Skook News Obituaries: January 23rd, 2021
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Bobby was born in Park Place, PA on December 25, 1936, a son of the late Anna (Radansky) and Joseph Repella.
Bobby graduated from Mahanoy City High School.
He served in the U.S. Marines.
He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.
Bobby is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Yankus, of New Jersey; Katherine Bolish, of Mahanoy City, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by Brothers William, Joseph, Theodore, Steve, Nicholas and Albert and Sisters Anna Klitch, Virginia Stremba, and Tina Repella
Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 26th, with Rev. James Carroll officiating.
Friends may call Tuesday 9 AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church.
Interment will be private at 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 and send sympathy cards.
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Born on March 4, 1944 on his grandparents farm in Swopes Valley, Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Roy and Grace Wolfe Roth.
He attended Pine Grove Area Schools.
Russell was an Army Veteran and served from 1962-1965 with the 101st Airborne Div.
He was a Crane Operator at Bethlehem Steel and then worked for Farmers Pride in Fredericksburg. Most recently he was a truck driver for Pierce Welding and Fabrication, Bethel.
Russell loved being outdoors, cutting grass and tending to his flowers.
Preceding him in death were his wife Nancy L. Fisher Wolfe in 1999; two brothers, Roy Roth and Leonard Roth.
Surviving are two sons, E. Scott and wife Debbie Wolfe of Lancaster, Russell Jr. and wife Robin Wolfe of Myerstown; a daughter Cindy and husband Kevin Bender of Mt. Zion; four grandchildren, Hailey Wolfe, Kyle Allen, Nikki Maldonado and Matthew Wolfe; three great grandchildren, Brian, Lexus and Kole; a brother Ronald "RJ" and wife Karen Roth of Lebanon; his companion Beatrice Bordner of Lebanon; aunt, Eva (Polly) Kutz of Tremont; nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services and interment will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, 316 Suedberg Rd., Pine Grove with Chaplain Dean Luther and Chaplain Sylvester Grier officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove following CDC guidelines. Graveside Services will be live streamed from the Funeral Home Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the VA Chapel Fund, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, Pa. 17042 in his memory.
You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Dennis was born January 15th, 1947 in Reading, PA. Son of Mary Jane (Hendricks) Seigfried and the late Harvey H. Seigfried.
He was the husband of Melanie A. (Antalosky) Seigfried. They were married on September 1st, 1990 and shared 30 wonderful years of marriage.
Dennis was in the U.S. Navy and proudly served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart, National Defense Metal, Vietnam Service Metal and Vietnam Campaign Metal. Upon returning to the states he worked in the field of construction and later became the owner/operator of MAS Trucking.
Dennis had a need for speed and a real passion for fast cars. His great grandparents owned the Fort Lebanon Speedway which explained his passion for racing, it literally ran through his blood.
Dennis is survived by his two daughters, Renee, wife of Jason Correa and their children Blake and Bradley; Krysta, wife of Jacob Stoudt and their children Ava and Luke as well as a son, Timothy Seigfried.
A celebration of Life service will be held at Kimmel’s Church located at 179 Pine Creek Dr. Orwigsburg, PA 17961 at 2 P.M. on February 27th, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Dennis’s honor to Tyler Reeser Racing 955 S. Liberty St. Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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He was born on Saturday, June 8, 1946, in Ashland, a son of the late Roy Header and the late Mary (Kehler) Header.
Ivan served in the US Navy; completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy he served for twenty-six years in the US Coast Guard Reserve.
He retired from the Los Angeles Police Department.
He was a member of American Legion Post 504, Mandata.
Ivan was an avid bowler, horse shoe pitcher, and enjoyed working on cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia L (Weasel) Header, to whom he was married for 52 years.
He is also survived by two sons, Mark A Header of Sunbury, and Matthew D Header of Harrisburg; three granddaughters, Ashley Header of Muncy, Autumn Header of Williamstown, and Keira Header of Millersburg; a great grandson, Zephyr Heilig; a great granddaughter, Daphne Header; three sisters, Ellen Steele of Lykens, Ruth Paul of Reading, and Anna Erdman of Elizabethville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Wednesday at the church. COVID-19 policies will be followed for the visitation and the service. Masks will be required.
Burial will be made in Salem Cemetery, Weishample.
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 in Ashland, he was a son of the late Angelo F. and Adele (Aleknavage) Jordan. He was a graduate of the former Frackville High School, class of 1958.
Joseph achieved musical notoriety in the Rock and Roll scene alongside his fellow Jordan Brothers, Frank, Bob and Lew Jordan.
A devoutly religious man, Joseph was a lifelong member of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, and served as a Eucharistic Minster; active with many social clubs, he was a member of the Rev. James A. Hogan, Knights of Columbus Council 2580; American Legion Post #398 and South-End Field and Stream, all of Frackville; he was also a member of the Broad Mountain Archery Club; Blind Veterans Association; Smoke and Ash Hunting Club, Tioga County and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a Medical Corpsman; he was an active Army Reserve from 1963 until 1969.
Joe enjoyed music, hunting, gardening, fishing, making wine and cooking. He was fortunate to show off his talents for 10 years with the band, “Another Side.” While Joe acquired many unique passions throughout his lifetime, his greatest devotion was always to his family.
In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by his brother; Robert J. Jordan.
Joseph spent 50 loving years married to his wife, Becky Jordan. A dedicated and supportive husband, Joe and Becky raised 4 children together: Angelo Jordan husband of Maureen, Hazleton; Joseph Jordan, Jr. husband of Shannon, Ashland; Vicki wife of Eric Vinskie, Frackville and Gina Jordan, Frackville. brothers; Frank and Lew Jordan; a sister; Kathleen Verano; Along with his four children, Joseph was blessed with 15 loving grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Between hosting family dinners, quad rides, fishing excursions and countless other family-oriented adventures, Joseph prided his rolls as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and God father.
Ever by his side, Joseph’s family remained supportive and loving as he prepared to transition on from this world and into God’s loving embrace. His wisdom, strength of character, and genuine heart will be forever cherished by his surviving family, friends and fans.
In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph’s name can be made to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 7 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, or Knights of Columbus Council 2580, 49 N. Line St., Frackville, PA 17931
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for immediate family. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic; the safety of family and friends is most important to us at this time. We greatly appreciate all the outpouring of prayers and support from everyone. Wear your mask and be safe. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.
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