Skook News Obituaries: February 10th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Sharon, PA on March 4, 1961, she was a daughter of the late William and Shirley (Allen) Balint.
She was a 1979 graduate of Indiana High School, Indiana, PA and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor degree in Accounting.
Maggie was a homemaker the majority of her life. She most enjoyed spending time with her family .
She is survived by her husband, Mark T. Shelhamer, to whom she was married 39 years; three daughters: Samantha M. Hardy, wife of Cody, of Spring, TX; Jessica M. Shelhamer, of Dallas, TX; Heather N. Shelhamer, of Plano, TX; a son, Zachary M. Shelhamer, of Pittsburgh; three sisters, Sherry Vandeneck, wife of Richard, of Indiana, PA; Mary Beth Palilla, wife of Vincent, of Indiana, PA; Maura Laughlin, wife of Bill, of Cary, NC; a brother, William Balint, husband of Amy, of Indiana, PA; grandchildren: Adalyn and Mark; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are private at the convenience of family.
The family request contributions in Maggie's memory be sent to: The Ashford Rise School of Dallas, at RiseDallas.org
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffery W. Cresswell, 44, of North Manheim Township, passed away Wednesday, February 7th, at home.
Born in Reading on September 13, 1979, he was a son of Jeffrey L. Cresswell and Diane L. (Guitas) Cresswell.
Jeffrey was a 1998 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
He was employed as a concrete finisher by Fairlawn Masonry.
Jeffrey was an excellent cook, and he loved spending time at the family hunting cabin
He was a member of F&AM Schuylkill Lodge #138, Reading Rajah Shriners, Reading Consistory, Second Mountain Rod & Gun Club, & North Ward Social Club.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by aunts & uncles including Jerald & Eva Cresswell, and cousins including Kayla, Nicole, James, & Jennifer.
Jeffrey is preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan "Jono" Cresswell, uncle, James D. Cresswell, paternal grandparents: Wilburt F. & Peggy Ann Cresswell, and maternal grandparents: John & Dolores "DJ" Guitas.
Services are private at the convenience of family.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Jeffrey's name to Ruth Steinert, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or Hillside, PO Box 233, Pottsville PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Reading on September 13, 1979, he was a son of Jeffrey L. Cresswell and Diane L. (Guitas) Cresswell.
Jeffrey was a 1998 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
He was employed as a concrete finisher by Fairlawn Masonry.
Jeffrey was an excellent cook, and he loved spending time at the family hunting cabin
He was a member of F&AM Schuylkill Lodge #138, Reading Rajah Shriners, Reading Consistory, Second Mountain Rod & Gun Club, & North Ward Social Club.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by aunts & uncles including Jerald & Eva Cresswell, and cousins including Kayla, Nicole, James, & Jennifer.
Jeffrey is preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan "Jono" Cresswell, uncle, James D. Cresswell, paternal grandparents: Wilburt F. & Peggy Ann Cresswell, and maternal grandparents: John & Dolores "DJ" Guitas.
Services are private at the convenience of family.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Jeffrey's name to Ruth Steinert, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or Hillside, PO Box 233, Pottsville PA 17901.
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