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Edna C. Weikel, 88, Girardville passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16th at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.
Born on November 9, 1931 in Hegins, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Sally Moser Knorr. She worked as a seamstress for Stanell’s, Girardville and 2nd Street Sportswear, Ashland until her retirement.
Edna was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Church, Girardville.
Edna enjoyed reading, loved to travel and had a passion for sewing and embroidery. She was also a caregiver to her parents and a close friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Weikel; brothers: Earl Knorr, Charlie Knorr, Clarence Knorr, Freeman Horner(Metal of Honor Recipient of WWII) and Clyde Horner; a sister, Catherine Jurgill; a granddaughter, Kelly Mack Enders.
Edna is survived by her loving children: Josephine Pryce, Mary Durose, Sandra Mack, Karen Kretulskie, George Weikel Jr., Linda Grant, Joseph Weikel and Francis Weikel; her brother, Irvin Knorr; her sisters: Marian Jordan and Eleanor Ruch; her eleven grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services from Salem United Methodist Cemetery, 818 Deep Creek Road, Ashland will be private at the convenience of the family.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph T. Renaldi, 89, Frackville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th at Hershey Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville.
Born on November 9, 1931 in Hegins, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Sally Moser Knorr. She worked as a seamstress for Stanell’s, Girardville and 2nd Street Sportswear, Ashland until her retirement.
Edna was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Church, Girardville.
Edna enjoyed reading, loved to travel and had a passion for sewing and embroidery. She was also a caregiver to her parents and a close friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Weikel; brothers: Earl Knorr, Charlie Knorr, Clarence Knorr, Freeman Horner(Metal of Honor Recipient of WWII) and Clyde Horner; a sister, Catherine Jurgill; a granddaughter, Kelly Mack Enders.
Edna is survived by her loving children: Josephine Pryce, Mary Durose, Sandra Mack, Karen Kretulskie, George Weikel Jr., Linda Grant, Joseph Weikel and Francis Weikel; her brother, Irvin Knorr; her sisters: Marian Jordan and Eleanor Ruch; her eleven grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services from Salem United Methodist Cemetery, 818 Deep Creek Road, Ashland will be private at the convenience of the family.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph T. Renaldi, 89, Frackville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th at Hershey Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville.
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William E. Swingle, Sr., 82, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday evening at the St. Lukes - Geisinger Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Elkland, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1937, a son of the late Harold and Delia Vargson Swingle.
Bill proudly served his country with the Marines during the Korean War from 1950- 1953.
Bill was involved in all aspects with his family's business, B J's New and Used Furniture, Pine Grove.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Bradford County and continued farming when he moved to Pine Grove.
He was a member of Saved by Grace Bible Church, Pottsville.
He had enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and camping with his friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dale Hoffman, a grandson, Jeremy Wilson; four brothers, Mike, Pat, Bob and Roy Swingle.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty J. Bodine Swingle; his seven children, Kay Robinson (Chris), Weverly, NY; Vicky Bressler (Phil), Pine Grove; Randy Swingle (Mary) Berwick; Linda Hoffman, Pine Grove; Sherri Ney (Donald), Pine Grove; Pam Scheib (Butch), Ephrata and Bill Swingle, Jr., (Pam), Newtown; 16 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two brothers, Chuck Swingle, TX and Steve Swingle, SC; Nieces and nephews
A Celebration of Bill's life will be held Saturday, February 29th at 10 am from the Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church, 46 Tremont Road, Tremont. Burial with military honors will be held Monday,March 2nd at 9:30 am from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
Born in Elkland, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1937, a son of the late Harold and Delia Vargson Swingle.
Bill proudly served his country with the Marines during the Korean War from 1950- 1953.
Bill was involved in all aspects with his family's business, B J's New and Used Furniture, Pine Grove.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Bradford County and continued farming when he moved to Pine Grove.
He was a member of Saved by Grace Bible Church, Pottsville.
He had enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and camping with his friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dale Hoffman, a grandson, Jeremy Wilson; four brothers, Mike, Pat, Bob and Roy Swingle.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty J. Bodine Swingle; his seven children, Kay Robinson (Chris), Weverly, NY; Vicky Bressler (Phil), Pine Grove; Randy Swingle (Mary) Berwick; Linda Hoffman, Pine Grove; Sherri Ney (Donald), Pine Grove; Pam Scheib (Butch), Ephrata and Bill Swingle, Jr., (Pam), Newtown; 16 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two brothers, Chuck Swingle, TX and Steve Swingle, SC; Nieces and nephews
A Celebration of Bill's life will be held Saturday, February 29th at 10 am from the Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church, 46 Tremont Road, Tremont. Burial with military honors will be held Monday,March 2nd at 9:30 am from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Albert A. "Butch" Potts, 70, of Potts Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in the Reading Hospital, West Reading.
Born on may 26, 1949 in Lincoln, he was a son of the late Allen and Maxine Monger Potts.
He was a 1967 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Ravine.
He was a 1967 graduate of Pine Grove High School and a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Ravine.
Albert was a Parts Dept. Manager for Potts Chrysler in Pine Grove and later for Pritz Auto in Minersville.
He was a social member of the Pine Grove VFW, Pine Grove American Legion, Pine Grove Fish & Game, H. H. & L. Fire Co. #1, Cressona Legion, and the Rheemstown Athletic Association.
Preceding him in death was his wife Susan Betz Potts; brother Melvin Potts and a sister Joyce Lengel..
Preceding him in death was his wife Susan Betz Potts; brother Melvin Potts and a sister Joyce Lengel..
Surviving are a daughter, Heather Brown of Stevens, Pa.; a grandson Dustin Allen Shaak and his father Chris Shaak.
Graveside Services and Interment will be held in St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery, Ravine at a later date.
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.
You may send condolences online to www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Beverly A. Schoffstall, 69, of Morgan Lane, Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in the Hershey Medical Center.
Born on June 18, 1950 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Lester F. and Anna Mae Jean Mease Deiter.
She was a 1968 graduate of Williams Valley High School and was a member of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Walter Schoffstall, Jr.; a son, Michael Schoffstall of Hummelstown; a daughter, Michele and husband Lynn Brown of Pine Grove; 8 grandchildren, Shelby, Michael, Shyla, Kael, Seth, Shaylynn, Kellan, and Skylee; a brother, Brad Deiter of Harrisburg.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Kenny Smith officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove.
You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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