Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Mary Lou Blankenhorn, 73, of Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, April 12, at her daughter's residence in Schuylkill Haven.
Born Feb. 3, 1947, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Kathryn (Weist) McClintock.
She was the widow of Marvin G. Blankenhorn, who passed away Oct. 12, 2010.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Donald McClintock.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.
Mary Lou had been employed as a machine operator in the textile industry.
She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Romberger, of Schuylkill Haven; two sons, Marvin Blankenhorn Jr. and wife, Sue, of Schuylkill Haven, and Bruce Blankenhorn and wife, Lisa, Cressona; four grandchildren, Ashley and Alan Romberger and Bruce and Lisa Blankenhorn. Mary Lou is also survived by a sister, Donna Breisch, of Pottsville; two brothers, Harry McClintock, of Pottsville, and Robert McClintock, of Seltzer.
A private graveside service will be conducted at the family's convenience by the Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. At the family's request, donations in Mary Lou's memory may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1185 Summer Hill Road, Auburn, PA 17922.
Mary Lou Blankenhorn, 73, of Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, April 12, at her daughter's residence in Schuylkill Haven.
Born Feb. 3, 1947, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Kathryn (Weist) McClintock.
She was the widow of Marvin G. Blankenhorn, who passed away Oct. 12, 2010.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Donald McClintock.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.
Mary Lou had been employed as a machine operator in the textile industry.
She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Romberger, of Schuylkill Haven; two sons, Marvin Blankenhorn Jr. and wife, Sue, of Schuylkill Haven, and Bruce Blankenhorn and wife, Lisa, Cressona; four grandchildren, Ashley and Alan Romberger and Bruce and Lisa Blankenhorn. Mary Lou is also survived by a sister, Donna Breisch, of Pottsville; two brothers, Harry McClintock, of Pottsville, and Robert McClintock, of Seltzer.
A private graveside service will be conducted at the family's convenience by the Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. At the family's request, donations in Mary Lou's memory may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1185 Summer Hill Road, Auburn, PA 17922.
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John C. Schuster, 64, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA on Saturday night.
He was born December 2, 1955 in Pottsville, PA to the late Clarence and Margaret Hoffman Schuster.
He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime member of Mary Queen of Peace Church until its closure when he then became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.
He was currently employed by Shustack’s Welding, Hydraulic Hose, & Line Boring for the past 21 years where he made many business and personal friendships to last a lifetime. John was previously employed at Ost & Ost Inc., until its closure.
“Pop” cherished his family and especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. The beloved grandkids never left “pop” without a good story, a knuckle sandwich, and a few bucks. The love he had for them was immeasurable and they could never do wrong in his eyes .
John enjoyed spending time in his garden, making food on his charcoal grill, listening to Classic Rock and watching NASCAR. His family and friends will miss him dearly, and treasure these moments. May the charcoal burn this summer like no other summer ever, the music play a little louder, the engines roar a little more, and the gardens grow ever more. May his memories live on forever!
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence (Buddy) and Charles (Chaz) Schuster as well as his grandson Seth Knarr.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years JoAnn Donton Schuster; 6 children, Jo Donton, Cameron Donton, Nicol Donton companion of John Christ, Tiffany Miller wife of William Jr, Jonni Knarr wife of Craig, Dylan Schuster companion of Erin Tranquillo; 6 grandchildren, Luke Knarr, Kaleigh Johnson, Landon, Hudson, Boden Miller, and Jonni Christ; 2 sisters, Linda Schuster-Wiley and Annette Gleim; 4 brothers, James, Patrick, Dennis, and Dean Schuster; several nieces and nephews.
Services of remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of James B Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with John’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
He was born December 2, 1955 in Pottsville, PA to the late Clarence and Margaret Hoffman Schuster.
He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime member of Mary Queen of Peace Church until its closure when he then became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.
He was currently employed by Shustack’s Welding, Hydraulic Hose, & Line Boring for the past 21 years where he made many business and personal friendships to last a lifetime. John was previously employed at Ost & Ost Inc., until its closure.
“Pop” cherished his family and especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. The beloved grandkids never left “pop” without a good story, a knuckle sandwich, and a few bucks. The love he had for them was immeasurable and they could never do wrong in his eyes .
John enjoyed spending time in his garden, making food on his charcoal grill, listening to Classic Rock and watching NASCAR. His family and friends will miss him dearly, and treasure these moments. May the charcoal burn this summer like no other summer ever, the music play a little louder, the engines roar a little more, and the gardens grow ever more. May his memories live on forever!
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence (Buddy) and Charles (Chaz) Schuster as well as his grandson Seth Knarr.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years JoAnn Donton Schuster; 6 children, Jo Donton, Cameron Donton, Nicol Donton companion of John Christ, Tiffany Miller wife of William Jr, Jonni Knarr wife of Craig, Dylan Schuster companion of Erin Tranquillo; 6 grandchildren, Luke Knarr, Kaleigh Johnson, Landon, Hudson, Boden Miller, and Jonni Christ; 2 sisters, Linda Schuster-Wiley and Annette Gleim; 4 brothers, James, Patrick, Dennis, and Dean Schuster; several nieces and nephews.
Services of remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of James B Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with John’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Marjorie Ann (Yug) Angelo, a resident of the High Road, Cass Twp. got her next Kindergarten teaching assignment in heaven Monday morning.
Marjorie was born in Big Bend, Wisconsin to Frank and Sibyll (Stratton) Yug in the duck coop in the back yard on February 25, 1940.
She graduated from Big Bend Elementary school, Big Bend; Muwonago High School in Muwonago and Whitewater State Teachers College, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville.
Marge was a teacher. She never had a want for anything else except teach and she did it well. After completing college she taught at Mill Valley School in Muskego, Wisconsin before seeing an ad in the Milwaukee Journal for teacher openings in the Department of Defense Overseas Teaching Program. She submitted her application and was selected. Over the years she taught at Goose AB, Goose bay Labrador; Karamursel AB, Turkey and Aviano AB, Italy. While in Italy she met Frank and they returned to Minersville in1968 and got married in St. Vincent’s Parish on June 22, 1968. After their wedding they moved to Keesler AB, Mississippi where Marjorie obtained a teaching position in Ocean Springs, then when Frank was transferred to Ton Son Nhut AB, RVN, Marjorie returned to Big Bend where she taught until Frank returned. They then moved to
Minot AB ND, where again Marge taught on base. This followed with an assignment to MacDill AB, Tampa, Fla. where Marge taught at Lutz Elementary. After a transfer to Duquesne University, Pittsburgh and a teaching job at Plumb Elementary, Plumb Borough, Pa., Marge and Frank returned to Mississippi and settled in Ocean Springs with Marge again getting a first grade job. After a couple of years they transferred to Wheeler AB, HI. where Marge taught on base again.
Then came her final teaching job when they transferred to the Pentagon and Marge taught Kindergarten at St. Rita’s Catholic School in Alexandria Va. For 22 years
In addition to her husband Frank, she is survived by a sister, Marion Hendrick, St Petersburg, Fla; numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Service will be at the convenience of the family followed by Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances in the form of contributions in Marjorie’s name to the Sisters of St. Joseph (Mount St. Joseph Convent) 9701 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19118-2694 or Discalced Carmelite Friars (basilica of the national Shrine of Mary) 1525 Carmel Road, Humbertus, Wisconsin 53033. Contributions will also be accepted at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Marjorie’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com
Marjorie was born in Big Bend, Wisconsin to Frank and Sibyll (Stratton) Yug in the duck coop in the back yard on February 25, 1940.
She graduated from Big Bend Elementary school, Big Bend; Muwonago High School in Muwonago and Whitewater State Teachers College, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville.
Marge was a teacher. She never had a want for anything else except teach and she did it well. After completing college she taught at Mill Valley School in Muskego, Wisconsin before seeing an ad in the Milwaukee Journal for teacher openings in the Department of Defense Overseas Teaching Program. She submitted her application and was selected. Over the years she taught at Goose AB, Goose bay Labrador; Karamursel AB, Turkey and Aviano AB, Italy. While in Italy she met Frank and they returned to Minersville in1968 and got married in St. Vincent’s Parish on June 22, 1968. After their wedding they moved to Keesler AB, Mississippi where Marjorie obtained a teaching position in Ocean Springs, then when Frank was transferred to Ton Son Nhut AB, RVN, Marjorie returned to Big Bend where she taught until Frank returned. They then moved to
Minot AB ND, where again Marge taught on base. This followed with an assignment to MacDill AB, Tampa, Fla. where Marge taught at Lutz Elementary. After a transfer to Duquesne University, Pittsburgh and a teaching job at Plumb Elementary, Plumb Borough, Pa., Marge and Frank returned to Mississippi and settled in Ocean Springs with Marge again getting a first grade job. After a couple of years they transferred to Wheeler AB, HI. where Marge taught on base again.
Then came her final teaching job when they transferred to the Pentagon and Marge taught Kindergarten at St. Rita’s Catholic School in Alexandria Va. For 22 years
In addition to her husband Frank, she is survived by a sister, Marion Hendrick, St Petersburg, Fla; numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Service will be at the convenience of the family followed by Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances in the form of contributions in Marjorie’s name to the Sisters of St. Joseph (Mount St. Joseph Convent) 9701 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19118-2694 or Discalced Carmelite Friars (basilica of the national Shrine of Mary) 1525 Carmel Road, Humbertus, Wisconsin 53033. Contributions will also be accepted at the Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Marjorie’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com
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