Friday, December 27, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/27/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/27/19

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Lillian G. Doss, 98, of Wolfe's Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the home of her daughter.

Born on October 30, 1921 in Roedersville, she was a daughter of the late Charles Milton and Cora Roeder Spancake.

She was a member of Hetzel's UCC.

Preceding her in death were her husband Willis "Slim" Doss; a granddaughter, Alicia Phillips; four brothers, Milton, Earl, Arthur, and Mason Spancake; a sister, Alma Hummel.

Surviving are a son, Donald and wife Linda Doss of Lebanon; three daughters, Mary Jane and husband Rufus "Bud" Brown, Linda and husband Ronald Brown, June and husband Kenneth Carl, all of Pine Grove; 11 grandchildren, Terry, Tim, Kevin, Neil, Marsha, Missy, Cara, Michelle, Natalie, Christopher and Jessica; 29 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Madenford of Pine Grove.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a viewing on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Hetzel's UCC, 261 Hetzel's Church Rd., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in her memory.

You may send condolences to the family online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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William(Bill) J. Webb Jr., 80, of Shenandoah PA died Thursday morning December26th at his residence with his loving wife, Jackie by his side.

Born in Shenandoah on April 19th 1939, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Rooney) Webb. He grew up in Mahanoy City and graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1957. He was an Army Veteran serving from 1959 to 1961 where he was a musician and played the saxophone in the Army band and once performing for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Following his honorable discharge he attended Penn State Main Campus and later attended McCann School of Business where he attained and Associates Degree in Accounting. Bill lived in Shenandoah for the majority of his life and was employed at Atlas Power Plant as a supply purchasing agent for 10 years while pursuing his licenses within the insurance business. He left Atlas and worked full-time for Bolich & Burke Inc. selling insurance before again furthering his education to become a licensed real estate agent. Later achieving his goals as a residential appraiser and certified broker appraiser. He then partnered with his employer to become Bolich, Burke & Webb Inc. Bill developed a reputation as a prominent business man and he along with his wife Jackie started their own company Webb Realty. Bill was well loved and respected by his employees, clients, and peers alike. During the decades Webb Realty provided the surrounding communities with sales, appraisals, and notary services to anyone requiring assistance or his expertise. His door was always open for business or friendly conversation. Bill retired doing what he loved most – helping people – while supporting his community the best he knew how. Bill was very active within the community belonging to many organizations such as: Shenandoah East End, Shenandoah Fish and Game, Lifetime member at Park Crest Fish and Game and Columbia hose Co., Prior President of Schuylkill County Board of Realtors, Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce, JC’s, Rotary, and Past GG of the Infamous Rum Dums.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM Tuesday from Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah. Interment will follow in St. Fidelis Cemetery in Mahanoy Township.

Friends may call at the church on Monday evening from 5 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday morning beginning at 9:30 AM until time of Mass. Contributions in Bill's name to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation.

David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Frank D. Morris, Sr., 86 years of age of Pitt Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Monday, June 26, 1933 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert and Julia (Zuber) Morris. Frank was also predeceased by his beloved wife on November 5, 2019, Margaret M. (Kufrovich) Morris; sisters, Anna Seladones, Julia Morris, Marie Correll; brothers, Edward and Robert Morris.

Surviving are son, Frank Morris, Jr. and his wife Annette of Tamaqua; daughters, Martha DiBuo wife of Rick of Barnesville, Olga Morris - Williams of Barnesville grand children, Danielle and Alexandra.

Frank worked as a milk man in his youth and served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Frank retired from the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Hometown, and worked in the Textile Industry his whole life. He was a member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia. Frank belonged to the Holy Name Societies of Holy Cross and the former SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua. A former grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Father Henry Baker Lodge Tamaqua, Frank was an active member of the Catholic War Veterans of Schuylkill County. Frank also belonged to the Tamaqua Legion and Tuscarora Fire Company. In retirement Frank served as Crossing Guard for St. Jerome School and the students referred to him as "Mr. Safety". Frank was an accomplished center fielder for the Tuscarora baseball team as a young man and was an ardent Notre Dame Football fan.

Frank always had a ticket to sell in support of local charities and his bingo's where legendary for Frank made the best bleenies and egg salad.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday December 30, 2019 at 11 o'clock AM on from Holy Cross R.C.C. located at 99 Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17959. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass.

Interment will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania at a later time.

Wreaths Across America
4 Point Street (P.O. Box 249)
Columbia Falls, Maine 04623.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Richard D. Kissinger, 78 years of age of Pine Hill Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at home.

Born Wednesday, August 13, 1941 in Cressona, the son of the late William and Carrie (Sterner) Kissinger. Richard was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Josephine J. (Lukacik) Kissinger on December 7, 2005. He was the last of seven siblings.

Surviving are son, Craig J. Kissinger and his wife Nancy of Barnesville.

A Blue Mountain High School graduate, Richard retired from Agere Systems of Reading having worked the majority of his 38 years with the parent company Western Electric as a Tool & Dye Maker. Richard was an ardent Penn State Football fan and longtime member of the Nittany Lion Club. He enjoyed many trips to Disney World with his family.

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 held on Tuesday December 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to
Thon
227D Hetzel Union Building, University Park, Pa 16802

Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Richard can be shared at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Eileen A. Weikel, 70, of Ashland passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home.

Born February 17, 1949 in Ashland the daughter of the late John and Mary (Burns) Scully.
Eileen graduated from Immaculate Heart High School, Ft. Springs, Class of 1966. She worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, DC, Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, NJ, Tri State Envelope, Ashland, and for many years ran the Black Diamond Video Store, Ashland.

Along with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by a sister: Margaret "Peggy" Scully.
Surviving are her husband: Daniel Weikel of Ashland. Children: Daniel Weikel husband of Anna of Ashland; and Sharon Moser wife of David of Ashland. Brother and sister: Thomas Scully of Hatboro; and Mary Freed of Lavelle. Grandchildren: Justin Weikel, David Weikel, Alison Weikel and Rachel Weikel. Great grandchildren: Hailynn and Zayden. Nieces and nephews.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland with Rev. Francis Iroot officiating. Viewing 9:00-10:45 AM Monday, December 30 at the church. Interment at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 434, 505 Center St, Ashland, PA, 17921.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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