Skook News Obituaries: July 1st, 2022
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Williamsport on October 9, 1981, he was the son of Gary Hutchinson and the late Susan (Nancarrow) Hutchinson, of South Williamsport.
He was the husband of Megan (Woltz) Hutchinson. They were high school sweethearts and celebrated 17 years of marriage on June 25th.
He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven as well as the Men's Club at Church, in which he was very active.
David graduated high school from South Williamsport High School and continued his education at Shippensburg College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 2004.
He was employed by Wegman's for 23 years; most recently as Department Manager at Wegman's Distribution Center.
In addition to his wife, David issurvived by his children, Audrey Susan Hutchinson and Ryan Gerald Hutchinson, at home. He is also survived by a brother, Matthew Hutchinson, husband ofMegan, of State College.
David is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George and Anna Mary Hutchinson, as well as his father in law Gerald P. Woltz.
David was a loving father who dedicated his life to his children. He enjoyed attending Penn State football games with his son. He also enjoyed many activities with his family including; coaching his children's sports, long days at the beach, and walking on the boardwalk with his family. David had a very strong faith and would go out of his way to take care of everyone before himself, he was very generous.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 7th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
At the family's request, donations in David's memory may be forwarded to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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John D. Morgan, 79, of Elizabethville, passed away Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 at the home of his granddaughter, Pam Ott, with whom he resided.
Born in Valley View, June 24, 1943, a son of the late Homer and Helen Bixler Morgan.
John was a retired coal miner. He first started working in the mines as a young child at the age of 10, a job he held for over 63 years retiring at the age of 73. He was a survivor of the Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster is 1977.
In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and playing softball. Being surrounded by his family brought great joy to John. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Nettie A. Morgan, July 3, 2020; two children, John Jr. and Mary Morgan; five brothers, William, Paul, Ronald, Ray, and Homer Jr. Morgan; one sister; Shirley Wolf; an infant brother and sister.
Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Morgan, Gratz; Step-children, Harold "Butch" Stuppy (Ann Marie), Harrisburg, Gloria Stuppy, Lykens, Lucille Michaels (Charles Jr.) Wiconisco, Doris "Dot" Lewis (Craig), Elizabethville and David Stuppy, Kentucky; three brothers, Dennis "Nole" Morgan, Gordon, Dale "Checky" Morgan, Valley View, and Thomas "Blub" Morgan, Valley View; two sisters, Patricia "Girl" Neumeister, Branchdale, and Carol "Liz" Deitrich, Millersburg; 8 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren; Nieces and nephews.
A private Celebration of John's life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Morgan family.
Norman A. McClure, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 30th, surrounded by family, at his residence.
Born in Valley View, June 24, 1943, a son of the late Homer and Helen Bixler Morgan.
John was a retired coal miner. He first started working in the mines as a young child at the age of 10, a job he held for over 63 years retiring at the age of 73. He was a survivor of the Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster is 1977.
In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and playing softball. Being surrounded by his family brought great joy to John. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Nettie A. Morgan, July 3, 2020; two children, John Jr. and Mary Morgan; five brothers, William, Paul, Ronald, Ray, and Homer Jr. Morgan; one sister; Shirley Wolf; an infant brother and sister.
Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Morgan, Gratz; Step-children, Harold "Butch" Stuppy (Ann Marie), Harrisburg, Gloria Stuppy, Lykens, Lucille Michaels (Charles Jr.) Wiconisco, Doris "Dot" Lewis (Craig), Elizabethville and David Stuppy, Kentucky; three brothers, Dennis "Nole" Morgan, Gordon, Dale "Checky" Morgan, Valley View, and Thomas "Blub" Morgan, Valley View; two sisters, Patricia "Girl" Neumeister, Branchdale, and Carol "Liz" Deitrich, Millersburg; 8 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren; Nieces and nephews.
A private Celebration of John's life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Morgan family.
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Norman A. McClure, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 30th, surrounded by family, at his residence.
Norman was born in Phoenix Park, PA on February 14, 1938, a son of the late Mary (Timtishin) and Robert McClure.He was the husband of Sharon M. (Zettlemoyer) McClure. They were married on August 29th, 1981. He was raised in the Protestant Faith and graduated from Minersville High School, Class of 1956.He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic at Brush Wellman, Shoemakersville. Norman was a past Fire Chief for Mountaineer Fire Co., Minersville. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed shooting trap for both, Orwigsburg and East End Gun Clubs. He was also a member of Stein Hollow Beagle Club.
In addition to Sharon, his wife of 41 years, Norman is survived by his son, Alan McClure and daughter, Tammy Kauffman, companion of Kevin Schwalm.
He is also survived by his grandchildren Alison McClure, Ashley Gipe and Andrew Gipe, husband of Jessica Tice. He has one great grandson Hudson Gipe. Also surviving are nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Robert McClure and Jean Omlor.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 8th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Pastor Christopher Byelick officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Inc. Schuylkill Haven.
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