Skook News Obituaries: September 10th, 2020
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Barbara A. Sterner, 96, of Cressona, passed away Tuesday, September 8th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Cressona, on April 9, 1924, a daughter of the late Eva (McGovern) and Phillip Sterner.
She was a graduate of Cressona High School, class of 1942 and was formerly employed as an operator for Bell Telephone. She also served as Mayor of Cressona.
Barbara was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and a life member of the Goodwill Fire Co., Cressona.
She is survived by cousins from Harrisburg and her friends and caretakers Jean and Charles Biertempfel, Cressona.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:3o am on Monday, September 14th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating.
A viewing will be held prior from 9:30 am - 10:15 am.
Interment will be at Saint Ambrose Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
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Veronica Ondisco, age 91, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.
Born in Carleroi, Belgium on May 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Michel and Veronica (Fedelus) Kawecki.
Veronica worked as a seamstress at several local garment factories and was a member of the Minersville Senior Citizens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph J. Ondisco, and three brothers: Stephen, Louis, and Froncois Kawecki.
Veronica is survived by daughter Marie Gerken, Auburn, Wash; son Robert Ondisco and his wife Ann Marie, Schuylkill Haven; daughter Patricia Ondisco and companion Marlin Knarr, Schuylkill Haven; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters: Jeanine Kawecki, France and Marie Lecoye, Michigan; and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville on Tuesday September 15th at 10:30AM.
There will be no procession from the Funeral Home to the cemetery.
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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Linda J. Waltman, 75, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 8th, at her residence with family by her side.
Linda was born in Reading on June 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Richard L. Fritz, Sr. and Mary Jane (Miller) Fritz. She was the widow of Attorney Bruce L. Waltman. Linda attended FUMC, Schuylkill Haven and Kimmel’s Church, Orwigsburg. She was a 1963 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. She achieved her undergraduate degree from Kutztown State College in elementary education and her masters degree from Temple University in educational psychology. She was employed as a teacher, started her own real estate business, and served on the Board of Directors at the Schuylkill Haven Bank and Trust Co.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Crystal L.Snyder, wife of Timothy L. Snyder, and her son, Eric L. Waltman, husband of Karen Waltman. She is also survived by granddaughter Natalie Paige Snyder and a brother Richard L.Fritz,Jr., husband of Nancy Fritz. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan Ellen (Fritz) Mason.
A celebration of life service for Linda will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th at Kimmel’s Church in Orwigsburg with Rev. Preston Broadhurst officiating. Public visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service.
Interment private at convenience of the family. Guests planning to attend are asked to please follow CDC guidelines to help against spread of covid-19. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to be serving Linda’s family.
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Sandy was born on November 19, 1962 in Pottsville. She was the daughter of Judith Bretzius Neidlinger, Lebanon and the late Kenneth (Pickle) Neidlinger.
In addition to her father, Sandy was predeceased by her husband Jeffrey Lee Phillippy: her maternal grandmother Beatrice Bretzius Gahres; her paternal grandparents Paul Neidlinger and Ethel Neidlinger Bretzius; and her granddaughter Harper Lehman.
Sandy is survived by two sons, Cody and Jackie Lehman, Elizabethville, and Brian Reichert, Pine Grove; two grandsons, Conner and Braden, Elizabethville; two sisters, her twin sister Cindy and Dave Zimmerman, Pine Grove, and Sue and Dave Dubbs, Ephrata; niece and nephews.
Sandy was a 1980 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and a graduate of the Practical Nursing Program at the Schuylkill Technology Center, Frackville. Sandy worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse until becoming disabled. In her younger years, Sandy was a social butterfly, a party girl. Everyone loved Sandy, she was one of Pickle Neidlinger's twin daughters. And like her dad, you always had a great time when she was around. She loved driving her friends around in her "prized possession", her 1968 Seafoam-green Mustang jamming loudly to Pat Benatar and getting all dressed up to go out with her friends for good times, lots of laughs and she never gave up the chance to dance. We take comfort in knowing that she is not alone but with her dad and granddaughter in heaven.
Due to the PA state COVID pandemic restrictions, there will be no services.
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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Preceding him in death was a brother, Lewis Harter, passing in 2018.
Survivors
Wife: Kay Tobias Harter, married 48 years
Son: Warren H. Harter and his wife Carla, Ashland
Daughter: Wanda wife of David Chapman, Shamokin
Daughter: Denise wife of John Brown, Shamokin
Brother: Charles Harter and his companion Mary Ludwig, Ashland
Sister: Carol wife of Wally Fetterolf, Mowry
Sister: Brenda wife of Barry Spieles, Ashland
Sister: Debbie wife of Gary Leib, Gordon
Sister: Beth wife of Michael Ploxa, Frackville
Grandchildren: Savannah and Chevy Harter, Nick, Justin, and Jake Chapman, also Dallas, Jack, and Scarlet Brown
Nieces and Nephews
At the request of the family, there is not a funeral service scheduled at this time. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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