Skook News Obituaries: February 23rd, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Donald C. Dress, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 21st, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.
Donald was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 17, 1940, a son of the late Sallie (Greenwalt) and Clarence Dress.
A Graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960
Donald is survived by three daughters, Donna Boyer, of Schuylkill Haven, Dawn, wife of Joseph Miller, of Schuylkill Haven; Denise, wife of Roger Olson, of Schuylkill Haven; a son, Donald "Doc" E. Dress, of Schuylkill Haven.
He is also survived by 4 granddaughters Kendall Boyer-Cosack husband Kyle, Alicia Pothering husband JR, Kait Boyer, Olivia Dress 6 grandsons Justin Miller wife Christa, Mookie Miller wife Amanda, Dillon Dress, Dane Boyer, Damyan Miller and Donovan Dress. 6 Great grandchildren Abby Miller, Payton Miller, Emery McClusky, Parker Miller, Mason Miller and Ace Pothering. also a friend and caretaker Helen Noecker
Services and interment private at the convenience of the family.
He was born on Friday, January 17, 1947, in Fearnot, a son of the late Galen O Klinger and the late Irene M (Harner) Klinger.
He was a 1965 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Gary worked for the former Hegins Precision Division of Penn Reel, prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with his family. Gary was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan.
He is survived by his wife Mary E (Gilbert) Klinger, to whom he was married for 53 years.
He is also survived by a son, Gary G Klinger, Jr of Girardville; a daughter, Karen L Carl and her husband Brad of Hegins; seven grandchildren, Mikayla Spatzer, Wyatt Klinger, Zackery Dietrich, Cheyenne Klinger, Ben Klinger, John Klinger, and Ryder Carl; and a step grandson Brenden Carl.
Following Gary's wishes there will be no services.
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