Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born January 17, 1937 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Avril Geist.
Shirley was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Schuylkill Haven where she was their faithful piano player for the church services and monthly Singspiration. She didn’t need sheet music to play. A song was requested and she played- a gift from above. Shirley played for over 50 years in many churches throughout the area as two of her sons and daughters sing southern gospel songs and traditional hymns. She was so thankful to meet many of the people they inspired. She married Arthur J. Miller, Sr. on September 4, 1954 and raised six children.
She was previously employed by Parkway Box Factory, the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, and most recently, Avenues where she enjoyed working as a direct care worker, playing the piano for their choir at the annual duck race and the Christmas programs and benefits. Besides her love of music, Shirley loved to bake and cook for family and friends.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerry Geist.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Arthur J. Miller, Sr., sons and daughters, Craig Miller husband of Joy, Duane Miller husband of Cindy, Denise Adams widow of Ron, Arthur Miller Jr, Brenda wife of Pastor George Somers, and Kevin Miller husband of Teresa, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, grand dog, Malachi, a brother, Gary Geist, and a sister, Carol Kutash.
A funeral service will be held 11AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, 314 S. Margaretta St. Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Douglas Schwenk officiating. Family and friends may call at the church 5PM until 8PM on Friday evening and 10AM Saturday, until the time of the service. Interment will be held in Cressona Cemetery, Cressona. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home.
Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Miller family.
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Born on August 31, 1938 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Willard "Bill" and Catherine Ehly Daubert.
She was a 1956 graduate of Pine Grove High School and attended one year at Lebanon VA Tech for LPN. She was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Pine Grove.
Barbara was a Bartender (and waitress) for 20 years at the former Maxines Restaurant in Ravine. In recent years, she volunteered at the Sons of the American Legion, Pine Grove.
Barbara was a 28 year member of the former Mary E. Moore Chapter No. 372 OES. She served as worthy matron in 1996-97. She served on many committees and always helped the officers in charge. She was also active at the state level in Eastern Star, having served as Grand Representative of Nebraska and Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Puritan Chapter 126 in Mahanoy City. She was also a member of the VFW Post 3432 Auxiliary, Pine Grove American Legion Post 374, Pinegrove Historical Society, H.H. & L. Fire Co. #1, North End Fire Co., Disabled American Veterans Assoc., Pine Grove Senior Citizens, Pine Grove Alumni Association where she was president from 2010-2019, Pine Grove and Tremont Veterans Assoc., and was a former Den Mother of Cub Scout Pack 50
Preceding her in death were her husband Roland "Ronnie" Wiggins, a sister Donna Wolfe and a brother Thomas Daubert.
Surviving are a son, Michael and wife Melissa Wiggins of Orlando, FL; a daughter, Lynne and husband Rikki Umbenhauer of Pine Grove; six grandchildren, Olivia, Cannon, Gray, Arran, Charlie and Christopher; one great grandchild, Lillian; two brothers, Michael and wife Edith Daubert of Pine Grove, James and wife Joanne Daubert of New Smyrna Beach, FL.
There will be a viewing on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove. Graveside Services and interment will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11:45 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery with Bruce Kosack officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either Cannonball Kids cancer (CKc) Foundation, P.O. Box 547797 Orlando, FL 32854 or Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 in her memory.
You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.
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Grace C. Masaitis, 87, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Grace was born in Ashland on July 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Mary (Truhan) and Oliver Briggs.
A talented seamstress, Grace worked in the local garment industry in the Shenandoah area.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown.
In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Masaitis and a sister Dorothy Idacavage.
She is survived by her longtime companion Daniel Flaim, along with nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service, which will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Sheppton, at 11 AM on Friday, December 11th, 2020.
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Rita M. Bumbaugh, 82, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
Rita was born in Ringtown, on June 5, 1938, a daughter of the late Freda (Davidson) and James Mummey, Sr.
A life long homemaker, Rita was a member of the Davis Chapel church in Zion Grove.
She was preceded in death by a sister Millie Schell, a brother, James Mummey and by a son, Timothy Schlauch.
Rita is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Bumbaugh.
She is also survived by her children, sons - Alvin Schlauch, of Zion Grove; Raymond Schlauch, of Kentucky; James Schlauch, of Texas; and her daughter, Tammy Kane, of Ringtown.
Thre brothers also survive - Albert Mummey, of Ringtown; Dennis Mummey, of Zion Grove; and Richard Mummey, of New York.
Rita helped raised 4 granddaughters who lived with her, as well as being the matriarch of her family which included 3 generations of 109 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Rita will be laid to rest at a later date at the Davis Chapel Cemetery in Zion Grove.
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