Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/05/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/05/19

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Robert C Fritz, 63 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Friday, February 1, 2019, at home in Mantzville.

Born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania son of the late Robert F., and Leah (Wertman) Fritz. He was also predeceased byhis brother, Brent D. Fritz.

Surviving are son, Robert Craig Fritz, daughter, Mallory G. Fritz of California.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. He matriculated to Penn State University and then worked for ARCO in California for many years. Bob was a member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville.

Private arrangement s have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.

Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery, Mantzville, Pennsylvania

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Bob visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Pauline A. (Burke) Kull, 93 of Pottsville passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday February 4th at the Garden's at York Terrace in Pottsville.

Born in Auburn on October 13, 1925, she was the daughter of late Paul Burke and Norma (Laurence) Beadle and step-father Cecil Beadle.

In addition to her parents Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Donald Kull on September 29, 1996, her half-sisters Ann Regal, Norma Alton and half-brother James (Jim) Beadle.

Pauline was a graduate of Auburn High School and graduated valedictorian of her class. She belonged to the St. Clair United Methodist Church. She loved music and played the organ with great talent, her favorite hymn being Amazing Grace. She enjoyed knitting Afghans, doing crosswords, cooking, baking and gardening. Pauline's love for animals was never ending. She owned many dogs throughout her life. She had a gift for telling stories about her childhood and growing up through the years. She always had some type of story that mesmerized anyone listening. Pauline was kind hearted, caring, loving and always able to make those laugh with her sense of humor. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. We will always remember her love, smiles, laughter, hugs and kisses. Wonderful memories will be forever in our hearts. 

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Donna, Diane and her son Randy. Her grandchildren Lori, Brian, Kevin, Matthew and Michael. Her great-grandchildren Amanda, R.J., Brandon, Tyler and Lily, and nieces and nephews.

At the request of her family, a private funeral will be held, where she will be buried beside her husband Donald Kull at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to be made to the Hillside S.P.CA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Richard A. Olt, Sr., 63, of Long Stretch Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at home.

Born on November 16, 1955 in Pottsville, he was a son of Russell and Mary Zimmerman Olt of Pine Grove.

Richard worked at Penn Dye and then became a Truck Driver.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son Richard A. Olt, Jr.; three brothers, Russell A., Michael, and Jeffrey Olt.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Richard Hoffman officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, February 8, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.

You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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