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Paul Williams, 73, of Allentown, PA, passed away, at his residence.He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.
He was the last graduating class from St. Fidelis Catholic grade school Mahanoy City, Graduated from Cardinal Brennan High School, and St. Francis DeSales University. He went on to be a teacher at a former Catholic Elementary School for the Allentown Diocese and then later served as Principle.
He is survived by aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery Mahanoy City, 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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Phyllis L Artz, age 89, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on Saturday, February 7, 1931, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Daniel T Wagner and the late Mary E (Hepler) Wagner.
Phyllis graduated from Hegins Township High School at the age of 16. She worked as a secretary in a local garment factory until taking a job with the Tri-Valley School District as a secretary until 1962.
In 1962 she left Tri-Valley to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education at Bloomsburg State College while raising two pre-teens and managing a household. She graduated in 1965 and began teaching at Williams Valley School District in 1966. She earned her Master's Degree while teaching. She continued as an educator at Williams Valley for twenty-two years until her retirement in 1987.
In the 1970's Phyllis was part of a group of individuals who launched the Hegins Area Ambulance Association. After its incorporation, Phyllis worked tirelessly as a board member, First Responder, and eventually an EMT. She became President of the Ambulance Association and held that position for thirty-five years, proudly overseeing the growth of the service. After working from her kitchen table for years, she persuaded the Board to purchase a shed from Pine Creek Structures and that was the first office. It was located on Township property. From there, land was purchased and she and her husband helped design the original station on Gap Street.
While serving as in EMT with Hegins, she became a CPR and EMT instructor and taught classes out of the Hegins Station and other locations.
Phyllis was on hand to cut the ribbon at the dedication of the newly remodeled station in 2018.
She retired from the Board of Directors in June, 2020, at the age of 89 having served since the start of the association.
In addition to her work on the Hegins Ambulance Board, she served on the initial Board of Directors for West Schuylkill ALS based in Tremont.
While serving her community, she did not forget her church, St. Andrew's United Methodist, and attended regularly. She sang in the choir as long as she was able. She helped serve meals in the social hall and contributed in any way she could.
Phyllis loved to paint. Her paintings adorn the walls of her home. She also enjoyed snowmobiling spending time at the cabin and the shore, bowling, swimming, and reading.
Her greatest joy was her family. She loved visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by a brother, William H Wagner.
She is survived by her husband Mark L Artz, to whom she was married for 70 years.
She is also survived by a daughter, Debra L Barry and her husband Richard of Hegins; a son, M Steven Artz and his husband Thomas C Strickler of State College; two grandsons, Thomas E Barry and his wife Hayley of Valley View, and Phillip M Barry and his wife Alyssa of Valley View; four great grandsons, Connor Barry, Caleb Barry, Carter Barry, and Cooper Barry; a great granddaughter, Riley Barry; a brother, James E Wagner of Lock Haven; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Duane Bardo and Rev. Jack Murray officiating. Please follow CDC COVID-19 guidelines for the service.
A viewing will be held from noon to 1:00 pm on Tuesday at the church.
Burial will be made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hegins Area Ambulance Association, 352 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983.
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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Born April 6, 1992, in Allentown, he was a son of Gail G. (Gerberich) and Jeffrey L. Rarick.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg. He was last employed by Pleasant Valley Landscaping and occasionally at Boyesen Engineering, Krumsville.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 2010.
Clint was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tim and Jan Gerberich.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Charlene Knauss, wife of Kyle, of Auburn, and Cole Rarick, of Orwigsburg; nephew, Norman Knauss; paternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Rarick; aunts, Gwen Gerberich and Sheila Hollenbach (Mike); uncles, Rob Rarick (Diane) and Greg Rarick (Lisa); cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at New Ringgold Fire Company, New Ringgold, with Pastor Jonathan Heim officiating. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the fire company. Due to the current pandemic, Clint's family understands if you are unable to attend. At the family's request, memorial donations may be sent to Orwigsburg Food Pantry or Orwigsburg Library.
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Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Julia E. (Moore) and John McCready.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Nativity BVM and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Rose Ashman, Sheila Frantz, Dorothy Gardner, Mary Andrefski and Edward McCready.
She is also survived by sons, Edward Hahner, husband of Missy, of Pottsville, Scott Hahner, husband of Michelle, of Pottsville; sister, Isabel Kutz, wife of Charles, of Pottsville; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church. At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born March 2, 1933 in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Clare E and Elizabeth (Caton) Speidel.
After graduating from the former Frackville High School, Claire attended Albright College and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts. She retired as a case manager from the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services. She enjoyed traveling and was a civil war and history buff as well as a huge animal lover. She loved Jeopardy! and playing games with her family. She was also a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Pottsville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Allan T. Cope who passed away November 1, 2003.
She is survived by her three daughters, Laurie Gentile wife of Jim, Greenville PA; Rebecca Quigley, Clarksboro NJ; and Rachel Anderson wife of Stephen, Sanford MI; six grandchildren, Tyler, Alex, and Madelyn Gentile; Ryan and Nicholas Quigley; and Sean Anderson; and a great granddaughter Scarlette Gentile.
Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family on the grounds of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville PA 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit SchlitzerAllenPugh.com to share a memory for the Cope family.
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Born in Pottsville, February 7, 1942, He was a son of the late Martin and Anna (Walsh) Manion.
Ted graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1959 and worked at Eastern Press of Pottsville where he was the Office Manager. He was a Charter Member of the JFK Division Ancient order Hibernians, former member/Treasure of the St. Clair School Board, Past President St. Clair Lions Club, Past Zone Chairman of District 14K Lions International, former member St. Clair Recreation Commission and St. Clair Democratic Committeemen.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.
He was preceded in death by 4 brothers James Manion, Joseph Manion, Martin Manion and William Manion.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Dorothy (Chiccine) Manion, son Jeff Manion of Philadelphia; daughter Jen Manion and her spouse Jessica Halen of Wellfeet, MA; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund, 250 E. Hancock St., St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Born in Pottsville, PA on June 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Peter and Veronica (Barnes) Sisko.
Jim was a graduate of Pottsville High School, where he excelled in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 till 1964 and he worked as a crane operator and combo mill operator at Bethlehem Steel for 45 years until retiring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Judy A. (Young) Sisko on December 20, 2009.
Jim is survived by two sons: James M. Sisko and his fiancé Lisa Eisenhower, Hellertown and Steven N. Sisko and his wife Tracy, Walnutport; two brothers: William Sisko and wife Diane and Earl Sisko and wife Barbara, both of Pottsville; two sisters: Theresa Freiler, Pottsville and Joan Rarick, Orwigsburg; Godson William Sisko, Enola; and nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Port Carbon at 12noon on Saturday, December 12th, with Deacon Jack Quirk officiating.
There will be no procession from the Funeral Home to the cemetery.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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Linda R. Kunkel, 71 yrs. of age, formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Born Thursday, January 20, 1949 in Allentown the daughter of the late Stewart B., and Ruth J. (Philips) Rex. She was also predeceased by her husband, Warren C. Kunkel on April 20, 2010.
Surviving are daughter, Peggy Sue (Kunkel) Mehlig.
Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Interment will be in Slatedale Cemetery Slatington, Pennsylvania.
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Born in Shenandoah on December 24, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Albert Sands, Sr. and Anna M. (Yurgal) Sands.
She retired from the former Connie Fashions, Shenandoah as a floor lady.
Christine was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint George’s Church. She was also a member of the ILGWU. Christine was an avid bowler and was a member of the Connie Fashions Ladies Bowling Team. She also enjoyed making ceramics. But above all and of most importance to her was spending time with her family.
Surviving are her daughter, Patrice A. Volosky and her husband Joseph of Tamaqua; her son, Bernard Skaudis, Jr. and his wife Carol of Brandonville; five grandchildren, Becky, Amy, Sandra, Joey and Bernie; great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Sands and his wife Gloria of Shenandoah Heights; one sister, Dolores Krissick of Shenandoah; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Bernard Skaudis, Sr. in 2005; three brothers, Albert Sands, Jr., William Sands and Charles Sands; and two sisters, Agnes McDonald and Shirley Matalavage.
Religious services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Annunciation BVM Cemetery Chapel, Shenandoah Heights with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor officiating. Interment will be in Saint Casimir’s Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. All state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and regulations will be observed; masks and social distancing will be required.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Ashland, PA on April 15, 1946, she was the daughter of Thomas Flanagan and L. Dorothy (Todd) Wagner and the step-daughter of Milton Wagner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Michael. In addition to her husband Dorothy is survived by her children, Caroline Kush, Ashland, Kristen Woodward (Joe), Dillsburg, and Michael, Jr (Nicki) Bethlehem, PA. and her four grandchildren Adeline and Rosti Woodward and Evelyn and Michael Yoder.
Dorothy was a graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1964 and Empire Beauty School. She owned and operated a beauty salon, worked at Tri-State Envelope and was contracted by Schuylkill IU-29 for 43 years as a driver. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was known for her sense of humor and infectious laugh. She loved going to the shore and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Her favorite event each September was the annual ABA Parade in Ashland.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM from Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland,PA. Rev. Laura Csellak will officiate.
Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Viewing Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM from Christ ’s United Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hillside S.P.C.A, P.O. Box 233,Pottsville,PA 17901.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland,PA has charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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