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Jean E. Ellex, 92, of Tamaqua, PA died on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Orwigsburg, PA. She was the wife of the late Albert Ellis to whom she was married 68 years at the time of his death on April 22, 2017.
Born in Tamaqua on July 2, 1926, Jean was the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Scheitrum) Ferry. A 1944 graduate of the former St. Jerome High School, Tamaqua, she worked for Bell Telephone Company in Tamaqua for several years as a dial operator. Jean was a member of The Parish of St. John XXIII. A loving mother and woman of deep faith, she is home now with her Lord and our dad in eternal joy. Love you Mom, thanks for everything.
Jean is survived by sons, Gary Ellex of Tamaqua and Brian Ellex and his wife Taffy of Gainsville, Georgia; daughter, Donna Benninger of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; grandchildren, Stephen Ellex, Corinne Benninger, Lori Ann Jacobs, and Tina Ellex Little; great grandchildren, Brandon Jacobs, Brody Jacobs, Lauryn Jacobs, Avery Little, and Hudson Little; and nephews, John Ferry and Thomas Ferry.
Her brother, Jack Ferry, predeceased her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 21, 2019 in St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua. Call 9-10:30 AM on Friday at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua.
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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Dolores Orlik, 80, of Penn Street, Tamaqua, PA died on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of Joseph Orlik to whom she was married 58 years.
Born in Pottsville, PA on October 17, 1938, Dolores was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (nee Burcin) Zupko. She was a 1956 graduate of Tamaqua High School and a member of The Parish of St. John XXIII, Tamaqua.
In addition to her husband Joseph, she is survived by a son, David Orlik and his wife, Jan of Cambridge, Maryland; grandson, Jon Orlik and his fiancée, Ashley and her children, Abby and Emmit; step grandchildren, Jeff Collura and Jac Collura; and step great grandchild, Alex Collura.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua with interment in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA to follow. No calling hours.
Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 500 Broad Street, Tamaqua.
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Born in Minersville, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Evans Kroznuskie. She attended Minersville schools; and was employed in the local garment industry.
Preceding her in death were three siblings, Elizabeth Vuksta, Dolores Latanishen and George Kroznuskie.
Bert is survived by two sons, Albert Firestine (spouse, Kim), Minersville, and Michael Firestine, Minersville; four grandchildren, Ashley Firestine, Matthew Firestine (spouse, Samantha), Corrine Firestine and Brandon Firestine; an anticipated great grandchild. She is also survived by four siblings, Helen Reed, New Philadelphia, Marie “Charmaine” Miller, Minersville, Irene Shirk, Fredericksburg and Albert Kroznuskie, Llewellyn; nieces and nephews.
Services and interment are private.
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Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Anthony and Marie Jefferson Hudec. He attended Cass Township schools and was a 1965 graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He first worked for Reading Anthracite and J.B. Electric, Minersville. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2013.
He was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Minersville. He was also a life member of the Independent Hose Company, Minersville, and a member of South Cass Citizens Fire Company.
He was preceded in death by a niece, Jessica Polgar, in 2014.
Tony is survived by a daughter, Heather Philips, Lake Wynonah; two granddaughters, Shannon and Sonia Philips; two sisters, Marineitta Glancy (spouse, Jonathan), Orlando, and Mia Boldish (spouse, Dr. David Boldish), Honesdale.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Sunday, July 7, from 6:00 P.M. at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul #2 Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers donations to Minersville Fire Rescue, 511 Sunbury St, Minersville, PA 17954, or to South Cass Citizen's Fire Company, 15 High Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Thomas R. and Catherine (Horne) Schronick.
He attended Mount Carmel Area High School.
Mr. Schronick served his country in the Vietnam War. Upon being discharged, he moved to Minnesota and lived there for more than 30 years and was employed as a welder. Tom enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He returned to the coal region in March 2008 where he enjoyed playing video games and his pet cat, Tabby.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his sister, Carol Ann Van Cleave.
Surviving are his caregiver of 10 years, his sister, Catherine Mackalonis and her husband, Eugene A., of Shenandoah; his son, Christopher, of Minnesota; one grandchild; and a special niece, Jaelynn Borzok and her husband, Brandon, of Frackville.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service with military honors at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, with the Rev. Mindy Heppe officiating.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.
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