Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/19
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stanley Bevan, 79, of Frackville, PA, passed away Friday, February 1st, peacefully, at his residence.
Stan was born in Gilberton, PA on June 10, 1939, a son of the late Nellie (White) and Jack Bevan.
He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church Frackville.
Stan had graduated from Gilberton High School class of 1957?
He served in the U.S. Army.
He worked as an Electrician for Fischer & Porter, Warminster. Also worked for Schoenemans Beauty Supply, Pottsville as a truck driver.
Stan belonged to the Frackville VFW, Knights of Columbus.
He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Adzentoivich) Bevan.
Stan is survived by a son, Stanley, and his companion Matt Cooper, of Frackville; and a sister, Patsy Walsh, of NJ.
He is preceded in death by brothers Rich and Jack.
Religious Service will be held at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 9th, with Father Brian Miller officiating.
Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10:30 am at the funeral home.
Interment will take place at Services Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Leo J. Salle, Sr., 91 of Pottsville, died Saturday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East.
He was born June 19, 1927 in Pottsville a son of the late Jerome and Laura Baun Salle.
He was a 1945 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School and Ford School of Business with a degree in Business Administration.
He served in the Army during World War II.
When he was a young boy he delivered newspaper for the Pottsville Republican for many years in the Bunker Hill Area.
Prior to retiring. He was employed by Kelly Electric for 23 years and the Pottsville Housing Authority for 22 years where he was their first project manager.
Leo was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Walter Griffiths AMVETS Post 125 where he was a past Commander, Eastern AMVETS where he was a past Commander; a Pottsville Democratic Committee Man for the Third Ward 1st Precinct for many years and was a life member of Good Intent Fire Co, Pottsville where he joined in 1952 and was Financial Secretary from 1966-1992.
He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Joseph and Robert Salle; 2 stepsons, Rick and John Weiss. Surviving are his wife Mildred Saylor Salle; children, Debbie Kubeika and her husband Edward, Barbara Petlansky and her husband, Leo J. Salle, Jr.,; Kathy Vernay; Stephen Weiss, all of Pottsville; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11AM for St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-8PM Thursday and 9:30-10:30AM Friday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with Leo’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
------------------------------------------------------------------
Bob Zimmerman never lost the grace that distinguished his life. Succeeding in business, marrying late, blending a family, his quiet smile shone through all of life’s twists and turns.
He died on January 28, 2019 at Carmel Hills Living Facility following a lengthy illness. Bob was 88 years old. Everyone fortunate to have know him will tell you that not even dementia could take away his good cheer or abiding Christian faith.
A native of Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Walter and Emma (nee Leiby) Zimmerman of the Lewistown Valley and a 1947 Tamaqua High School graduate.
Bob served in the Army during the Korean War. His nose for numbers led him to become a CPA. Bob worked in several positions before spending seventeen fruitful years as Vice President/Treasurer with SKF USA. He was all business, except at lunch, where he often played a little bridge. He accomplished more in his career than he ever would have dreamed. Building a family, however, came first, even if it took a little longer than usual.
Bob and Barb Zimmerman, both single again, met in 1989 at a Singles Adult Bible Study. Their courtship was capped by marriage three years later. He was 62, she was 48, and their life together flourished. Self-confessed nomads, he retired, she gave up the children’s/maternity shop she co-owned, and they lived in Pennsylvania and several places across the South before settling down in Charlotte in 2003. The Zimmermans then began the journey of blending their two families.
Bob is survived by his wife, Barb, who defined for years what it means to be a loving caregiver after dementia caused by several neurological diseases changed everything for them.
He is also survived by children, Eric Zimmerman and his wife, Teresa, of Conover, NC, Karen Swain and her husband, Jim, of Harrisburg, PA, and Ann Hoffer and her husband, Marv, of Mt. Joy, PA. Bob was one of four brothers.
He is predeceased by Ken (Gloria) and Floyd (Peggy); and is survived by one brother Ron (Peggy). Five grandchildren and several great grandchildren filled his heart as well. Beloved, as well, in his life were Barb’s children, Todd Kalish (Traci) of Columbus, GA and Kurt Kalish of Savannah, GA – and five more beloved grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Mr. Zimmerman’s life will be held at 11AM on February 5, 2019 in Church at Charlotte, 2500 Carmel Road with The Rev. Jeff Alexander presiding. The family will greet friends and neighbors at the clubhouse at The Cottages at Carolina Place, 9915 Bishops Gate Blvd., Pineville, NC following the service. A private graveside service was held on February 2, 2019 at Zion Cemetery of the Lewistown Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes a gift in his honor be received by Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joseph S. Vinglinsky, 83, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, February 2nd, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.
Born in Auburn on May 25, 1935, he was a son of the late John & Helen (Santella) Vinglinsky.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is also preceded in death by his brother, John Vinglinsky.
He is survived by his loving wife, Grace A. (Daubenspeck) Vinglinsky, whom he married June 12, 1971.
Joseph was formerly employed as a union carpenter, and had served in the U. S. Army Reserves.
Services will be privately held at the family's convenience.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Theodore E. Dreisbach, 81, of Tremont Rd. Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at home.
Born on February 14, 1937 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Robert Earl and Marion G. Gibson Dreisbach.
He was a 1956 graduate of Pine Grove High School.
Theodore worked as a Mail Carrier for the Pine Grove Post Office for 38 years.
He was a member of the Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church in Tremont, Oak Grove Sportsmans Club and the Pine Grove Historical Society. He enjoyed camping, hunting, woodworking and watching sports.
Preceding him in death was a son Timothy Earl Dreisbach.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Janet J. Schneck Dreisbach; four sons, Ted R., Eric L., Scott and wife Susan, Rod and wife Kim Dreisbach; two daughters, Jill and husband Shane Masser and Pam Ryan, all of Pine Grove; ten grandchildren, Jana Smith, Jeff Wolfe, Lindsey Hindman, Tiana Masser, Eric C., Blake and Ethan Dreisbach, Corrine and Kaylin Ryan, Joey Renninger; eight great grandchildren; brother John R. "Babber" Dreisbach of Pine Grove; and his best buddy Allie.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Ronald Ashcraft officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church, 46 Tremont Road Tremont, PA 17981 in his memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
