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Olivia Lyn Laudenslager, 16, of Pitman, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 from injuries sustained in an accident.
Olivia was born in Pottsville, on July 1, 2003, a daughter of Tanya (Hepler) and Brian Laudenslager of Pitman.
She attended Tri-Valley High School and would have entered eleventh grade in the fall.
She was a member of Zion E.C. Church in Pitman and was active with it's Youth Group.
Olivia belonged to the FFA and Athletes for Christ and lettered in Volleyball at Tri-Valley High School.
Olivia loved to spend time with her friends and family. She had a gift for connecting with people and left an impact on everyone she spoke to. Her free spirit and loving heart will be remembered forever.
Olivia is survived by, her parents Brian and Tanya, a sister, Elise Laudenslager; a brother, Bryce Laudenslager; a nephew Dylan Laudenslager; paternal grandfather Joseph Laudenslager, maternal grandparents Larry and Debbie Hepler, and maternal great-grandmothers Margaret Hepler and Sarah Williams as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by an older brother Brock Laudenslager, and paternal grandmother Mary Laudenslager.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9-12 Noon at Zion E.C. Church, 247 Zion Church Rd. Pitman, with the funeral service following at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at Zion E.C. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Zion E.C. Church Youth Fund, 247 Zion Church Rd., Pitman.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com
Olivia Lyn Laudenslager, 16, of Pitman, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 from injuries sustained in an accident.
Olivia was born in Pottsville, on July 1, 2003, a daughter of Tanya (Hepler) and Brian Laudenslager of Pitman.
She attended Tri-Valley High School and would have entered eleventh grade in the fall.
She was a member of Zion E.C. Church in Pitman and was active with it's Youth Group.
Olivia belonged to the FFA and Athletes for Christ and lettered in Volleyball at Tri-Valley High School.
Olivia loved to spend time with her friends and family. She had a gift for connecting with people and left an impact on everyone she spoke to. Her free spirit and loving heart will be remembered forever.
Olivia is survived by, her parents Brian and Tanya, a sister, Elise Laudenslager; a brother, Bryce Laudenslager; a nephew Dylan Laudenslager; paternal grandfather Joseph Laudenslager, maternal grandparents Larry and Debbie Hepler, and maternal great-grandmothers Margaret Hepler and Sarah Williams as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by an older brother Brock Laudenslager, and paternal grandmother Mary Laudenslager.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9-12 Noon at Zion E.C. Church, 247 Zion Church Rd. Pitman, with the funeral service following at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at Zion E.C. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Zion E.C. Church Youth Fund, 247 Zion Church Rd., Pitman.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com
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The rich and joyful life of Margaret Agnes Fermier Fromme came to its close on July 2, 2019 at Providence Place. She was 101 years old.
Born at home in Pottsville on June 29, 1918, Margaret was the daughter of William Scheipe Fermier and Mary Josephine Hontz Fermier, and the sister of William Hontz Fermier.
Margaret attended Garfield Elementary School and Pottsville Junior High School. She graduated from Pottsville High School in 1936, a member of the first class to spend all four years at the school’s current – then brand new -- location. A gifted pianist like her father, Margaret played piano for the school’s musical performances.
In 1937, Margaret graduated from Pierce Business School in Philadelphia, returned to Pottsville, and began working at the Coal and Iron Company.
On October 16, 1938, Margaret married Galen Fromme, whom she had met in the 1920s at the English Lutheran Church, then at 6th and West Market Streets.
In 1939, the couple moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where Margaret’s husband began a 40-year career as a broadcaster and news director with WBAL radio and TV.
In 1943, they bought the house on Tred Avon Road in Baltimore’s Stoneleigh neighborhood, where Margaret and Galen raised their three sons.
In 1966, when her children were no longer living at home, Margaret went back to work as the principal’s secretary at Summit Park Elementary School in Pikesville, Maryland. In 1978, she became administrative secretary to the Director of Transportation at the Baltimore County Board of Education, a position she held until her retirement in 1985.
That same year, Margaret – now a widow -- moved back to Pottsville, the hometown she loved. She became an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and – until she was 88 -- performed with the church’s senior dance group. She loved exercising and dancing, and was pleased to have named their ensemble, “The Excerettes.”
She is survived by her three sons: William of Davidsonville, MD; Benjamin (Kay) of Columbia, MD; and Daniel of Columbia, MD; grandchildren Brian, Eric (Brenda), Mary, and Maya; great grandchildren Raymond and Linda; a cousin, nieces, and nephews.
Margaret did not want a funeral or memorial service. A private graveside ceremony will occur at the Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville, where she will rest with her husband, her parents, her grandparents, her aunt, and her brother and sister-in-law. She would be happy to accept donations in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church Senior Coordinator Fund in Pottsville, or – lifelong, devoted animal lover that she was -- to the Hillside SPCA in Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville
Please share your memories and condolences with Margaret's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
Her family and friends will miss her many special gifts: for fun, music, friendship, joy, her love of animals, her gratitude. In the picture here, she’s blowing out the candles on the cake at her joyful 100th birthday party just a year ago.
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David Lee Gottschall, 76, of Marlin, Norwegian Township, passed away on Tuesday at his home.
Born in Sayre, he was a son of the late Herbert W. Gottschall, Sr. and the late Janet C. Ramsay Gottschall Zedonek. He was a 1961 graduate of Pottsville High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He had been employed by the former Mirawal Corporation, Port Carbon and later worked for the former Radzievich Economy Markets, Minersville.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Zedonek, and a nephew, Scott Gottschall.
David is survived by a brother, Herbert W. Gottschall, Jr. (spouse, Ruth), Allentown; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Pamela Zedonek, Norwegian Township.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Monday, July 8, from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be private in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers donations to St. Nicholas Church Memorial Fund.
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Shaun M. Holly, 41, of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 at his residence.
Shaun was born in Hazleton, on February 21, 1978.
He attended the Hazleton area school district, where he played basketball.
Shaun last worked for the Aryzta Bakeries in Humbolt, and was an avid movie enthusiast and fan of the Duke University Blue Devils.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Holly of Shenandoah Heights, and his wife of 17 years, Shannon (Mayfield) Holly.
Private services will be held by Shaun's family at a later date.
Shaun was born in Hazleton, on February 21, 1978.
He attended the Hazleton area school district, where he played basketball.
Shaun last worked for the Aryzta Bakeries in Humbolt, and was an avid movie enthusiast and fan of the Duke University Blue Devils.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Holly of Shenandoah Heights, and his wife of 17 years, Shannon (Mayfield) Holly.
Private services will be held by Shaun's family at a later date.
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Clare I. Burke, 81 of Valrico Florida passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 and is being laid to rest in Ringtown, PA, where her heart was most at home on July 13, 2019.
Clare was born in Washington D.C. on July 23, 1935 and shortly after moved to Ringtown PA. where she attended Ringtown School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Atty. Joseph W.P (1982) and Irene S.(Moore) Burke (1997)
She married and had two children while living in Ringtown, then moved to Island Grove Florida in 1960 where she had a third. As a homemaker living in the small rural town of Island Grove she provided her children with a strong foundation of family values for which they are most grateful.
In 1964 the family moved to South Carolina for 2 years, then returned to Florida (Largo). During her employment with Pinellas County Water her father passed and she moved to Port Salerno to help her mother. She remained there until her mother passed in 1997 and then moved to Valrico, FL
Known to be a selfless person, she was always ready to help those in need. Clare was loved dearly by her grandchildren whom she interacted with in a fun and loving way. She enjoyed using her computer and had been called "Net-Nana" because of her time spent on the internet. Other interests were reading, cooking and dining out.
She is survived by:
Siblings; Margaret Ann Nyhart (Rockville MD), Thomas W.P. Burke (Ringtown PA), Patricia Hopper (Salinas, CA)
Children; Philip L. Grow, (Nancy) Brandon, FL. Gail G. Davis (Mark) Safety Harbor, FL., Noel P. Grow (Marie) Plant City, FL. Grandchildren: William M. Grow, Drew F. Davis, Eric P. Grow, Kevin P. Davis, and Cody N. Grow
One Great Grandchild: Haelyn M. Davis
Former Daughter-In Law: Robin K. Grow
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service and burial at 11 AM on Saturday July 13th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ringtown.
Clare was born in Washington D.C. on July 23, 1935 and shortly after moved to Ringtown PA. where she attended Ringtown School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Atty. Joseph W.P (1982) and Irene S.(Moore) Burke (1997)
She married and had two children while living in Ringtown, then moved to Island Grove Florida in 1960 where she had a third. As a homemaker living in the small rural town of Island Grove she provided her children with a strong foundation of family values for which they are most grateful.
In 1964 the family moved to South Carolina for 2 years, then returned to Florida (Largo). During her employment with Pinellas County Water her father passed and she moved to Port Salerno to help her mother. She remained there until her mother passed in 1997 and then moved to Valrico, FL
Known to be a selfless person, she was always ready to help those in need. Clare was loved dearly by her grandchildren whom she interacted with in a fun and loving way. She enjoyed using her computer and had been called "Net-Nana" because of her time spent on the internet. Other interests were reading, cooking and dining out.
She is survived by:
Siblings; Margaret Ann Nyhart (Rockville MD), Thomas W.P. Burke (Ringtown PA), Patricia Hopper (Salinas, CA)
Children; Philip L. Grow, (Nancy) Brandon, FL. Gail G. Davis (Mark) Safety Harbor, FL., Noel P. Grow (Marie) Plant City, FL. Grandchildren: William M. Grow, Drew F. Davis, Eric P. Grow, Kevin P. Davis, and Cody N. Grow
One Great Grandchild: Haelyn M. Davis
Former Daughter-In Law: Robin K. Grow
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service and burial at 11 AM on Saturday July 13th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ringtown.
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Robert D. Schaeffer, 63, of Pine Hill Rd., Pine Grove, went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
Born on June 1, 1956 in Pottsville, he was a son of Pearl M. Faust Schaeffer of Pine Grove.
He was a 1974 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove where he was a Deacon, Trustee and Sunday School Teacher.
Bob was the Owner and President of Bob's Pools, Inc. Friedensburg. He and his wife started the business in 1985, both sons are part owners and their wives help with the business.
Bob was the Owner and President of Bob's Pools, Inc. Friedensburg. He and his wife started the business in 1985, both sons are part owners and their wives help with the business.
He loved riding motorcycles, was an avid Phillies, Eagles, NASCAR and Ford fan. He was a former Cubmaster and sponsored numerous local sports teams.
Bob loved and was very proud of his grandchildren and he attended as many sporting events as he could, that they were playing in.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Ruth E. Schaeffer and a brother Roy C. Schaeffer.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Ruthann Major Schaeffer; two sons, Robert J. Sr. "Bum" and wife Lisa Schaeffer, James R. and wife Nikki Schaeffer, both of Pine Grove; four grandchildren, Amanda, Kaylee, Robbie, and Tori Schaeffer; three sisters, Betty Ann Herriage of North Carolina, Jeanne Schaeffer, Sandra and husband Bert Witmer, both of Pine Grove; brother, William and wife Deborah Schaeffer of Pine Grove; sister-in-law Jennet Deeter of Hegins; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and his best buddies Bristol and Lager.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Ruthann Major Schaeffer; two sons, Robert J. Sr. "Bum" and wife Lisa Schaeffer, James R. and wife Nikki Schaeffer, both of Pine Grove; four grandchildren, Amanda, Kaylee, Robbie, and Tori Schaeffer; three sisters, Betty Ann Herriage of North Carolina, Jeanne Schaeffer, Sandra and husband Bert Witmer, both of Pine Grove; brother, William and wife Deborah Schaeffer of Pine Grove; sister-in-law Jennet Deeter of Hegins; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and his best buddies Bristol and Lager.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. at the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd., Pine Grove with Pastor Dean Lengel and Ken Kintzel officiating. There will be a visitation on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:30 P.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Bob Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Pine Grove Area Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 98 Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Bob Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Pine Grove Area Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 98 Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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