Skook News Obituaries: November 10th, 2022
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Steven David Zimmerman, "Sarge", 47, of Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at home.
Born on June 27, 1975 in Pottsville, he was a son of Lynn Bain of San Diego, CA and David and wife Cindy Zimmerman of Pine Grove.
Steven was a Coal Miner and worked for S & J. Coal Co. in Heckscherville.
He was an avid hunter.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Anna and Paul S. Zimmerman, and Frank Henry Bain.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Paul Zimmerman and his companion Faith Myers of Duncannon; two daughters, Zoe Zimmerman of Jonestown and Alexandra Zimmerman of Tremont; a brother Justin Zimmerman of Pine Grove; grandparents, Janice and Rafael Madrigal of Tremont; uncles, cousins; and dear friends, Paul and Rachel Rumpf.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League P. O. Box 96, Friedensburg, PA 17933 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Miriam H. "Mim" Fegley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, of South Red Oak Terrace New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at 81 years of age.
Born Sunday, March 16, 1941 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late John, and Miriam (Roberts) McLaughlin. Mim was also predeceased by; daughter, Keri Lee Suchy on June 7, 2009; sisters, iIlomay Nelson, Janice Snyder; brother, Donald McLaughlin.
Surviving are; her husband of 64 years, Donald R. Fegley Sr.; daughters, Kathy A. Nicholls wife of Robert, Kristine L. Rudy wife of Francis; son, Donald R. Fegley, Jr. and his wife Ramona all residing in New Ringgold; grandchildren, Ryan Suchy and his wife Kelly, Allison Ashburne and her wife Lexy, Alysha Nicholls, Zachary Nicholls and his wife Sarah, Ian Nicholls and his wife Brynn, Erin Hunsicker and her husband Zachary, Caroline Fegley, Jacob Rudy, Katelyn Rudy, Kimmy Rudy; great grandchildren, Lizzy, and Ryan.
A 1958 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Mim completed her cosmetology certification at Empire Beauty School of Pottsville. The self titled "Domestic Engineer", Mim organized and ran her home like a well tuned clock. Whether it was family gatherings, children, or grandchildren's events Mim was there as the doting mother, and grandmother. Mim had a knack for invention, those which made her household tasks more efficient. Laughed at now, her children revel at how efficient and clever they were. Mim enjoyed taking pictures, creating family albums, crafting, planting flowers, and feeding the birds. Both Don, and Mim traveled extensively.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Mim's Life will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022 at 11: 30 A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
Private interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in Mim's name to:
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Jack L. Klinger, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2022, at Heritage Mills Personal Care Home, Tower City.
Born in Erdman, November 23, 1945, a son of the late Ray and Elba Tschopp Klinger.
Jack began his career as a machinist at Brubaker Tool and TRW. He worked for 28 years as a plant manager at Bracalente Manufacturing, Trumbauersville. He then began his own business, Klinger Manufacturing. After retirement and moving to Orwin, he began his own trucking business, Klinger Hauling.
Jack was literally a "jack-of-all trades." He had the foresight and determination to get things done correctly. He took great pride in renovating his farm homes in the Lehigh Valley, Pillow, and Orwin. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Klinger.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Judy A. Miller Klinger; two daughters, Tammy Trayer and her husband Glen, Idaho and Tara Yohannan, and her husband John, Colorado; two grandchildren, Taylor and Austin Seager; two great grandchildren, Riley and Willow; two brothers, William Klinger, Millersburg, and Ronald Klinger, York; two sisters, Shirley Miller, Sunbury, and Ruth Haupt, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Following Jack's wishes there will be no formal services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Pkwy #110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Klinger family.
Elizabeth A. Hepler, 96, of Gordon, passed away Thursday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Shamokin.
Born on June 27, 1975 in Pottsville, he was a son of Lynn Bain of San Diego, CA and David and wife Cindy Zimmerman of Pine Grove.
Steven was a Coal Miner and worked for S & J. Coal Co. in Heckscherville.
He was an avid hunter.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Anna and Paul S. Zimmerman, and Frank Henry Bain.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Paul Zimmerman and his companion Faith Myers of Duncannon; two daughters, Zoe Zimmerman of Jonestown and Alexandra Zimmerman of Tremont; a brother Justin Zimmerman of Pine Grove; grandparents, Janice and Rafael Madrigal of Tremont; uncles, cousins; and dear friends, Paul and Rachel Rumpf.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League P. O. Box 96, Friedensburg, PA 17933 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born Sunday, March 16, 1941 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late John, and Miriam (Roberts) McLaughlin. Mim was also predeceased by; daughter, Keri Lee Suchy on June 7, 2009; sisters, iIlomay Nelson, Janice Snyder; brother, Donald McLaughlin.
Surviving are; her husband of 64 years, Donald R. Fegley Sr.; daughters, Kathy A. Nicholls wife of Robert, Kristine L. Rudy wife of Francis; son, Donald R. Fegley, Jr. and his wife Ramona all residing in New Ringgold; grandchildren, Ryan Suchy and his wife Kelly, Allison Ashburne and her wife Lexy, Alysha Nicholls, Zachary Nicholls and his wife Sarah, Ian Nicholls and his wife Brynn, Erin Hunsicker and her husband Zachary, Caroline Fegley, Jacob Rudy, Katelyn Rudy, Kimmy Rudy; great grandchildren, Lizzy, and Ryan.
A 1958 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Mim completed her cosmetology certification at Empire Beauty School of Pottsville. The self titled "Domestic Engineer", Mim organized and ran her home like a well tuned clock. Whether it was family gatherings, children, or grandchildren's events Mim was there as the doting mother, and grandmother. Mim had a knack for invention, those which made her household tasks more efficient. Laughed at now, her children revel at how efficient and clever they were. Mim enjoyed taking pictures, creating family albums, crafting, planting flowers, and feeding the birds. Both Don, and Mim traveled extensively.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Mim's Life will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022 at 11: 30 A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
Private interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in Mim's name to:
Tamaqua Public Library
30 South Railroad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
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Jack L. Klinger, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2022, at Heritage Mills Personal Care Home, Tower City.
Born in Erdman, November 23, 1945, a son of the late Ray and Elba Tschopp Klinger.
Jack began his career as a machinist at Brubaker Tool and TRW. He worked for 28 years as a plant manager at Bracalente Manufacturing, Trumbauersville. He then began his own business, Klinger Manufacturing. After retirement and moving to Orwin, he began his own trucking business, Klinger Hauling.
Jack was literally a "jack-of-all trades." He had the foresight and determination to get things done correctly. He took great pride in renovating his farm homes in the Lehigh Valley, Pillow, and Orwin. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Klinger.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Judy A. Miller Klinger; two daughters, Tammy Trayer and her husband Glen, Idaho and Tara Yohannan, and her husband John, Colorado; two grandchildren, Taylor and Austin Seager; two great grandchildren, Riley and Willow; two brothers, William Klinger, Millersburg, and Ronald Klinger, York; two sisters, Shirley Miller, Sunbury, and Ruth Haupt, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Following Jack's wishes there will be no formal services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Pkwy #110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Klinger family.
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Elizabeth A. Hepler, 96, of Gordon, passed away Thursday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Shamokin.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc./Shawn E. Clark, F.D., has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Susanne J. Bonsted, 74, of Tamaqua, passed away Wednesday afternoon at home.