Friday, April 28, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017

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Judy A. Stepulitis, 70, of Gordon, PA., passed away Friday, April 28th, 2017 at  Shenandoah Manor Nursing & Rehab., Shenandoah,PA

Born in Atlantic City, N.J. June 11,1946 the daughter of the late Robert and Harriet Rhoades. She graduated from Ashland High School class of 1964; was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland where she was church secretary for 30 years until retiring the working at Pioneer Tunnel for six years.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years Edward Stepulitis of Gordon. A son and daughter: Edward husband of Jennifer Stepulitis, Lingelstown,PA and daughter Renee wife of David Walter, Ringtown,PA. A brother Robert Rhoades Jr. preceded her in death. Four grandsons survive: Cole & Evan Stepulitis and Ryan and Jordan Walter. A Memorial Service will be held ....................................... at 11:00 A.M from Christ's United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA . Officiating  Rev. Mark Galbraips. Interment in Christ Church Cemetery, Ft. Springs,PA. Visitation time 9:00-11:00 A.M.  from Christ's United Lutheran Church. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home , Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

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Anna Mae James, 76, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Thursday, April 27th, at her residence. .

Anna was born in William Penn, PA on February 24, 1941, a daughter of the late Anna (Timko) Felegi and Joseph Felegi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 AM on Monday, May 1st, with Rev Kevin Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Monday 8:30 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City.

Interment will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery Shenandoah, 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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Jacob J. Baddick, 93 years of age of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family.

Survived by; his wife of sixty-eight years, Adele (Novitsky) Baddick; son, Michael Baddick and his wife Betty of Brockton; brothers, Paul Baddick of Pottsville, Victor Baddick of Tamaqua, Daniel Baddick and his wife Jean of Tamaqua; grandsons, Michael and his wife Kathy, Christopher and his wife Suzie; great grandchildren, Katelyn, Abigail, Dalton, and Ryan.

Born Monday, August 6, 1923. the son of the late Jacob, and Mary (Urban) Baddick. Jacob was also predeceased by; sisters, Mrs. Nora Wozinsky, Mrs. Frances Tepo, Mrs. Rita Navitsky; brothers, Mickey Baddick, Theodore Baddick, Louis "Speck" Baddick.

Jacob served honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He was A member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia. Jacob, worked in the # 14 mines for many years, and for Kuhn Trucking in Bethlehem. Upon retirement he fixed medical equipment, and ran a small engine repair business from his home.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10 o'clock AM on from Holy Cross R.C.C. located at 99 Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17959.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

No morning calling hours.

Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Larry L. Wagner, Jr., 37 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home.

Born Sunday, May 13, 1979 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of Kathryn R. (McLaughlin) Wagner of Tamaqua, and the late Larry L. "Chubby" Wagner, Sr. who passed away on October 15, 2000, Larry is also survived by ; his companion, Justine Garcia of Mahanoy City; sons, Larry L. Wagner, III of Shenandoah, Landon Xavier Wagner of Mahanoy City; daughters, Brianna Wagner of Mahanoy City, Emma Wagner of Mahanoy City, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him. Larry was also predeceased by an infant sister, Lori Ann Wagner

A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran of Tamaqua, Larry was a graduate of McCanns School of H.A.V.C. of Hazleton. He worked for Haulmark of McAdoo.

Larry enjoyed motor cycle riding, and was an avid outdoorsman who liked to fish, hunt, and four wheel.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.

A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday evening May 3, 2017 at 8 o'clock PM from the funeral home. Friends shall be received at the funeral home from 6:00 P.M. until time of services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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