Saturday, February 20, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 20th, 2021

                                     

Skook News Obituaries: February 20th, 2021

Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.

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Nancy E Harner
, age 86, of Barry Twp, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Providence Place, Pottsville.

She was born on Wednesday, January 30, 1935, in Minersville, a daughter of the late George R Berner and the late Loretta (Shadel) Berner.

She was a graduate of the former Cass Township High School.

She was a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample.

Nancy enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She was also very active in her church and her community.

Her husband, Charles M Harner, passed away in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents and by eleven siblings.

She is survived by a daughter, Michelle L Harner of Douglassville; three sisters, Ruth Berner of Minersville, Joan Berner of Minersville, and Betty Anderson of San Antonio, TX; a brother, Richard Berner of Minersville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church. COVID-19 policies will be followed for the viewing and the service. Masks will be required.

Burial will be made in Salem Cemetery, Weishample.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N Progress Ave. Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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Ruth E Raynor, age 91, of Pitman, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on Wednesday, October 9, 1929, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Arthur Brosius and the late Pearl (Knerr Brosius.

She was a graduate of the former Ashland High School.

Ruth was a member of Hepler's Church of God, Pitman.

Her husband Edward G Raynor passed away in 2005.

She is survived by a son, David W Krapf and his wife Patricia of Southlake, TX; a sister, Ann Louise Whitaker of Warminster; and a friend, Harry Wenhold Jr of Pitman.

Abiding by Ruth's request, there will be no services.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

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Kevin J. Bellerby, Jr., 27, of East Main Street, Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19th, 2021.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced upon completion, at this website.

Kevin's family asks that anyone wishing to make a contribution to help defray the cost of the service please do so by clicking the donations button above this obituary. Any help is greatly appreciated at this time.

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