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Jesse Seiler Zerbe, 91, of Valley View, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family early Monday morning November 18, at home.
He was born on February 8, 1928 in Valley View, a son of the late Benjamin and Merle Seiler Zerbe.
Jesse attended Hegins Township High School.
He worked on the family farm and drove coal truck for many years He started Zerbe Refuse Hauling in 1969, retiring at the age of 85 after 45 years.
Jesse was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
He enjoyed collecting clocks, tractors, and working in the garden. Jesse enjoyed visiting with his neighbors on his Jazzi scooter, and spending time with his two therapy cats.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Woodrow, Reuben, Henry, Jay, and Myron Zerbe; sisters Frances Bowman and Sally Sleath
Jesse is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Jeanette Kessler.
He is also survived by two sons, Craig, wife Tami Zerbe and Chris, wife Suzanne Zerbe, both of Valley View; daughter, Tammy, husband Kenny Dengler of Taylorsville; grandson, Bradley, and wife Susan Zerbe; three granddaughters, Stacey, husband Nathaniel Romberger, Deidre Dengler, Desiree Dengler; great-granddaughter of one month, Finley Romberger; sister, Patsy Zerbe; sister in law, Grace Zerbe.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Dwayne Bardo officiating.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of service on Friday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in the Church of God Cemetery, Hegins.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hegins Area Ambulance Association 352 Gap St, Valley View, PA 17983 or Advantage Hospice, 1502 Rt. 61 Highway South, Pottsville PA 17901.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
He was born on February 8, 1928 in Valley View, a son of the late Benjamin and Merle Seiler Zerbe.
Jesse attended Hegins Township High School.
He worked on the family farm and drove coal truck for many years He started Zerbe Refuse Hauling in 1969, retiring at the age of 85 after 45 years.
Jesse was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
He enjoyed collecting clocks, tractors, and working in the garden. Jesse enjoyed visiting with his neighbors on his Jazzi scooter, and spending time with his two therapy cats.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Woodrow, Reuben, Henry, Jay, and Myron Zerbe; sisters Frances Bowman and Sally Sleath
Jesse is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Jeanette Kessler.
He is also survived by two sons, Craig, wife Tami Zerbe and Chris, wife Suzanne Zerbe, both of Valley View; daughter, Tammy, husband Kenny Dengler of Taylorsville; grandson, Bradley, and wife Susan Zerbe; three granddaughters, Stacey, husband Nathaniel Romberger, Deidre Dengler, Desiree Dengler; great-granddaughter of one month, Finley Romberger; sister, Patsy Zerbe; sister in law, Grace Zerbe.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Dwayne Bardo officiating.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of service on Friday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in the Church of God Cemetery, Hegins.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hegins Area Ambulance Association 352 Gap St, Valley View, PA 17983 or Advantage Hospice, 1502 Rt. 61 Highway South, Pottsville PA 17901.
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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Carol Ann Morrison of Mahanoy City passed away on November 18th, 2019 at Geisinger Danville.
Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Gladys (Hillibush) Kline.
She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1965.
Carol was a devoted wife and mother; being the spouse of a career soldier, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Larry to his numerous duty stations in the United States, as well as in West Germany. Even though she had to be both mother and father to her children many times, Carol took great pride and joy in her association with the military way of life. During their first tour in West Germany, her and her husband took a tour of England, France, and Belgium. While in London, they stood outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and witnessed the changing of the guards. Carol was a member of the Red Hat Society and St. Teresa of Calcutta Golden Age.
Carol loved to play bingo and listen to polkas and German music. She loved animals (especially cats). She also loved spending time with her family and helping other people.
In addition to her mother and father, Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Larry W. Morrison who passed away on October 8th, 2015; sisters Louise and Kathleen Kline; Brother Harry Kline; step-brother Nicholas Kline; and step-sisters Elizabeth Kline, Anna Skymba, and Mary Roberts; and Sister-in-Law Ruth Kline.
Surviving are sons Larry W. Morrison, Jr. and his wife Shannon, Frackville, and Brian L. Morrison and his wife Toni, Hastings, FL.; Daughters Nichole K. Morrison, Fayetteville, NC., and Natalie A. Morrison, Mahanoy City; Grandson Logan Morrison and Granddaughter Brianna Morrison both of Hastings, FL; Brother George Kline, Mahanoy City; and Billy Kline and his wife Cyndi, Minersville; Sister-in-Law Toni Kline; nieces, nephews.
Arrangements are not complete and will be announced.
Carol Ann Morrison of Mahanoy City passed away on November 18th, 2019 at Geisinger Danville.
Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Gladys (Hillibush) Kline.
She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1965.
Carol was a devoted wife and mother; being the spouse of a career soldier, she enjoyed traveling with her husband Larry to his numerous duty stations in the United States, as well as in West Germany. Even though she had to be both mother and father to her children many times, Carol took great pride and joy in her association with the military way of life. During their first tour in West Germany, her and her husband took a tour of England, France, and Belgium. While in London, they stood outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and witnessed the changing of the guards. Carol was a member of the Red Hat Society and St. Teresa of Calcutta Golden Age.
Carol loved to play bingo and listen to polkas and German music. She loved animals (especially cats). She also loved spending time with her family and helping other people.
In addition to her mother and father, Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Larry W. Morrison who passed away on October 8th, 2015; sisters Louise and Kathleen Kline; Brother Harry Kline; step-brother Nicholas Kline; and step-sisters Elizabeth Kline, Anna Skymba, and Mary Roberts; and Sister-in-Law Ruth Kline.
Surviving are sons Larry W. Morrison, Jr. and his wife Shannon, Frackville, and Brian L. Morrison and his wife Toni, Hastings, FL.; Daughters Nichole K. Morrison, Fayetteville, NC., and Natalie A. Morrison, Mahanoy City; Grandson Logan Morrison and Granddaughter Brianna Morrison both of Hastings, FL; Brother George Kline, Mahanoy City; and Billy Kline and his wife Cyndi, Minersville; Sister-in-Law Toni Kline; nieces, nephews.
Arrangements are not complete and will be announced.
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Robert “RJ” Piekarski, 32 of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 at home where he resided with his fiancé Samantha Rudloff and her children Gunner and Jayce.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Casimir Church at 10 AM on Monday, November 25th, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating.
Friends and family may call Sunday 6 to 8 PM at the Oravitz Home for Funerals 40 N Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976 and Monday from 8 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Casimir Church at 10 AM on Monday, November 25th, with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian officiating.
Friends and family may call Sunday 6 to 8 PM at the Oravitz Home for Funerals 40 N Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976 and Monday from 8 AM.
Interment will be in St. Casimir Cemetery Shenandoah.
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George Metroka, 90, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 17th, at Masonic Village Healthcare.Born in St. Clair, he was the son of George & Justina Metroka. He was the husband of Marian (Adams) Metroka.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita (Lunsford) Metroka.
After graduating from St. Clair High School, he joined the Army, and later graduated from the Franklin School of Science and Art in Philadelphia.
He worked many supervising positions in various VA hospitals around the country.
George was an avid hunter, and fisherman. He was a life member of the Amateur Trapshooters Association. He won many trophies around the country at different shooting events.
He was a 32 degree mason. He was a member of the Butler Lodge.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Margaret Curran, step-daughter, Lisa Weida, step-son, Mary Dry, and step-grandson, Brendon Weida.
George was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in St. Clair where services will be held Friday, November 22nd at 11 a.m.
A viewing with masonic service will be held Friday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be sent to the church, 106 N. Morris St., St. Clair, PA 17970, or Masonic Children's Home, 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
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Rodney W. Fetterhoff, Sr., 64, of Tower City, passed away Monday, November 18th at his home with his wife by his side.
Born in Pottsville, August 17, 1955, a son of the late Rowland and Dorothy Laing Fetterhoff.
Rod was employed by Ash Industries, where he was a heavy equipment operator.
He was of the Protestant faith; a member of Brookside Hunting Club. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially when he was hunting and fishing. He looked forward to having coffee with his friends every morning. If a joke was to be told or a prank to be pulled, you had to look no further then Rod.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Lubold Fetterhoff, 2013 and a sister Christine Harner, 2019.
Surviving are his wife, Carole T. Lavoie Fetterhoff; four sons, Rodney Jr., (Renee); Robert (Virginia); Michael (Justine) all of Tower City; Jason (Bridget), Lykens; a step son, Nathan Bach (Kristen), Tower City; two sisters, Sandy Bender and Terri Fetterhoff, both of Muir; His grandchildren, Cheyenne, Isabelle, Lakota, Adriena. Olivia, Lane, Jamey, Kace and Ryker. Nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Rod's life will be held Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00 pm from the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Annette Shutt. Visitation will be from 12:30 -1:00 pm at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 644 E. Grand Ave. Tower City PA 17980 to help with expenses. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
Dolores L. Hartman, 75, of Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East.
Born in Pottsville, August 17, 1955, a son of the late Rowland and Dorothy Laing Fetterhoff.
Rod was employed by Ash Industries, where he was a heavy equipment operator.
He was of the Protestant faith; a member of Brookside Hunting Club. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially when he was hunting and fishing. He looked forward to having coffee with his friends every morning. If a joke was to be told or a prank to be pulled, you had to look no further then Rod.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Lubold Fetterhoff, 2013 and a sister Christine Harner, 2019.
Surviving are his wife, Carole T. Lavoie Fetterhoff; four sons, Rodney Jr., (Renee); Robert (Virginia); Michael (Justine) all of Tower City; Jason (Bridget), Lykens; a step son, Nathan Bach (Kristen), Tower City; two sisters, Sandy Bender and Terri Fetterhoff, both of Muir; His grandchildren, Cheyenne, Isabelle, Lakota, Adriena. Olivia, Lane, Jamey, Kace and Ryker. Nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Rod's life will be held Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00 pm from the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Annette Shutt. Visitation will be from 12:30 -1:00 pm at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 644 E. Grand Ave. Tower City PA 17980 to help with expenses. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Dolores L. Hartman, 75, of Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East.
Born on December 14, 1943, in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Carmen Sr. and Helen Lazur Forke.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Dolores worked as a Bookkeeper for Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding Co. in Orwigsburg.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 33 years, David E. Hartman, and a sister, Marlene Abrams.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 33 years, David E. Hartman, and a sister, Marlene Abrams.
Surviving are a son, Christopher, and wife Tracy Hartman, of Pine Grove; a daughter, Stephanie, and husband Brian Koval of Manassas, VA; four grandchildren, Samantha and Nathan Hartman, Oliver and Grace Koval; a sister, Elizabeth Shickora, of Quakake; and a brother, Carmen Forke, II, also of Quakake.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randal St., Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward Zemanik officiating. There will be a visitation preceding the Mass Saturday morning, beginning at 9:00 A.M.
After Mass, interment will follow in St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made in her memory to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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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