Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/18
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Theresa M. Fernandez, 80 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home while in the care of her family.
Surviving are sons, Gino Fernandez of Coaldale, Michael Fernandez of Coaldale; daughter, Ritajean Montalvo wife of Anthony of Cherrry Valley , IL; 8 grand children; 9 great grand children.
Theresa enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She had worked in the textile Industry.
Born Thursday, January 20, 1938 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Joseph, and Bernadette (Digilio) Perricone. She was also predeceased by a son Joseph J. Pericone on April 29, 2014; brothers, Joseph and John Perricone.
Private 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
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Rebecca E. Bierman, 22, of Blossburg, formerly of Branch Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.
Born in Hershey, she was the daughter of Jeffrey and Patrice Holley Bierman. She attended Minersville schools. She was employed at the Wellsboro House & Brewery, and formerly worked at the Lancaster Marriott before moving to Blossburg.
Sweet Becky will always be remembered for her love of life and especially for her animals. She leaves behind her precious Gemini.
Becky’s magnetic personality touched more people than we might ever know. If you met Becky even once, she had the ability to embody a best friend.
We believe our amazing Becky is at peace. But the void left by her incredible presence will never diminish.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James W. Holley and her paternal grandparents, Ronald and Marian Bierman.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Blair Bierman, Branch Township; her half-brother, Anthony Bierman, Reading; her maternal grandmother, Helen Holley, Branch Township; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 A.M. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 539 Sunbury Street, Minersville. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. Interment will be in St. Kieran #2 Cemetery, Branch Township.
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