Skook News Obituaries: December 17th, 2020
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Eilleen M. Karlavage, 66, of Trenton, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 16th, at her residence.Eilleen was born in Trenton, PA on August 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Riley) and Edward Karlavage, Sr.
She graduated from Marian High School Class of 1972.
Eileen worked as a Deli trainer and manager at many Acme Markets. She was also a deli manager at Carone’s in Freeland.
She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, where she belonged to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Mother Teresa Sodality, and was a singer in the Choir.
She is survived by niece and nephews Michele which whom she resided, Chad of Shenandoah, Terry of Shenandoah and Kyle of Delano. She was the last member of her immediate family
She is preceded in death by 2 brothers Edward Jr. and Kenneth.
Services are private at the convenience of family with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating. Interment will take place at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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Born in Shenandoah on November 10, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Grutza) Klocek.
She was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.
Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry.
Rosemary was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was also a member of the ILGWU. She treasured the time spent with her family; she was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing many meals for family gatherings throughout her life. She served as the sacristan for the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and felt honored to prepare the altar linens for many years.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, John J. “BZ” Nieddu on September 6, 1984; an infant son, John at birth; one brother, Leonard Klocek; and one sister, Florrie “Ann” Satkiewicz.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo Jacavage and her husband Gene of Shenandoah Heights; two sons, Michael Nieddu and his wife Susanne of Ashland and Frank Nieddu and his wife Janine of Shenandoah Heights; four granddaughters, Jessica Jacavage of New Jersey, Jaclyn Sims and her husband Justin of New Jersey, Elyssa Johnson and her husband Jeremy of Fountain Springs and Kristina Nieddu of Shenandoah and her fiancé Jake Balkiewicz; four great grandchildren, Ella, Frances Mae, Cameron and Jayden; two sisters, Frances Klocek of Shenandoah and Dorothy Lashock of Hazleton; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services and interment in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights will be private at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund or the Father Walter J .Ciszek Chapel Fund, both c/o 108 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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