Skook News Obituaries: August 21st, 2020
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Allen G. Maurer, “Buddy” 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East, Pottsville.
Born in Hegins Township on August 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Allen C. and Maude (Klinger) Maurer.
He retired from the Pottsville Hospital where he worked for many years as a member of the janitorial staff.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Queen Holmes and her son Mark Holmes.
He is survived by his sister, Velma Breidigan, Orwigsburg; nieces Debbie Gilbert, Pennie Fisher, and Laurie Breidigan.
He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Elks Club, Pottsville.
He coined the phrase, “How you?” whenever he would see a friendly face.
Buddy was born with mental challenges, which were difficult at times, but he prided himself by working every day and being independent. He lived most of his life as a Pottsville resident. He loved to socialize after work with his co-workers; his favorite place being Julian’s tavern. You could also find him everyday drinking coffee at Dunkin Donuts. He faithfully played the daily number as well as going out to dinner with his family on Friday nights. Cantankerous at times, Buddy was a generous and loyal friend.
His family would like to thank all those who knew Buddy and took care of him and his well-being when he was out and about, as well as his caregivers, for the respect they gave him every day.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to leave a condolence for the Maurer family.
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Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth McElhenny Dillman.
Kevin was a contractor having been last employed for Tredegar.
He was a 1979 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. He enjoyed coaching his sons in football and baseball including the Frackville Little League All-Stars championship run in 1995. He was an avid Notre Dame, Washington Redskins and New York Mets fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Donna Dillman.
Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Ellen Tregembo Dillman, Frackville; his two sons: Kevin and his wife Amanda Dillman, Frackville and Michael Dillman, Frackville; his four brothers: Floyd and his wife Tracey Dillman, Shenandoah, Robert Dillman, Frackville, Donald and his wife Lynn Dillman , Frackville and Brian and his wife Tracy Dillman, Shenandoah Heights; his two loving grandchildren: Peyton and Carter Dillman; a brother-in-law Kenneth Tregembo and his fiancé Lisa Sharp, Morea; three sisters-in-law: Karen Plymesser, Debra Tregembo, Diane and her husband Joseph Reading, all of Frackville; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 26th from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville with Rev. Jeff Merwine officiating. Friends are invited to his visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dillman family at 157 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, PA 17931.
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He was born September 20, 1929 in Pottsville a son of the late John and Mary Guiardi Piccioni.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
He was employed by Evans Delivery, Schuylkill Haven, prior to retiring.
Mark was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, Teamsters Local # 429, an inductee and former vice president of the Allen-Rogowicz Sports Hall of Fame, former Amor Fraterno Club., Knights of Columbus Council, #431 and a former member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mark, Jr; 4 brothers, John, Angelo, Henry Robert, & Pidge; a sister, Theresa Gerace.
Surviving are 2 sons, Scott Piccioni and his wife, Sharon, Richfield; Dr. Larry Piccioni and his wife Barbara, Dover, DE; 4 grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Nicole and Mark; 1 great-granddaughter, Allison; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9-10:30AM. at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pottsville. Please wear a mask.
Please share your memories and condolences with Mark's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com
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