Saturday, February 3, 2024

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 3rd, 2024

                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: February 3rd, 2024

Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 

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Robert L. Hollenbach, 
age 83, Lancaster, formerly of Tamaqua, died on Tuesday January 30th at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family. He was the devoted husband of Donna (Welker) Hollenbach to whom he was married 60.5 years. 

He was born in Coaldale on June 15, 1940. Bobby was the son of the late William Hollenbach and Ruth (Blew) McHugh. He is a 1958 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He worked for the Genetti’s and the Victory Market until they closed. He was also employed by Atlas Powder Company and ICI where he retired after they closed. He was also co-owner of D&R Crafts and Supplies with his wife. Bobby was one of the founders of the Tamaqua Coin Club where he presided over many offices including President. He was a life member of the Moose Club first in Tamaqua, then in Slatington. He also enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. He made many beaded ornaments and baked many cakes for everyone he met. 

He was predeceased by his son, Brian, brothers Harry, William, and Neil, and his sister Betty (Hollenbach) Sulpizio. 

Along with his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren who he loved very much. Son - Richard and his wife Betty of Lancaster; Grandchildren – Aaron and his wife Jenna Hollenbach of Conestoga, Kelsey and her husband Gino Cannon of Etters, Courtney and her husband Justin Knapp of Columbia. Bobby was of the Protestant Faith. 

Please send Memorials to Tamaqua Fire Company. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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Steven Wayne Davis
, 41, of Lykens, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 1, 2024.

He was born in Harrisburg on July 28,1982. He attended Upper Dauphin Area High School.

Steve will be remembered for his great sense of humor. You could always count on him to bring a smile to your face.

He had many passions in life - music, playing guitar, motorcycles, dirtbikes, and fishing to name a few. Steve was an avid sports fan and held a special place in his heart for his beloved pets.

Above all, Steve's love for his family was second to none. He was extremely close with them, especially his grandmother whom he was raised by and thought the world of.

Steve is survived by his beloved grandmother, Betty Schwalm Weaver (companion Terry Miler), of Millersburg; his mother, Karen M. Davis and her companion, Mike Worden, East Berlin; his father, Ricky Potter and his wife Glenda, Elizabethville; an uncle, Todd Wiest and his wife Traci, Berrysburg; great uncles, Gary Schwalm and Ronnie Schwalm both of Tower City and James Schwalm, Wiconisco; stepbrother and stepsisters Jarid, Rachel, and Makayla.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Steve's life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City.

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