Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Born on March 3, 1927 in Heckscherville, she was a daughter of Ambrose and Lena Campion O’Brien. She attended Cass Township schools and worked in the local garment industry.
She was a member of the former St. Kieran Church, Heckscherville, and a current member of St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, Minersville.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Bassininsky; her companion, Joseph Zukosky; three children, James D. O’Brien, Kenneth Bassininsky, Sr. and Jane O’Brien; four siblings, James R. O’Brien, Margaret Callaghan, Mary Gottschall and Berindeen O’Brien.
She is survived by two children, Edward Bassininsky (spouse, Barbara), Llewellyn, and Lisa Bassininsky (companion, Elmer Strausser), Branchdale; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are incomplete.
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Kyle Evan Roeder, Sr. passed away in his sleep Friday morning, May 22nd, 2020, after a five month battle with leukemia He was 58.
Kyle was born on July 16, 1961 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He was a 1979 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1983 to 1987, where he served with the Military Police Force. During his service, he was station in Guam and Washington State. He was a former supervisor at both Cressona Aluminum and Lowe's Distribution Center before his career took him first to Florida, and then on to Georgia, where he lived with his companion of five years, Lyn Feliciano.
In his spare time, Kyle enjoyed playing basketball and swimming. Two of his favorite places in his hometown were Willow Lake swimming pool, which he said was "the happiest place, that darn pool", and the Green Goose playground. He also enjoyed watching football and had quite the collection of Miami Dolphins paraphernalia.
He will be remembered for his corny jokes, unique sense of humor, and his ability to make people laugh. If you asked what he was up to, he'd reply "Oh, about 6'2"". He was rarely serious, and always had a quick, witty, reply. He also loved doing voice impersonations of cartoon characters, particularly Pete Puma. Kyle was also known for making his infamous Michigan Rock cookies at Christmas time.
Kyle was the son of the late Richard W. Roeder and Leona Heckman Roeder, of Hamburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kent, in 2010.
Kyle is survived by two sons; Kyle Jr. and Brett Roeder, step-mother, Diane Pfeffenberger Roeder, four brothers; Kim Roeder and his wife Cathy, Greg Roeder and his companion, Stephanie Shay, Scott Roeder and his companion Shelly Fleagle, and Brad Roeder and his wife Ashlie. He also had one sister, Christine Roeder. His nieces are Jennifer Whalen and Harper Roeder. His nephews are Alan Roeder, and Nick and Jaxon Roeder.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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