Skook News Obituaries: January 25th, 2021
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Margaret Hepler, 95, of Pitman, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at her home on Sunday, January 24, 2021.Margaret was born in Pitman on February 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Alice M. (Specht) and Franklin F. Kehler.
She was a homemaker and worked along side her husband on the family farm. She loved to spend time in her kitchen, cooking, baking and canning. She enjoyed spending time with her family and welcomed relatives to the farm.
She was a member of Zion E.C. Church Pitman.
Margaret is survived by three sons Douglas, husband of Kathy Hepler, Brent Hepler and Larry, husband of Debbie Hepler numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 year Irvin H. "Herbie" Hepler; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings and nieces and nephews.
Due to current health concerns private services will be held at Zion E.C. Chuch, Pitman with interment following in Zion E.C. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion E.C. Church, 247 Zion Church Road, Pitman, PA 17964.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit. www.srrfh.com.
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Born on July 18, 1924 in Minersville, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Petchulis and Ella Komorosky Petchulis. She attended the Mar Lin School and was a 1942 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was employed for many years at the former Schuylkill County Juvenile Detention Center.
She was a member of the former Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Minersville.
She was the wife of Michael Delenick, Sr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage prior to his death in 2003.
Helen is survived by three children, Michael Delenick (spouse, Germaine), Mar Lin, Robert Delenick (spouse, Virginia), Lebanon, and Linda Delenick, Manayunk; four grandchildren, Chris Delenick (spouse, Dr. Michele), Darren Delenick (spouse, Andrea), Drew Delenick (spouse, Kaytelyn) and Megan Schwartz (spouse, Thomas); seven great-grandchildren, Emma Schwartz, Hanna Delenick, Sophie, Samuel and Benjamin Delenick, Ryan and Regan Delenick; her beloved cat, Sammy.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township. The family prefers donations to Hillside SPCA, P. O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born Thursday, April 25, 1935 in Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe, the daughter of the late Winfield S., and Laura G. (Brooks) Morgan. Georgene was also predeceased by; sister, Yvonne Wagner; brother, Bruce Morgan.
Surviving are; son, Bryan M. Bowe of North Chelmsford, MA; daughter, Allison M. Bowe of Tamaqua. Many nieces and nephews also survive Georgene.
A graduate of Frackville High School, Georgene was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. A homemaker, Georgene was a terrific baker, and enjoyed trips to Disney World, playing cards with friends, and watching Downton Abbey.
Private Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in her name to:
First United Methodist Church
124 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Interment Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in her name to:
First United Methodist Church
124 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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