Friday, November 22, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/21/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/19/19

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Carol Ann Morrison of Mahanoy City passed away on November 18th, 2019 at Geisinger Danville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Gladys (Hillibush) Kline.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1965.

Carol was a devoted wife and mother; being the spouse of a career soldier, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Larry to his numerous duty stations in the United States, as well as in West Germany. Even though she had to be both mother and father to her children many times, Carol took great pride and joy in her association with the military way of life. During their first tour in West Germany, her and her husband took a tour of England, France, and Belgium. While in London, they stood outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and witnessed the changing of the guards. Carol was a member of the Red Hat Society and St. Teresa of Calcutta Golden Age.

Carol loved to play bingo and listen to polkas and German music. She loved animals (especially cats). She also loved spending time with her family and helping other people.

In addition to her mother and father, Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Larry W. Morrison who passed away on October 8th, 2015; sisters Louise and Kathleen Kline; Brother Harry Kline; step-brother Nicholas Kline; and step-sisters Elizabeth Kline, Anna Skymba, and Mary Roberts; and Sister-in-Law Ruth Kline.

Surviving are sons Larry W. Morrison, Jr. and his wife Shannon, Frackville, and Brian L. Morrison and his wife Toni, Hastings, FL.; Daughters Nichole K. Morrison, Fayetteville, NC., and Natalie A. Morrison, Mahanoy City; Grandson Logan Morrison and Granddaughter Brianna Morrison both of Hastings, FL; Brother George Kline, Mahanoy City; and Billy Kline and his wife Cyndi, Minersville; Sister-in-Law Toni Kline; nieces, nephews.

Friends may call from 8am to 10am on Saturday November 23, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am.

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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Joseph L. Pilo of Lake Wynonah passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. He was the son of the late Levi and Camille (Maccarone) Pilo of Palo Alto. He was preceded in death by his wife Vera, brothers Pasquale, Anthony, and Albert, and sisters Mary, Anna, and Yolanda. Surviving are step-daughters Sandra Lane and Cheryl Fleagle and a sister Flavia McGovern. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven at 10:30AM on Tuesday, November 26th, with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. There will be no procession from the funeral home to the church and his interment will be held private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Joseph's name to a charity of your choice. The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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William D. Wynn, 67, formerly of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, November 20th at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, after a courageous five year battle with ALS.

Born in Pottsville, October 1, 1952, a son of the late Walter Henry and Betty Irene Brown Wynn.

Bill was a 1970 graduate of Pine Grove High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was employed as a heavy equipment operator at Ft. Indiantown Gap from 1976-1998; He then worked as a Supervisor with Army Corp. of Engineers, based out of New York form 1998 until his retirement in 2008.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont and the Swatara Lodge, #267 F&AM, Tremont where he served as Past Master.

Bill was an amateur radio operator, a gun enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his two sisters, Carol Rebuck (John), Tower City and Christine Wynn (Andrew Kinka), Pine Grove; three nieces, Jill Fulkrod (Justin); Pamela Thompson; and Ricki Kay Deeter; a great niece and nephew, Jada and Jay Tyler Fulkrod.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 25th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City. Burial with military honors will be at St. John's Cemetery, Tremont. Viewing will be held from 10-11 am where a Masonic service will be held at 10:45 am. Memorial donations in Bill's name should be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 6 W. Main Street, Tremont, PA 17981. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Glenn R. Hikes, 87, of Friedensburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Seton Manor in Orwigsburg.

Born on June 17, 1932 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late John and Ruth I. Hughes Hikes.

He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School.

Glenn was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.

Preceding him in death were 5 brothers, John Hikes, Robert Hikes, Dennis Hikes, George Hikes, and Donald Hikes.

Surviving are a sister Mary Brown of Friedensburg, nieces and nephews.

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com



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