Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/05/18
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Martin David Gursky , 64, of 114 Cherry St, St. Clair, passed away Monday July 2, 2018 at his Residence.
Born in Pottsville, February 1, 1954, He was a son of the late Edward and Mary (Laurie) Gursky.
Marty was a 1971 graduate of St. Clair High school, after which he received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University
He worked as a Manager at Brewer's Outlet, Pottsville, and also at Hess Catering, Schuylkill Haven. He enjoyed fishing and bird watching.
He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, St. Clair, where he served as Cantor and helped in the kitchen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Edward Gursky.
Surviving are 1 brother John Gursky of Hometown; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday from St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 109 North Nichols Street St. Clair. The Rev. Jeff Zias will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday and 9:00 AM till 9:45 AM Monday at the Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. Panachida will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to defray the cost of funeral services. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, St. Clair.
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William D. Kohr, 57 of Bethel, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Bethel.
Born on April 26, 1961 in Lebanon, he was a son of Grace Kohr Weiss of Pine Grove.
William was a Truck Driver.
William was a Truck Driver.
Preceding him in death was his wife Sharon L. Kohr in 2016.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are four brothers, Calvin, Roy, and Joseph Sattizahn, Jeremy Weiss; a sister Wendy Ditzler.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at our website www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Sylvia Kathryn Shay, 86, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Sylvia was born in Orwigsburg, on April 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Brocius) and Marlin W. Gruver.
She was the wife of Jesse T. Shay.
Sylvia was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orwigsburg, and an Orwigsburg High School Graduate, Class of 1950
She worked as a Sewing Machine Operator in the Orwigsburg area.
In addition to her Husband Jesse, of 62 years, Sylvia is also survived by
Two sisters, Janet Bensinger & Jean Wessner. Her brother, Barry Gruver
Grandsons Shad & Joshua Gruver and Great Grandson Jonathan Gruver
Sylvia was predeceased by her son Thomas (Pete) Gruver and her sister Shirley Hoy.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 9th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner officiating.
Friends are invited to call from 9:30 AM until time of service.
Private Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Sylvia Kathryn Shay, 86, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Sylvia was born in Orwigsburg, on April 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Brocius) and Marlin W. Gruver.
She was the wife of Jesse T. Shay.
Sylvia was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orwigsburg, and an Orwigsburg High School Graduate, Class of 1950
She worked as a Sewing Machine Operator in the Orwigsburg area.
In addition to her Husband Jesse, of 62 years, Sylvia is also survived by
Two sisters, Janet Bensinger & Jean Wessner. Her brother, Barry Gruver
Grandsons Shad & Joshua Gruver and Great Grandson Jonathan Gruver
Sylvia was predeceased by her son Thomas (Pete) Gruver and her sister Shirley Hoy.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 9th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner officiating.
Friends are invited to call from 9:30 AM until time of service.
Private Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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