Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Heath A. Dougherty, 32, of Saint Clair, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday in his residence.
Born in West Reading, on December 28, 1987, he was a son of Darlene J. (Smith) Dougherty and Richard A. Dougherty.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Through the years Heath worked at Comcast and more recently in the maintenance department at Tyson Foods.
In his spare time, Heath enjoyed working on cars and home carpentry, listening to music and reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Mojo and Bo.
Heath is survived by his companion, Stacey L. Reba; parents: Darlene J. (Smith) Dougherty and companion, Jim Clevenger, of Greencastle, PA and Richard A. and Dianne Dougherty, of Friedensburg; and grandmother, Dorothy Dougherty, of Fleetwood. He was looking forward to the arrival of his first child, Delaney, in May.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in St. John Cemetery, Auburn.
The family request contributions in Heath's memory be sent to: Delaney Doughtery Assistance Fund, 110 Broad St., Saint Clair, PA 17970 or online at The GoFund Me : http://gf.me/u/xywcs2
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.lordbixler.com
Born in West Reading, on December 28, 1987, he was a son of Darlene J. (Smith) Dougherty and Richard A. Dougherty.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Through the years Heath worked at Comcast and more recently in the maintenance department at Tyson Foods.
In his spare time, Heath enjoyed working on cars and home carpentry, listening to music and reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Mojo and Bo.
Heath is survived by his companion, Stacey L. Reba; parents: Darlene J. (Smith) Dougherty and companion, Jim Clevenger, of Greencastle, PA and Richard A. and Dianne Dougherty, of Friedensburg; and grandmother, Dorothy Dougherty, of Fleetwood. He was looking forward to the arrival of his first child, Delaney, in May.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in St. John Cemetery, Auburn.
The family request contributions in Heath's memory be sent to: Delaney Doughtery Assistance Fund, 110 Broad St., Saint Clair, PA 17970 or online at The GoFund Me : http://gf.me/u/xywcs2
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.lordbixler.com
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Helen Theresa Yutko, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at her residence, with family by her side. Helen was born in Gilberton, PA on October 3, 1927, a daughter of the late Veronica (Davidavage) and Albert Leskie. She was the widow of Vincent Nicholas Yutko. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and graduated from Gilberton High School, class of 1945. Helen worked as a Homemaker. Her love was her four sons and she was a very supportive mother. She enjoyed bingo and casinos. Raising her sons was her life's joy. She assisted her son Greg in his business ventures.
Helen is survived by three sons Vincent Yutko, Companion of Marjorie Wanner, of Orwigsburg; Greg Yutko, husband of Cathy, of Orwigsburg; Mark Yutko , husband of Debbie, Georgia. Helen is also survived by her grandchildren Alyssa, Michael, Gregory, Heather and Eric Yutko. She was predeceased by her son Nicholas Yutko, brothers Bill & Jackie Leskie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church 201 Randel Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Private services are entrusted to Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg.
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