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Born Tuesday, November 1, 1966 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Gordon Ruslavage, and Pauline (Zorochin) Gould. Surviving are; daughter, Brianna Picht and her companion Ryan Mesh of Summit Hill; son, Kyle Picht and his wife Brittany of texas; fiancé, Gerald Cashman with whom she resided; sisters, Deborah Pogwist wife of Richard "Monk" of Lansford, Paula Gottschall of Reading, Patricia Gildea wife of Joe of Lansford, Monica Conrad wife of John of Boyertown, Maria Ruslavage of Lansford; aunt Irene Snyder wife of Ken of Whitehall. Many nieces and nephews also survive Regina.
A 1984 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Regina matriculated and graduated from the Allentown School of Business. For the past 30 years she has worked for the former K.M.E of Nesquehoning, now REV Group. Regina was an integral cog for the corporation. She did driver certification, licensing, titles, bonding and notary work for the new fire trucks. Regina Was often Found Hanging out by the pool or spending time at the lake. Regina enjoyed shopping, planting flowers, and the companionship of her dog Wyatt. She will be deeply missed.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Private Celebration of Regina's Life will be held on Thursday evening August 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM from the funeral home. The family will receive friends publically from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2020, face masks are requires and occupancy limits will be adhered to.
Please make a donation in her memory to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Born Thursday, April 1,1993 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Eric is survived by his mother, Lori L.(Davis) Bachert and her companion Dale S. Hadesty; father, Wayne E. Bachert and his wife Linda; his sister whom he adored, Amy J. Bachert; maternal grandparents who were his champion, Lenny and Sandy (Wargo) Davis; beloved cousins, Emily and Rachel; aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Eric.
Eric was predeceased by his Aunt Tami Lynn (Davis) Hinkle on July 15, 2016.
A 2011 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Eric participated in soccer, baseball and basketball. He was an avid outdoorsman. He liked dirt bikes, quads and side-by-side from a young age. Erick enjoyed snowboarding, snowmobiling, and recently began collecting rocks. Tall, handsome, articulate, Eric should have been a salesman for he had the gift of gab. Eric worked construction, and many knew that as a young adult he suffered his demons. Eric conquered his woes and helped many people in our community. He will be deeply missed by all. Eric's constant companion was his German Shepherd Niya.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570)668-2550 Graveside Services will be held on Thursday August 6, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Masks must be worn.
Memorials in his Memory to Tamaqua Area Little League Association 986 Catawissa Road Tamaqua,Pennsylvania 18255.
Online condolences maybe made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Born in Ft. Springs, PA Feb. 13,1932 the son of the late William and Eleanor Whalen.
He attended Butler Schools and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Good Counsel/ St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland. He was a member of local 524 Pipefitters Union of Scranton, PA.
He attended Butler Schools and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Good Counsel/ St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland. He was a member of local 524 Pipefitters Union of Scranton, PA.
Joseph was a loving husband and devoted father of four. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. He was a great storyteller. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and Notre Dame fan. He enjoyed meeting his friends for breakfast at May’s.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Helen L. (Schilling) Whalen. Daughters: Ann (Joseph) Wright Georgia; Connie (Christopher) Jankowski, Lehighton; Kathleen (Philip) Mattu, Gordon; and son, Joseph (Diane) Whalen, Ashland. Nine grandchildren: Michael, Chris, Cory, Lauren, Kelsy, Tyler B., Tyler W., Gavin and Colin. Six great grandchildren: Madison, Mikie, Bale, Callie, Skylar, and Carson Michael. He is also survived by his sister, Babe (Whalen) Costello and her husband Robert. Many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland, with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs, PA. Viewing will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, Aug 7, and 8:30 - 9:45 AM Saturday at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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Dave Spittler, 70, of Pine Grove, unexpectedly passed away at his homestead on July 31, 2020. Dave was born in Danville, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest and Alverta (Brommer) Spittler on July 24, 1950. Just one week ago, he celebrated his 70th birthday and 49th wedding anniversary with his wife Linda Spittler.
In 1968, Dave graduated from Pine Grove High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from the Ford School of Business. He went on to work for Nationwide Insurance until 1982.
Dave gave up his career as an insurance agent to follow his lifelong dream of owning his own bicycle shop. In 1982, he started and owned Spittler's Bicycle Shop until he retired two years ago. He lived by the motto "quality work takes time" and was know as a man who could fix anything. A conversationalist, he created many lasting friendships with people who came from near and far to visit his shop.
Along with fixing bicycles, Dave enjoyed playing guitar, being a jokester, and caring for his cats and dogs. As a child, Dave's grandfather, the late John Brommer, taught him how to blacksmith. As an adult, Dave reignited his love for blacksmithing instilled in him by his Pop Pop Brommer and began blacksmithing again.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Linda (Schneck) Spittler. Dave and Linda enjoyed everything that life had to offer, together. He is survived by two children, Natalie (Spittler) Zimmerman, wife of Tod A. Zimmerman, of Schuylkill Haven, and Adam D. Spittler of Pine Grove; three granddaughters, Lindsey M. Zimmerman, Corinne E. Zimmerman, and Kyrsten A. Spittler; a sister Elizabeth (Spittler) Krause, wife of David Krause of Pine Grove. Dave loved his family more than anything in the world, and we will miss him terribly. Preceding him in death were his sister, Mary Jane Lucas; step-brother, Ernest Spittler; and step-sister Ruth Heinbach.
Graveside Services and interment will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Hetzel's Cemetery, 266 Hetzel's Church Rd., Pine Grove. Pastor Ronald Stump, Jr. will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Shriners Children Hospital located at 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 in his memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Shriners Children Hospital located at 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., of Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements. Visit www.FritzfuneralHome.com.
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