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On May 10, 2019, Franklin H. Troxell passed away at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL, after a brief illness. The son of Will C. and Edith (Edwards) Troxell. Frank was born on November 3, 1924, in Frackville, PA, where he was raised and where he resided for most of his life. He graduated from Frackville High School in 1942, and in November of that year he enlisted in the US Navy. Shortly thereafter, while stationed in Rhode Island, he and several friends transferred to the US Marine Corps, hoping to “see some action.” For the remainder of World War II, Frank served in the South Pacific and mainland China prior to his discharge in 1946.
Returning home, he joined the family business, begun by his grandfather, Franklin A. Troxell, decades earlier. Frank and his father were well known for their painting, wall-papering, faux painting, and gold-leaf applications, especially in local churches. For several years, Frank also worked in a coal mine with a few friends, mining anthracite coal.
For many years, Frank and his wife, Julie (Takach), spent weekends and vacations on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, where they enjoyed boating, fishing, crabbing, clamming, and socializing with friends from along the east coast. Always an outdoorsman, Frank also fished, hunted, and trapped in the mountains of PA and NY. Friends and neighbors often enjoyed venison steaks or trout from his forays. Although not greatly fond of travel, he and his wife had marvelous experiences on an extended tour of Alaska and a driving tour of the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
After Julie passed away in March, 2016, Frank became a resident at Luther Ridge in Pottsville, PA; in June, 2017, he relocated to Homosassa, FL, to be near his daughter. He had a wonderful time attending parties, activities, and dinners at the Stonebrook clubhouse; driving his green golf cart; going to area shows, casinos, and concerts; and making many new friends, who enjoyed his jokes and tales of “the old days.”
Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his older sister, Geraldine Carson, Frank is survived by his daughter, Neretta T. Brobst of Homosassa, FL; his son, Jeffrey J. Troxell, Sr., of Clearlake Oaks, CA; his grandson, Jeffrey J. Troxell, Jr, of Salt Lake City, Utah; his younger sister, Hazel Jasiewicz and her husband, Edward, of Boylston, MA; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A visitation and memorial service will be from 10:00 until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Thomas Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Frackville, PA. Inurnment will follow at 1 p.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA. A Celebration of Frank’s life will be held in Florida at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank Troxell’s memory to any charity/organization which aids US Veterans.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville is in charge of the arrangements
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Leo C. Banning Sr., 77, of Ashland, PA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home, Shenandoah.
Born on January 21, 1942 in Girardville, PA the son of the late Leo J. and Eva (Heffner) Banning.
Leo was a Veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from McCann School of Business with a degree in accounting and worked for the Harrisburg State Hospital for 30 years. He was a member of the Good Fellowship Club and American Legion. Leo enjoyed golfing, bowling, Star Trek/Sci Fi, and was a Penn State fan.
Leo was a Veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from McCann School of Business with a degree in accounting and worked for the Harrisburg State Hospital for 30 years. He was a member of the Good Fellowship Club and American Legion. Leo enjoyed golfing, bowling, Star Trek/Sci Fi, and was a Penn State fan.
In addition to his parents, preceding Leo in death was a sister: Arlene Franco.
Surviving are his wife: Trudy Catherine (Steinhilber) Banning. Three sons: Leo Jr. husband of Stephanie Banning of Hummelstown, PA; Earl husband of Lindsey Banning of Oakwood, OH; and Michael husband of Samantha Banning of State College, PA. Sisters: Eva McHale of Ashland, PA; Gale Waite of CO; and Betty Cress of Girardville, PA. Nine grandchildren.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland with Rev. Iroot officiating. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland with Rev. Iroot officiating. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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Jessica M. Dementri, 25, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Bethlehem, PA.
Born on August 2, 1993, she was the daughter of Mark and Brenda (nee Smith) Dementri of Jim Thorpe, PA. A 2011 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Jessica attended LCCC.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Ed and Donna Smith of Hometown, PA; brothers, Mark Dementri and Bryan Dementri of Tamaqua, PA; boyfriend, T.J. Brontnicki of Albrightsville, PA; and cousin, Dylan Smith of Hometown.
Jessica was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, John and Elizabeth Dementri. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 24 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Call 10 - 11 AM on Monday at the funeral home.
Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, White Bear will take place at 1:30 PM on Monday. Memorials in Jessica’s name may be made to Carbon County Friends of Animals, 77 West 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 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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Liam John Gilbert, 7 months old, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Friday morning at home.
Liam was born October 27, 2018 in Danville, and is the precious baby boy of Joseph and Mariana (Gorski) Gilbert.
He is a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, where he was baptized.
Liam was a happy baby with big blue eyes. His smile and giggles would always brighten up the room. Liam loved riding in the Ringtown Fire Truck with his mom and dad.
Preceding him in death, were his maternal great-grandfather John Gorski; uncle John Weyman; and paternal great-grandparents Guy and Rita Gilbert.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his loving sister Emma Marie Gorski and big brother Nicolai Joseph Kovalewski-Gilbert; paternal grandparents Joseph and Robin Gilbert of Ringtown; maternal grandparents John and Maryann (Gorski) Mears of McAdoo; maternal great-grandmother Mary Ann Gorski of New Coxeville; uncles J.P. Mears, Dwayne Gilbert, and Darrell Weyman; great-uncles, great-aunts and cousins also survive.
Rev. Gregory Hosler will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the church.
The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.
Regina Malinowski, age 96, formerly of Mahanoy City and the village of Trenton, died Saturday morning at Shenandoah Senior Liviing Community. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Pietrasiewicz) Malinowski. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and was employed by Keystone Cleaners formerly of Mahanoy City
She loved McDonalds fish burgers and diet Dr. Pepper and crossword puzzles.. Preceding her in death were her brothers and sisters Theodore, Victoria, Florence, Lottie and Frank. The last member of her family she is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Saturday morning at 10 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church. Interment will follow in St. Casimirs Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning beginning at 9 AM. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
Wayne C. Reiner, 81, of Tower City, passed away Saturday, June 15th at his home.
Born in Pottsville, July 14, 1937 the oldest child of Hilbert and Genevieve Nelson Reiner. He is survived by a sister, Diane Shutt, Muir and a companion Linda Wetzel. Nieces and nephews.
Wayne graduated from Porter High School in 1955; He was a United States Army Veteran.
He was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot.
He was a life member of the Muir Fire Company.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Leitzel Reiner; a brother and sister Lamar Reiner and Phyllis Koch.
Following Wayne's wishes there will be no services. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Liam was born October 27, 2018 in Danville, and is the precious baby boy of Joseph and Mariana (Gorski) Gilbert.
He is a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, where he was baptized.
Liam was a happy baby with big blue eyes. His smile and giggles would always brighten up the room. Liam loved riding in the Ringtown Fire Truck with his mom and dad.
Preceding him in death, were his maternal great-grandfather John Gorski; uncle John Weyman; and paternal great-grandparents Guy and Rita Gilbert.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his loving sister Emma Marie Gorski and big brother Nicolai Joseph Kovalewski-Gilbert; paternal grandparents Joseph and Robin Gilbert of Ringtown; maternal grandparents John and Maryann (Gorski) Mears of McAdoo; maternal great-grandmother Mary Ann Gorski of New Coxeville; uncles J.P. Mears, Dwayne Gilbert, and Darrell Weyman; great-uncles, great-aunts and cousins also survive.
Rev. Gregory Hosler will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, on Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the church.
The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.
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Donald Patrick Kerwick, 95, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing, Palmyra.
Born in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, on August 8, 1923, he was the son of the late Sylvester James and Kathryn Cecelia (Ladden) Kerwick.
He graduated from Cass Township High School,Schuylkill County in 1942 and from Penn State College in 1949 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Donald proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years during WWII.
He started his employment with the General Electric Company in 1949 and retired in 1987. During his employment he was primarily a Design Engineer at G.E.'s Jet Engine Plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. But, also, for two years he was the G.E. Resident Consulting Engineer, Southern Italy. While in Italy, his headquarters were at the Alfa Romeo Aviation Plant in Pomigliano d' Arco near Naples.
After retirement from G.E., he moved to Hershey, PA to live with his nephew-in-law Jan Yupcavage.
His hobbies were photography and golf, reading histories and biographies, listening to classical music mostly opera, and Traditional Jazz.
He had a strong interest in, and participation in, politics.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers James Edmund and Joseph Edward. Surviving are sisters Mary Elizabeth Burke, Margaret Ann Barnhill and Kathryn Wuest. Donald was a close friend of Dr. Beatrice C. Lampkin.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
Born in Black Heath, Schuylkill County, on August 8, 1923, he was the son of the late Sylvester James and Kathryn Cecelia (Ladden) Kerwick.
He graduated from Cass Township High School,Schuylkill County in 1942 and from Penn State College in 1949 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Donald proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years during WWII.
He started his employment with the General Electric Company in 1949 and retired in 1987. During his employment he was primarily a Design Engineer at G.E.'s Jet Engine Plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. But, also, for two years he was the G.E. Resident Consulting Engineer, Southern Italy. While in Italy, his headquarters were at the Alfa Romeo Aviation Plant in Pomigliano d' Arco near Naples.
After retirement from G.E., he moved to Hershey, PA to live with his nephew-in-law Jan Yupcavage.
His hobbies were photography and golf, reading histories and biographies, listening to classical music mostly opera, and Traditional Jazz.
He had a strong interest in, and participation in, politics.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers James Edmund and Joseph Edward. Surviving are sisters Mary Elizabeth Burke, Margaret Ann Barnhill and Kathryn Wuest. Donald was a close friend of Dr. Beatrice C. Lampkin.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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Roy Shadle, 95, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2019. Roy was born in Barry Twp., Hegins RD2, on September 25, 1923, a son of the late Ida M. (Schweinhart) and Herman I. Shadle. He attended the former Hegins Township High School, and soon after entered the U. S. Army.
He worked as a mechanic for Huss Contracting. It was during this time that he met his future wife, Marion E. Morgan of Pitman, whom he married on November 22, 1944.
He worked as a mechanic for Huss Contracting. It was during this time that he met his future wife, Marion E. Morgan of Pitman, whom he married on November 22, 1944.
Roy held many positions during his working career, eventually retiring as a supervisor from the Blaschak Coal Company in the Raven Run facility.
He enjoyed traveling and RVing with his younger brother, Forrest. His traveling excursions took him all over the United States east coast, to Alaska and Germany. He also assisted his brother in community projects and loved working on his vehicles and his brothers antique cars.
In addition to his wife, Marion, who passed away in August of 2000, he was preceded in death by his siblings Marie, Irvin, Thomas, Phaon, and Delores.
He is survived by his children: daughters, Judy Rentschler, of Berwick; and Susan, wife of Wesley Swartz of Taylorsville, NC; and a son, Roy Shadle II and his wife Cindy of Ringtown.
Roy is also survived by his brother Forrest Shadle of Lavelle, and by grandchildren Jeff (Katrina) Swartz, Stacey (Stuart Friess) Rentschler, Patti Swartz, David (Kathleen) Rentschler, Kevin (Suzanne) Rentschler, Audra (Nathan) Kufro, Kimberly (Matthew) Roulin and Brian Rentschler. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Cassandra Friess, Kyle Rentschler, Noah Friess, Daniel Roulin, Caleb Rentschler, Sidney Swartz, Robert Roulin, Carter Rentschler and Cash Rentschler.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 21st at Zion EC Church, 247 Zion Church Road, Pitman, with pastors, Todd Wolfe and Barb Welsh, officiating.
A viewing will be held 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, June 20th at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, and again on Friday morning from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service.
Roy will be laid to rest at the Zion EC Cemetery following the services on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church of Ringtown.
He enjoyed traveling and RVing with his younger brother, Forrest. His traveling excursions took him all over the United States east coast, to Alaska and Germany. He also assisted his brother in community projects and loved working on his vehicles and his brothers antique cars.
In addition to his wife, Marion, who passed away in August of 2000, he was preceded in death by his siblings Marie, Irvin, Thomas, Phaon, and Delores.
He is survived by his children: daughters, Judy Rentschler, of Berwick; and Susan, wife of Wesley Swartz of Taylorsville, NC; and a son, Roy Shadle II and his wife Cindy of Ringtown.
Roy is also survived by his brother Forrest Shadle of Lavelle, and by grandchildren Jeff (Katrina) Swartz, Stacey (Stuart Friess) Rentschler, Patti Swartz, David (Kathleen) Rentschler, Kevin (Suzanne) Rentschler, Audra (Nathan) Kufro, Kimberly (Matthew) Roulin and Brian Rentschler. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Cassandra Friess, Kyle Rentschler, Noah Friess, Daniel Roulin, Caleb Rentschler, Sidney Swartz, Robert Roulin, Carter Rentschler and Cash Rentschler.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 21st at Zion EC Church, 247 Zion Church Road, Pitman, with pastors, Todd Wolfe and Barb Welsh, officiating.
A viewing will be held 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, June 20th at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, and again on Friday morning from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service.
Roy will be laid to rest at the Zion EC Cemetery following the services on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church of Ringtown.
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She loved McDonalds fish burgers and diet Dr. Pepper and crossword puzzles.. Preceding her in death were her brothers and sisters Theodore, Victoria, Florence, Lottie and Frank. The last member of her family she is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Saturday morning at 10 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church. Interment will follow in St. Casimirs Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning beginning at 9 AM. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
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Wayne C. Reiner, 81, of Tower City, passed away Saturday, June 15th at his home.
Born in Pottsville, July 14, 1937 the oldest child of Hilbert and Genevieve Nelson Reiner. He is survived by a sister, Diane Shutt, Muir and a companion Linda Wetzel. Nieces and nephews.
Wayne graduated from Porter High School in 1955; He was a United States Army Veteran.
He was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot.
He was a life member of the Muir Fire Company.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Leitzel Reiner; a brother and sister Lamar Reiner and Phyllis Koch.
Following Wayne's wishes there will be no services. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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