Skook News Obituaries: August 17th, 2020
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Thelma was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 8, 1931, daughter of the late Thelma (Manuel) Abbott and Alexander Ross.
She graduated from North Webster Junior High School in Warsaw Indiana.
She had retired in 1999 from Bell Atlantic/Verizon.
Thelma is survived by a daughter, Sandra, wife of William Sr. Repkie, of Mahanoy City, two sons James Walton, & Bret Walton, of Elizabeth NJ;
Thelma is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view Video Tribute and send sympathy cards.
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Ron was born on May 7, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late Marion (Gore) and Charles Gill. He was a graduate of Calvert Hall High School and Johns Hopkins School of Business. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, Ron was co-owner/operator of Feeser Contracting & Supply Co. and Swatara Homes. He was a long time member of the former St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and a current member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. He served as a member of the Church Council and the Cemetery Committee. He was also a member of the Marine Corps League and the Anthracite Amateur Radio Association. Ron was also an aviation enthusiast. He had his private pilot’s license, and was a member and volunteer at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. Ron was a devoted husband and father. He and his wife Bsrbie spent many happy hours together gardening and traveling. He was never more content than when he was surrounded by his family.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters Jean and Janet.
Ron is survived by three daughters, Laurie, wife of Barry Bedford, of Schuylkill Haven, Julie, wife of LeRoy Coleman, of Schuylkill Haven and Marny, wife of Joe Donnelly, of Ocala, FL.
He is also survived by grandchildren Rachel Kehrer, wife of Jordan, Justin Bedford husband of Katie, Kevin Coleman, Meredith Coleman, Dr. Brynn Donnelly wife of Dr. Mike O'Laughlin, and Lauren Donnelly. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Arya Kehrer, Cameron Bedford, and Ian Kehrer.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 22nd at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. David Rowe officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the Church. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Born in Pottsville, on August 24, 1955, a son of the late Mamie (Hinkle) and Melvin Ulsh.
He was the husband of Eleanor Jane "Janie" (McGoey) Ulsh, to whom he was married to for 45 years.
He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1973 and employed by the Local 524 as a Union Pipe Fitter.
He is also survived by In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother David Ulsh husband of Nancy; sister in law Maryanne Rohrer wife of Tim; brothers in law, Hank McGoey husband of Susan, Tom McGoey, Gary Wehr, Ronald Ebling husband of Jill and Luke Zechman; best friends Tom Matukewicz and Russ and Sherri Fidler; cherished pet parrot Curly; many nieces and nephews.
Roger's family wish to thank his caregivers Megan and Michele Bensinger, Kathy DeWald and St. Luke's Hospice.
He is preceded in death by brothers Melvin, Michael and Robert; sisters Carol Krammes, Nancy Shirey, Mary Jane Wehr and Betty Zechman; sister in law Cathy McGoey Ebling.
A funeral will be held privately.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held Friday, August 21 at 11:15 am at St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cressona.
The family requests donations to St. Luke's Hospice 240 Union Station Place Bethlehem, PA 18015 or Schuylkill Haven American Legion Post #38, 229 Parkway Schuylkill Haven PA 17972.
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Born in Pottsville, PA on June 13, 1941, Peggy was a daughter of the late Lester and Anne (nee McKeone) Eroh. A 1959 graduate of Marian High School, she taught for 25 years in Catholic Schools. Those schools included St. Peter, Reading; St. Catherine, NJ; St. Jerome, Tamaqua; and the McAdoo Catholic School where she spent 14 years. Peggy also was a substitute teacher in regional Catholic schools. She was a member of The Parish of St. John XXIII, Tamaqua and the C.H. Berry Post #173, Tamaqua American Legion Auxiliary. Peggy was enormously proud of her Irish heritage. In her spare time, she loved doing word and number puzzles; was involved with bingo and card games at the High Rise; and every evening faithfully watched Jeopardy and the Property Brothers.
Peggy is survived by daughter, Kellie McGlinchey and her husband Brian of Tamaqua; grandsons, Zach McGlinchey and Justin McArdle; granddaughter, Maddie McGlinchey; and sister, Kathleen Miller of Tamaqua. Predeceasing her were sons, Vincent McArdle in 2003 and Brian McArdle in 2017; grandson, Joshua McArdle; and a sister, Pat Kulha.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 21 in St. John the XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua. Interment in St. Jerome Cemetery, Lombard Street, Tamaqua will follow the mass. Call 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 20 and 9:30-10:30 AM on Friday, August 21 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua.
Memorials in Margaret’s name may be made to The Parish of St. John XXIII, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Attendees are reminded of the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and are kindly asked to wear a mask and observe physical distancing. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Born on December 5, 1920, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late James and Amelia Witmer Lehr. She was a 1938 graduate of Pine Grove High School.
She was a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church, Minersville, and a current member of Holy Family Parish, Minersville. She enjoyed attending church services and expressed her faith in each hymn that she sang.
The respected matron of a large family, her “office” was the kitchen of the family home, her “desk” the kitchen table. The source of her greatest joys was the company of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After meeting Constant L. Kulpcavage at a barn dance in Pine Grove, they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage until his death in 1998. She was also predeceased by two sons, Thomas Kulpcavage, in 1973, and Edward Kulpcavage, in 2006; four siblings, Raymond Hikes, Emma Boe, Harry Lehr and John Lehr.
She is survived by seven children, Constance “Connie” Rizzardi, Forestville, Carol Dabulis, Minersville, Catherine “Cathy” Kulpcavage, Minersville, Ann Buglia (spouse, Robert), Phoenix Park, Michael Kulpcavage (spouse, Dolores), Jonestown, Cass Township, Denise Mabry (spouse, Gary), Jonestown,, Cass Township, and Patrice “Patty” Chapman (spouse, Richard), Primrose, Cass Township; twenty-one grandchildren; forty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Emma Jean Kulpcavage; nieces and nephews; her dearest lifelong friend, Alma Stramaitis, Pottsville.
The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Thursday from 6:00 A.M. Visitors are expected to follow CDC and PADOH guidelines regarding masks, wellness and social distancing. Visitation will end promptly at 8:45 A.M. when procession will form. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 A.M. in St. Matthew the Evangelist Church, 139 Spruce Street, Minersville. Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Branch Township. The family prefers donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Born Elizabeth (meaning: House of God) at 1:56pm, Wed, June 18, 1930, in her 90th year, Betty Lou (Davis) Torpey, made her journey to God’s House at 7pm, Sat, August 15, 2020, the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven! She departed peacefully from her son, Fr. Jim’s, home in the Poconos after a life well lived!
Pottsville was her home, born to Norman and Lorene (Glenn) Davis, she devoted her life helping family, friends & anyone in need. Baptized as a child of God, June 23, 1930, she lived an exemplary Christian life. She loved her homes on Seneca, Fairview Ss & Highland Dr. She graduated from Pottsville High School, 1948 and celebrated with her class reunions up until the 65th in 2013.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, she loved Jesus in the Eucharist and was devoted to her parish, her faith, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her rosary from St. John Paul II gave her great comfort through the joys and challenges of her life. Known as “Sis”, Lou”, “Rah, Rah” and “Boop”, she had a zest for life that shone through her small frame, filled with a vibrant spark! She loved life and laughed much in this valley of tears.
She belonged to St. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, Pottsville Lionettes, Catholic War Veterans. She worked faithfully as a Voting Precinct Clerk and was inducted into the Voters Hall of Fame (50 years of voting in the general election), believing in the American right to vote, especially for the sanctity of life. She worked as a clerk at the Pottsville Journal, then as a waitress, her primary vocation, at which she excelled, was as a Homemaker! Her baking and cooking included that special ingredient that can’t be bought or reproduced: love, her rice pudding and pineapple upside down cake will never taste the same. She was known for her classy dressing, a beautiful woman in the various stages of life.
She enjoyed pinochle, canasta, music, jitter bugging, Stone Harbor, Sweet Arrow Lake. She loved to read, word search, travel, her best times were at home, enjoying a cup of tea, glass of wine, treats, snacks, teaberry ice cream from Heisler’s, vanilla from Yuengling’s, a Coney Island hot dog, Guers iced tea and snacks. She enjoyed time at Knoebels with her grandchildren and attending Penn State Football. She was a devoted Pottsville Crimson Tide, Penn State, Notre Dame, Phillies and Eagles fan, along with Coach K and Duke Basketball.
Her deep faith and reliance on the prayer and example of Jesus’ Mother, Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, whose own heart was pierced, helped her endure courageously the loss of her daughter, Jane Ann (Torpey) Dinger, March, 2001, who left this life much too early. She dedicated herself to praying for children and parents who have lost a child to death, especially in support of the We Are Remembered Ministry. She admired the courage, dedication and bravery of her son-in-law, Russ Dinger (Sandy), who raised her grandchildren, of whom she was most proud: Joshua and Stephanie.
She loved the priesthood & religious life, touched by priests and sisters: Fr. Leo Mitchell, Msgr. Boyle, Bishop Welsh, the many who served St. Patrick’s and Nativity H.S. over the years, and her “own” Fr.’s Don, Pat & George. The great sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sr Joseph Elizabeth, ssj, Sr Mary Bertille, rsm.
Having the privilege of being the mother of a priest, she’d humbly smile and shed a tear when reminded that arriving at the gates of heaven a priests mother is escorted directly to our Lord, who says to the woman – “I have given you life, what have you given to me?'” She presents her hands (the maniturgium) and responds, “I have given you my son as a priest.” At this Jesus grants her entry into the House of God! Through her faith, she gained many friends from the Diocese of Allentown and in parishes over the years, where Fr. served until his retirement, including Easton, Whitehall, Summit Hill, Reading, Ringtown/Sheppton, Jim Thorpe, Hamburg, Pocono Pines.
The grace of his health concerns and retirement gave them the joy of togetherness as he walked her “home”, enjoying sacred silence, prayer, music, cooking, memories & Dr. Pol, Monk, Alf, Carol Burnett and I Love Lucy.
Her sister, Dorothy and beloved brother-in-law Ted Manion were her support, companions and watchful eyes. She loved her extended family: Elsie, Pat, Joyce, along with her neighbors from Fairview St & Forest Hills. Predeceasing her were her siblings: Norman Davis, Joann Artz.
Her friends, living, Dot, Flo & Helen and others are remembered fondly for their love & friendship. Her dearest: Teresa, Lee, Viv and others too numerous to name, preceded her to that House of God, we pray.
She was married Dec. 29, 1951, just shy of 50 years to James F. Torpey who died Feb. 2001, ever proud of him at Eastern Press, co-owned with his sister, Pat Cielinski (whose husband, John, died Aug 15, 2012) and his brother, Pete. She shared in the joy of cross stitching & creating at the family ceramic shop along with Dick/Rose Schuettler and Fran/Flo Trabosh.
Other survivors are nieces, nephews, family and friends: Davis, Manion, Cielinski, Torpey, especially her godson, Jerry (Mary) Davis and goddaughter, Teresa (Torpey) Keating.
She loved her dogs, especially her best: Bootsy, along with her “granddogs”: Holly and Star.
Since 1969, she lived with arthritis and other health concerns along the way. At peace, at last, she prayed for the many doctors, nurses, health aides, over the years, recently Dr’s Meeran, Heffner & Wenders & their staff, the hospice of LVHN-Pocono, the staff at Luther Ridge and so many others!
She will be buried at her family plot awaiting that great day of Resurrection, Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville, after a visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Church, Pottsville, Pa. at 12 Noon on Friday, August 21. A calling hour in Church is scheduled from 11 a.m. until just before Holy Mass at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to St. Patrick Church Memorial Fund or the Jane Ann Dinger Trust (assisting the needy/poor) c/o the Church or the Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, Pa. Online Condolences may be shared at www.parambofh.com
Pottsville was her home, born to Norman and Lorene (Glenn) Davis, she devoted her life helping family, friends & anyone in need. Baptized as a child of God, June 23, 1930, she lived an exemplary Christian life. She loved her homes on Seneca, Fairview Ss & Highland Dr. She graduated from Pottsville High School, 1948 and celebrated with her class reunions up until the 65th in 2013.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, she loved Jesus in the Eucharist and was devoted to her parish, her faith, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her rosary from St. John Paul II gave her great comfort through the joys and challenges of her life. Known as “Sis”, Lou”, “Rah, Rah” and “Boop”, she had a zest for life that shone through her small frame, filled with a vibrant spark! She loved life and laughed much in this valley of tears.
She belonged to St. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, Pottsville Lionettes, Catholic War Veterans. She worked faithfully as a Voting Precinct Clerk and was inducted into the Voters Hall of Fame (50 years of voting in the general election), believing in the American right to vote, especially for the sanctity of life. She worked as a clerk at the Pottsville Journal, then as a waitress, her primary vocation, at which she excelled, was as a Homemaker! Her baking and cooking included that special ingredient that can’t be bought or reproduced: love, her rice pudding and pineapple upside down cake will never taste the same. She was known for her classy dressing, a beautiful woman in the various stages of life.
She enjoyed pinochle, canasta, music, jitter bugging, Stone Harbor, Sweet Arrow Lake. She loved to read, word search, travel, her best times were at home, enjoying a cup of tea, glass of wine, treats, snacks, teaberry ice cream from Heisler’s, vanilla from Yuengling’s, a Coney Island hot dog, Guers iced tea and snacks. She enjoyed time at Knoebels with her grandchildren and attending Penn State Football. She was a devoted Pottsville Crimson Tide, Penn State, Notre Dame, Phillies and Eagles fan, along with Coach K and Duke Basketball.
Her deep faith and reliance on the prayer and example of Jesus’ Mother, Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, whose own heart was pierced, helped her endure courageously the loss of her daughter, Jane Ann (Torpey) Dinger, March, 2001, who left this life much too early. She dedicated herself to praying for children and parents who have lost a child to death, especially in support of the We Are Remembered Ministry. She admired the courage, dedication and bravery of her son-in-law, Russ Dinger (Sandy), who raised her grandchildren, of whom she was most proud: Joshua and Stephanie.
She loved the priesthood & religious life, touched by priests and sisters: Fr. Leo Mitchell, Msgr. Boyle, Bishop Welsh, the many who served St. Patrick’s and Nativity H.S. over the years, and her “own” Fr.’s Don, Pat & George. The great sisters of St. Joseph, especially Sr Joseph Elizabeth, ssj, Sr Mary Bertille, rsm.
Having the privilege of being the mother of a priest, she’d humbly smile and shed a tear when reminded that arriving at the gates of heaven a priests mother is escorted directly to our Lord, who says to the woman – “I have given you life, what have you given to me?'” She presents her hands (the maniturgium) and responds, “I have given you my son as a priest.” At this Jesus grants her entry into the House of God! Through her faith, she gained many friends from the Diocese of Allentown and in parishes over the years, where Fr. served until his retirement, including Easton, Whitehall, Summit Hill, Reading, Ringtown/Sheppton, Jim Thorpe, Hamburg, Pocono Pines.
The grace of his health concerns and retirement gave them the joy of togetherness as he walked her “home”, enjoying sacred silence, prayer, music, cooking, memories & Dr. Pol, Monk, Alf, Carol Burnett and I Love Lucy.
Her sister, Dorothy and beloved brother-in-law Ted Manion were her support, companions and watchful eyes. She loved her extended family: Elsie, Pat, Joyce, along with her neighbors from Fairview St & Forest Hills. Predeceasing her were her siblings: Norman Davis, Joann Artz.
Her friends, living, Dot, Flo & Helen and others are remembered fondly for their love & friendship. Her dearest: Teresa, Lee, Viv and others too numerous to name, preceded her to that House of God, we pray.
She was married Dec. 29, 1951, just shy of 50 years to James F. Torpey who died Feb. 2001, ever proud of him at Eastern Press, co-owned with his sister, Pat Cielinski (whose husband, John, died Aug 15, 2012) and his brother, Pete. She shared in the joy of cross stitching & creating at the family ceramic shop along with Dick/Rose Schuettler and Fran/Flo Trabosh.
Other survivors are nieces, nephews, family and friends: Davis, Manion, Cielinski, Torpey, especially her godson, Jerry (Mary) Davis and goddaughter, Teresa (Torpey) Keating.
She loved her dogs, especially her best: Bootsy, along with her “granddogs”: Holly and Star.
Since 1969, she lived with arthritis and other health concerns along the way. At peace, at last, she prayed for the many doctors, nurses, health aides, over the years, recently Dr’s Meeran, Heffner & Wenders & their staff, the hospice of LVHN-Pocono, the staff at Luther Ridge and so many others!
She will be buried at her family plot awaiting that great day of Resurrection, Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville, after a visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Church, Pottsville, Pa. at 12 Noon on Friday, August 21. A calling hour in Church is scheduled from 11 a.m. until just before Holy Mass at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to St. Patrick Church Memorial Fund or the Jane Ann Dinger Trust (assisting the needy/poor) c/o the Church or the Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, Pa. Online Condolences may be shared at www.parambofh.com
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Gloria Jean Krobert, 69, former Minersville resident, passed away Saturday, August 15th, at Seaton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
Gloria Jean Krobert, 69, former Minersville resident, passed away Saturday, August 15th, at Seaton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
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