Skook News Obituaries: July 7th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Charles was born in Molino, on March 21, 1931, a son of the late Lillian Ann (Machamer) and Charles Stephen Breiner.
He was the widower of Pastor Shirley M. (Teter) Breiner.
Charlie was a member of Drehersville Immanuel E. C. Church Orwigsburg and attended Pinedale School.
He worked at Sylray in Orwigsburg, as a pattern maker and he also worked construction Charlie was a Past Master and member of Schuylkiill Lodge #138 F & AM, Orwigsburg. Past officer and member Orwigsburg OES #424; Ancient order of Shrine, Reading; Schuylkill Shrine Club; Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading; Schuylkill County Club of Reading Consistory, High 12; 50+ year member of DR Schall Hunting Club; Former member of planning commission for West Brunswick Township and member. Past conference delegate and senior elder of Board at Immanuel Evangelical Church of Drehersville.
Charlie is survived by his daughter, Linda Potts wife of Daryl "Pete" Potts and his son,Larry Breiner, widower of Christine, and his companion Cathy Dieffenbach. He is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Reichert, widow of Glenn , and Granddaughters Christina M. Breiner and Shellie M. Schenck, wife of David ,Great Grandson Otis Schenck
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin N. Breiner, in 1982 and brother Arlan Breiner.
A visitation will be held in Drehersville Immanuel E. C. Church on Saturday, July 20th from 8:30 AM until 10:45 at which time there will be an Eastern Star and a Masonic Necrology Service followed by a Memorial Service officiated by Pastor Ken Schira.
Interment will be in held Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery ,Orwigsburg
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to be serving the family.
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Born Wednesday, February 26, 1941 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter Duffy and Mary (Longazel) Duffy. Husser was also predeceased by beloved wife, Joan E. (Marina) Duffy; son, George Duffy; granddaughter, Melissa McGuire; brothers, Walter Duffy, Joseph “Yokie,”Duffy, and Eugene “Grogs” Duffy.
Surviving are daughters, Mary Kay Craigie, Melanie A. Turrano, wife of Benjamin; son, David A. Kutz; sister, Mary Duffy Andrew; grandchildren, Benjamin H., and Ethan J. Turrano, Jennifer McGuire, and Hayden Kutz. Husser also had six nieces and nephews and played a very important role in their lives as they grew.
A 1960 graduate of Jim Thorpe High School, Husser served in the United States Navy, having been involved in two separate helicopter crashes sustaining serious injuries. Returning home, Husser began a long successful career as a member of the Pipefitters Local #420. A car enthusiast, Husser belonged to a number of car clubs and enjoyed showing his ThunderBird and prized 1967 Plymouth. An ardent fan of high school athletics, Husser especially enjoyed women's college basketball, and followed the Tamaqua Raider, and Jim Thorpe Girls basketball teams. A history buff, Husser was a gun collector and enjoyed riding his BMW motorcycle.
Husser had many friends during his wonderful, long life and was loved by so many. His sense of humor, interest in politics and traveling, as well as reading the local newspapers gave him so much to talk about with others. He loved telling stories of his boyhood in Jim Thorpe, his days swimming in the Lehigh, his entrepreneurial ventures and misadventures, and the characters he met along the way with their colorful nicknames. Of his valued friends, his grandsons, Benjamin and Ethan, were his best friends whom he was with till the end.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Celebration of Husser's Life will be held on Thursday July 11, 2024 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5:30 P.M. until the time of services.
Memorials in Husser’s name to Mauch Chunk Rod and Gun Club 1590 Reservoir Road, Jim Thorpe, PA, United States, Pennsylvania.
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Harry was born in Pottsville, Pa. on July 22, 1955, a son of the late Roberta (Whiteman) and Jack Smythe. He was a graduate of Minersville Area High School Class of 1973. Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching his grandsons play sports, playing horseshoes, darts and other competitive games at local watering holes. "Taking the gun for a walk” (hunting) or go drown some worms (fishing) and various other activities too many to mention. \
Harry was always willing to help his fellow man. He would give you the shirt off his back. If you needed a ride...he’d get you there. If you needed a couple of bucks he'd give you all he had. Harry didn’t mind.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Nicole.
Harry is survived by two sons A.J. Royal & Companion Jessica Beach, David Royal and Companion, Julianne Lipzok. He is also survived by a sister, Robin Parker, a brother, Terry, husband of Helene Royal. He is also survived by his grandsons, Jonah Tobash and Jaxson Royal, his former wife, Andrea McClintock and Dan Tobash. Harry is also survived by his companion Melissa Radziewicz. Nieces and cousins.
A Visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday July 11th at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville. Interment Mount Peace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made to Rudarius MC Patriots Sons Gary "Gassy" Mabry Fund 36 Church St. Pottsville, Pa. 17901.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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