Sunday, March 8, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/08/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/08/2020

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Stacy L. Kressly, 49, of Minersville, formerly of Berks County, passed away on Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.

Born on August 30 1970 in Reading, she was the daughter of Barbara Boldt, Hamburg, and the late Howard Kressly. She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, Shillington.

Stacy is survived by her two sons, Johnathan Kressly (fiancée, Mandi Clauser), Pine Grove, and Joshua Kressly (spouse, Joy), Watertown, New York; three grandchildren; two siblings, Dawn Kressly, Hamburg, and Howard Kressly (spouse, Darlene), Bernville.

Services were private at the convenience of the family.

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Edward Daniel Hossler III, 16, of Tremont, passed away on Wednesday in Reilly Township.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Edward D. Hossler, Jr. and Danielle Reagan Hossler, both of Tremont. He attended Minersville Elementary Center and was currently a sophomore at Minersville Area High School. In addition to his studies, he worked for EMH Contracting, Tremont.

Eddie enjoyed working on cars and was particularly proud of his truck. He liked fishing and was becoming an accomplished golfer. He was most comfortable in the presence of his friends, many of whom enjoyed his generosity as well as his friendship.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Daniel Reagan, in 2012.

In addition to his parents, Eddie is survived by his older sister, Kayla Hossler, Minersville; his paternal grandparents, Edward D. Hossler, Sr. and Dawn Hossler, Minersville; his maternal grandmother, Faye Reagan, Minersville; a paternal uncle, Michael Hossler (spouse, Jenn), Minersville; two cousins, Alison and Zak Hossler; many members of his extended family as well as a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Eddie’s family wants him to be remembered as a generous, hard-working young man who lived, loved and laughed.

The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville on Wednesday from 5:00 P.M.

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Sandra M. "Pocky" Wagner, age 71, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Friday, March 6th, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown.

Born in Port Carbon, PA on November 9, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Peter F. and Dorothy A. (Griffin) Setlock.

Sandra worked as a landscaper for the Trail Garden Center in Cressona. She was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon and she loved to work in her yard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Russell, Paul, Jerome, Peter, and Dennis Setlock and two sisters: Severine Prock and Sheila Mosier.

Sandra is survived by two sons: John M. Wagner and his wife Jen, Palo Alto and Shawn D. Wagner and his wife Eva, Port Carbon; three grandchildren: Jaimyn Wagner, Kevin Dougherty, and Dylan Quinn; two great-grandchildren: Anastasia and Miles Dougherty; three brothers: Donald, Dale, and Patrick Setlock; three sisters: Shirley Kulikosky, Sylvia Kostura, and Sharon Reeves; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon at 7:30PM on Thursday, March 12th, with Msgr William Glosser officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be held private at the St. Casimir's Cemetery in Port Carbon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help with Sandra's funeral costs to the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home 208 Pike Street Port Carbon, PA 17965.

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Daniel W. Brunski, 84 years of age, a resident of Red Oak Terrace New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Born Wednesday, April 10, 1935 in Sheytown, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania the son of the late Peter and Anna (Washcalis) Brunski. He was also predeceased by; daughter, Lisa Marie Golob; brothers, Albert, Peter, Leonard, and Raymond Brunski; sister, Florence Muscillo.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 43 years, Helene (Pannazzo) Brunski; son, Daniel Brunski and his wife Terry; Step son, Stephen Golob; step daughter, Sally J. Denovelis; grand children, Lindsey, Stephanie, Cody; great grand children, Sophia, Maddie, and Evangeline.

A graduate of New Port Twp, High School, Dan retired from Ametek in Nesquehoning where he was a national sales representative for many years. Dan, was a former State Legislator for the State of Connecticut and was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. A talented craftsman, Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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 Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.

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

Memorials in his name to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Dan can be left by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Dolores A. Zerbe, 85, of Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Providence Place, Pine Grove.
Born on November 9, 1934 in Pine Grove Twp., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Fidler Schneck and raised by her grandparents, the late Grover and Emma Yeager Fidler.
She was a graduate of Cressona High School and a member of St. Peter's UCC, Pine Grove and former member of St. Mark's UCC, Cressona.
Dolores worked for the former Quaker State Telephone Co., Pine Grove, presently Verizon, in the Administrative Office and Customer Service.
She was a member of the Pine Grove Democratic Club and former Mary E. Moore Chapter No. 372 O.E.S, Pine Grove.
She enjoyed shopping trips with co-workers, spending time with family and friends, camping, fishing, ceramics, bowling, reading, puzzles and playing cards.
Preceding her in death were her husband Freddie B. Zerbe; three brothers, Claude Schneck, William Fidler and Lester Fidler.
Surviving are three daughters, Diane and husband Brian Tobin, Barbara Anderson, both of Pine Grove, Joanne and husband Richard Hill of Newark, DE; four grandchildren, Bobbi Jo and husband Robert Haller, Jill Luscombe, Bradley and wife Megan Tobin and April Warner; great grandchildren, Kristen Haller, Ashley Haller, Nathan Haller, Molly Tobin, Eva Tobin, Destyni Stahl, Billy Warner, Sheila Luscombe and John Kline; two brothers, Charles "Bud" Schneck and Lloyd Schneck; three sisters, Ruth Moyer, Paulette Krick, and Teresa Eifert; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, with Dean Lengel officiating. There will be a visitation on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at the convenience of 
the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge for the Fred Zerbe Memorial Scholarship Award, 23 Oak Grove Rd., Pine Grove Pa. 17963 in her memory.


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Martha D. Wasser, 85, of Minersville passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center York Terrace on March 7th, 2020 in the hands of the lord with her loving family by her side. 

Martha was Born in Minersville October 27, 1934 a daughter of John and Mary Fedeles-Keitsock and stepdaughter of late Michael Marencin of Freeland. She was a 1952 graduate of Reilly Twp. high school. She was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Minersville, PA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Albert Wasser. 

Preceded in death by brother John Keitsock, Jr. Survived by sister Dorothy Hatter husband Randall and brother Emil Keitsock and wife Mary. She is survived by Gary Wasser, Sr. & wife Gladys, Kevin Wasser and companion Brenda & William Wasser & wife Dee and grandchildren Gary Wasser Jr & wife Stephanie, Janelle Winowich & husband Jake, Jeremy Wasser & wife Brittany, Kyle Wasser & wife Tiffany & Samantha Roshannon & Sheila & Shelley Wasser plus 3 great grandchildren Keagan, Cooper & Axel and many nieces and nephews. Martha was active in her community, church, cub scouts and Minersville little league. When not with family, she spent a great deal of her time as an active member of the Coal Cracker Assoc. for 25 years and avid polka dancer. She also was an active member of American legion Aux. for several years. She had a great love of travel, cooking and was known for her famous potato salad. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & friend. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. 

The Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 am in Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Gregory J Noga celebrant. A visitation will be held Wednesday with calling hours from, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc, Minersville. 

Additional visitation at the funeral home Thursday morning from 7:00 to 9:30 am. Interment St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ss. Peter & Paul Byxantine Cahtlic Church. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc, Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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Gayle C. Kobularik, 84, of Tower City, passed away Sunday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Elias Kaufman and Ellen Evans Kaufman.

Gayle was a 1953 graduate of Porter Tower High School and initially employed with the Commonwealth of PA before taking time off to raise her children. She later became co-owner of K&S Grocery for over 20 years, before retiring and traveling the world with friends.

She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Tower City where she was a former President of the Catholic Women's Club. She was a member and past officer of the Orwin Fire Company Women's Auxiliary.

Gayle's entire life revolved around her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, spending time at the beach and in Florida, taking trips to New York City, and attending sporting events for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends, often driving them to appointments and shopping. She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Joseph John Kobularik in 1983.

She is survived by her children: Debra Savage, Kathy Ulsh, Linda Mensch and Joseph Kobularik; her brother, Richard Kaufman; 10 grandchildren who she adored. She is also survived by many dear friends whom were like family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Thursday, March 12th at 11:00 am from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City with Rev. Paul Rothermel as celebrant. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the church. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow Mass in the church social hall. Private Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Women's Club, c/o Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St. Tremont, PA 17981 or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Lingelstown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. 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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Eva "Toot" Fegley, 88 of Lavelle, PA passed away Friday, March6,2020 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont,PA. Born in Lavelle,PA July 16,1931 the daughter of the late David and Catherine (Banning) Sager. She attended Butler Twp. School and was a member of Good Shepherd Luthern Church, Ashland. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall P. Fegley and daughter Lisa Yanetti. Three sisters preceded her in death: Betty Rock, Anna Thomas and June Lentes. Surviving are a daughter Dawn wife of David Hoffman, Elysburg,PA. Four grandsons: Matthew & Zachary Hoffman; Larry Wood and David Yanetti. Five great grandchildren survive. Nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March13,2020 at 12:00 noon from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA. Rev. Dana Heckman-Biel officiating. 

Interment in Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle, PA. Visitation Friday 10:00-12 Noon from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland. 

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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