Monday, September 30, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/29/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 09/29/19

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Millie M. (Kehler) Stehr, 92, of Horsham, PA since 1956 passed away Wednesday, September 25th, at Park Creek Place Senior Living and Memory Care Center.

Millie was born in Pitman, PA on February 17, 1927, a daughter of the late Alice M. (Specht) and Franklin F Kehler.

She graduated from the Hegins Township High School and was a member of Zion E.C. Church, Pitman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert M. Miller, in 1962 and by her second husband, Paul R. Stehr, in 1997. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Rheda Keller, Alice Snyder, and Lois Heim.

Surviving are a sister, Margaret Hepler, a step-son, Barry Stehr, two step grandsons, Jarret R. and Justin P. Stehr, two step great granddaughters, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on October 8, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Zion E.C. Cemetery, 247 Zion Church Road, Pitman, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman, PA.

The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com
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Naomi Lynn Brossman, 20, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday, September 24th, in Pitman.

Naomi was born in Pottsville, PA on September 23, 1999, a daughter of Jennifer L. Hoffman and Russell A. Lloyd, of Pottsville, PA and Damon S. Brossman and Kim Souchak, of Cressona, PA.

Naomi was a graduate of the Gillingham Charter School, Class of 2017, Pottsville, where she excelled in the Archery and Art Club. Naomi was chosen to paint the Halloween Window painting at the Salvation Army in Pottsville. A passion for art, her drawing of a wolf was chosen as the school logo, which is used to this day.

She was most recently employed as an order selector at Chewy Distribution Center Wilkes Barre, and formerly was employed by Big Lots D.C. Tremont, as well as Bills Produce, Schuylkill Haven. Following her passion with animals, she Volunteered at Red Creek Wildlife Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Naomi was well known for her angelic voice, performing locally with her father.

In addition to her parents, Naomi is survived by sisters who she adored and cared for deeply Delilah R. Brossman and Seriena M. Renninger.

Grandparents Glenn and Kathy Hoffman, Pitman; and Sandy Kardisco, Pottsville and Eugene Brossman, Schuylkill Haven

Aunt: Aimee and Matthew Herman
Aunt: Gwen and Terry Schock
Uncle: Glenn Hoffman Jr.
Uncle: Todd and Brenda Brossman

Cousins Ethan, Cameron, Nathan, Skyler, Glenn III, Autumn, Emily, Rebekah, Adam, Eli, Addison, Alexis, Anastasia, and Audrie.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a service on Tuesday October 1 at 11AM from the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, with Pastor Preston Broadhurst, officiating. A viewing will be held on Monday evening Sept. 30th, from 6-8 P.M. from the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home 208 Pike Street, Port Carbon, and on Tuesday Oct. 1st from the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road Pitman from 10am until the time of service at 11. Burial will be made in Jacobs Cemetery, Leck Hill. For more information visit srrfh.com.
Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.


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Alexander James Cox, age 34, of Lebanon and Good Spring, PA passed away Friday, September 27th, 2019 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born in Lancaster, PA on April 28, 1985, he was the son of Tammy Lynn Saltzman of Good Spring, PA.

Alex attended Williams Valley High School and then graduated from Pottsville Area High School, Class of 2003. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University in Computer Science and Networking in 2007.

Alex first worked for the Penn State Schuylkill Campus at the IT help desk and then as an IT Manager at Ingram Micro.

Alex was a volunteer fireman at the Good Intent Hose Company in Llewellyn and various other Schuylkill County Fire Companies. He was a member of the Boy Scouts in Tower City. He was an avid Penn State, big cinema, and Sci-fi fantasy fan and a table top gamer. Alex loved to hang out with his friends, especially his best friend and wife Angela, who he loved dearly and he was a happy go lucky guy, very silly, fun and full of life.

He was preceded in death by his best friend and maternal grandmother Adella Saltzman, maternal grandfather Thomas Saltzman, and aunts: Connie Schnoke and Susan Witmer

In addition to his Mother, Alex is survived by his wife of 8 years, Angela Marie (LaPlaca) Cox, Lebanon; a sister Serena Cox, California; a brother Shawn Schnoke, Pine Grove; great aunt Frances Knapczyk, and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, PA. at 12 noon on Thursday, October 3rd, with Pastor Dwayne Bartle officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday morning from 10-12noon at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be held private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Intent Hose Company, 12 Silverton Road Llewellyn, PA 17944.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Wallace F. Reed, 93, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, September 29th at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Tower City, June 19, 1926, a son of the late William and Elma Reed. He was a World War II, United States Navy Veteran.

Wally worked for many years as a delivery man for the former City Dry Cleaners, Williamstown; He retired from the Lebanon Steel Foundry.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jean Koppenhaver Reed, 2007; one brother and one sister.

Surviving are his son, Randall Reed, owner of Randalls Jewelry, Pine Grove; four sisters and one brother.

Following Wally's wishes there will be no services. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com



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