Skook News Obituaries: June 27th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Friedensburg, PA on February 18, 1932, he was a son of the late George & Carrie (Moyer) Yoder.
He was the widower of Shirley S. (Schrader) Yoder, his wife of 48 years.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ken is also preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Bashore & her husband, Hank, son, Kenny, brother, Arlan, & sister, Shirley.
Ken retired from the Pennsylvania Steel Foundry after years of service as a chipper/grinder.
He enjoyed playing cards and reminiscing with friends and family.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Rebecca, wife of Kristopher Heintzelman, of Broomall, PA; two grandsons: Joshua Yoder, & Corey Bashore, Josh's mother, Cheri Kurilla, and sister, Minerva "Sis" Gilbert.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 11 AM on Wednesday, July 3rd at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. Private interment will be held at the family's convenience.
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Born in Shenandoah on February 8, 1951, Jim was the son of the late James and Martha (Fellows) Stranix.
Jim graduated from Hershey High School in 1969 and earned his degree in industrial arts from California University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He dedicated 33 years to teaching industrial arts in the Tamaqua School District and also served as a high school wrestling coach. Along with his wife, he founded and coached the Special Olympics Bocce Ball team for Schuylkill County, positively impacting countless students and athletes.
A long-standing member of the Bethesda-Reedsville Evangelical Congregational Church, Jim was a family man who cherished time with his children and grandchildren. He had a passion for repairing antique furniture and restoring his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. Jim will be remembered for his wit and sarcasm, as well as his deep love for Jesus.
Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lyndell 'Lyn' (Supplee) Stranix; their children, Todd Stranix and his wife Jennifer of Lake Wynonah, Joshua Stranix at home, and Abbey, wife of Keith Drummer of Tampa, Florida. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Hannah Drummer, Cole Drummer, and Madison Stranix, as well as his brother, Thomas Stranix, and his wife Melanie of Finksburg, MD. Jim will be fondly remembered by his nephew Zachary Stranix (Emily), and nieces Lauren Smith (Joel) and Leanne Yuhnke (Mark).
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Bethesda-Reedsville Evangelical Congregational Church, Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 10-11 AM, immediately preceding the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are asked to be made to the Special Olympics-Schuylkill County at https://give.specialolympicspa.org/jimstranix
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Lane C. "Nitz" Bailey, 65, of Tower City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home.
Born in Pottsville, February 10, 1959, a son of the late Clair and Lorraine Hand Bailey. Nitz was a 1977 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
Nitz had a very strong work ethic, starting at a young age working at Tallman Farms. He then worked for General Mills for many years. Following his time at General Mills, he worked for TYCO, retiring after 20 years of employment.
He was a very active member of the Orwin Fire Company where he could often be found volunteering wherever needed. You could often find him behind the bar or in the kitchen. He was also a member of the 717 Car Club.
Nitz enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and his motorcycles. He was very mechanically inclined and was known for his ability to fix anything. Every Christmas he looked forward to dressing up as Santa Clause for the kids. Most of all, he will be remembered for his larger than life personality. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. If you were lucky enough to call Nitz your friend, you were blessed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lance and sister-in-law Judy Bailey.
Nitz is survived by his companion of 22 years, Kathy Tendler. He was a father figure for Kathy's four boys Alex, Andrew, Travis, and Jefferson and was known as Pappy Nitz to eight grandchildren. He is also survived by dear friends - too many to even count.
A Celebration of Nitz's Life will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation will be held from 10-11. Nitz will be laid to rest with his parents in the Fairview Cemetery, Muir. A luncheon and a time of fellowship will follow at the Orwin Fire Company.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Orwin Fire Company, 333 Dietrich Avenue, Orwin PA 17980.
Born in Pottsville, February 10, 1959, a son of the late Clair and Lorraine Hand Bailey. Nitz was a 1977 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
Nitz had a very strong work ethic, starting at a young age working at Tallman Farms. He then worked for General Mills for many years. Following his time at General Mills, he worked for TYCO, retiring after 20 years of employment.
He was a very active member of the Orwin Fire Company where he could often be found volunteering wherever needed. You could often find him behind the bar or in the kitchen. He was also a member of the 717 Car Club.
Nitz enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and his motorcycles. He was very mechanically inclined and was known for his ability to fix anything. Every Christmas he looked forward to dressing up as Santa Clause for the kids. Most of all, he will be remembered for his larger than life personality. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. If you were lucky enough to call Nitz your friend, you were blessed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lance and sister-in-law Judy Bailey.
Nitz is survived by his companion of 22 years, Kathy Tendler. He was a father figure for Kathy's four boys Alex, Andrew, Travis, and Jefferson and was known as Pappy Nitz to eight grandchildren. He is also survived by dear friends - too many to even count.
A Celebration of Nitz's Life will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation will be held from 10-11. Nitz will be laid to rest with his parents in the Fairview Cemetery, Muir. A luncheon and a time of fellowship will follow at the Orwin Fire Company.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Orwin Fire Company, 333 Dietrich Avenue, Orwin PA 17980.
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