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Marie “Marcy” Schnerring, 89 of Pottsville died peacefully Wednesday at home with her son John Holden and grandson Eric Borrell at her side.
She was September 10, 1939 in Frackville a daughter of the late John and Catherine “Katie” Franks Pulaski.
She retired after over 30 years as a nurses aide at the former Rest Haven Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband George F. Schnerring.
Marcy was a member of St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church’s both of Pottsville.
She also devoted countless hours in the adoration chapel at St. Patrick Church.
Surviving are her children, Donna Bolvin, Kim Bolich and John Charles “Butch” Holden; grandchildren Jennifer Bolvin, Eric Borrell, Kellie Borrell, Cody Holden and his wife Katie; great grandchildren, Devin Borrell, Hannah Meyer, Eric Borrell, Jr. Chris Holden, J. John Holden, and Jaxon Holden; 9 brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Interment will be in St. John No. 2 Cemetery Pottsville.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with Marcy’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
She was September 10, 1939 in Frackville a daughter of the late John and Catherine “Katie” Franks Pulaski.
She retired after over 30 years as a nurses aide at the former Rest Haven Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband George F. Schnerring.
Marcy was a member of St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church’s both of Pottsville.
She also devoted countless hours in the adoration chapel at St. Patrick Church.
Surviving are her children, Donna Bolvin, Kim Bolich and John Charles “Butch” Holden; grandchildren Jennifer Bolvin, Eric Borrell, Kellie Borrell, Cody Holden and his wife Katie; great grandchildren, Devin Borrell, Hannah Meyer, Eric Borrell, Jr. Chris Holden, J. John Holden, and Jaxon Holden; 9 brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Interment will be in St. John No. 2 Cemetery Pottsville.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with Marcy’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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Joseph Michael Hupka, age 77, of Pottsville, PA passed away Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest in Allentown.
Born in Saint Clair, PA on September 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bardzak) Hupka.
Joe was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1960. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and then graduated from Kutztown University. He retired after 38 years as an Art Teacher and district printer at the Schuylkill Haven High School. Joe was a volunteer and designed the newsletter for the Schuylkill County Historical Society. Joe loved gardening, photography and the arts, carpentry, woodworking, and was also a train enthusiast. He was the founding member of ES&S Woodworking.
Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Trudy (Yost) Hupka; two daughters: Elayne Hinderliter and her husband Steve and Jennyfer Oswald and her husband John; a son Michael Hupka and his girlfriend Missy; a grandson Matthew Hinderliter and his wife Angie; a sister Kathleen Hartnett and her husband David; and nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 12:30PM on Monday, January 6th, with Rev. Robert Schaeffer officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Sunday evening from 6-8PM and Monday morning from 11:30-12:30PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Saint Clair.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the First United Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Mill St., Saint Clair, PA 17970 or to the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in Saint Clair, PA on September 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bardzak) Hupka.
Joe was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1960. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and then graduated from Kutztown University. He retired after 38 years as an Art Teacher and district printer at the Schuylkill Haven High School. Joe was a volunteer and designed the newsletter for the Schuylkill County Historical Society. Joe loved gardening, photography and the arts, carpentry, woodworking, and was also a train enthusiast. He was the founding member of ES&S Woodworking.
Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Trudy (Yost) Hupka; two daughters: Elayne Hinderliter and her husband Steve and Jennyfer Oswald and her husband John; a son Michael Hupka and his girlfriend Missy; a grandson Matthew Hinderliter and his wife Angie; a sister Kathleen Hartnett and her husband David; and nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 12:30PM on Monday, January 6th, with Rev. Robert Schaeffer officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Sunday evening from 6-8PM and Monday morning from 11:30-12:30PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Saint Clair.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the First United Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Mill St., Saint Clair, PA 17970 or to the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
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John H. Shollenberger, 88, of Tower City, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.
Born in Pine Grove, February 17, 1931, a son of the late Levi and Edna Hoy Shollenberger.
John was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He was a retired crane operator from ALCOA, with 25 years in the Cressona plant and 15 years in the Lebanon plant.
He was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont. He was also a life member of the Tower City American Legion. He enjoyed archery.
John was an internationally known fly tyer. John's framed-flies are featured at many venues within the United States and Canada to include: Bill Cushner's Collection, Ingonish, Nova Scotia Canada; American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont; Federation of Fly Fishers, El Sugunda, California; International Fly Fishing Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
As a result of John's contributions, he received the following awards: Wayne "Buzz" Buscek Memorial Award, "Gold Feather Pin" (1976), Distinguished Service Award from the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited for sharing his time and talent to promote the art of fly tying (1981).
John has been made an honorary member of The Henryville Fly Fishers Conservation Club, Henryville, Pennsylvania and a Lifetime Member of The Federation of Fly Fishers.
Over a three year period, John has written several articles for FLY TYER Magazine. In addition, his patterns and illustrations have been featured in the AMERICAN FLY TYERS HANDBOOK, FIELD & STREAM AND SPORTS AFIELD. In 2017 he was awarded a Life Membership certificate from President and CEO of National Trout Unlimited, hand delivered by Chris Wood.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Rose Witmer Shollenberger in 1983; a sister Betty Dollman.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years Joanne Perricone Shollenberger, a son Dino Perricone of Enola, two sisters; LaRue Shollenberger and Mary Ann Donmoyer (Robert) both of Pine Grove.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8th from Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, Tower City at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rothermel as Celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Muir. There will be a visitation from 9:00 -10:00 at church. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17119 or Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry Street, Tremont, PA 17981. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with his services. To sign the guestbook, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.
Born in Pine Grove, February 17, 1931, a son of the late Levi and Edna Hoy Shollenberger.
John was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He was a retired crane operator from ALCOA, with 25 years in the Cressona plant and 15 years in the Lebanon plant.
He was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont. He was also a life member of the Tower City American Legion. He enjoyed archery.
John was an internationally known fly tyer. John's framed-flies are featured at many venues within the United States and Canada to include: Bill Cushner's Collection, Ingonish, Nova Scotia Canada; American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont; Federation of Fly Fishers, El Sugunda, California; International Fly Fishing Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
As a result of John's contributions, he received the following awards: Wayne "Buzz" Buscek Memorial Award, "Gold Feather Pin" (1976), Distinguished Service Award from the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited for sharing his time and talent to promote the art of fly tying (1981).
John has been made an honorary member of The Henryville Fly Fishers Conservation Club, Henryville, Pennsylvania and a Lifetime Member of The Federation of Fly Fishers.
Over a three year period, John has written several articles for FLY TYER Magazine. In addition, his patterns and illustrations have been featured in the AMERICAN FLY TYERS HANDBOOK, FIELD & STREAM AND SPORTS AFIELD. In 2017 he was awarded a Life Membership certificate from President and CEO of National Trout Unlimited, hand delivered by Chris Wood.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Rose Witmer Shollenberger in 1983; a sister Betty Dollman.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years Joanne Perricone Shollenberger, a son Dino Perricone of Enola, two sisters; LaRue Shollenberger and Mary Ann Donmoyer (Robert) both of Pine Grove.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8th from Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, Tower City at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Rothermel as Celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Muir. There will be a visitation from 9:00 -10:00 at church. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17119 or Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry Street, Tremont, PA 17981. The Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with his services. To sign the guestbook, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.
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George J. Haley, 72, of Spittler Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at home.
Born on January 21, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rita Karman Haley.
He attended Minersville Area High School. He was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newtown and attended St. Paul's UCC in Ravine.
George was a Security Guard and last worked at the Cressona Mall.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Joyce S. Glore Haley; two sisters, Mary Smulktis of Newtown, Judy and husband Michael Swartz of Frackville; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Klinger and Arlene Glore; nieces and nephews; a great nephew, Steven Smulktis; great nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 8:00 P.M. at St. Paul's UCC, 244 Tremont Rd., Pine Grove, Pa. with Craig Kramer officiating. There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert SPCA, P.O. Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 17972 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.
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