Friday, October 4, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/03/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/03/19

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Susan Ann (Heck) Zeigenfuse, 59, Ashland, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home.
Born in Pottsville, PA, July 26, 1960, the daughter of the late Ronald and Sarah (Gibbs) Wilson. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School where she enjoyed band and English, but math not so much. Susan lived with multiple chronic illnesses, including Multiple Sclerosis. She was in her fourth year at Penn State University when her illnesses caused her to drop out. She remains a member of the National Honor Society. She had a gift for helping young troubled women, and her hope was to be a professional counselor. Susan maintained a positive attitude, enjoyed nature, music and helping others. She loved animals. She will be missed.

Susan is survived by her common law husband, David B. Zeigenfuse (USAF). Two daughters: Brandy Baez (veteran USAF) and Kelly Howell (veteran USMC). Three brothers: Steve Wilson; Ronald Wilson; and Keith Wilson.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen and a brother John.
Services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, with Rev. Jeremy Smallwood officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:30-7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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Catherine S. Eva, 95, of West Penn Township, PA died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at home. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Eva who died in 2006. Born in Tamaqua, PA on May 13, 1924, Catherine was a daughter of the late Gustav A. and Emma (nee Keich) Schilbe. In 1942, she graduated from Tamaqua High School where she had been a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Catherine was a payroll clerk for the Atlas Powder Company and ICI in Reynolds, PA. Prior to her employment there, she worked as a Bell Telephone operator and a ticket seller at the former Victoria Theatre, Tamaqua. Catherine was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua where she had been a member of the choir and the young adults group. She was also a member of the Hester Rebecca Lodge, Tamaqua; the Tamaqua Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary; and the Tamaqua Business and Professional Women’s Club. Catherine is survived by son, Ronald R. Eva of Bahama, NC; daughter, Sondra E. Jones and her husband Kenneth of West Penn Township with whom she resided; grandchildren, Stacy Eva Williams, Captain Chad Eva, Kathryn Jones Pomeroy, Courtney Taylor, and Kelsey Jones; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Anna Rice of Newtown Square, PA; and several nephews and nieces. Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with The Rev. Phyllis Wolford officiating. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, 501 West Broad Street, Tamaqua will follow the services. Call 6-8 PM on Friday October 4 and 10-11 AM on Saturday, October 5 at the funeral home. Memorials in Catherine’s name may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 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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