Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/18
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Vicki Brassington, 36, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Sunday, October 14th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Vicki was born in Gilberton, PA on August 25, 1982, a daughter of Theresa and David Kuropatsky, of Gilberton.
Graduated from Mahanoy Area Class 2000. She earned her associates degree as a paralegal at McCanns School of Business.
She worked for Michael J. O'Conner as a paralegal, Mahanoy Area as a teacher’s aid. She also loved going to the beach and camping and most of all, she was a mother.
She was a member of the West End Fire and Rescue Mahanoy City and the Continental Hose Company Gilberton.
She was the wife of Barry Brassington.
Vicki is survived by two daughters, Kylie, Brynlee, a son, Jacob
Vicki is preceded in death by her daughter Abbygail Sarah Brassington.
Religious Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 18th, with Rev. Tim Christman officiating.
Friends may call Thursday 6 to 9 PM and Friday (time to be determined), at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Interment will follow in the UCC White Church Cemetery Rush Twp.
Vicki Brassington, 36, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Sunday, October 14th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Vicki was born in Gilberton, PA on August 25, 1982, a daughter of Theresa and David Kuropatsky, of Gilberton.
Graduated from Mahanoy Area Class 2000. She earned her associates degree as a paralegal at McCanns School of Business.
She worked for Michael J. O'Conner as a paralegal, Mahanoy Area as a teacher’s aid. She also loved going to the beach and camping and most of all, she was a mother.
She was a member of the West End Fire and Rescue Mahanoy City and the Continental Hose Company Gilberton.
She was the wife of Barry Brassington.
Vicki is survived by two daughters, Kylie, Brynlee, a son, Jacob
Vicki is preceded in death by her daughter Abbygail Sarah Brassington.
Religious Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 18th, with Rev. Tim Christman officiating.
Friends may call Thursday 6 to 9 PM and Friday (time to be determined), at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Interment will follow in the UCC White Church Cemetery Rush Twp.
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Jody was born in Levittown, PA on August 13, 1972, a daughter of Virginia (Smith) Crossley and the late Edward Forker.
She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and earned her Associates degree at the Hazleton Career Center and worked in the Health Care Industry as and LPN.
She loved spending time with her grandson's and being surrounded by good friends.
Jody is also survived by a daughter, Ayla Forker, her companion Josh Rupert and their children Stanley and Jaxson of Barnesville.
Jody is also survived by her significant other Brian Cyr. Six sisters, Tracy Rickman, of Chattanooga TN; Ginni Forker, of Jeansville; Shanna Forker, of Shenandoah; Denise Forker, of Coatsville; Jennifer Forker, of Shenandoah; Linda Peiffer, of Cherry Hill NJ; Tanya Morris of Harrisburg. Five brothers, Nathan, of Frackville; Lucas, of Treskow; Ricky, of Treskow; JR (Edward), of Frackville; Shaun, of Chattanooga TN;
She is preceded in death by brothers Adam, Bruce, Eddie, Todd and a sister Jessica.
Friends may call Saturday from 6 to 9 PM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
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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On Sunday, October 14, 2018, Ronald R. Rehrer, loving father of two, grandfather of four and great-grandfather of seven, passed away peacefully at the age of 89.
Later known as Ronnie, Ron or Pop, Ronald was born on July 15, 1929 in Pine Grove, PA to Harry and Lyda (Schneck) Rehrer. He was a 1947 graduate of Pine Grove and subsequently worked a short stint as a “grease monkey” at the Red Arrow. He served as a Corporal with the Army Security Agency (ASA) from 1947 to 1950 and was stationed at Herzo Base during the occupation of Germany following WW II. Pop would later teasingly describe himself to his great-grandchildren as a spy during the cold war. On October 2, 1954 he married Jean Mae Shollenberger and would happily raise two children, Bonnie and Randy, in Pine Grove while working as a “telephone man.” Ron retired after 38 years with the phone company and loved to reminisce about installing some of the first phones in rural houses in Schuylkill County. He was proud of his heritage and wouldn’t hesitate to tell anyone he met that he was from Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Ronald was an avid golfer, enjoyed reading about military history and, as a self-proclaimed “old Dutchman,” had a passion for researching local family histories. He spent a lot of his time at the driving range or playing rounds at Monroe Valley and took great satisfaction in having inspired two subsequent generations of golfers in the family. His later years were defined by endless love and devotion to his family; Pop cherished taking pictures and “wideos” at family functions and sharing them by text and email, sometimes at 5 a.m., with everyone he knew. He had a passion for life, evidenced by his Facebook bio “Just an 88 year old trying to survive because it’s so much fun being here yet!!!”
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Lyda, his wife Jean, his brother Wayne and Uncle Monroe. He is survived by his children Bonnie (Jose) Valls and Randolph (Cindy) Rehrer; his grandchildren Angelene (Jimmy) Starnes, Jennifer (Kris) Strausser, Justin (Kathleen) Rehrer and Jocelyn Rehrer; and his seven great-grandchildren.
A grave-side service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pine Grove.
Contributions in Ronald’s memory may be made to the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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Charles Barry Steinert, 67 years of age of Tuscarora Park Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, March 19, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Arlene (Myers) Steinert. He was also predeceased by; sister, Joyce Myers; step-son, Jason Striney.
Survived by; daughters, Laurie Smith wife of Timothy of Virginia Beach, VA, Denise Yelito wife of Jason of Lake Hauto, Sonya M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville; grandson, Jackson, and many friends.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Barry was a self employed mechanic operating his garage in Tamaqua for many years. Barry, customize many trucks, cars and motor cycles. He enjoyed drag racing, demolition derby's and listening to the rock music.
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 Memorial Services will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua/ Carbon American Cancer Society
712 South Keyser Ave.
Taylor, Pa 18517
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Charles Barry Steinert, 67 years of age of Tuscarora Park Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, March 19, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Arlene (Myers) Steinert. He was also predeceased by; sister, Joyce Myers; step-son, Jason Striney.
Survived by; daughters, Laurie Smith wife of Timothy of Virginia Beach, VA, Denise Yelito wife of Jason of Lake Hauto, Sonya M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville; grandson, Jackson, and many friends.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Barry was a self employed mechanic operating his garage in Tamaqua for many years. Barry, customize many trucks, cars and motor cycles. He enjoyed drag racing, demolition derby's and listening to the rock music.
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 Memorial Services will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua/ Carbon American Cancer Society
712 South Keyser Ave.
Taylor, Pa 18517
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
