Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Dianne Elizabeth Neugard, 77, of Klingerstown, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Dianne was born in Pottsville, on April 11, 1943, a daughter of the late Hannah (Boyer) and Blair Sitlinger.
She was a retired cafeteria worker, working at the Mahantongo Elementary School and also worked for 30 years at Neugard's Produce and Greenhouse.
Dianne was a member of the Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
She looked forward to daily walks and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in the greenhouse and loved flowers, she also enjoyed going to the beach.
Dianne is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Neugard; two sons Brent, husband of Pam Neugard, Brady, husband of Angela Neugard, all of Klingerstown; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Brock, Lexi, and Dawson Neugard; two sisters, Renee Morgan and Janice Maurer and her husband Larry; and a sister-in-law Carol Stehr and her husband Terry.
Due to current regulations services will be private with interment in Salem Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown.
Dianne was born in Pottsville, on April 11, 1943, a daughter of the late Hannah (Boyer) and Blair Sitlinger.
She was a retired cafeteria worker, working at the Mahantongo Elementary School and also worked for 30 years at Neugard's Produce and Greenhouse.
Dianne was a member of the Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
She looked forward to daily walks and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in the greenhouse and loved flowers, she also enjoyed going to the beach.
Dianne is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Neugard; two sons Brent, husband of Pam Neugard, Brady, husband of Angela Neugard, all of Klingerstown; 4 grandchildren, Brittany, Brock, Lexi, and Dawson Neugard; two sisters, Renee Morgan and Janice Maurer and her husband Larry; and a sister-in-law Carol Stehr and her husband Terry.
Due to current regulations services will be private with interment in Salem Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown.
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William Matolyak Sr., 72, Frackville died suddenly early Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown from complications of Covid-19.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
William Matolyak Sr., 72, Frackville died suddenly early Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown from complications of Covid-19.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Genevieve F. ( Huling) Hindermyer age 59 of Tamaqua Pa passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 26 2020
Born in Trenton NJ she was the daughter of Genevieve F. Brandel and Earl T Huling.
She was also the ex-wife of Johnathan Hindermyer.
She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Church of Tamaqua and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her three sons Jonathan C. Hindermyer, Timothy R. Hindermyer and Cary B Hindermyer and his fiancée Tiara Graver.
She also had six grandchildren Timothy Hindermyer Jr, Skyler Hindermyer, Johnathan (Bubba) Hindermyer Jr, Tyler Hindermyer, Ryan Hindermyer, and Ethan Cymes.
Mark E. Kramer Sr., 70, of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 4, at his residence.
Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late William Kramer and Flora (Aungst) Seibert.
He was the husband of Debbie (Yost) Kramer.
He was a member of Friedensburg Fish and Game, Strausstown Rod and Gun Club, Roedersville Game and Fish and Lake Wynonah Fish Committee. He attended St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.
He was a night shift supervisor at Post Precision Steel Foundry.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, David Kramer, of Schuylkill Haven, and Mark Kramer Jr., husband of Pam, of Schuylkill Haven; daughter, Jennifer Hower, wife of Scott, of Schuylkill Haven; stepson, Michael Borden, husband of Jessica, of Lake Wynonah; stepdaughter, Monica Reber, wife of Jeff, of Cressona; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Ruth Ann Kramer; brothers, Alvin Kramer, husband of Alda, and Allen Kramer, husband of Shirley.
Due to the current pandemic, services will be held privately. Family request s donations to Lake Wynonah Fish and Boat Club, c/o Mike Borden, 406 Navajo Drive, Auburn, PA 17922.
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Born in Trenton NJ she was the daughter of Genevieve F. Brandel and Earl T Huling.
She was also the ex-wife of Johnathan Hindermyer.
She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Church of Tamaqua and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her three sons Jonathan C. Hindermyer, Timothy R. Hindermyer and Cary B Hindermyer and his fiancée Tiara Graver.
She also had six grandchildren Timothy Hindermyer Jr, Skyler Hindermyer, Johnathan (Bubba) Hindermyer Jr, Tyler Hindermyer, Ryan Hindermyer, and Ethan Cymes.
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Mark E. Kramer Sr., 70, of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 4, at his residence.
Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late William Kramer and Flora (Aungst) Seibert.
He was the husband of Debbie (Yost) Kramer.
He was a member of Friedensburg Fish and Game, Strausstown Rod and Gun Club, Roedersville Game and Fish and Lake Wynonah Fish Committee. He attended St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.
He was a night shift supervisor at Post Precision Steel Foundry.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, David Kramer, of Schuylkill Haven, and Mark Kramer Jr., husband of Pam, of Schuylkill Haven; daughter, Jennifer Hower, wife of Scott, of Schuylkill Haven; stepson, Michael Borden, husband of Jessica, of Lake Wynonah; stepdaughter, Monica Reber, wife of Jeff, of Cressona; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Ruth Ann Kramer; brothers, Alvin Kramer, husband of Alda, and Allen Kramer, husband of Shirley.
Due to the current pandemic, services will be held privately. Family request s donations to Lake Wynonah Fish and Boat Club, c/o Mike Borden, 406 Navajo Drive, Auburn, PA 17922.
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Therese Lynch, 89 of Woodland Acres, Norwegian twp., went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus, May 4th., at home surrounded by her loving family. Therese has earned her crown. Waiting for her at Heaven’s gate was her beloved husband of 34 years, Joseph H, and sons Joseph W. and Lawrence J. , daughter Theresa M. Berger and grandson Bradley J. Berger.
Therese was the daughter of Edward and Jennie (Roberts) Witchey and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was also preceded in death by brothers; Edward and William Witchey, sisters; Jeanne Dyrda, Julia Delmonico, Annamae Mengle, Elizabeth Smith and Rose Boris.
Therese was born on December 8th, 1930 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) in Hazleton. Her Catholic faith was unwavering.
She was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville and a member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville. Therese had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother, Mary, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Therese was educated in McAdoo and Pottsville schools. She was the manager of the Tastee Freeze, Mill Creek. Therese was loved and cherished by all her family and friends. Her son-in-law, Duane, always thought of her as “A great lady”, as we all did. One of our most treasured memories will be our nightly prayers and rosary time together. She loved everyone with her whole heart and made everyone feel like they were her favorite.
She is survived by two daughters; Kathleen P. Butera, wife of Ralph, (Pottsville), Lisa Ann Liptok, wife of Charles (TN). A son; Brian John Lynch,( E. Covington), son-in-law; Duane Berger, Wernersville. Granddaughters; Rona T. Cooper , wife of Chris (NJ). Stacy Ann Liptok (TN), Jade Lee Lynch,(New Phila.). Gradnson; MAJ. (CH) Rev. Christopher S. Butera, (Bath), Douglas Berger, husband of Nicole,(Sinking Spring) , Luke Joseph Lynch (Conyngham) . Great Grandchildren; Makenna J. and Julia H. Cooper, Skylir and Alixander Berger.
A family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville with MAJ (CH) Christopher S. Butera and the Reverend Edward B. Connolly concelebrants. Interment Queen of the Universe Cemetery. A Memorial service will be schedule at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Salvation Army, 400 Sanderson st, Pottsville or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Therese was the daughter of Edward and Jennie (Roberts) Witchey and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was also preceded in death by brothers; Edward and William Witchey, sisters; Jeanne Dyrda, Julia Delmonico, Annamae Mengle, Elizabeth Smith and Rose Boris.
Therese was born on December 8th, 1930 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) in Hazleton. Her Catholic faith was unwavering.
She was a member of the former Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville and a member of the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville. Therese had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother, Mary, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Therese was educated in McAdoo and Pottsville schools. She was the manager of the Tastee Freeze, Mill Creek. Therese was loved and cherished by all her family and friends. Her son-in-law, Duane, always thought of her as “A great lady”, as we all did. One of our most treasured memories will be our nightly prayers and rosary time together. She loved everyone with her whole heart and made everyone feel like they were her favorite.
She is survived by two daughters; Kathleen P. Butera, wife of Ralph, (Pottsville), Lisa Ann Liptok, wife of Charles (TN). A son; Brian John Lynch,( E. Covington), son-in-law; Duane Berger, Wernersville. Granddaughters; Rona T. Cooper , wife of Chris (NJ). Stacy Ann Liptok (TN), Jade Lee Lynch,(New Phila.). Gradnson; MAJ. (CH) Rev. Christopher S. Butera, (Bath), Douglas Berger, husband of Nicole,(Sinking Spring) , Luke Joseph Lynch (Conyngham) . Great Grandchildren; Makenna J. and Julia H. Cooper, Skylir and Alixander Berger.
A family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Patrick, Pottsville with MAJ (CH) Christopher S. Butera and the Reverend Edward B. Connolly concelebrants. Interment Queen of the Universe Cemetery. A Memorial service will be schedule at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Salvation Army, 400 Sanderson st, Pottsville or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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