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Leo Francis Lotz, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday morning at Providence Place.
Born in Pottsville on August 14, 1928, he was the son of the late
Leo Joseph and Mary (Glunz) Lotz.
Leo attended the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic School and graduated from Pottsville High School in 1946.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church where he was a lifelong member of its Beneficial Society and the St. Bernard's Beneficial Society as well as the St. John's Holy Name Society.
Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Germany.
He was also a life member of the Catholic War Vets and the Yorkville Hose Company.
Leo owned and operated Lotz's Market and many will remember Leo for having owned and operated Lotz's Cafe on W. Market Street in Pottsville with his brothers, Charles and Robert.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Charles E., Robert A., Albert G. and Richard L. Lotz; and sisters: Bertha Curry; Josephine Zwiebel; Eleanor A. and Dorothy Lotz.
He is survived by Dorothy (Burns) Lotz, whom he married in 1970; children: Thomas R. Lotz, of Pottsville; Peter G. Lotz, husband of Lynn, of Minersville; Judith A. DiObilda , wife of Vincent , of Lancaster; Patricia A. Lombel, wife of Ronald, of Pottsville; and Cynthia Monroe, wife of Wayne, of Highland, Maryland; grandchildren : Dr. Rebecca Lombel, wife of Dr. Kamal Fahim, of Michigan; Christopher Lombel, husband of Kelly, of Pottsville; Sarah Lombel, of Pottsville; Celene , Grace , and Leah Monroe, all of Highland, Maryland; 2 great grandchildren: Marcus and Luke Fahim; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Father David J. Loeper officiating. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6-8:00p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the procession will leave for church at Lord Bixler Funeral Home ,Inc. 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment with military honors will follow in St. John #2 Cemetery , Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Leo's memory be sent to St. John the Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.lordbixler.com
Born in Pottsville on August 14, 1928, he was the son of the late
Leo Joseph and Mary (Glunz) Lotz.
Leo attended the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic School and graduated from Pottsville High School in 1946.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church where he was a lifelong member of its Beneficial Society and the St. Bernard's Beneficial Society as well as the St. John's Holy Name Society.
Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Germany.
He was also a life member of the Catholic War Vets and the Yorkville Hose Company.
Leo owned and operated Lotz's Market and many will remember Leo for having owned and operated Lotz's Cafe on W. Market Street in Pottsville with his brothers, Charles and Robert.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Charles E., Robert A., Albert G. and Richard L. Lotz; and sisters: Bertha Curry; Josephine Zwiebel; Eleanor A. and Dorothy Lotz.
He is survived by Dorothy (Burns) Lotz, whom he married in 1970; children: Thomas R. Lotz, of Pottsville; Peter G. Lotz, husband of Lynn, of Minersville; Judith A. DiObilda , wife of Vincent , of Lancaster; Patricia A. Lombel, wife of Ronald, of Pottsville; and Cynthia Monroe, wife of Wayne, of Highland, Maryland; grandchildren : Dr. Rebecca Lombel, wife of Dr. Kamal Fahim, of Michigan; Christopher Lombel, husband of Kelly, of Pottsville; Sarah Lombel, of Pottsville; Celene , Grace , and Leah Monroe, all of Highland, Maryland; 2 great grandchildren: Marcus and Luke Fahim; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Father David J. Loeper officiating. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6-8:00p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the procession will leave for church at Lord Bixler Funeral Home ,Inc. 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment with military honors will follow in St. John #2 Cemetery , Pottsville.
The family request contributions in Leo's memory be sent to St. John the Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.lordbixler.com
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Joseph D. Tomtishen, 62, of Ringtown, Pa passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1st surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on December 27th, 1956 in Shamokin, Pa to the late Joseph P. Tomtishen and his surviving mother, Dolores “Osinski” Tomtishen.
Joe worked for 39 years at Wenco / Jeld-Wen in Ringtown until his retirement in May of 2017. While there, he served as General Manager and Vice President. Outside of his work, Joe was very involved in his community. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Ringtown. He was a member of the church choir, a committee member of the annual block party, where he was famous for his “Hot Wings” , he served many years on the finance committee for St. Mary’s, and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 16072. Joe also served as past President of the Arrowhead Rod & Gun Club, treasurer of the Ringtown Recreation Committee, past President of the Ringtown Valley Sporting Club, and was a life member of the Polish American Fire Company in Shenandoah. He was a coach for many years for the Ringtown Little League and Ringtown Teener League. Joe loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and golfing. Sports were a big part of his life having been an avid fan of the Eagles, Phillies, Penn State, but most of all, was a proud fan of the North Schuylkill Spartan football program. In his younger days, Joe found joy in playing the accordion and still loved listening to the Polkas!
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Louise Tomtishen, 2 sons, Joseph Tomtishen with his wife Megan – Ringtown, and Daniel Tomtishen – Ringtown. 1 daughter, Anne Savka with her husband Ryan – Drums, 1 sister, Susan Polchin with her husband Emil – Mt. Carmel, 2 nephews, Stephen Polchin – Mt. Carmel and Christopher Polchin – Exton, and 1 granddaughter, Gretchen, who he adored and loved to babysit.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 4th from 4 to 8pm at St. Mary’s Church, 82 N. Center St, Ringtown, Pa, and again on Thursday morning from 9 to 11am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11am by Fr. Dominic Pham. Burial will follow mass in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Ringtown. A Rosary Service during the visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm led by the Knights of Columbus Council 16072.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 84 N. Center St, Ringtown, Pa 17967, or to the Ringtown Recreation Committee. Both will be offered at the visitation.
The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Joe worked for 39 years at Wenco / Jeld-Wen in Ringtown until his retirement in May of 2017. While there, he served as General Manager and Vice President. Outside of his work, Joe was very involved in his community. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Ringtown. He was a member of the church choir, a committee member of the annual block party, where he was famous for his “Hot Wings” , he served many years on the finance committee for St. Mary’s, and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 16072. Joe also served as past President of the Arrowhead Rod & Gun Club, treasurer of the Ringtown Recreation Committee, past President of the Ringtown Valley Sporting Club, and was a life member of the Polish American Fire Company in Shenandoah. He was a coach for many years for the Ringtown Little League and Ringtown Teener League. Joe loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and golfing. Sports were a big part of his life having been an avid fan of the Eagles, Phillies, Penn State, but most of all, was a proud fan of the North Schuylkill Spartan football program. In his younger days, Joe found joy in playing the accordion and still loved listening to the Polkas!
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Louise Tomtishen, 2 sons, Joseph Tomtishen with his wife Megan – Ringtown, and Daniel Tomtishen – Ringtown. 1 daughter, Anne Savka with her husband Ryan – Drums, 1 sister, Susan Polchin with her husband Emil – Mt. Carmel, 2 nephews, Stephen Polchin – Mt. Carmel and Christopher Polchin – Exton, and 1 granddaughter, Gretchen, who he adored and loved to babysit.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 4th from 4 to 8pm at St. Mary’s Church, 82 N. Center St, Ringtown, Pa, and again on Thursday morning from 9 to 11am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11am by Fr. Dominic Pham. Burial will follow mass in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Ringtown. A Rosary Service during the visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm led by the Knights of Columbus Council 16072.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 84 N. Center St, Ringtown, Pa 17967, or to the Ringtown Recreation Committee. Both will be offered at the visitation.
The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Kevin M. Powell, 52, Frackville passed away unexpectedly Saturday at his home.
Born in the former Ashland State Hospital, he was a son of Gale Oakum Powell of Girardville and her late husband John J. Powell Sr.
Kevin worked in maintenance and used his talents to fix anything. He was also an avid New York Jets Fan.
He was preceded in death by his father John and his 3 brothers: John J. Powell Jr., Robert Powell and Joseph R. Powell.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion Diane Guinther, Frackville; his sister Carol and her husband Robert Hollenbach; his two sons: Keith and Hunter Powell; a daughter Kristyn Westcott; 2 grand-daughters, Charlotte and Lila and several nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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.
Born in the former Ashland State Hospital, he was a son of Gale Oakum Powell of Girardville and her late husband John J. Powell Sr.
Kevin worked in maintenance and used his talents to fix anything. He was also an avid New York Jets Fan.
He was preceded in death by his father John and his 3 brothers: John J. Powell Jr., Robert Powell and Joseph R. Powell.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his companion Diane Guinther, Frackville; his sister Carol and her husband Robert Hollenbach; his two sons: Keith and Hunter Powell; a daughter Kristyn Westcott; 2 grand-daughters, Charlotte and Lila and several nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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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