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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.
Lorraine C. McGinley, 92, Formerly of Ashland
Lorraine C. McGinley, 92 formerly of Ashland passed early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Ashland on February 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna (Rosti) Colahan.
She was a 1952 graduate of the former Butler Township High School.
Lorraine was employed as a secretary at the PA State Capitol, Office of Funeral Directors and the PA House of Representatives; she also served as the Schuylkill County Judge of Elections for several years. She completed assessments and held a leadership position during the 1990 and 2000 United States Census.
On May 30, 1959, in the former St. Joseph's Church, Ashland, she married Thomas Anthony "Shomsey" McGinley who preceded her in death on November 3, 2022.
Lorraine was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland. She was an active member of the former Cardinal Brennan High School Mother’s Guild from 1974 until 1993. She was also a long-time member of the Friends of St. Joseph and was a weekly collection counter for the former Saint Joseph’s Church, Ashland. She also prepared many meals for the priests when they gathered in Ashland for meetings.
Lorraine found great joy in gardening and especially loved tending to her backyard garden flowers. She was a talented seamstress who found joy in sewing and took great pride in her work. She was also an excellent cook, delighting her family with the many dishes she lovingly prepared which she affectionately said always, “got good”. Lorraine loved having “a crowd” at the house filling the kitchen with stories and laughter. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family and was deeply devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, who were a constant source of love, happiness, and pride in her life.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas A. McGinley on February 27, 2022 and her brother, Edward W. Colahan on April 21, 1993.
Surviving are two sons, Martin McGinley and his husband Stephen, and Brian McGinley and his wife Jen; one daughter, Marisa McGinley and her wife AnnMarie Birster; daughter-in-law, Happy McGinley; grandchildren, Joseph McGinley, Savannah McGinley, Thomas A. McGinley III and his wife Caroline, Sean Patrick McGinley, Heidi McGinley, Hollis McGinley; one great-granddaughter, Veronica “Ronnie” McGinley; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am in Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St., Ashland, with the Rev. Christopher Zelonis as the celebrant. A visitation will be held prior to the Mass on Saturday morning from 9:00 am until 11 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org. Joseph J. Stutz Inc. Funeral Home, 40 South Market Street, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor, has been entrusted with arrangements. To offer condolences or share memories or pictures of Lorraine with her family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.