Skook News Obituaries: June 23rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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William Harold Whalen, Jr., 71, of Minersville, passed away unexpectedly on June 19th in his residence.
Born in Pottsville on April 8, 1953, he was a son of the late William H. and Beatrice E. (Thompson) Whalen Jr.
He worked as a machinist in manufacturing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary J. Whalen and sister, Jean Boris.
William is survived by a son, Keith W. Whalen, husband of Christine, of Schuylkill Haven; grandson, Coyler Whalen; sister, Marion Sonnon; and brother, Thomas Whalen; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements will be private at the convenience of the family.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of arrangements.
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Karen graduated from Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1975, where she was Captain of Flags and a member of the Concert Choir. Karen worked as a secretary for the Pennsylvania National Bank for 25 years. She was a loving and proud daughter, mother, sister, niece, dog mom, friend, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Wertman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Wertman.
Karen is survived by her husband of 23 years, James Paul Hanlon Jr., Port Carbon; three children: Rachael Ann McGeoy, Port Carbon, John Kenneth McGeoy and his wife Kayla and their daughter Emma, Seltzer, and James Paul Hanlon III and his significant other Haley Elaine Zerby, Port Carbon and their unborn child Amber; a brother Timothy Kenneth Wertman, Port Carbon; a sister Sharon Jespersen, Port Carbon; three nephews: Timothy Joseph Wertman, Port Carbon, Josh Neil Jespersen. Colorado, and Eric Timothy Wertman, Pottsville; a niece Jessica Wertman, Pottsville; a step daughter Barbie Hanlon, Reading and her children Ciara Martin and Sarala Martin; and a step son Jeffery Hanlon and his son Marshall Hanlon, California.
Funeral Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Karen to the Hillside SPCA P.O. Box 233 Pottsville, PA 1 7901.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements.
The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt, age 97, died at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by family on May 26, 2024. He formerly resided in Berwick, Pa. Glen was born on November 2, 1926, in Burlington, Iowa to the late Charles and Mabel (Peterson) Hueholt. Glen was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School (Iowa); Findlay College; Winebrenner Theological Seminary; and Pittsburgh Zenia Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He also attended Oberlin College Seminary and completed clinical training leading to certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Chaplain and Clinical Chaplaincy Supervisor.
After losing his own father at the age of ten, Glen realized how the Love of God is manifested through local ministry. Glen dedicated his life to this ministry, being ordained first by the Iowa Eldership of the Churches of God (Iowa, 1945); licensed by the West Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church (1948); and ordained by the Conemaugh Presbytery, United Presbyterian Church (Bolivar, PA, 1952). His ordination vows to the Presbyterian Church were renewed after 60 years in 2012. Glen faithfully served churches for over 70 years and his pastorates were follows: Northview Methodist Church, Ohio (1945-47); Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Penny
Methodist Churches, Ohio (1948-51); Scotch Ridge University Presbyterian Church, Ohio (1951); Bolivar and Bethel United Presbyterian Churches, Pa. (1952-55); Reedurban United
Presbyterian Church, Ohio (1955-61); First United Presbyterian Church Gallipolis, Ohio (1961-1973); First United Presbyterian Church Bloomsburg, Pa. (1973-80); First Presbyterian Church
of Weatherly (1980-2020); Mahanoy City Presbyterian Church, Pa. (1992-99); and Freeland United Presbyterian Church, Pa. (2005-2020). He was a chaplain for Gallipolis State Institute, Muncy Correctional Center, and Selinsgrove Center. Glen was the Chaplaincy Program Director for White Haven Center (Pa.) from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure, Faith Chapel was created at
the Center.
Throughout his career, Glen was active as a member/officer in local ministerial, Synod, and Presbytery committees. He had a special interest in mental health and disability services and served as organizing president of the Gallia County, Ohio Mental Health Mental Retardation Association and Guiding Hand School for children with disabilities. He enjoyed camping, traveling, visiting historical places, gardening, and carpentry. He conducted tours of Israel with inter-faith groups. A highlight of his travels was a tour to the Passion Play in Germany. A rural farm boy at heart, Glen collected small tractors, farm equipment, and cars.
In 1949, Glen married Lois Webber, his life-long love and faithful supporter of his ministry. Their marriage spanned 65 years until her death in 2015. A son, James, and brother, LaVerne, also
predeceased him.
Glen is survived by his brother Harold; his children Richard Glen (Jolene) Hueholt, Barbara Ann (Dayton) Holmes, and Carol Susan (Craig) Young; grandchildren Michael Glen (Kim) Spangler,
Kenneth Hueholt, Bethany (Jamie) Leavens, and Nicholas Hueholt; great-grandchildren Michaela Spangler, Natasha Leavens, and Mitchell Leavens. He is also survived by his treasured friends and caretakers Juliet Bodu-Dwomo, Agnes Asiamah, Irene Ayenor, and
Rebecca Opuku, and by many of his beloved Webber and Hueholt extended families.
A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Weatherly Presbyterian Church in Weatherly, Pa. with the Revs. Sharon Frye and David Hueholt officiating
along with Interim Pastor Tommy Campbell. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 or Weatherly Presbyterian Church, Weatherly, Pa.
Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Jean A Kissinger, age 69, of Lykens, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born on Thursday, December 30, 1954, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Larry C Harman and the late Rosemary F (Ganley) Harman.
Jean was the Postmaster at the Gratz Post Office prior to her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother Landis C Harman.
She is survived by her husband Earl E Kissinger, to whom she was married for 51 years.
She is also survived by two sons, Eric E Kissinger and his companion Jeannie Roberts of Shermansdale and Timothy L Kissinger and his companion Brandy Kissinger of Halifax; six grandchildren; a great grandson; two brothers, Gerald D Harman and Mark J Harman both of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church.
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Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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After losing his own father at the age of ten, Glen realized how the Love of God is manifested through local ministry. Glen dedicated his life to this ministry, being ordained first by the Iowa Eldership of the Churches of God (Iowa, 1945); licensed by the West Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church (1948); and ordained by the Conemaugh Presbytery, United Presbyterian Church (Bolivar, PA, 1952). His ordination vows to the Presbyterian Church were renewed after 60 years in 2012. Glen faithfully served churches for over 70 years and his pastorates were follows: Northview Methodist Church, Ohio (1945-47); Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Penny
Methodist Churches, Ohio (1948-51); Scotch Ridge University Presbyterian Church, Ohio (1951); Bolivar and Bethel United Presbyterian Churches, Pa. (1952-55); Reedurban United
Presbyterian Church, Ohio (1955-61); First United Presbyterian Church Gallipolis, Ohio (1961-1973); First United Presbyterian Church Bloomsburg, Pa. (1973-80); First Presbyterian Church
of Weatherly (1980-2020); Mahanoy City Presbyterian Church, Pa. (1992-99); and Freeland United Presbyterian Church, Pa. (2005-2020). He was a chaplain for Gallipolis State Institute, Muncy Correctional Center, and Selinsgrove Center. Glen was the Chaplaincy Program Director for White Haven Center (Pa.) from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure, Faith Chapel was created at
the Center.
Throughout his career, Glen was active as a member/officer in local ministerial, Synod, and Presbytery committees. He had a special interest in mental health and disability services and served as organizing president of the Gallia County, Ohio Mental Health Mental Retardation Association and Guiding Hand School for children with disabilities. He enjoyed camping, traveling, visiting historical places, gardening, and carpentry. He conducted tours of Israel with inter-faith groups. A highlight of his travels was a tour to the Passion Play in Germany. A rural farm boy at heart, Glen collected small tractors, farm equipment, and cars.
In 1949, Glen married Lois Webber, his life-long love and faithful supporter of his ministry. Their marriage spanned 65 years until her death in 2015. A son, James, and brother, LaVerne, also
predeceased him.
Glen is survived by his brother Harold; his children Richard Glen (Jolene) Hueholt, Barbara Ann (Dayton) Holmes, and Carol Susan (Craig) Young; grandchildren Michael Glen (Kim) Spangler,
Kenneth Hueholt, Bethany (Jamie) Leavens, and Nicholas Hueholt; great-grandchildren Michaela Spangler, Natasha Leavens, and Mitchell Leavens. He is also survived by his treasured friends and caretakers Juliet Bodu-Dwomo, Agnes Asiamah, Irene Ayenor, and
Rebecca Opuku, and by many of his beloved Webber and Hueholt extended families.
A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Weatherly Presbyterian Church in Weatherly, Pa. with the Revs. Sharon Frye and David Hueholt officiating
along with Interim Pastor Tommy Campbell. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 or Weatherly Presbyterian Church, Weatherly, Pa.
Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
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Jean A Kissinger, age 69, of Lykens, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born on Thursday, December 30, 1954, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Larry C Harman and the late Rosemary F (Ganley) Harman.
Jean was the Postmaster at the Gratz Post Office prior to her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother Landis C Harman.
She is survived by her husband Earl E Kissinger, to whom she was married for 51 years.
She is also survived by two sons, Eric E Kissinger and his companion Jeannie Roberts of Shermansdale and Timothy L Kissinger and his companion Brandy Kissinger of Halifax; six grandchildren; a great grandson; two brothers, Gerald D Harman and Mark J Harman both of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church.
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Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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