Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/19
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Dorothy "Dot" Quick, 70, of Beaver Dam Road Ashland. passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2019 peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Born in Ashland June 17,1948 the daughter of the late Irene (Guinther) Leonard.
She graduated from North Schuylkill High School class of 1967,was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland ; Order of the Eastern Star, Ashland Chapter and the Ashland V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
She graduated from North Schuylkill High School class of 1967,was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland ; Order of the Eastern Star, Ashland Chapter and the Ashland V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years Wilmer Quick. Two daughters: Beth wife of Joseph Cataldo and Angie wife of Nelson Berger both of Ashland. Two sisters: Helen wife of Earl Heiber, Ashland and Marguerite Felegi of Quakertown, PA. Sister Eleanor Rollenhagen preceded her in death in 2010. Four grandchildren: Erin & Rachael Cataldo and Nathan & Nelson Berger. Nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral Services will be held from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 4th. Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil officiating.
Viewing Wednesday 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and
Thursday 10:00 A.M. until the time of Service at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, North 9th St., Ashland, PA 17921. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday 10:00 A.M. until the time of Service at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, North 9th St., Ashland, PA 17921. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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Kenneth R. Erdman, 86, of Valley View, passed away surrounded by his family saturday evening at the Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg. Services are pending and will be announced. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Kenneth R. Erdman, 86, of Valley View, passed away surrounded by his family saturday evening at the Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg. Services are pending and will be announced. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Koval, Marie Jane
What a glorious time in the Christian calendar to meet Jesus Christ, face to face, at the end of this earthly journey. Marie Koval, 97, resident of Mahanoy City, PA, died peacefully early Saturday morning, March 30, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family and God’s angels.
“Hear the bells ringing, they’re singing that you can be born again. They are singing that Christ is risen. The angel up on the tombstone said he is risen, just as he said."
The era of Marie's birth, The Roaring 20’s, embodied the essence of her existence: a woman who refused to bow down to the difficulties of life without giving it a good old-fashioned Italian fight. Marie was born in Frackville, PA on September 14, 1921 and was the cherished daughter of the late Sarah (Tamburelli) and Joseph Arcuri. She grew up in Frackville, PA, and graduated from Frackville High School in 1939. Marie married George Koval in 1942. They lived in Mahanoy City, PA, where Marie had resided for the past 76 years. Marie enjoyed keeping busy and worked many jobs, including Swades Ice Cream Parlor in Frackville, and at her husband George's Oldsmobile dealership on West Center Street, where she proudly served as Notary Public and secretary. She also worked in the garment industry at Russell Williams Dress Factory and eventually retired from her position as an assistant manager at Dollar General on West Center Street at age 75.
Marie Koval’s life was a song she sang beautifully. Her love for community, food and faith were paramount. She was a member of the former St. Canicus Parish and St. Theresa of Calcutta Church. While Marie was of Italian heritage, she is best known for cooking her late husband's favorite Slovak cuisine, including halupkis, bleenies, pierogies and haluski. As a consummate cook and baker, she contributed to countless church bake sales, with her shoe fly pies and coconut cakes in demand. There was always a hot meal on the table even after a long days work and her kitchen on Sunday mornings was a gathering place for breakfast with family after church.
Marie was an avid sports fan and followed her granddaughters' sports activities and could often be heard cheering from the stands. Her deep love of music placed her at her grandchildren's hand bell choir concerts, which she never failed to attend. Marie had a beautiful voice and loved to sing at church and play the piano. She participated in church celebrations, where she loved to dance and sing.
Marie took great pride in tending to her home and often could be seen by passerbyers sweeping the porch or shoveling snow from the sidewalk. Her love for all things flowers was apparent in her carefully tended African Violets, which always responded to her gentle care. People loved to pass by her home in spring and summer, as it was adorned with flowers and plants. Marie's love for her country was evident, as she proudly displayed the American flag. Marie enjoyed puzzles, word jumbles, and assisted with her grandchildren's newspaper delivery jobs.
Marie was an active member of the community and belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America 1085 Court Kateri, and once served as secretary; St Canicus Church's Women's Guild; Woman's Club of Mahanoy City; and St. Theresa of Calcutta Sodality. Marie had fond memories of working with a great group of women as St. Canicus' cleaning crew. She was once described as the "world's greatest waitress" while working at St. Mary's Center. Her most recent honor was being named Mother of the Year at the Elks Annual Mother's Day banquet.
Her fulfillment in life was undoubtedly her family. Marie went by many names: Mom, Nan, GiGi, Aunt, friend, ‘Icon on the corner’, ‘Matriarch of the town’. And the list could go on indefinitely. The traditions she has passed down to every generation, will forever be woven into our hearts.
What a glorious time in the Christian calendar to meet Jesus Christ, face to face, at the end of this earthly journey. Marie Koval, 97, resident of Mahanoy City, PA, died peacefully early Saturday morning, March 30, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family and God’s angels.
“Hear the bells ringing, they’re singing that you can be born again. They are singing that Christ is risen. The angel up on the tombstone said he is risen, just as he said."
The era of Marie's birth, The Roaring 20’s, embodied the essence of her existence: a woman who refused to bow down to the difficulties of life without giving it a good old-fashioned Italian fight. Marie was born in Frackville, PA on September 14, 1921 and was the cherished daughter of the late Sarah (Tamburelli) and Joseph Arcuri. She grew up in Frackville, PA, and graduated from Frackville High School in 1939. Marie married George Koval in 1942. They lived in Mahanoy City, PA, where Marie had resided for the past 76 years. Marie enjoyed keeping busy and worked many jobs, including Swades Ice Cream Parlor in Frackville, and at her husband George's Oldsmobile dealership on West Center Street, where she proudly served as Notary Public and secretary. She also worked in the garment industry at Russell Williams Dress Factory and eventually retired from her position as an assistant manager at Dollar General on West Center Street at age 75.
Marie Koval’s life was a song she sang beautifully. Her love for community, food and faith were paramount. She was a member of the former St. Canicus Parish and St. Theresa of Calcutta Church. While Marie was of Italian heritage, she is best known for cooking her late husband's favorite Slovak cuisine, including halupkis, bleenies, pierogies and haluski. As a consummate cook and baker, she contributed to countless church bake sales, with her shoe fly pies and coconut cakes in demand. There was always a hot meal on the table even after a long days work and her kitchen on Sunday mornings was a gathering place for breakfast with family after church.
Marie was an avid sports fan and followed her granddaughters' sports activities and could often be heard cheering from the stands. Her deep love of music placed her at her grandchildren's hand bell choir concerts, which she never failed to attend. Marie had a beautiful voice and loved to sing at church and play the piano. She participated in church celebrations, where she loved to dance and sing.
Marie took great pride in tending to her home and often could be seen by passerbyers sweeping the porch or shoveling snow from the sidewalk. Her love for all things flowers was apparent in her carefully tended African Violets, which always responded to her gentle care. People loved to pass by her home in spring and summer, as it was adorned with flowers and plants. Marie's love for her country was evident, as she proudly displayed the American flag. Marie enjoyed puzzles, word jumbles, and assisted with her grandchildren's newspaper delivery jobs.
Marie was an active member of the community and belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America 1085 Court Kateri, and once served as secretary; St Canicus Church's Women's Guild; Woman's Club of Mahanoy City; and St. Theresa of Calcutta Sodality. Marie had fond memories of working with a great group of women as St. Canicus' cleaning crew. She was once described as the "world's greatest waitress" while working at St. Mary's Center. Her most recent honor was being named Mother of the Year at the Elks Annual Mother's Day banquet.
Her fulfillment in life was undoubtedly her family. Marie went by many names: Mom, Nan, GiGi, Aunt, friend, ‘Icon on the corner’, ‘Matriarch of the town’. And the list could go on indefinitely. The traditions she has passed down to every generation, will forever be woven into our hearts.
Marie will be sadly missed by her three children, son George, of Hollywood, FL; daughter Carol Blue (Robert) of Barnesville; and daughter Patricia Lausterer of Mahanoy City; six grandchildren, Chris Koval (Naysha), Tony Koval (Kimberly), Michael Lausterer (Stephen), Dana Lorah (Brad), Allyson Schaller (Marc), and Leslie Shultz (Matt); ten adoring great-grandchildren, Daniella Koval, Francesca Koval, Rachel Lorah, Grace Lorah, Ella Lorah, Ben Schaller, Kyle Schaller, Chase Schaller, Sarah Shultz and Matthew Shultz; two cousins; and several nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George, in 1973; and four brothers, Lewis, Joseph, Anthony, and Michael; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Saint Theresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.
Interment will be in St. Canicus Cemetery in Mahanoy City, PA.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Theresa of Calcutta Parish and Mahanoy City Public Library.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www. truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, send sympathy cards, or view Video Tribute.
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Thomas J. McKeever, 76, formerly of Nesquehoning, PA, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Hometown, PA. He was the husband of the late Joan A. (nee Sleeva) McKeever who died December 9, 2005. Born in Coaldale, PA on June 3, 1942, Thomas was a son of the late Thomas Peter and Josephine Theresa (nee Yatsko) McKeever. A 1960 graduate of the former Lansford High School, he served in the Army at checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, West Germany. Thomas was employed by Mack Trucks in the machine shop at the Allentown plant. He was of the Catholic faith. Thomas was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 677, past president of the Nesquehoning United Veterans Organization, and a life member of the Nesquehoning Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also served as a coach for the former St. Ann’s CYO basketball. A big history buff, Thomas was especially interested in WWII events. He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame football, the Mets, and the Yankees. Thomas is survived by daughters, Karen Cholakis and her husband Elia of Sterling, VA, Joyce Burch and her husband Randy of Kutztown, PA, and Anne Connely and her husband Brian of Tamaqua, PA; grandchildren, Nicholas Tupi, Sarah Tupi, Emily Burch, Sydney Burch, and Ross Connely; and brother, James McKeever of Allentown, PA. Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, April 3 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown will follow the services. Call 6:30 – 8:30 PM on Tuesday, April 2 and 10 – 11 AM on Wednesday, April 3 at the funeral home. Memorials in Thomas’s name may be made to the Nesquehoning VFW, 300 East Center Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Shirley J. Butcavage, 87, of Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, March 29, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Born on May 6, 1931 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Allen E. Sr. and Grace M. Reber Fegley.
Shirley was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove and graduated in the class of 1948 from Pine Grove High School.
After raising her children, Shirley worked as a cook at the Tremont Nursing Home for 25 years. She was a member of the PIne Grove Senior Citizens and enjoyed attending meeting and taking trips with the group.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 29 years, Thomas W. Spittler, her second husband Joseph F. Butcavage, whom she shared 27 years; her beloved son Thomas Scott Spittler in 1977; her grandson Troy E. Spittler in 1994 and an infant brother Joseph Fegley.
Surviving are her children; Kerry Spittler and his wife Mary Jane, Kitty Sowers and her husband Robert, Kenneth Spittler and his wife Judith, Kim Spittler and his wife Tina, Kay Ann Zimmerman and her husband Allen; 15 grandchildren and their spouses; 14 great grandchildren; brother Allen E. Fegley Jr. and his wife Maureen.
We will celebrate Shirley's life on Saturday, April 6, 2019 with a Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. at St. Peter's UCC Pine Grove, with Pastor Jason Stump officiating. There will be a visitation on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Church. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, and to honor Shirley's son and grandson, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20th St. Suite 405 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 or www.lls.org in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc.,Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc.,Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Gerald A. “Jerry” Flynn, 83, of Shenandoah, passed away Friday evening after a lengthy illness.
Born in Shenandoah, June 26, 1935, he was a son of the late James and Marie (Scanlan) Flynn.
He was a 1953 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School, the McCann School of Business and LaSalle College, Philadelphia.
Mr. Flynn was a decorated Army veteran, having served his country from June 1958 until June 1960. He received the Marksman Badge (rifle) and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of AMVETS Post No. 7, Shenandoah.
He retired in 1986 from the former Union National Bank, Shenandoah, as an assistant cashier after a 26 year career.
Jerry was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, formerly Annunciation BVM Church, where he was actively involved with all of the events, activities and fundraisers in the parish. He was a life member of Phoenix Fire Company, Shenandoah.
He coached CYO boys’ basketball from 1960 until 1964 and then junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball from 1964 until 1969 for the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.
Jerry was an avid Notre Dame Fan, “Go Irish.” He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were two brothers, the Rev. James J. Flynn and Maurice Flynn; one sister, Mary Mooney; one son-in-law, Robert Klinger.
Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Geraldine (Hughes) Flynn; one daughter, Debra Klinger, of Gordon; two grandchildren, Sheila Quick and her husband, Jason, of Gordon, and Jenna Gradwell, of Gordon; seven great-grandchildren, Kaeli, Abby, Jacob, Novah, Ezra, Scarlett and Koda; one brother-in-law, James Hughes, of Shenandoah Heights; one sister-in-law, Jean Dower, of Ashland; a special cousin, Mary Ann Deebel, of Frackville; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; his black furry friend, his cat, Ben.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. A Mass of Christian Burial will then be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Divine Mercy Church, 232 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund, 108 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, PA, 17976.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Born in Shenandoah, June 26, 1935, he was a son of the late James and Marie (Scanlan) Flynn.
He was a 1953 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School, the McCann School of Business and LaSalle College, Philadelphia.
Mr. Flynn was a decorated Army veteran, having served his country from June 1958 until June 1960. He received the Marksman Badge (rifle) and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of AMVETS Post No. 7, Shenandoah.
He retired in 1986 from the former Union National Bank, Shenandoah, as an assistant cashier after a 26 year career.
Jerry was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, formerly Annunciation BVM Church, where he was actively involved with all of the events, activities and fundraisers in the parish. He was a life member of Phoenix Fire Company, Shenandoah.
He coached CYO boys’ basketball from 1960 until 1964 and then junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball from 1964 until 1969 for the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.
Jerry was an avid Notre Dame Fan, “Go Irish.” He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were two brothers, the Rev. James J. Flynn and Maurice Flynn; one sister, Mary Mooney; one son-in-law, Robert Klinger.
Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Geraldine (Hughes) Flynn; one daughter, Debra Klinger, of Gordon; two grandchildren, Sheila Quick and her husband, Jason, of Gordon, and Jenna Gradwell, of Gordon; seven great-grandchildren, Kaeli, Abby, Jacob, Novah, Ezra, Scarlett and Koda; one brother-in-law, James Hughes, of Shenandoah Heights; one sister-in-law, Jean Dower, of Ashland; a special cousin, Mary Ann Deebel, of Frackville; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; his black furry friend, his cat, Ben.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. A Mass of Christian Burial will then be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Divine Mercy Church, 232 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund, 108 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah, PA, 17976.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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