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James "Jim" Greene, 72, of Auburn
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James "Jim" Greene, 72, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, October 15th at Lehigh Valley Health Pottsville.
Jim was born in Red Bank, NJ on September 7, 1954, a son of the late Mary Helen (Farrell) Greene and William Joseph Green, Sr.
He was the husband of Susan "Susi" Greene. They were married on August 17, 2001.
He graduated from Cedar Ridge High School and retired from the United States Navy on July 31, 1997.
Jim was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking. He was known to be a fabulous grandpa.
In addition to his wife Susi, Jim is survived by two daughters, Jessica, wife of Dr. Kyle Mickelson, of Biloxi, MS and Heather, wife of Robert Shinn, of Bowie, MD and also a son, Nicolas Rickett, husband of Cecile Gilbertson-Rickett , of Colonial Heights, VA; grandchildren Jayson, Riley, Chloe, Megan, Noah, Marley, Aurora; his sister, Rosemary "Boots" Catherine Milevoi, of FL and a brother, William " Bill" Greene, of Orwigsburg.
He was predeceased by his brother, Jack Greene.
A Memorial Service at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg will be announced at a later date.
Charles W. (C.W.) Ney, 82, of Pine Grove
Charles W. (C.W.) Ney, 82, of Pine Grove, passed away in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania on Friday, October 16, 2026.
He was born in Pine Grove on August 15, 1944, to the late Charles and Anna (Beuchler) Ney. He was a 1962 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. He retired after being employed with Guilford Mills and Penn Dye for 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marlene M. Ney; a son, Charles W. Ney, Jr.; nephew, Michael A. Ney, who was always a son to him. One sister, Dorothy Hoffman and three brothers; Robert (Bopper), Lester (Herb) and Ronald Ney.
Surviving are three daughters; Doreen (Lymie) Lymaster, Heather (Fritz) Burke and Shelly (Kevin) Brown. Ten grandchildren; Lyndsey (Justin) Knoll, Larissa Lymaster and companion, Billy Felty, Katryna Sattizahn, Jacob, Adam and Marlena Burke, Connor and Carley Brown all of Pine Grove. Jordan Ney of Jonestown and Jenna (Ben) Smith of Bethel. Six great grandchildren, Ian and Cameron Felty, Ava Knoll, Raurie Hoke, and Adalin and Bentley Smith. A sister-in-law; Teddy Ney, Pine Grove.
C.W. was a lifetime member at the Pine Grove Fish and Game, Pine Grove H.H. & L. Fire Company, Mt Aetna Rescue Fire Company #1, Union Fire Company Bethel, and a social member at the VFW Post 3432, Pine Grove Ten Pin Club, North End Fire Company, Goodwill Fire Company, Myerstown Memorial Post #6076, Jonestown American Legion, Perseverance Fire Company, and Fredericksburg Legion.
C.W. enjoyed spending time with his family. He looked forward to “Thirsty Thursdays” with family and friends. He loved planting and maintaining his garden and planters. He spent many days sitting on his porch feeding and watching the birds, deer, squirrels and other wildlife in the yard. When not animal or bird watching, he would make his food runs to the many social clubs to torment the bartenders, laugh and joke with the many friends he made throughout the years. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Open Door Project, 72 South Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, PA 17963.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Carl L. Gerber, 86, of Cressona
Carl L. Gerber, 86, of Pottsville St., Cressona, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at home.
Born on October 26, 1939 in Wayne Twp, he was a son of the late George and Annie Brown Gerber.
Known simply as "Gerb" to most, but proudly holding the titles of "Dad" and "Grandpa" to those he held closest, Carl was a tough, hardworking man you could always count on to get the job done or lend a helping hand. He could reliably be found out in the fire garage with country music playing in the background, tinkering with his latest project or fixing whatever needed attention.
Carl lived life with heart and humor. He always brought smiles and laughter, cracking ridiculous jokes at just the right time. An avid lover of the outdoors, he deeply cherished his time at the cabin-whether hunting and snowmobiling with the guys or sharing his little slice of heaven with his family. He also loved the excitement of flea markets and antique shops, forever on the hunt for hidden treasurers.
Of all the blessings in Carl's life, none compared to his 62 wonderful years alongside the love of his life, JoAnn. Together they built a lifetime of beautiful memories and a family he adored. His favorite moments were those spent surrounded by the people he loved, especially the time shared with his three grandchildren, who brought him boundless pride and joy.
Carl was a Leather Trimmer for Chestnut Operating Company in Reading.
Preceding him in death were four brothers, Louis, Robert, Richard, and Clarence Gerber; and two sisters, Erma Beuchler and Mary Gerber.
Surviving, in addition to his wife JoAnn Kintzel Gerber, are two daughters, Paula and husband Dean Loux of Lititz, Sara-Jane and husband Edward Tite of New Ringgold; a son, David Gerber of Minersville; three grandchildren, Sarah and husband Benjamin Schoener of Lititz, Andrew and wife Meghan Tite of New Ringgold, Gabriella Gerber and fiance' Derek Rasmussen; three great grandchildren, Benjamin Schoener, Hunter Tite, and Hayleigh Tite; a brother, Joseph Gerber of Schnecksville; many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. There will be a visitation on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Cressona Fire Co. #1, 59 S. 2nd St., Cressona, PA 17929 in his memory.