Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/04/19
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Victor G. Mickatavage, 79, of Gordon, PA passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 3, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born in Ashland, PA , December 22, 1939 the son of the late Joseph C. and Beatrice (Rolinitis) Mickatavage. He was a lifelong area resident, having relocated to Gordon in 1960 upon his marriage to Marilyn Jane Snyder with whom he celebrated his 52nd anniversary prior to her passing in 2012. Victor was the proud father of four boys: Brian (Elaine); Blake; Brent (Haley); and Brad (Tamie) all of whom still reside in the Gordon/Ashland area. His boys provided him with 7 grandchildren: Brandon, Chad, Brittany, Brock, Brady, Hunter, Ashton, and 2 great grandchildren: Emily and Bennett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph, and nephew, Daniel Snyder. He is survived by brother Dr. Robert Mickatavage (Jane) of Rye, NY; and in-laws, Paul and Dorothy Snyder of Gordon, with nephews/nieces: George, Robert, Jill, Phoebe (Mickatavage) and Lois, Paul and Elizabeth (Snyder). In addition to numerous cousins and friends, he also leaves Elsie Walacavage of Gordon, his companion of recent years.
Victor was very proud of his knowledge of anthracite mining, gained through his career as first an independent miner with family operated Mickey Coal Co., and after as a mine inspector for MSHA. He will be remembered as an accomplished musician, often entertaining groups of people with his accordion or keyboard as well as a vocalist-he could play hundreds of songs by ear. His wry sense of humor and conversational skills meant he was never a stranger to anyone and friends and new acquaintances alike were always welcome at Vic's house.
Victor was a member of several local organizations with one of the highlights being his long tenure as President of the Gordon Fish and Game Protective Association. He was an avid outdoorsman, crack rifle shot, and loved repairing things-always finding clever ways to improvise.
The greatest accomplishment of Victor's life is the raising and teaching of his sons and grandchildren in all of life's skills and for this he will be most remembered and loved.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:30 AM at the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon, with Susie Hocking, C.S.M. officiating. Interment in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, PA. Visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 E. Biddle St., Gordon PA 17936.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor
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Howard John Boylan, 55 years of age, a resident of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Monday, June 3, 2019, at home.
Born Monday, February 3, 1964 in Denville, NJ, the son of the late Howard and Linda (Tweeed) Boylan. He was one of four children.
Survived b his wife of twenty-one years, Michelle L. (Dalton) Boylan; sons, Christopher M. Boylan and Michael A. Boylan, daughter, Samantha Boylan; grand child, Faith Boylan.
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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