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Robert M. Schock, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, at ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in New Ringgold, on December 16, 1933, a son of the late Katie (Reichwein) and William Schock.
He was the husband of Carol J. (Pearce) Schock.
He was a member of The Lighthouse Church, Orwigsburg.
Robert served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in the Korean War.
He was formerly employed by Excide Battery for 45 years, Bill's Produce and Wal Mart, St. Clair in the produce department.
He was also a model train enthusiast. He will be remembered for his holiday train display.
Robert is preceded in death by his sister Mary Ketchledge and brothers Earl and Harold Schock.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Cynthia L. Himmelberger wife of Dennis, Schuylkill Haven, Debra Sue Meade wife of Ted, New Ringgold, Donald R. Schock husband of Denise, Schuylkill Haven, Terrill W. Schock husband of Gwen, Andreas and Timothy G. Schock husband of Joanna, Schuylkill Haven; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers Howard Schock, Lehighton and Calvin Schock, Missouri; sister in law Catherine Schock, Tamaqua; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Dennis Charles Timony, 77, of Tamaqua, PA, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Salisbury Township, PA.
Born in Hackensack, NJ on December 4, 1942, he was a son of the late Peter and Mildred (nee Henrich) Timony. A 1961 graduate of Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ, Dennis worked for the former Morgan Knitting Mill, Hometown and the Altadis U.S.A. Cigar factory in McAdoo, PA.
He was an avid CB radio operator and when not doing that was a handyman who tried to fix anything and everything including electronics. Dennis kept on top of current events and every year faithfully watched the dog show. He was of the Catholic faith.
Dennis is survived by his daughter, Lacey Timony of Tamaqua; brothers, Bill Timony and his wife Lynn of Park Ridge, NJ, Danny Timony and his wife Tracey of Forked River, NJ, and Barry Timony and his wife Laura of Forked River, NJ; sister, Bonnie Timony of Jim Thorpe, PA; and several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by brothers, Peter Timony and Brian Timony. Memorials in Dennis’s name may be made to the Tamaqua Arts Center, 125 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
In accordance with the governor’s guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a future date. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua.
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Donnalee D. Koons, 78 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born July 2, 1941 in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothea Heller Heinbach.
She was a employed by the Schuylkill County Court House and also worked for various textile companies, prior to retiring.
Doonalee was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Galene Koons; her second husband, Robert Moyer; 5 sisters, Hilda Achenbach, Jean Bowman, Mary Rothacker, Janie and Nancy Heinbach.
Surviving are her children, Brenda Kline, Pottsville; Robert Moyer, Schuylkill Haven; step-children, Dawn Brobst, Pottsville; Karen Fuller, Pottsville; Robert Koons, Valentine, Nebraska; Sheryl Lathrop, Hillman, MN; Scott White, Lahmansville, VA; Bonnie Culbert, Pottsville; 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; a sister, Shirley Robbins, Fla; nieces and nephew.
Private Graveside services with interment will held at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233 Pottsville PA, 17901.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville PA, 17901
Please share your memories and condolences with Donnalee's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Donnalee D. Koons, 78 of Pottsville, died Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
She was born July 2, 1941 in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothea Heller Heinbach.
She was a employed by the Schuylkill County Court House and also worked for various textile companies, prior to retiring.
Doonalee was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Galene Koons; her second husband, Robert Moyer; 5 sisters, Hilda Achenbach, Jean Bowman, Mary Rothacker, Janie and Nancy Heinbach.
Surviving are her children, Brenda Kline, Pottsville; Robert Moyer, Schuylkill Haven; step-children, Dawn Brobst, Pottsville; Karen Fuller, Pottsville; Robert Koons, Valentine, Nebraska; Sheryl Lathrop, Hillman, MN; Scott White, Lahmansville, VA; Bonnie Culbert, Pottsville; 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; a sister, Shirley Robbins, Fla; nieces and nephew.
Private Graveside services with interment will held at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233 Pottsville PA, 17901.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville PA, 17901
Please share your memories and condolences with Donnalee's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Georgine L. Stelma, 54, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at her Residence.
Born in Ashland, August 12, 1965, She is a daughter of Dorothy (Tutella) Moleski and the late George Moleski.
Georgine was a Home Health Aide at Age in Place, Shamokin, a member of the Ladies Axillaries of the American Legion of Atlas and The VFW of Mt. Carmel she was also a member of the West End Athletic Club, of Mt. Carmel.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband Angelo McCabe,
Surviving are her mother, 3 daughters Dana Carr and her husband Benjamin of Girardville , Angela McCabe of North Carolina; Arlene Krise and her husband Dean of Lavelle; son Angelo McCabe Jr.of Reading; companion William Hough of Mt. Carmel; brother Joseph Petrosky of Pottsville; sister Julie Gwin of Shenandoah Heights; 8 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, Nieces and Nephews and her beloved dogs Blue and Tucker.
Funeral Services will be held at the Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc. of Frackville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer reembraces to the American Cancer Society 712 Keyser Ave. Taylor, PA 18517
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Ann M. "Nanny Ann" Pavlick, age 95, of Port Carbon, PA went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.
Born in New Castle Township, PA on July 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Benyak) Sinitsky and raised by the late Andrew and Mary Zahuranec.
Ann was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1943. She worked as a salesclerk for Pomeroy's Department Store in Pottsville for 20 years and then for Allied Chemical Company in Pottsville and MandQ Packaging Corp. in Schuylkill Haven for 20 years until retiring.
Ann was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Saint Clair and the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon, where she was a member of the St. Stephen's rosary group.
Ann was the last surviving member of her immediate family being preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stephen J. Pavlick in 1955, her son Ronadl J. Pavlick, three brothers: John. Michael, and Joseph Sinitsky and a sister Mazie Coninec.
Ann is survived by her son Stephen J. Pavlick and his wife Shirley, Port Carbon; a daughter-in-law Janet Pavlick, Lake Wynonah; three grandchildren: Samuel D. Pavlick and his wife Robin, Lake Wynonah, Kimberly Pavlick and her husband Rafael Ruiz, Dallastown, and Stephen D. Pavlick and his wife Ryan Huggins, Durango, CO; two great-grandchildren: Drew Pavlick, Delaware and Sarah Pavlick, St. Augustine, FL; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with the CDC and PADOH guidelines at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in St. Clair on Monday, April 6th, with Msgr William Glosser officiating.
Interment will be held in the St. Stephen Cemetery in Port Carbon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Church Memorial Fund 250 East Hancock Street Saint Clair, PA 17970.
Born in Ashland, August 12, 1965, She is a daughter of Dorothy (Tutella) Moleski and the late George Moleski.
Georgine was a Home Health Aide at Age in Place, Shamokin, a member of the Ladies Axillaries of the American Legion of Atlas and The VFW of Mt. Carmel she was also a member of the West End Athletic Club, of Mt. Carmel.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband Angelo McCabe,
Surviving are her mother, 3 daughters Dana Carr and her husband Benjamin of Girardville , Angela McCabe of North Carolina; Arlene Krise and her husband Dean of Lavelle; son Angelo McCabe Jr.of Reading; companion William Hough of Mt. Carmel; brother Joseph Petrosky of Pottsville; sister Julie Gwin of Shenandoah Heights; 8 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, Nieces and Nephews and her beloved dogs Blue and Tucker.
Funeral Services will be held at the Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc. of Frackville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer reembraces to the American Cancer Society 712 Keyser Ave. Taylor, PA 18517
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Ann M. "Nanny Ann" Pavlick, age 95, of Port Carbon, PA went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.
Born in New Castle Township, PA on July 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Benyak) Sinitsky and raised by the late Andrew and Mary Zahuranec.
Ann was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1943. She worked as a salesclerk for Pomeroy's Department Store in Pottsville for 20 years and then for Allied Chemical Company in Pottsville and MandQ Packaging Corp. in Schuylkill Haven for 20 years until retiring.
Ann was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Saint Clair and the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon, where she was a member of the St. Stephen's rosary group.
Ann was the last surviving member of her immediate family being preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stephen J. Pavlick in 1955, her son Ronadl J. Pavlick, three brothers: John. Michael, and Joseph Sinitsky and a sister Mazie Coninec.
Ann is survived by her son Stephen J. Pavlick and his wife Shirley, Port Carbon; a daughter-in-law Janet Pavlick, Lake Wynonah; three grandchildren: Samuel D. Pavlick and his wife Robin, Lake Wynonah, Kimberly Pavlick and her husband Rafael Ruiz, Dallastown, and Stephen D. Pavlick and his wife Ryan Huggins, Durango, CO; two great-grandchildren: Drew Pavlick, Delaware and Sarah Pavlick, St. Augustine, FL; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with the CDC and PADOH guidelines at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in St. Clair on Monday, April 6th, with Msgr William Glosser officiating.
Interment will be held in the St. Stephen Cemetery in Port Carbon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Church Memorial Fund 250 East Hancock Street Saint Clair, PA 17970.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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William Horoschak, 84 of Penn Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at home while in the care of his wife of 38 years, Linda M. (Fitzgerald) Horoschak.
Born Thursday, June 20, 1935 in Atlas, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Lewis and Sophie (Kopcha) Horoschak. He was also predeceased by; daughter, Julia Sophia Horoschak; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Fusetti.
In addition to his wife he is also survived by; sons, John and Jeffrey Horoschak; step son, George Fleetwood; grandchildren Kayla Robyn Fleetwood and George William Fleetwood.
Bill served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and worked in a number of Warehouses. Orthodox by faith, Bill enjoyed fishing.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Born Monday, February 17, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The son of the late John Starry Sr. and Mary (Kopie) Starry. He was also predeceased by; wife, Barbara (Oberman) Starry; brother, Daniel E. Starry; sisters, Helen Kabana, Olga Demchak, Marie Stefancik, Lucy Frendak, Agnes Hrapsky.
Surviving are son, Dennis John Starry of Hometown, and his children, Daniel John and Denae Lynn, Tamaqua.
A graduate of Coaldale High School (Class of '53) Jack attended The Pennsylvania State Police Academy and served as former Coaldale Chief of Police, and later retiring as Patrolman from Lansford Boro Police. Jack retired from the Army National Guard, Sgt 1st Class, in charge of Armor Battalion Motor Pool, having served honorably for 36 years.
Jack was a former member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford.
He was the owner of D&S Auto and Towing of Hometown, which he and his family looked forward to celebrating 60 years in business this year.
Jack was an accomplished mechanic, and towing operator. He enjoyed attending many car and towing shows especially Corvettes at Carlisle. He was an avid Polka music fan, listening to "Polka Joe" every Sunday and attending many Polka functions with his favorite yearly trip to the Polka Convention at Seven Springs Resort, PA.
He was a Lifetime American Legion member, and was member associated with the National Fraternal Order of Police, Carbon-Schuylkill FOP Lodge #13, PA Police Chiefs Assn, Northeast PA Police Chiefs, Middleast PA Police Chiefs, Southeast PA Police Chiefs, PA State Troopers Assn, and the Northeast PA Corvette Club.
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
In accordance with the CDC precautions for the public concerning the covid-19 pandemic the family will hold Graveside Military Honors at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania at a later date.
Memorials in his name to:
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Road
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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