On Monday, 11/21/16 around 3:00pm, the Pottsville Bureau of Police responded to Hadesty's Hardware Store, 2244 W. Market St., for a reported Retail Theft that had occurred on Friday 11/18/16.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Vice President of Operations at LVH–Schuylkill Attains FACHE status.
Students Mail Letters to Santa
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/5/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/5/16
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Jenna Lynn Milkovits, 42, of Kaup Avenue, Hometown, PA died on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of Stephen J. Milkovits, III. Born in Hazleton, PA on April 26, 1974, Jenna was the daughter of David DeLay of Tamaqua, PA and Louise (nee Secone) Zeigler of Coaldale, PA. A 1992 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she currently was working for KidsPeace and also was a student at Lehigh Carbon Community College where she was studying for an Associate Degree. In addition to her husband and parents, Jenna is survived by her sons, Nathan and Aidan at home; half-brother, David DeLay; step brothers, Mark Beltz and Daniel Zeigler; step sisters, Anissa Nunemacher, Samantha Washousky, and Pamela Liebeck; aunts, Rose Mehalshick and her husband, Stephen "Murph" and Laura Gill and her husband, Tom; and several nephews and nieces. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to a mental health agency of the donors choosing. Online guest register may be signed at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA.
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She had been a long-time banker by profession.
Evelyn was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Tamaqua.
Born in Coadale, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Eisenberg and the late Edna (Miller) Eisenberg.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Private burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, PA.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Interment at Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle,PA. Viewing Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home and Wednesday 12:00-1:00 P.M. in Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert (Bobby) Lewis, 72, of Mahanoy City, Pa, passed away Thursday, December 1st, suddenly at home.
Robert was born in Mahanoy City on July 10, 1944, a son of the late Eileen (McCoog) Lewis Killian and Alvin Lewis, and step father Joseph Killian.
He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.
Bobby had graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1962 and earned an associates degree from Penn State University.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War era and had the honor of participating in the funeral of Gen Douglas Macarthur.
Bobby was a Dispatcher at Atlas Powder and Yellow Freight.
He was active with the Mahanoy City Travelers Protective Association of America early on. Bobby had also served on the Mahanoy City Borough Council for 3 terms from 2004 to 2015. He was also a life long member of the Humane Fire Co #1, in Mahanoy City.
Bobby was an avid Phillies, Eagles and Notre Dame fan and was extremely proud of his Coal Region heritage.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Sharaka) Lewis.
Robert is survived by a daughter, Robin Lewis, of Mahanoy City; a son, Christopher and wife Karen, of Oradell NJ; two brothers, Alvin, of Allentown; John “Sparky” Lewis of Mahanoy City; and by 3 grandchildren Patrick Lewis Finneran, Anna Lewis, and Brendan Lewis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 6th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating with con celebrant Rev Bill Linchorst.
Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City.
Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery Mahanoy City.
Family prefers Memorial donations to Hillside SPCA or St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, send sympathy cards, or view Video Tribute.
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Ann Marie was born in Mahanoy City, on November 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Florence (Dulsky) and Andrew Fizel.
She had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1963.
Marie had worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the Hazleton area including Franklin's and Carmen's.
She was a resident for a short time at St. Lukes Manor Hazleton, where she met a very good friend and roommate, Ellen Zola.
Marie is survived by 1 nephew Robert Fizel Jr. and nieces Denise Fizel, Lisa Cara, and Lori Zelasny.
She is preceded in death by three brothers Thomas, Robert and Andrew (Butchie) Fizel, and a niece Deborah Pajalich, and life time friend Gregory Randis.
Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 1 pm on Saturday, December 10th, with Reverend Joseph T. Whalen officiating.
Friends may call Saturday December 10th, from 11 am to 1pm at the funeral home.
Interment at Holy Emmanuel Slovak Lutheran Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA .
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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George R. Laudeman, Sr., 88, of Orwigsburg, PA, formerly of Indian Run Road, New Ringgold, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, at Orwigsburg Center - Genesis Healthcare.
Born in Minersville, on September 21, 1928, a son of the late Kathryn (Newell) and Burton Turner Laudeman.
He was the widower of Marie Delaney Laudeman, and survived his second wife Elizabeth (Betty) A. (Tavish) Laudeman.
He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven, and attended Minersville High School
He served in the U.S. Army as a Cpl, stationed in Germany during the Korean War era.
George was the Founder & Operator of Laudeman Pest Control and the former co-owner & operator of Brady’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant Mckeansburg.
He was an avid hunter, Notre Dame Fan and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a member of the Goodwill Fire Company, Minersville and Post 0144, Middleport Legion.
George is survived by
Two daughters, Kim, wife of Leonard Valukevich,
Jane, wife of Mark Shellhamer
A son, George Laudeman Jr., husband of Sharon
A sister, Joan Laudeman
He is also survived by Grandchildren Chrissy, Scott, Jeremy, Amanda, Lindsay, Tyler & Jenna. Nieces and Nephews Lisa, Erika John, Michael, and Robert. Also Great Grandchildren, and step-children, Bethann Seigenfuse, Kathy wife of Lester Gassert Sr., Frances, wife of John Nazar and Elizabeth (Liz) wife of Steve Sterner. Also step-grandchildren, nieces, & nephews. He is also survived by his longtime companion Arlene Wertman.
He was predeceased by his grandson Brian & brother Burton Laudeman.
Friends are invited to call at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, Tuesday Evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating on Wednesday Morning at 10:30 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the form of Mass cards in George's memory.
Interment at the convenience of the family.
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Born in Hegins, July 16, 1922, a daughter, of the late Joseph and Ida Shomper Heckert.
Violet was a graduate of the former Tower City High School She was retired from the former AMP, Inc. Tower City.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Tower City where she active with the quilting group. She was a former member of Tower City Women's Club.
Violet enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family, including sitting on the her back porch listening to music and singing. Violet enjoyed the last few years at her home with the love and care from her granddaughter Lisa Warren and Heather Bloch, which her family will be forever grateful.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, William Seiler, 1962 and Glenn Warren, 1997; a step-son, Glenn Warren Jr, 2007 and a sister Ardythe Murray, 2001.
Surviving are her children, William Seiler (Chris), Elizabethtown; Timothy Seiler (Eileen), Tower City; James Seiler (Colleen), Tower City; Mary Beth Hasbrouck, TX and Jane Corsnitz (Jim), Hummelstown; a step-daughter, Dora Somogynari, TN; a sister, Diane Schell, Downingtown; 18 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, niece and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December, 6th at 11:00 am from St. Peter's Lutheran Church with Rev. Warren Egebo. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to her church, Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Schuylkill County 4-H Scholarship Awarded
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/5/16
Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/5/16
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
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Sunday, December 4, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
LCCC Open Additional Hours for Spring Registration
For the convenience of students who are registering for spring classes, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will hold Enrollment Day on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LCCC student services offices will be open to help students with admission and class registration at the main campus in Schnecksville, Donley Center in Allentown and Morgan Center in Tamaqua.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/16
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John F. “Johnny” Yagielniskie III, 31, Girardville, died peacefully Tuesday night at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville from complications due to infectious Endocarditis.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of John F. Yagielniskie, Girardville and the late Linda Boyer . He was a 2003 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School.
He had been employed as a stock clerk at Big Lots and throughout high school worked for Boyer’s Markets.
He was preceded in death by sister Mariana Yagielniskie, his step-mother Geraldine “ Grady “ Yagielniskie, his uncle Daniel Yagielniskie and his paternal grandfather John F. Yagielniskie, his maternal grandfather, Harold Boyer and maternal grandmother Nancy Schal.
In addition to his father he is survived by his grandmother Mary Tobias, Ashland, his sisters Melanie Grady, Shenandoah, Tanya Bennett, Gilberton and half sister Stacey Monterosso, Hazleton area, his half brother John Monterosso, Pottsville area, his niece and nephews; Adara, Chase and Keaton Daniel Scott Gilbert also by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.
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Born in Barry Twp.. October 8,1934 the son of the late Ralph G. and Alma (Stine)
Johnson. Worked as a Federal Mine Inspector for many years until retirement.
He attended Hegins Twp.. Schools, a member of the Ashland Elks #384;
Johnson. Worked as a Federal Mine Inspector for many years until retirement.
He attended Hegins Twp.. Schools, a member of the Ashland Elks #384;
Beckville Gun Club and the N.R.A. He was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a brother
Charles Johnson in 1004. Surviving are his wife Grace Dengler Johnson. Two sons:
Ralph husband of Ellen Johnson and Allen husband of Kathy Johnson both of Ashland. A brother Jack husband of Frieda Johnson of Ashland. Two grandchildren
Ralph and Allen and four great grandchildren: Ralph,Virginia, Amy and Cole.
Nieces and nephews survive.
Charles Johnson in 1004. Surviving are his wife Grace Dengler Johnson. Two sons:
Ralph husband of Ellen Johnson and Allen husband of Kathy Johnson both of Ashland. A brother Jack husband of Frieda Johnson of Ashland. Two grandchildren
Ralph and Allen and four great grandchildren: Ralph,Virginia, Amy and Cole.
Nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Dec. 5,2016 at 11:00 AM from Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA. Rev. Dr. Kim Lengert officiating.
Interment in Kiimmels Cemetery, Barry Twp.. Viewing Monday 9:30-11:00 in
Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA . Memorials can be made to Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Interment in Kiimmels Cemetery, Barry Twp.. Viewing Monday 9:30-11:00 in
Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA . Memorials can be made to Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Franklin H. Long, Jr., 68, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, November 29th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, S. Jackson St.
Franklin was born in Pottsville, on December 10, 1947, a son of the late I. Evona (Eckert) Long and Franklin H. Long, Sr.
He was formerly employed as a ticket agent at the bus terminal.
Franklin is survived by a cousin Carolyn (Eckert) Purnell wife of Thomas, Pottsville.
A graveside service will be held at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona, at 9:30 am on Monday, December 5th.
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Born on July 7, 1952 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of and Claire Hubler Rumpf of Pine Grove and the late Kenneth Rumpf.
Sharon was last employed as a Secretary for Stoltz Trucking .
Sharon loved being with her children, family, and her canine children, Blaze and Snickers. She enjoyed crocheting and baking.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her Husband, William D. Kohr, three children, Trisia Kohr and Kenneth Umbenhauer both of Tremont, Dawn Fidler of Pine Grove; nine grandchildren, Shawnee, Billie and Tiffany Kohr, Alyssa Arndt, Zoelle and Steven Strouphauer, Jayda, Naudia and Maddison Umbenhauer; two Great-Grandchildren, Serenity and Damien Loy; six Sisters, Suzi Maurer of Pine Grove, Sandie Jenkins of Tower City, Jane Yoder of Pine Grove, Missy Evans of North Carolina, Darlene Knepp of Grantville; and two brothers, Jeff Rumpf and Bruce Rumpf both of Pine Grove.
Memorial Services will be held at H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., on Wednesday, December 7, at 3:00 pm with SALM John Ziegler officiating. There will be a calling time from 2:00 P.M. until time of service at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer Contributions in Sharon's memory be made to the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, Pa. 17963, to help defray the funeral expenses.
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