Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Born in Ashland on February 24, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Clement J. and Mary Margaret (Groody) Haley.
Mary Lou was a graduate of the former Immaculate Heart Academy, Fountain Springs.
Earlier in life, she was employed at Tri-State Envelope Corp., Ashland in quality control.
On November 24, 1962, she married Donald A. Meskunas who preceded her in death twelve years to the date of her passing on June 5, 2008.
She was a member of the former Annunciation BVM Church, Frackville. Mary Lou was a devout and ardent Notre Dame fan. In her later years, she enjoyed watching programs on the Lifetime channel.
Above all and of most importance to her were her family especially her grandchildren.
They were her life; she always attended their sporting events and band performances and was there for all of the special occasions in their lives. For almost thirty years, she endured many health conditions and setbacks but she confronted them with courage, strength and a positive attitude, living for her grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughter Marianne Meskunas and her fiancé Timothy Hashinger of Frackville; two sons, Michael A. Meskunas and his wife Kathleen of Branchdale and Joseph Meskunas and his wife Stefanie of Ringtown; five grandchildren, Amanda Meskunas, Nikolas Houck, Shane Michael Meskunas, Kylie Elizabeth Meskunas and Cole Meskunas; sister, Cheryl Haley and her fiancé Richard Hawk of Ashland; sister-in-law, Rosalie Haley; and cousin, Jacqui Crane Veres.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband was her brother, Clement J. Haley.
Abiding by state COVID-19 guidelines and practicing social distancing, a visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2020 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 Washington Street, Frackville. Religious services will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Interment will be private in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Butler Township, Frackville.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy L Runkle, age 87, of Country Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middletown, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Courtyard Gardens.
She was born on Monday, May 15, 1933, in Spring Glen, a daughter of the late Chester Runkle and the late Pauline Schwalm Runkle.
She was a graduate of the former Hubley Twp High School.
Dot was an underwriter for Nationwide Insurance, Harrisburg, prior to her retirement..
She attended the former St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Spring Glen and Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and by three brothers, James Runkle, Charles "Lindy" Runkle, and Daniel Runkle.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Due to current health concerns services will be private.
Burial will be made in St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
She was born on Monday, May 15, 1933, in Spring Glen, a daughter of the late Chester Runkle and the late Pauline Schwalm Runkle.
She was a graduate of the former Hubley Twp High School.
Dot was an underwriter for Nationwide Insurance, Harrisburg, prior to her retirement..
She attended the former St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Spring Glen and Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and by three brothers, James Runkle, Charles "Lindy" Runkle, and Daniel Runkle.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Due to current health concerns services will be private.
Burial will be made in St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Gerard "Gerry" Donnelly Jr., 64, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, formerly of Brooklyn and Staten Island NY, was welcomed into the Heavenly arms of Our Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020 to be reunited with his family and friends that have gone before him.
Gerry was born May 28, 1956 in Brooklyn NY to the late Gerard Sr. and Hilda (O'Driscoll) Donnelly. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he graduated from Bishop Ford High School in 1974 and later became an Ironworker for Local 40 until his retirement.
Gerry shared a passion for many things in life. He played semi-pro hockey in his early years and took that passion to continue with being a die-hard New York Rangers fan. He was also a fan of the New York Giants and New York Mets. Gerry was an avid hunter. Archery and rifle seasons, along with the Rangers hockey seasons, became his "Christmas". No matter what was happening around him, once a Rangers game was on everything else disappeared and it was just Gerry and the Rangers. The greatest thing about it was he shared his love of the game, his love of hunting with those he cherished most, his sons and grandchildren, and other family and friends. That will continue always in his honor. Let us never forget... "Aim True, Shoot Straight."
Above all else, there were 7 people that were his world, his 3 sons and 4 grandchildren. Gerry is survived by his sons, Patrick and companion of Shenandoah Heights; Peter and companion of Pottsville; Jon and companion of Cressona; his grandchildren, Hunter, Dillon, Gabriel and Mya. He is also survived by his ex wife, Chrissy Mendofik of Girardville; sisters Mary Anderson of Staten Island, NY and Patricia Mooney, wife of Thomas Mooney of Lindenhurst, NY; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; countless other family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, June 9th from 9-11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, Pa. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all visitors are asked to follow recommended CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and safety protocol.
Gerry was born May 28, 1956 in Brooklyn NY to the late Gerard Sr. and Hilda (O'Driscoll) Donnelly. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he graduated from Bishop Ford High School in 1974 and later became an Ironworker for Local 40 until his retirement.
Gerry shared a passion for many things in life. He played semi-pro hockey in his early years and took that passion to continue with being a die-hard New York Rangers fan. He was also a fan of the New York Giants and New York Mets. Gerry was an avid hunter. Archery and rifle seasons, along with the Rangers hockey seasons, became his "Christmas". No matter what was happening around him, once a Rangers game was on everything else disappeared and it was just Gerry and the Rangers. The greatest thing about it was he shared his love of the game, his love of hunting with those he cherished most, his sons and grandchildren, and other family and friends. That will continue always in his honor. Let us never forget... "Aim True, Shoot Straight."
Above all else, there were 7 people that were his world, his 3 sons and 4 grandchildren. Gerry is survived by his sons, Patrick and companion of Shenandoah Heights; Peter and companion of Pottsville; Jon and companion of Cressona; his grandchildren, Hunter, Dillon, Gabriel and Mya. He is also survived by his ex wife, Chrissy Mendofik of Girardville; sisters Mary Anderson of Staten Island, NY and Patricia Mooney, wife of Thomas Mooney of Lindenhurst, NY; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; countless other family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, June 9th from 9-11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, Pa. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all visitors are asked to follow recommended CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and safety protocol.
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