Skook News Obituaries: July 11th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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He was born on Thursday, July 9, 1936, in Ashland, a son of the late Clair C Wolfgang, Sr and the late Geraldine (Shurman) Wolfgang.
Clair was a 1954 graduate of the former Butler Twp High School.
He retired as a master sergeant from the US Air Force.
Clair enjoyed tinkering with cars, carpentry, bee keeping, and spending time with his family.
His wife, Shirley A Wolfgang, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Dean E Wolfgang and David C Wolfgang, a grandson, Barret Wolfgang, and two sisters, Nancy Bailey and Lucille Carpenter.
He is survived by a son, Steven D Wolfgang of Bellefonte; two daughters, Susan D (Kent) Deeter of Hegins and Dionne M Wolfgang of Lavelle; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Ginny) Wolfgang of Dover, DE; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Brian Beissel officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jean I. Wittrock, age 99, formerly of Pitman, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Heritage Mills Personal Care Center, Tower City.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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She was born on Saturday, February 24, 1968, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Dale D Bixler and the late Karen C (Miller) Bixler.
Prior to becoming ill she worked at Michael Foods, Klingerstown.
She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
Melinda enjoyed reading, playing board games and cards, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her fiancée, David J "Punch" Hoffman of Pitman; a son, Michael D Lesher of Pitman; a daughter, Heidi Lesher of Gratz; eight grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Brandy) Bixler of Pine Grove; four sisters, Melissa Bixler of Hegins, Lisa (Scott) Wedde of Valley View, Jennifer (Scott) Deitch of Herndon, and Jill Bixler of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
