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Jean A. (Whalen) Bernosky, 85, of Fountain Springs, PA passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at home after a battle with cancer.
Born in Cass Township, March 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. 'Hunzy" and Catherine (Roscoe) Whalen. Jean was a 1951 graduate of Cass Township High School. In her youth, Jean enjoyed baseball and cheerleading. Early in her life she was employed at the Gordon Dress Factory, then she joined the family business, Bernosky Furniture, as the Chief Executive Officer. Jean was an avid bowler, traveling to numerous state and national tournaments. In her spare time she loved to dance.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carl L. Bernosky, to whom she was married for 63 years; and brothers, William and John Whalen.
She is survived by two daughters and a son: Barbara, wife of Sam Tabak; Yvonne, wife of Gerry Staskel; and Carl Bernosky and his wife, Margaret. She was the proud Grandmother of four grandchildren: David Leskie and wife, Erin; Carlee Bernosky Gnall and husband Joshua; Amber Staskel; and Maura Jean Bernosky; along with Great-Grandson, Oliver Leskie. In addition, a sister Mary Catherine Whalen Siminitus, and sister-in-law, Helen Bernosky Snyder.
A time for visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM until Noon at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in memory of Jean can be made to the Gordon Playground, Gordon Borough Hall, Gordon,PA 17936. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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Dennis L Masser, age 63 passed away Tuesday August 27, 2019 at his residence in Spring Glen.
He was born on July 9, 1956, in Pottsville, a son of the late Richard G. and Marian Yarnell Masser.
Dennis attended Tri-Valley High School and studied Auto Body at the South Schuylkill Vo Tech, Mar-Lin.
He was a Coal Miner for International Anthracite.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Randy and Robert Masser.
Dennis is survived by his wife Cheryl (Reedinger) Masser.
He is also survived by a son, Richard Masser of Spring Glen; two grandsons, Aydenn Masser, Kylan Levi Barry; sister, Susan Mancini of NC; Sister in law, Lisa Reedinger of Harrisburg.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Jean E. Barr, 95 of Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, August 29, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born on December 14, 1923, in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Russell H., Sr. and Rebecca M. Schaeffer Whetstone .
Jean was a 1941 graduate of Pine Grove High School and was the Historian for the Pine Grove Alumni Association. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove where she had been a choir member, served on the Church Council and as a Sunday School Teacher.
Jean was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was the Worthy Matron in the former Pine Grove Mary E. Moore Chapter #372 in 1950-1951 and was presently a member of the Cressona Chapter #267 and a member of the Schuylkill Valley Past Matrons. Jean enjoyed playing Pinochle and working puzzles.
Jean was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was the Worthy Matron in the former Pine Grove Mary E. Moore Chapter #372 in 1950-1951 and was presently a member of the Cressona Chapter #267 and a member of the Schuylkill Valley Past Matrons. Jean enjoyed playing Pinochle and working puzzles.
Preceding her in death were her Husband, Sterling F. Barr, on November 18, 1998; a Sister, Doris L. Whetstone, and a Brother, Russell Whetstone, Jr..
Surviving are her step-daughter, Jane Kohr of Tremont; three Step-Grandchildren, Steven, Stacie and Scott; five step great grandchildren, Sheyann, Thomas, Sterling, Cameron and Michael.
Services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:00 am with SALM John Ziegler officiating. There will be a viewing onThursday, September 5, 2019, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
Services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:00 am with SALM John Ziegler officiating. There will be a viewing onThursday, September 5, 2019, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 222 S. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, PA 17963, in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family at our website at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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