Skook News Obituaries: January 8th, 2021
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Tamaqua, PA on April 13, 1920, Paul was a son of the late Andrew W. and Catherine (nee Scheidegger) Krapf. A 1940 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he served in WWII as a sergeant in the 792nd Bomb Squadron, 468th Bomb Group of the U. S. Army – Air Corps. Paul saw service in the India-Burma, Central Burma, China Eastern Mandates, Air Off-Japan, and Western Pacific campaigns. He was awarded multiple medals for his service including the Asian-Pacific Theater Service Medal with 6 Bronze Stars. Paul received his electrical training at the Franklin Electrical School in Summit Hill, PA. He was employed at the New Jersey Zinc Company in Friedensville, Center Valley, PA. Paul was a member of American Vets Post # 288, Allentown, PA and a life member of the VFW Post #2124, Allentown and American Legion Post # 576, Allentown. He drove for Meals on Wheels for many years and was a Presbyterian.
Paul is survived by children, Albert P. Krapf and his wife Joanne of Lansdale, PA, David A. Krapf and his wife Barbie of Alburtis, PA, Paula F. (Krapf) Behler of Bethlehem as well as 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He was the last survivor of 14 siblings.
Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, PA. Memorials in Paul’s name may be made to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Attendees are reminded of the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and are kindly asked to wear a mask and observe physical distancing.
Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Jeannie was born in Shenandoah, on September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) Savitsky and Frank Savitsky, Sr..
She was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and had worked for over twenty years at the Down River Company in Hazleton.
Jeannie attended and was a member of the former Holy Ghost Polish National Catholic Church in Shenandoah.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially in the swimming pool.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Savitsky and two brothers, Robert Savitsky and Frank Savitsky, Jr.
Jeannie is suvived by three sisters, Joan Savitsky, of Ringtown; Jane Metcalf, of Shenandoah and Connie Sincavage, of Ashland.
She is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews; 15 grand nieces and nephews and was awaiting the arrival of a great grand niece.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 AM on Monday, January 11th 2021, at the Polish National Cemetery in Shenandoah Heights.
All Covid-19 precautions, including wearing of masks will be followed.
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Joseph A. Yablonsky, 70, a resident of Brandonville, passed away due to complications of Covid-19 on Thursday, January 7th, 2021.Born in Shenandoah on January 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Francis and Gloria (Chowansky) Yablonsky. He was a graduate of the former Immaculate Heart high school, and then served in the Army National Guard.
Joe went on to become a lifelong self employed business man, owning and operating both Yablonsky's Sporting Goods and Market along with Yablonsky's Auto Sales in Brandonville.
He was an auto enthusiast, having owned and sold many classic automobiles, as well as having belong to many local car clubs.
Joe was very musically inclined, proficient in a wide range of instruments and for over forty years was a member of the Paramounts orchestra. He excelled at the playing of the accordian and was well known for his polka music.
Locally, Joe was a member of the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club, the Park Crest Fish and Game Club, the Sheppton Amerian Legion and he was a proud lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a very active member of the former Frackville Lodge, F&AM and recently a member of the Pottsville Lodge.
Joe is survived by his two brothers, Frank Yablonsky and Stephen husband of Cherise Yablonsky. Nephews Francis, Eric and Andrew, and nieces Gloria and Stephanie, along with their children also survive as do many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, no services are planned at this time
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