Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Kenneth E. Stolarick, 64, of Pine Grove, entered into eternal life Saturday at his home.
Born in Wilkes Barre, June 1, 1955, he was the son of Edwin and Ruth Stolarick.
Ken graduated from Pine Grove Area High School and Bloomsburg State College with a degree in Business Administration. He was a dedicated employee of M&T Bank for 35 years and took great joy in the work he did supporting customers and colleagues.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove. Ken believed in the importance of serving his community. Throughout the years, he was a member of the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees, Schuylkill Community Action, Schuylkill Economic Development Corp., Schuylkill YMCA board, Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Association, Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Council, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund Committee, Pine Grove Area Education Foundation, a cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 111 and a manager for Pine Grove Little League.
Throughout his life Ken had many keen interests including basketball, Civil War history, especially the Battle of Gettysburg and the Phillies. But he will be most remembered for his life-long devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren.
He and his wife, Sandra Manbeck Stolarick began dating when Ken was in college and Sandy was in high school. They married in 1979 and were devoted to each other for 40 years.
He was the beloved father of daughter Emily and son-in-law Ian Stormont and son Joe Stolarick and daughter-in-law Andrea Meynard.
Ken was the proud and fun-loving grandfather of James Stormont, Isabelle Stormont and George Stolarick.
He is also survived by his sister, Catherine Stolarick.
Services and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to either St. Peter's Lutheran Church Youth Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, PA 17963 or Schuylkill Community Action, 206 North Second St., Pottsville, PA 17901 in Ken's memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.
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Elizabeth Ann Troy, age 93, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Friday, May 15th, 2020 at Manor Care Health Services in Pottsville.
Born in Maple Hill, PA on March 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Shirey) Troy.
Betty was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School, Class of 1946. She worked as a trimmer for several local garment factories and was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon.
Betty is survived by her good friends and neighbors Kathy and Mark Brazinsky and their son Brice and Barbara and Steve Thomas and their daughters Kelly and Lisa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in St. Clair on Wednesday, May 20th, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.
A viewing with CDC guidelines will be held on Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30AM at the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon.
Interment will be held in the Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville, PA.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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William J. "Bill" Kasper, II, age 77, of Saint Clair, PA passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill East, in Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville PA, on May 18th, 1942, he was the son of the late William J. and Anne (Sreader) Kasper. He graduated from Saint Clair High School in 1961.
Bill worked as a supervisor for Quandel Concrete in Minersville until his retirement. He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in New Philadelphia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Josephine Schallus.
Bill is survived by two sons: David Kasper and his wife Arabhna-Saxena and William J. Kasper III; three grandchildren, Jake, Alexandra, and Declan; his niece and caregiver Beverly Coveleski and her husband David; a nephew Kenneth Brennan and his wife Vicki; a niece Colleen Goodwin and her husband Jerry; and great nieces and great nephews. He was also a father and grandfather figure to a number of family and friends. He was an active member of Mechanicsville Game and Fish where he coordinated the Children’s Fishing Rodeo and Children’s Christmas. He was an active member of the Saint Clair Fish and Game. He was lifelong member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Relatives and friends can pay their respects and attend a graveside service and interment under CDC guidelines at the Queen of the Universe Cemetery in Pottsville at 11:15AM on Friday, May 22nd, with Rev. Ronald Minner officiating.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Born in Pottsville PA, on May 18th, 1942, he was the son of the late William J. and Anne (Sreader) Kasper. He graduated from Saint Clair High School in 1961.
Bill worked as a supervisor for Quandel Concrete in Minersville until his retirement. He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in New Philadelphia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Josephine Schallus.
Bill is survived by two sons: David Kasper and his wife Arabhna-Saxena and William J. Kasper III; three grandchildren, Jake, Alexandra, and Declan; his niece and caregiver Beverly Coveleski and her husband David; a nephew Kenneth Brennan and his wife Vicki; a niece Colleen Goodwin and her husband Jerry; and great nieces and great nephews. He was also a father and grandfather figure to a number of family and friends. He was an active member of Mechanicsville Game and Fish where he coordinated the Children’s Fishing Rodeo and Children’s Christmas. He was an active member of the Saint Clair Fish and Game. He was lifelong member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Relatives and friends can pay their respects and attend a graveside service and interment under CDC guidelines at the Queen of the Universe Cemetery in Pottsville at 11:15AM on Friday, May 22nd, with Rev. Ronald Minner officiating.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.