Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/27/18
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Elsie M. Hine, 74 years of age of Penn DriveTamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Friday, August 24, 2018, at home.
She is survived by; husband, Donald H. Hine; son, Ronald J. Hine of Tamaqua; daughter, Diane Smith wife of Keith of Tamaqua; sister, Ruth "Judy" Miller wife of Carl of Tamaqua; four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Angela Hine and her companion Steve.
Elsie was a graduate of Lehighton High School. She enjoyed trips to the casino, fishing, cooking and canning vegetables from her garden.
Born Wednesday, September 29, 1943 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William T. and Minerva (Lorah) Zellner. She was also predeceased by her grand daughter, Alicia Smith; brother John Zellner.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960 (570) 386-5884
A Funeral service will be held on Thursday August 30, 2018 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of services starting at 10:00 A.M.
Interment will be in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Lisa M. Adams, 92, of Pottsville, passed away on Sunday.
Arrangements are private at the convenience of the family.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
Arrangements are private at the convenience of the family.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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Edward R. Pautienus, 80, Girardville, a man of great faith went home to meet his maker on Sunday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.
Born in Maizeville, where he was a longtime resident, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Cominsky Pautienus. He was the former caretaker of St. Louis Cemetery and several other Frackville cemeteries for many years.
He was a member and volunteer of the former Our Lady of Siluva Catholic Church, Maizeville, maintaining the church and its properties until it closed. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Girardville.
Ed was a 1955 graduate of Gilberton High School and a 1960 graduate of Penn State with degrees in Biology and Secondary Education. He did post graduate work at UCLA before becoming the first PA resident to join the Peace Corps serving in Nigeria, West Africa from 1961 to 1964. A former mayor of Gilberton he was always an advocate for people in need and a caretaker for his family and friends. He was an avid Eagles fan and as a younger man enjoyed skiing, hunting and trips to various casinos.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; William, Robert and Joseph Pautienus.
Ed is survived by his two sisters; Bernice Schucker, New Cumberland and Joan Carl, Tower City also by sisters-in-law Anna Marie Pautienus, Fayetteville, PA and Joan Pautienus, Frackville, several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Girardville, with Rev. Paul Rothermel, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of mass.
Thank you to all of Ed’s doctors and nurses and all the staff of Ridgeview for their caring support. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Ed.
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