Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Donald J. Zulick, Jr., 49, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, May 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Lehigh County.
Born in Pottsville, on July 19, 1970, a son of Beryl (Fisher) Zulick, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Donald J. Zulick, Sr.
He was the husband of Sherry K. (Reber) Zulick.
He was employed by at Mastronardi Produce, Jonestown
He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and later received an Associates Degree in Applied Science, Business Management.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughter Kimberly Zulick, Pottsville; siblings Holly Zulick, Schuylkill Haven, Jason husband of Christina, Pottsville and Trent husband of Michelle, Schuylkill Haven.
Due to the current pandemic services will be held at a later date.
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James M. Heffron, 77, of Duncott, Cass Township, passed away on Thursday at Schuylkill Center.
Born in Heckscherville, Cass Township, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Samilo Heffron. He was a 1961 graduate of Cass Township High School where he was a member of the 1957 Cass Township Condors who, in that year, were undefeated, untied and unscored upon. He was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for several regional highway construction firms. He last worked for Reading Anthracite.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, Minersville. He was also a life member of the former Duncott Hose Company, and a member of the Navy Club and the American Legion.
Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Harold Heffron.
Surviving are his wife, the former Georgine Hanney, to whom he was married for 50 years; four children, Martin Heffron (spouse, Tanya), Branchdale, James Heffron (spouse, Tricia), Duncott, Edward Heffron, Branch Township, and Karin Kromer (spouse, LeRoy), Schuylkill Haven; nine grandchildren, Lukas, Amber and Kane Heffron, Jarrod, Jameson and Aly Heffron, Gage Heffron, Pierce and Pearl Kromer; three great grandchildren, Rhea Heffron, Kasen Templeton and Harper Heim. He is also survived by two siblings, John Heffron (spouse, JoAnn), Minersville, and Cecelia Brown, Lebanon; a sister-in-law, Cecelia Heffron, Minersville; nieces and nephews.
Services are private. Contributions will be used in accordance with the wishes of the family.
William Matolyak Sr., 72, Frackville died suddenly early Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown from complications of Covid-19.
Born in Johnstown, he was a son of the late George and Anne Simmons Matolyak. Bill worked as a Logistics Specialist at Fort Indiantown Gap until his retirement.
Bill was an Air Force Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Francine Matolyak.
Bill is survived by his former wife and lifelong friend Teresa Abromitis Matolyak, Frackville; his three sons: William Jr., Jeff and Eric Matolyak, all of Frackville; his daughter Amy and her husband Doug Pemberton, Dallas, TX and his grandchildren Olivia and Ethan; his brother George Matolyak; his three sisters: Carol Matolyak, Patti Napoli and Bobbie Gaboda; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
These Obituaries are brought to you byBorn in Heckscherville, Cass Township, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Samilo Heffron. He was a 1961 graduate of Cass Township High School where he was a member of the 1957 Cass Township Condors who, in that year, were undefeated, untied and unscored upon. He was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for several regional highway construction firms. He last worked for Reading Anthracite.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, Minersville. He was also a life member of the former Duncott Hose Company, and a member of the Navy Club and the American Legion.
Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Harold Heffron.
Surviving are his wife, the former Georgine Hanney, to whom he was married for 50 years; four children, Martin Heffron (spouse, Tanya), Branchdale, James Heffron (spouse, Tricia), Duncott, Edward Heffron, Branch Township, and Karin Kromer (spouse, LeRoy), Schuylkill Haven; nine grandchildren, Lukas, Amber and Kane Heffron, Jarrod, Jameson and Aly Heffron, Gage Heffron, Pierce and Pearl Kromer; three great grandchildren, Rhea Heffron, Kasen Templeton and Harper Heim. He is also survived by two siblings, John Heffron (spouse, JoAnn), Minersville, and Cecelia Brown, Lebanon; a sister-in-law, Cecelia Heffron, Minersville; nieces and nephews.
Services are private. Contributions will be used in accordance with the wishes of the family.
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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.
Born in Johnstown, he was a son of the late George and Anne Simmons Matolyak. Bill worked as a Logistics Specialist at Fort Indiantown Gap until his retirement.
Bill was an Air Force Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Francine Matolyak.
Bill is survived by his former wife and lifelong friend Teresa Abromitis Matolyak, Frackville; his three sons: William Jr., Jeff and Eric Matolyak, all of Frackville; his daughter Amy and her husband Doug Pemberton, Dallas, TX and his grandchildren Olivia and Ethan; his brother George Matolyak; his three sisters: Carol Matolyak, Patti Napoli and Bobbie Gaboda; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
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