Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2021
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Geoffrey Edward Love, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, PA died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home.
Geoffrey was born in London, England, on January 24, 1936, a son of the late Theresa Margaret and Edward George Love.
While in England he was employed at the London Stock Exchange, 3M, Caravans International and was a flight instructor at the London Gliding Club. In the US he was employed as a Flight/Gliding Instructor at Ridge Soaring, Julian, PA, Connecticut Soaring, Waterbury CT., and Plymouth Soaring, Plymouth MA. He also owned and operated the English Connection in Schuylkill County where he restored antique cars.
Geoffrey is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce Elizabeth Romberger; three daughters, Fiona C, wife of Thomas Baer, of Milfod, MI; Sarah M, wife of Philip Thomas, of Kingston, Nova Scotia Canada; Gillian A.R. Love, of Philadelphia; one Grandson Daniel Thomas of Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada three granddaughters, Abigail F. Thomas, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Charlotte E. Thomas of Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Rebecca Thomas of Chelmsford, Essex, England.
As per his requests there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers the family will make a donation to his school, University College School in London England.
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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She was born Monday August 24, 1931 in Pottsville to the late Lester and Elva (Hamilton) Kantner.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School class of 1950.
In her younger days she worked at S S Kresge’s Department Store and Philips Van Heusen.
She married Earl E. Heiser November 22, 1950 and together they owned and operated Heiser Electric from 1965 until his passing March 5, 1994 and then continued with her son Lynn until 2019.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Centre Street Mother’s Club holding the offices of Recording Secretary and Treasurer from 1958 to 1967 and then again from 1973 to 1977.
She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star and The Sphinx Club.
Dot loved to cook (usually for more than were in attendance) and bake, making many wedding and birthday cakes in her day. She enjoyed a good game of cards as well. In later years she loved games shows, the news and puzzle books.
She was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s accomplishments. If she could not be in attendance, she loved to hear the details of the events and see all the pictures.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her sister in law, Lois Kantner, who passed away December 19, 2020.
She is survived by; her son Lynn Heiser (Suzanne), daughter Cheryl Curnow (Jim) and her daughter with whom she resided Carolyn Wood (David Perkins), grandchildren, Scott Heiser (Rhoda) and Michelle Corby (Kevin) and great-grandchildren, Kenna & Nolan Corby and Margot Heiser, brother, Charles Kantner and many nieces, nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her many furbabies laughing and calling herself the ‘zookeeper’.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 9th, from 9:00 AM till 11:00AM at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market Street, Pottsville. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM with Pastor Chris Rothharpt, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or the Trinity Lutheran Church Elevator Fund, 300 West Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Online condolences can be left at SchlitzerAllenPugh.com
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Born in Pottsville, on February 15, 1996, she was a daughter of Stanley J. Wilder, Jr. and Gail E. (Kelly) Wilder.
She was a 2014 graduate of Governor Mifflin and attended RACC for two years majoring in nursing. Alexis was still in the process of pursuing her degree and passion for helping others.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.
Alexis had worked as a Technician at a Pain Management Clinic in New Mexico before returning to PA.
She loved working with babies and children and enjoyed babysitting frequently. She loved her dog, Marley.
Alexis was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Stanley J. Wilder, Sr., to whom she was especially close.
She is survived by her parents Gail E. (Kelly) Wilder and Stanley J. Jr. and Theapia Wilder, ;
two sisters, Kadie Neye-Wilder, of Hegins; and Brielle Best, of Mt. Laurel, NJ; three brothers, Matthew and Brian Manning, both of Pottsville; and Camron Torres, of Reading; paternal Grandmother, PeggyAnn Wilder, of Pottsville; Aunt, Donna L. Stokes, of Pine Grove; and three nieces.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m.at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m.. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
The family request contributions in Alexis' memory be sent to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 .
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.Lord-Bixler.com
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Doris Lorraine Schroding, 87, of Hatfield, formerly Tamaqua, died Friday January 1, 2021, in Hatfield. PA
Born in West Mahanoy Twp., December 4, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schaller) Hinkle.
She worked many years as Office Administrator for Landsdale Borough.
Doris was a member of St. Peter Union Church, Tamaqua, PA
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Bud” Schroding in 2016 and a brother Ronald Hinkle 2006.
She was the loving Mother of 2 sons Charles Schroding Jr. and his wife Carol, Mark Schroding and his wife Rose, 2 daughters Lynne E. Bridi and her husband Michael, Meribeth Schroding -Yelito and her husband Stanley, 9 grandchildren, 14great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday January 8, 2021 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Virginia Heimer will be officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Clair, PA.
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 Shenandoah on August 16, 1932 he was a son of the late Michael and Julia (Oravitz) Mohutsky.
He was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.
Ed was a retired union pipefitter and was a member of the Pipefitters & Plumbers Local 524, Scranton.
Mr. Mohutsky was a decorated Army veteran having served his country in the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal.
He was a member of Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Shenandoah.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-two years, the former Rosemary Ushock; two sons, Anthony “Tony” Mohutsky of Frackville and Michael Mohutsky and his wife Maria of Indianapolis, Indiana; two daughters, Joy Foster and her husband Michael of Media and Susan Halcovich and her husband Patrick of Frackville; two grandchildren, Michael and Alex Foster; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents were four brothers, Michael, Emil, Ralph and Clarence; and four sisters, Anna Kelly, Mary Jawor, Julia Ciesluk and Christine "Teenie" Sebastian.
Funeral services and interment in Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights will be private at the convenience of the family.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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John A. Majikas, 81, of Girardville, PA died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Veteran's Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Born in Shenandoah, PA, March 10, 1939 the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Statutis) Majikas. John was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Vincent DePaul Church, Girardville, the American Legion, Girardville, and the Tuscarora R/C Airplane Club. He graduated in the last class of St. Joseph's High School, Girardville in 1956.
He is survived by two brothers: Anthony and his wife Carol, Pottsville; and Vincent, Hillsgrove, PA. Nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at a future time at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in John's memory to the American Cancer Society.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor. Visit. www.kullfuneral.com
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Stanley Platko, 66, of Buck Run, Foster Township, passed away on Thursday in Danville.
Born on February 28, 1954 in Pottsville, he was a son of Anna Krasnitsky Platko, Buck Run, and the late Stephen Platko, Sr. He attended Minersville area schools, and worked in the local garment industry before becoming disabled.
He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic church, Minersville.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Platko, in 2009.
He is survived by four siblings, Stephen Platko, Jr. (companion, Mary Ann Ondisco), Branchdale, Michael Platko, Buck Run, Joseph Platko (spouse, Jill), Merrimack, Newe Hampshire, and ann Marie Demmers (spouse, Ken), Ferndale, Michigan; nieces and nephews.
Services were private from Dutcavich Funeral Home. Interment was in Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Branch Township.
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Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the Late Nicholas and Lucy (Cataldi) Mammarella Sr.. She was a 1950 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Active in her community she was the owner and operator of Gerry's Dress Shops. She was the organizer of many community events including the Easter Parades, and Mahanoy City Centennials. She was Mahanoy City Elks Lodge first Woman of the Year, Shenandoah Evening Herald Person of the Week, President of the Golden Bears Basketball Boosters Club and President of the Mahanoy City Merchants Association. Throughout her entire lifetime, Gerry displayed an unparalled quest for helping those in need. Her unending dedication to and support for both her family and Mahanoy City was only exceeded by her unwavering generosity to any and all in need.
Preceding her in death in addition her parents were brothers Rev. Dominick, George and Nicholas Mammarella and a sister Emma DeAngelo.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years John D. "Jack" Scully sons John "Jackie" Scully of Mahanoy City, Patrick Scully of Elizabethtown, Kathleen MacDonald and husband Jim of Jacksonville FL and Geraldine Andregic and husband Tom of Camp Hill.
Other survivors include 3 sister Theresa Kistler of Harrisburg, Virginia Martin of Mahanoy City, and Dolores Murtin of New Jersey, grandchildren Zacary, Brittney, Brooke, Laura, Patrick, Megan, Jordan, Alison, Kelly and Susie and great grandchildren Ella, Jude, Aiden, Penelope and Piper and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Saturday morning at 11 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the church beginning at 9 AM.
COVID 19 Guidelines will be strictly followed and a mask will be required. The family would like contributions in her name to the Mahanoy City Public Library, 17 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, PA 17948 .
David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.jarrettfuneralhome.com.
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Evelyn Kretulskie,93 of Frackville,PA passed away Sunday, Jan. 3,2021 in Danville,PA.
Born in Connerton,PA Dec.22,1927 the daughter of the late Basil and Agnes Yakabowski. She graduated from Butler Twp. High School and the Empire Beauty School. She owned and operated Evelyn's Beauty Shop in Frackville for over 60 years until retirement. She was a faithful member of the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene.
Preceding her in death was her husband Joseph in May of 1998. A brother and sister
preceded her in death: Edward Yakabowski and Violet Yenetskie. Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Joanne wife of Norm Runkle; Dr. Carol Mack; Michael Kretulskie and Joseph husband of Ruta Kretulskie. Eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA. Rev. Joan Brown officiating.
preceded her in death: Edward Yakabowski and Violet Yenetskie. Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Joanne wife of Norm Runkle; Dr. Carol Mack; Michael Kretulskie and Joseph husband of Ruta Kretulskie. Eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA. Rev. Joan Brown officiating.
Interment in Annunciation Cemetery, Frackville,PA. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home,
Ashland is in charge of arrangements, Charles Heizenroth III, F.D.
Ashland is in charge of arrangements, Charles Heizenroth III, F.D.
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Sharon L. Laudeman, 67, of Minersville, passed away Saturday after a courageous fight with breast cancer at Geisinger Hospital with her husband, George, and daughter in law, Jen, by her side.
Born in Pottsville, on May 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Gressick) Bramley both of Minersville. She was the wife of George R. Laudeman having been married for 48 years. She was a 1971 graduate of Minersville Area High School. She worked for H. L. Miller’s and was the Office Manager for Laudeman Termite and Pest Control. She was devoted to her entire family especially her husband, kids, Brian and Chrissy, and grandchildren, Emily, Jared, Cali, and Colt. Sharon volunteered for all of Brian and Chrissy’s and then her grandchildren’s activities for youth football, cheerleading, Minersville youth wrestling, Minersville Little League, and high school level helping with fundraisers, concession stands, or whatever was needed. Sharon loved attending and wouldn’t miss all of their cheerleading, football, wrestling, basketball, baseball, and softball games.
Sharon was preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Dorothy (Gressick) Bramley; her son, Brian R. Laudeman; her daughter, Christa M. (Laudeman) Graeff; her sister, Diane (Bramley) Cola. Sharon is survived by her husband, George; and her grandchildren Emily and Jared Graeff, son in law, Fred Graeff, grandchildren Cali and Colt Laudeman, daughter in law, Jen; her sisters, Kathy (Bramley) Polny, husband Dave, Melissa (Bramley) Thompson, husband Chucky; her brother Dave Bramley, wife Eileen; her sister in laws, Kim (Laudeman) Valukevich, husband Lenny, and Jane (Laudeman) Shellhamer, husband Mark; nieces and nephews.
All services shall be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Brian R. Laudeman and Christa M. Graeff scholarship, which can be made to the MASD Scholarship Fund, PO Box 787, Minersville, PA 17954.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with her arrangements.
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