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He is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara, a daughter Diane, a son Richard, 2 granddaughters, Shannon Clevenger and Michelle Linkletter and 2 grandsons, Jordan and Jacob Grat; 5 great grandchildren, Isabella and Joseph Alamaraz, Haylee Lahr, Michael Eaton and Mia Rose Linkletter; a sister Roberta Jelicks. He was also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Keith Stanlis, his sister-in-law Joyce Wright, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Michael and Donna Ruchok.
A private memorial will be held by the family.
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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Karen Frey, 63, of Morgantown, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.
Born in Pottsville, PA on September 25, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Michael & Mary (Huth) Rudiman.
In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by her late husband, Randall L. Frey.
Karen was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1974.
She retired from West Chester University, as a computer drafter.
Karen was a loving mother to her son, Christian E. Frey, & his wife, Kim, Schuylkill Haven, and grandmother to two grandchildren, Tavian, & Tanae Frey.She is also survived by a brother, Michael Rudiman & wife, Sue, Schuylkill Haven.
Karen enjoyed photography, as well as traveling; especially to her favorite destination, Arizona.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8th, with Pastor Sunny Stock officiating.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Interment will be privately held at the family's convenience.
As a cornea donor, Karen was able to give a recipient the gift of sight. At her family's request, memorial donations in her memory may be forwarded to Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Donations may also be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA: P.O. Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Born in Pottsville, PA on September 25, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Michael & Mary (Huth) Rudiman.
In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by her late husband, Randall L. Frey.
Karen was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1974.
She retired from West Chester University, as a computer drafter.
Karen was a loving mother to her son, Christian E. Frey, & his wife, Kim, Schuylkill Haven, and grandmother to two grandchildren, Tavian, & Tanae Frey.She is also survived by a brother, Michael Rudiman & wife, Sue, Schuylkill Haven.
Karen enjoyed photography, as well as traveling; especially to her favorite destination, Arizona.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8th, with Pastor Sunny Stock officiating.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Interment will be privately held at the family's convenience.
As a cornea donor, Karen was able to give a recipient the gift of sight. At her family's request, memorial donations in her memory may be forwarded to Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Donations may also be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA: P.O. Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Alice M. Flail Sweyko, 81, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday October 1, 2019 surrounded by her son and daughter –in- law at her home in Pottsville.
Born in Philadelphia, December 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Talley.
Alice was the Owner of Flaily’s Place Tavern, Frackville, PA which was in business for 30 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Sweyko in 2011, a former husband James Flail and a sister Joan Cianfarini.
Surviving are son James Flail and his wife Renee of Frackville; daughter Karen Ward and her husband Kenwyn of SC; 2 Step-Sons Andrew Sweyko of Pottsville; Robyn Sweyko of Reading, 10 Grandchildren; Derek Flail, Christopher Fail, Shane Flail, Kody Flail, Gianna Flail, Josef Flail, Alyssa Sweyko, Andrew Sweyko, Miranda Huff, Brehonna Huff, 3 Great Grandchildren and her favorite cats Opel and Oliver.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM Monday from Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue Frackville. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday and from 9:30AM – 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Florence E. (Flo) Baver, 81, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven passed away Tuesday, October 1st, at Orwigsburg Center, with her family by her side.
Flo was born in Philadelphia, on January 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Edna (Harig) and William Krebs.
She was the widow of Irvin D. Baver, Sr.
Flo was a member of Zion's Red Church, Orwigsburg and was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High school, class of 1955.
Flo worked as a Machine Operator in shoe manufacturing.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia, wife of David Brower
Three sons Irvin Baver Jr., husband of Jacquelynn, Robert Baver and Thomas Baver, wife of Kristina.
Flo is also survived by her Grandchildren Beverly McGonigal , Scott Brower; Justin and Danielle Baver; Carly, Donald Kissinger, Vickie Koch, Roy Koch, Jr. and Joshua Baver. Two Great Granddaughters Harper McGonigal and Rebecca Ann Koch.
She was predeceased by her infant son Karl Robert Baver and sister Alice Ploxa
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, October 12th at Zion's Red Church in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Kenneth T. Melber, Jr. officiating. Memorial gathering will be from 11:00 AM until time of Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion’s Red Church, 1287 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Flo was born in Philadelphia, on January 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Edna (Harig) and William Krebs.
She was the widow of Irvin D. Baver, Sr.
Flo was a member of Zion's Red Church, Orwigsburg and was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High school, class of 1955.
Flo worked as a Machine Operator in shoe manufacturing.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia, wife of David Brower
Three sons Irvin Baver Jr., husband of Jacquelynn, Robert Baver and Thomas Baver, wife of Kristina.
Flo is also survived by her Grandchildren Beverly McGonigal , Scott Brower; Justin and Danielle Baver; Carly, Donald Kissinger, Vickie Koch, Roy Koch, Jr. and Joshua Baver. Two Great Granddaughters Harper McGonigal and Rebecca Ann Koch.
She was predeceased by her infant son Karl Robert Baver and sister Alice Ploxa
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, October 12th at Zion's Red Church in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Kenneth T. Melber, Jr. officiating. Memorial gathering will be from 11:00 AM until time of Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion’s Red Church, 1287 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Janet L. Bensinger, 88, of Orwigsburg, West Brunswick Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 1st, at Orwigsburg Center.
Janet was born in Orwigsburg, on March 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Broscious) Gruver and Marlin W. Gruver.
She was the widow of Arthur O. Bensinger. Passed away on May 15th, 2016.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg and a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, class of 1949.
In addition to being a homemaker she was employed at Kepner & Scott Shoe Co; WearEver Pen & Pencil factory and Argo Knitting Mill.
Janet is survived by
Five daughters, Kathleen Huntzinger, Companion of Glen Berkheiser
Cynthia, wife of George Henry
Judith, wife of Brian Schaffer
Cheryl, wife of Wallace Kimmel
Elaine, wife of Thomas Stephens
Her son, David Bensinger
Her sister, Gloria Jean, wife of Ronald Wessner and a brother, Barry Gruver, husband of Victoria.
She is also survived by grandchildren Corey Huntzinger, Colleen Baer, George Henry III, Scott Henry, Stacy Schlear McDaniel, Christina Kimmel, Veronica Spink, Roxanne Kimmel, Megan Bensinger, Michael Stephens and Kyle Stephens. Great Grandchildren Colton, Skyla, Kya, Kade, Lily, Rose, Coral, Myah and Nicco.
She was predeceased by a great grandson Alex Henry and her sisters Shirley Hoy and Sylvia Shay, Brother Thomas Gruver and an infant brother Lamar.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, with Rev. Michael Petresky officiating. Visitation will be held 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, in the church. Interment at Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 215 N. Warren St. Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
Janet was born in Orwigsburg, on March 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Broscious) Gruver and Marlin W. Gruver.
She was the widow of Arthur O. Bensinger. Passed away on May 15th, 2016.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg and a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, class of 1949.
In addition to being a homemaker she was employed at Kepner & Scott Shoe Co; WearEver Pen & Pencil factory and Argo Knitting Mill.
Janet is survived by
Five daughters, Kathleen Huntzinger, Companion of Glen Berkheiser
Cynthia, wife of George Henry
Judith, wife of Brian Schaffer
Cheryl, wife of Wallace Kimmel
Elaine, wife of Thomas Stephens
Her son, David Bensinger
Her sister, Gloria Jean, wife of Ronald Wessner and a brother, Barry Gruver, husband of Victoria.
She is also survived by grandchildren Corey Huntzinger, Colleen Baer, George Henry III, Scott Henry, Stacy Schlear McDaniel, Christina Kimmel, Veronica Spink, Roxanne Kimmel, Megan Bensinger, Michael Stephens and Kyle Stephens. Great Grandchildren Colton, Skyla, Kya, Kade, Lily, Rose, Coral, Myah and Nicco.
She was predeceased by a great grandson Alex Henry and her sisters Shirley Hoy and Sylvia Shay, Brother Thomas Gruver and an infant brother Lamar.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, with Rev. Michael Petresky officiating. Visitation will be held 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, in the church. Interment at Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 215 N. Warren St. Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
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Loretta M. (Erspamer) Behler, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2019. Ken, her loving husband of 71 years was by her side. She was born in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1926, the second daughter of Condido and Katherine (Magagna) Erspamer.
Loretta was a 1944 graduate of West Hazleton High School. She furthered her education at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, PA in the nurses training program. She practiced her trade at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Hamburg Sanitarium and served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corp.
She married Kenneth Alvin Behler on April 3, 1948, and resided in Hamburg and Deer Lake, Pennsylvania.
Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She practiced this in many ways, attending daily mass at St. Ambrose, serving as Eucharistic Minister, and being a member of both the St. Ambrose Church Sodality and the Rosary Guild. She could always be found in the cook shed at the annual church picnic, at the baked goods stand at the Christmas bazaar, and anywhere else she was needed.
She was also active in the community as a member of the Soroptomist International Organization, Women Who Care, and the Orwigsburg Business and Professional Association. She also served as an election Poll Worker for Deer Lake for many years and was a lifetime member of the Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company. When her children were younger she served as a coach for the Midget Football Cheerleaders and as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald E. Behler, husband of Darlene, Deer Lake, PA in 2018. Also by a brother, John J. Mollick, in 2006, a sister, Adeline Stashefski, in 2007 and a sister Margaret Menghini in May of this year.
Loretta is survived by two sons, Kerry A. Behler, Middletown, NJ and Thomas E. Behler, husband of Aida, Deer Lake, PA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, with visitation from 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at St. Ambrose Masoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Hamilton Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, Orwigsburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
Loretta was a 1944 graduate of West Hazleton High School. She furthered her education at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, PA in the nurses training program. She practiced her trade at St. Joseph's Hospital and the Hamburg Sanitarium and served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corp.
She married Kenneth Alvin Behler on April 3, 1948, and resided in Hamburg and Deer Lake, Pennsylvania.
Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She practiced this in many ways, attending daily mass at St. Ambrose, serving as Eucharistic Minister, and being a member of both the St. Ambrose Church Sodality and the Rosary Guild. She could always be found in the cook shed at the annual church picnic, at the baked goods stand at the Christmas bazaar, and anywhere else she was needed.
She was also active in the community as a member of the Soroptomist International Organization, Women Who Care, and the Orwigsburg Business and Professional Association. She also served as an election Poll Worker for Deer Lake for many years and was a lifetime member of the Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company. When her children were younger she served as a coach for the Midget Football Cheerleaders and as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald E. Behler, husband of Darlene, Deer Lake, PA in 2018. Also by a brother, John J. Mollick, in 2006, a sister, Adeline Stashefski, in 2007 and a sister Margaret Menghini in May of this year.
Loretta is survived by two sons, Kerry A. Behler, Middletown, NJ and Thomas E. Behler, husband of Aida, Deer Lake, PA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, with visitation from 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at St. Ambrose Masoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Hamilton Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, Orwigsburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Betty J. Helman, 88, of Minersville, passed away on Tuesday at home.
Born in Cressona, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Marie Ulmer Helman. She attended Minersville schools, and worked in the local garment industry, retiring from Pine & Company in 1995.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville. She was also a member of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU); and was also a past-president of the Pennsylvania Joint Board.
Betty was preceded in death by four siblings, Carl Helman, James Helman, Harold Helman and Jean Marie Bitts. She was the last surviving of her siblings.
She is survived by two nieces, Linda Zweibel (spouse, Jeffrey), Pottsville, and Donna Seiverling, Manheim; two nephews, Harold Helman, Minersville, and Richard Helman (spouse, Christine), Phoenix Park; her dearest friend, Lucyna “Lucy” Skrobak (spouse, Paul), Palo Alto.
Graveside services and interment will be held at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M.