser, and Christine Kramer wife of Oral. She is also survived by her two grandsons, Eric and Tim Schware.
Funeral Services will be held 11AM Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville with Pastor Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Wednesday morning from 9AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby, 527 Hotel St., Pottsville, PA 17901
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