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Richard E. Heinbach, 84, of Luther Dr., Chambersburg, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the Skilled Care Center at the Village of Luther Ridge.
Born on July 2, 1935 in Washington Twp., he was a son of the late Clarence and Annetta V. Koch Heinbach.
He was a 1953 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a graduate of Drexel University and received his Master's Degree from the University of Utah.
Richard worked for the Department of the Army.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fayetteville.
He enjoyed spending time camping, boating and deer hunting. He played various sports, and enjoyed watching them on TV, especially Penn State football.
Preceding him in death was a sister Betty Heinbach.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years on August 15, M. Dawn Wynn Heinbach; a daughter Linda and husband David Null of Waynesboro, PA; son David Heinbach and his wife Sydney Miller of Merritt, WA; 7 grandchildren, Abigail Null, Nettie and husband Larry Zimmerman, Elias and wife Kendra, Betzi, Sarah, Hannah and Naomi Null.
Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M., at Manbeck's Cemetery, 73 Wild Cherry Rd., Schuylkill Haven with Micah Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to SpiriTrust Lutheran at the Village at Luther Ridge at www.spiritrustlutheran.org or SpiriTrust Foundation for Hospice at Luther Ridge, 2735 Luther Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17202 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Wanda Joy Carol (Neifert) Johannides, of Sycamore Lane, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at home after a nine year courageous battle against cancer at the age of 54.
Born Tuesday, November 17, 1964 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; husband Frederick B. Johannides; mother, Carol (Shellhamer) Tierney and her husband James P. of New Ringgold; sons, Joshua Paul Pipetti and his wife Jamie of Montgomery, PA, James Gabriel Pipetti of Altoona, PA and Colton Gunner Johannides of New Ringgold, PA,; daughter, Amy Jo Pipetti and her fiancé Ty Johannides of Altoona, PA,; brother, Scott Larry Neifert and his wife, Nadine of San Antonio TX,,; sister, JoAnn Star Kasel and her husband, Mike of Wichita, KS; grand children, Jackson Spence and Luna Pipetti; paternal grandmother, Mabel Schuetrumpf and her husband Norman of Sugar Loaf; two nieces and one nephew.
A 1982 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Wanda earned her cosmetology license from Empire Beauty School of Pottsville. She operated Design Inspirations by Wanda in East Freedom for over ten years, and worked for Pittsburgh Glass Works. Relocating home to be close to family, Wanda most recently worked at East Penn Manufacturing in Quality Control.
A member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township, Wanda, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and planting i her flower garden.
She will be missed by all.
She was predeceased by her father, Larry Neifert in 2004.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Funeral Service will be at 11 o'clock AM on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township located at 45 Cemetery Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960, Rev. Russell Campbell to officiate. Friends may call in church on the morning of from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name will be used to establish a college fund for her son Colton Gunner Johannides. Please make memorials to Frederick B. Johannides 18 Sycamore Lane New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.
Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Wanda may be sent to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Tuesday, November 17, 1964 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; husband Frederick B. Johannides; mother, Carol (Shellhamer) Tierney and her husband James P. of New Ringgold; sons, Joshua Paul Pipetti and his wife Jamie of Montgomery, PA, James Gabriel Pipetti of Altoona, PA and Colton Gunner Johannides of New Ringgold, PA,; daughter, Amy Jo Pipetti and her fiancé Ty Johannides of Altoona, PA,; brother, Scott Larry Neifert and his wife, Nadine of San Antonio TX,,; sister, JoAnn Star Kasel and her husband, Mike of Wichita, KS; grand children, Jackson Spence and Luna Pipetti; paternal grandmother, Mabel Schuetrumpf and her husband Norman of Sugar Loaf; two nieces and one nephew.
A 1982 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Wanda earned her cosmetology license from Empire Beauty School of Pottsville. She operated Design Inspirations by Wanda in East Freedom for over ten years, and worked for Pittsburgh Glass Works. Relocating home to be close to family, Wanda most recently worked at East Penn Manufacturing in Quality Control.
A member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township, Wanda, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and planting i her flower garden.
She will be missed by all.
She was predeceased by her father, Larry Neifert in 2004.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Funeral Service will be at 11 o'clock AM on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township located at 45 Cemetery Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960, Rev. Russell Campbell to officiate. Friends may call in church on the morning of from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name will be used to establish a college fund for her son Colton Gunner Johannides. Please make memorials to Frederick B. Johannides 18 Sycamore Lane New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.
Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Wanda may be sent to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Frank T. Holowaty, 88 of Frackville, died Friday at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Frackville, December 8, 1930, He was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Radkowski) Holowaty
1949 graduate of Frackville High School.
Frank served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He retired as a Propane Delivery Truck Driver.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean (Cuttic) Holowaty in 2013; a daughter in law Ellen Holowaty; sister Mary Conapinski; a brother Michael Holowaty;
Surviving are daughter Larissa Holowaty of Frackville; son Michael Holowaty of Ashland; brother Joseph Holowaty of Frackville; Brother-in Law and Sisters-in-Law; Nieces and Nephews.
Divine Liturgy will be held at 10:00 AM Monday from St. Mary Orthodox Church, 47 S. Nicholas St. Saint Clair, Pa 17970. Rev. Ignatius Hunter will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:00-10:00 AM Monday the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA , PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial with military honors will be in Holy Ascension Orthodox Cemetery, Frackville.
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Carolyn M. Adams, 83, of Tower City, passed away Thursday, September 19th.
Born in Muir, March 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Bixler Weaver.
Carolyn was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
She was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed knitting, quilting and baking for the church. She would lend a hand wherever needed. She was a member of the Orwin Fire Company Auxiliary and the Williams Valley Senior Citizens.
Carolyn's entire life revolved around her family, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family for all the holidays.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Buddy" Adams, Sr., 2007; a brother, Paul Weaver and a sister, Karen Davis.
She is survived by her two children, Lester "Buddy" Adams, Jr., and his wife Yvonne, Tower City and Susie M. Wharton and her husband John, Delaware; a sister, Marie Herman and her husband Clarence, a brother, Chris Weaver and his wife Annette, both of Tower City; four grandchildren; Jason Adams and his wife Holly, Brent Adams and his wife Marie, Tiffany Savidge and Ryan Savidge and his wife Emily, five great grandchildren; Peyton, Hadley, Aspen, Bo and Jacob.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 24th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City with Pastor Laura Csellak. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Muir. Viewing will be Monday evening from 6-9 pm and also Tuesday from 10-11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St.Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.
Born in Muir, March 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Bixler Weaver.
Carolyn was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
She was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed knitting, quilting and baking for the church. She would lend a hand wherever needed. She was a member of the Orwin Fire Company Auxiliary and the Williams Valley Senior Citizens.
Carolyn's entire life revolved around her family, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family for all the holidays.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Buddy" Adams, Sr., 2007; a brother, Paul Weaver and a sister, Karen Davis.
She is survived by her two children, Lester "Buddy" Adams, Jr., and his wife Yvonne, Tower City and Susie M. Wharton and her husband John, Delaware; a sister, Marie Herman and her husband Clarence, a brother, Chris Weaver and his wife Annette, both of Tower City; four grandchildren; Jason Adams and his wife Holly, Brent Adams and his wife Marie, Tiffany Savidge and Ryan Savidge and his wife Emily, five great grandchildren; Peyton, Hadley, Aspen, Bo and Jacob.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 24th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City with Pastor Laura Csellak. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Muir. Viewing will be Monday evening from 6-9 pm and also Tuesday from 10-11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St.Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.
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Jacqueline E. Dick Dakosty, 88, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 18th at the Schuylkill Medical Center – Lehigh Valley East, Pottsville.
Born in Shenandoah Heights on January 24th, 1931 to the late James and Margaret “Ryan” Walsh. Jackie was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School and no matter her age she had great pride in being a cheerleader! She worked in the local garment industry as a trimmer for 25 years. She was a member of the ILGWU, Glovers Hill Ladies Auxiliary, the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens and the Marian Quarterback Club.
Many will remember Jackie as the biggest fan of Marian Catholic football, where her son Stan retired as head coach. In his 40 years of coaching, she only missed a handful of games. She was always the one to start the “Let’s go Colts” cheer! She was also an avid Colgate Football fan.
During the summer months Jackie loved her nightly Sundae treat from Chill Out which her son Bob and his wife Anna Marie always made sure she got exactly what she wanted. I’m sure she is enjoying an Apple Dumpling Sundae in heaven.
We were blessed to have Joanie Gadonis is her life. What started out as assistance with mom and her appointments, turned into a beautiful friendship. No matter if it was to go to the hair dresser, get her nails done, or just a girls day out.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Dick in 1993, 3 brothers, Frank, Joseph, and James Walsh, 6 sisters, Margaret Walsh, Anna Navitsky, Dorothy Cramer, Irene Thomas, Theresa Guers, and Rosemary Boady, a son-in-law, Timothy O’Brien, and 1 grandson, James "Jimbo" Stauffer in 2011.
Surviving are 2 sons, Stanley Dakosty with Mary – Tamaqua, and Robert Decusky with Anna Marie – Ringtown, 3 daughters, Janice Jacobs – Shenandoah Heights, who was also her primary caregiver, Karen Stauffer with Jim – Ringtown, and Patti O’Brien – Frackville. 6 grandchildren, Stanley, Kathleen, Michael, Melissa, Evan & Shannon, 5 great grandchildren, Stanley, Nora, Tommy, Chase, Bryce, and nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place on Sunday evening, September 22nd from 5 to 8pm and then on Monday morning, September 23rd from 8 to 10am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, visitation will take place on the Lloyd Street entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah with Fr. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian High School for the Stan & Jacqueline Dick Dakosty Scholarship Fund
The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. is handling the arrangements.
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Born in Shenandoah Heights on January 24th, 1931 to the late James and Margaret “Ryan” Walsh. Jackie was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School and no matter her age she had great pride in being a cheerleader! She worked in the local garment industry as a trimmer for 25 years. She was a member of the ILGWU, Glovers Hill Ladies Auxiliary, the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens and the Marian Quarterback Club.
Many will remember Jackie as the biggest fan of Marian Catholic football, where her son Stan retired as head coach. In his 40 years of coaching, she only missed a handful of games. She was always the one to start the “Let’s go Colts” cheer! She was also an avid Colgate Football fan.
During the summer months Jackie loved her nightly Sundae treat from Chill Out which her son Bob and his wife Anna Marie always made sure she got exactly what she wanted. I’m sure she is enjoying an Apple Dumpling Sundae in heaven.
We were blessed to have Joanie Gadonis is her life. What started out as assistance with mom and her appointments, turned into a beautiful friendship. No matter if it was to go to the hair dresser, get her nails done, or just a girls day out.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Dick in 1993, 3 brothers, Frank, Joseph, and James Walsh, 6 sisters, Margaret Walsh, Anna Navitsky, Dorothy Cramer, Irene Thomas, Theresa Guers, and Rosemary Boady, a son-in-law, Timothy O’Brien, and 1 grandson, James "Jimbo" Stauffer in 2011.
Surviving are 2 sons, Stanley Dakosty with Mary – Tamaqua, and Robert Decusky with Anna Marie – Ringtown, 3 daughters, Janice Jacobs – Shenandoah Heights, who was also her primary caregiver, Karen Stauffer with Jim – Ringtown, and Patti O’Brien – Frackville. 6 grandchildren, Stanley, Kathleen, Michael, Melissa, Evan & Shannon, 5 great grandchildren, Stanley, Nora, Tommy, Chase, Bryce, and nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place on Sunday evening, September 22nd from 5 to 8pm and then on Monday morning, September 23rd from 8 to 10am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, visitation will take place on the Lloyd Street entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah with Fr. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian High School for the Stan & Jacqueline Dick Dakosty Scholarship Fund
The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. is handling the arrangements.
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