Skook News Obituaries: March 12th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born September 24, 1958 in Coaldale, Mark was the son of the late Anthony and Vivian (Frey) Dirzulaitis. He was an auto mechanic who earlier worked at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua. Nicknamed “Chuckles” because he was always laughing, he enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with his grandchildren. Mark loved his 1976 Cobra Mustang II and was a fan of the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. He attended Tamaqua High School and was also a member of the Parish of St. John XXIII, Tamaqua.
He is survived by his wife Kelly; a daughter, Jennifer Stoves and her husband Sean of Summit Hill; four grandchildren, Alexander, Luke, Marlanea, and Sean Jr.; two brothers, Bruce and wife Kathy of Tamaqua, and Anthony and wife Denise of West Penn; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, with Rev. Robert Finlan officiating. Call from 10 AM to 12 AM at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 or at https://www.cff.org/
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Born in Pottsville on May 17, 1955, he was a son of the late Robert F. Fenstermacher, Sr. & Leola (Ney) Fenstermacher.
He was married to Judith (Krammes) Fenstermacher for 51 years.
Cork owned and operated Reed & Fenstermacher Masonry, working as a self-employed contractor for 48 years.
He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven.
Cork was a life member and past chief of the Schuylkill Hose Company, and was one of the founding members and current president of Never Hit Gun Club.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two children: Jason Paul Fenstermacher & wife, Laurie, and Vanessa Leola Riegel & husband, Scott, four granddaughters: Alexandria, Faith, Victoria, & Grace, and a great-granddaughter, Emberlyn.
Private services will be held at the family's convenience.
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Well known West Penn businessman ( Willie’s Electrical, Plumbing & Heating), Willard Stanley "Willie" Bernheisel, Sr., 84 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, as a guest of Orwigsburg Center.
Born Saturday, July 1, 1939 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania the son of the late Mildred (Rausch) Kochen. Willie was also predeceased by; step-father, Charles Kochen; sister, Betty Snyder; brother, Ricky Kochen.
Surviving are; his beloved wife and best friend of 52 years, Theresa A. (Duda) Bernheisel; son, Willard S. Bernheisel, Jr. and his wife Jayann; sisters, Darlene Santee, Esther Renninger, Debbie Green and her husband Dennis. Many nieces and nephews along with their 5 special neighbor boys & their wives also survive Willie, and assisted Theresa in his care.
Willie owned and operated Willie's Plumbing and Heating in West Penn Township for over 39 years. Customers were family to Willie and Theresa. No matter the day or time of day one was assured Willie would address their problem. Willie extended his service to many civic organizations throughout the valley. A car enthusiast, Willie and Theresa attended many car rallies, he got to travel to many beautiful destinations due to Theresa’s business. Willie enjoyed the companionship of his dog Oscar.
Pending arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Memorials in Willie’s name may be made to:
West Penn Lions club
West Penn Fire Company
Penn Mahoning Ambulance Association
Zion Stone Church of West Penn
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at the connivance of the family.
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Born in Joliett, April 14, 1933, a son of the late Eugene and Lila Bendigo Rhody. He was a graduate of the former Porter Township High School.
He was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1953-1958.
Ralph was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot, where he worked for 32 years, retiring in 1988.
He was affiliated with the Joliett United Methodist Church and a member of the Tower City American Legion.
Ralph had been an avid bowler, belonging to numerous leagues and participated in many tournaments. In his younger years, Ralph was very athletic and belonged to fast pitch softball leagues, where he was the pitcher.
You could always find Ralph working around his house, fixing almost anything.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Fern Moore Rhody, 2016, three brothers, Harold, Gene and David "Sam" Rhody.
Surviving are his three children, Ralph R. Rhody, Joliett, Teena M. Houtz and her husband, Gary, Williamstown and Scott E. Rhody and his wife Stephanie, Pine Grove; two grandchildren, Amber Keim and her husband Robbie, Tower City and Matthew Houtz and his wife Alyssa, Florida; 4 Great Grandchildren, Taylor Burger, Jayden Cole, Deklan and Gavin Keim and Elleena Houtz; a sister-in-law, Rose Rhody, Tower City; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with military honors will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Memorial donations in his name can be made to the Joliett U.M. Church, c/o Shirley Yerges, 23 Joliett Street, Tremont, PA 17981.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Rhody family.
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