Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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R. Don Tropp, 78 of Pottsville, died Tuesday Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was born June 28, 1941 in Brier City a son of the late Lawrence and Florence Orff Tropp.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School.
Don was co-owner along with son Jim of Tropp Contracting, Pottsville.
Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville.
Through most of Don's life he could be seen with his friends in the morning at the round table of the Yorkville Dunkin Donuts.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and John Tropp.
Surviving are his wife, Luanne Freed Tropp, Pottsville; three sons Jim Tropp, Brier City; David Tropp, Minersville; Brandon Tropp, Seaside Heights, NJ; three grandchildren, Nicole, McKenzie, and Matthew; 2 sisters, Mae Whalen and Gloria Goodman, Brier City; nieces and nephews.
Services of Remembrance will be held at a later date. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Ruth Steinert SPCA, PO Box 322, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, Funeral Director, James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with Don's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
He was born June 28, 1941 in Brier City a son of the late Lawrence and Florence Orff Tropp.
He was a graduate of Minersville High School.
Don was co-owner along with son Jim of Tropp Contracting, Pottsville.
Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Minersville.
Through most of Don's life he could be seen with his friends in the morning at the round table of the Yorkville Dunkin Donuts.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and John Tropp.
Surviving are his wife, Luanne Freed Tropp, Pottsville; three sons Jim Tropp, Brier City; David Tropp, Minersville; Brandon Tropp, Seaside Heights, NJ; three grandchildren, Nicole, McKenzie, and Matthew; 2 sisters, Mae Whalen and Gloria Goodman, Brier City; nieces and nephews.
Services of Remembrance will be held at a later date. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Ruth Steinert SPCA, PO Box 322, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, Funeral Director, James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
Please share your memories and condolences with Don's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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Raymond J. Miller , 94, of Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday May 7, 2020, at home with his family.
Born in Riegelsville, April 11, 1926, He was a son of the late Rev. Raymond C. and Grace (Stengley-Stermer) Miller.
A 1944 graduate of Kutztown high school, Ray went on to serve honorably in the US Navy as Pharmacy mat 2/c during the Philippine Liberation of WWII. He served aboard several ships and lastly at Navy Operation Base #3149 Guiuan, Samar, Philippines.
He graduated from Eckels College of Mortuary Science and served his residency at the David H. Ruch Funeral Chapel, Pottsville, becoming a licensed funeral director in January of 1951. He served as supervisor of Ralph Funeral home, Williamstown and later for the Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Pottsville and St. Clair.
Ray was very active in Schuylkill Haven Jaycees in his younger years; Boyscouts for over 30 years; F&AM Schuylkill Lodge Orwigsburg; Alliance of Retired Americans; AARP;
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Nancy (Dinkel) Miller in 1999; son Gary Miller in 1982.
Surviving is a daughter Susan Miller of Schuylkill Haven. Nieces & Nephews.
Graveside Service will be private from Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven with The Rev. David Borton officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pa 1320 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Edward Shimukonas, 76, of Gilberton died Thursday May 7, 2020 at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
Born in Gilberton, November 22, 1943, He was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Gawley) Shimukonas
He was of the Catholic Faith. He participated in many charitable programs most of his life. While he lived in Frackville he had many loving caregiver he called “Mom”. Who are much appreciated by his family.
Edward attended Avenues/Possibilies in Mahanoy City, PA
He was preceded in death by sister Theresa Yashinsky. (Gilberton)
Surviving are brothers Joseph Shimukonas of Barnesville; Anthony Shimukonas of Barnesville; Brother-in-law John Yashinsky of Gilberton; Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside Service will be private from Our Lady of Siluva Roman Catholic Cemetery, Frackville with Rev. Kevin Gallagher officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA , PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Terrance “Dean” Wood, 84, formerly of Lost Creek, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on Thursday morning surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lost Creek, he was a son of the late Thomas and Nellie Dean Wood. He was an elementary teacher at Van Holten Elementary School, Bridgewater, NJ until his retirement.
Dean was an Air Force Veteran.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathryn Devitt Wood, Bethlehem; his son Shawn T. Wood, Selinsgrove; a daughter Marie and her husband Matt Glazer, Cooperburg; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services with military honors will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Terrance’s name, to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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Born in Pottsville, PA on January 29, 1965, she was the daughter of the late John D. Powell and Veronica (Grayouskie) Powell, who survives her in New Philadelphia.
Jeanette was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1982. She worked as a Home Health Aide for Pathways in Pottsville. Jeanette was an amazing cook, working at many restaurants and bars. She was a member of the Buckhorn women's pool team, a member of the St. Clair Fish and Game, and she was known for the "Party in the Yard".
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her aunt Agnes Greyousky
In addition to her mother, Jeanette is survived by her husband of 29 years, George T. Martin; her three children: David, Chelsea, and step-son David Crochunis and his wife Tanya; eight grandchildren: Levon, Dawson, Micaela, Aedan, Owen, Ethan, Torren, and Aaron; three siblings: Gail Joy and her husband Daniel, William Powell and her companion Carol, and Renee Gibas; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service and interment will be held at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Saint Clair at 12noon on Tuesday, May 12th, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
Born in Lost Creek, he was a son of the late Thomas and Nellie Dean Wood. He was an elementary teacher at Van Holten Elementary School, Bridgewater, NJ until his retirement.
Dean was an Air Force Veteran.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathryn Devitt Wood, Bethlehem; his son Shawn T. Wood, Selinsgrove; a daughter Marie and her husband Matt Glazer, Cooperburg; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services with military honors will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Terrance’s name, to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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Jeannette Sheila Martin, age 55, of New Philadelphia, PA passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at her home.
Born in Pottsville, PA on January 29, 1965, she was the daughter of the late John D. Powell and Veronica (Grayouskie) Powell, who survives her in New Philadelphia.
Jeanette was a graduate of Saint Clair High School, Class of 1982. She worked as a Home Health Aide for Pathways in Pottsville. Jeanette was an amazing cook, working at many restaurants and bars. She was a member of the Buckhorn women's pool team, a member of the St. Clair Fish and Game, and she was known for the "Party in the Yard".
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her aunt Agnes Greyousky
In addition to her mother, Jeanette is survived by her husband of 29 years, George T. Martin; her three children: David, Chelsea, and step-son David Crochunis and his wife Tanya; eight grandchildren: Levon, Dawson, Micaela, Aedan, Owen, Ethan, Torren, and Aaron; three siblings: Gail Joy and her husband Daniel, William Powell and her companion Carol, and Renee Gibas; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service and interment will be held at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Saint Clair at 12noon on Tuesday, May 12th, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.
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 H. Levan, Sr., 72, of Spittler Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Lebanon VA Hospital.
Born on September 20, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Marlin Levan and Robert and Jeanne Daubert Kreis.
He was a 1965 graduate of Tremont High School and attended Business School in Minnesota for 1 year.
William then joined the United States Marine Corp and served during the Vietnam Era from April 1967 until November 1968. He was a member of the 1st Battalion 97th Marines and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from Building Homes for Heros for his support in helping provide wounded military men and women with homes.
He was Vice President of transportation for Van Heusen, and in 2000 started Levan's tree farm in Pine Grove. He was a member of Buck Ridge Hunting Camp.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Terry Levan.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Linda Hoover Levan; a daughter, Pamela Levan of Hegins; a son, William Levan, Jr. of Pine Grove; his beloved dog Greta; two brothers, Thomas and wife Jesse Kreis of Tremont, Andy and wife Kathy Kreis of Pine Grove; a sister-in-law Darlene Levan of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA P. O. Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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