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Nancy E. Starr, 83, passed away March 5th, at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, where she had been a resident.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., at 11 a.m. on March 12th. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service; with interment at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona.
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Susan S. Yost Grant, 73, of Frackville, PA passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 23, 1946 in Ashland the daughter of the late Mildred Horn Yost and Walter Lloyd Yost.
Susan graduated from Ashland High School. She went on to Ashland State General Hospital, Bloomsburg University, and Widener University as a nurse practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing. She was last employed as a primary care provider at a community based VA clinic in Frackville.
Her life was enriched, first of all by her loving family, and by colleagues, patients, and students encountered throughout her career, her many friends, and church families.
Along with her mother, preceding Susan in death was her beloved aunt Miriam Horn; sister Betty Bratz; and half brother Walter Lloyd Yost Jr.
Surviving are her husband of 31 years David W. Grant. Children: Maria Carado, Janice Carado, George Carado and wife Cynthia, Anthony Carado, and Vincent Carado and wife Jennifer. Step-Children: Susan Martin and husband Jeff, and David L. Grant and wife Ronda. Grandchildren: Cory, Dylan, Andrew, Dominick, and Kyla. Step-Grandchildren: Katelyn, Tyler, Brandon, David, Daniel, Hanna, and Zane. Great-Granddaughter: Sophia. Sister: Jean Harrison. Half-Sister: Sally Youngken.
At Susan's wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family. Susan loved flowers. She loved her garden. Her family respectfully suggests that instead of sending plants, floral arrangements, etc. that you plant a bulb, spread some seeds, plant a rose bush on your porch, in your backyard and watch them grow and remember Susan. Memorial contributions can also be made to the Hershey Hope Lodge, 125 Lucy Ave, Hummelstown, PA 17036.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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Thomas O. Bettis, 75 of Pottsville, died Wednesday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.
He was born August 6, 1944 in Pontiac MI, a son of the late Bedford and Helen Jackson Bettis.
He was born August 6, 1944 in Pontiac MI, a son of the late Bedford and Helen Jackson Bettis.
He was a 1962 Graduate of Pottsville High School and attended West Chester University.
He was a Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
He was employed by Nathan's Furniture Store, Pottsville and was an Electrician by trade prior to retiring.
Tom was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Stanley Dengler American Legion #286, Cressona.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Richard, Gary and Leland.
Surviving are his companion Joanne Woznicki, Pottsville; 2 daughters, Mary Elliott, Colorado and Nancy Yeoman, Florida; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Robert, Michigan, James, West Virginia, and Leon LeClare, GA; a sister, Bette Burke, Florida; nieces and nephews.
Throughout his life, Tom enjoyed writing, mostly poetry.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services Wednesday at church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St. Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment with military honors will be held 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 Tom's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
He was a Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
He was employed by Nathan's Furniture Store, Pottsville and was an Electrician by trade prior to retiring.
Tom was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and Stanley Dengler American Legion #286, Cressona.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Richard, Gary and Leland.
Surviving are his companion Joanne Woznicki, Pottsville; 2 daughters, Mary Elliott, Colorado and Nancy Yeoman, Florida; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Robert, Michigan, James, West Virginia, and Leon LeClare, GA; a sister, Bette Burke, Florida; nieces and nephews.
Throughout his life, Tom enjoyed writing, mostly poetry.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services Wednesday at church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St. Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment with military honors will be held 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 Tom's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Beann (Uetz) Deem, mother, grammy, 87 years of age, of Zions Stone Church Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, February 20, 1933 in Tamaqua the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Raudenbush) Uetz. She was also predeceased by husband, Kenneth W. Deem on April 6, 2005; brother Charles Uetz; sister Janet Gorra; and daughter-in-law Anne Deem.
Surviving are sons, Kenneth W. Deem of Mt. Top, Blair C. Deem and his wife Nancy of Fairfax Station, VA,, Corey D. Deem and his wife Susan of Lehighton, Kerry C. Deem and his wife Kathleen of Yardley; 11 grandchildren.
A 1950 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Beann was a talented musician having been a member of the Drum & Bugle Corp. Beann was an active life member of Bethany E.C.C. Church of Tamaqua where she taught Sunday School for many years. Beann, enjoyed needle point, knitting, playing the piano and organ.
Beann retired as a cafeteria aide from the Tamaqua School District and had worked in the Textile Industry when first married.
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
Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 9, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Rev. Kevin P. Roberts to officiate.
Interment, The Union Cemetery of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Bethany E.C.C. Church 223 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
or
Horses and Horizons 375 Zion Stone Church Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
online expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Beaan may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, February 20, 1933 in Tamaqua the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Raudenbush) Uetz. She was also predeceased by husband, Kenneth W. Deem on April 6, 2005; brother Charles Uetz; sister Janet Gorra; and daughter-in-law Anne Deem.
Surviving are sons, Kenneth W. Deem of Mt. Top, Blair C. Deem and his wife Nancy of Fairfax Station, VA,, Corey D. Deem and his wife Susan of Lehighton, Kerry C. Deem and his wife Kathleen of Yardley; 11 grandchildren.
A 1950 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Beann was a talented musician having been a member of the Drum & Bugle Corp. Beann was an active life member of Bethany E.C.C. Church of Tamaqua where she taught Sunday School for many years. Beann, enjoyed needle point, knitting, playing the piano and organ.
Beann retired as a cafeteria aide from the Tamaqua School District and had worked in the Textile Industry when first married.
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
Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 9, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Rev. Kevin P. Roberts to officiate.
Interment, The Union Cemetery of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Bethany E.C.C. Church 223 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
or
Horses and Horizons 375 Zion Stone Church Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
online expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Beaan may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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