Skook News Obituaries: July 23rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Lois J. Andrews, 97, Carlisle and former Frackville resident passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 22nd.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc.
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He was born on Monday, January 15, 1934, in Hegins, a son of the late Herman C Otto and the late Mae (Kauffman) Otto.
Trent was a 1953 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and also attended Penn State University.
He was a farmer, former owner of Hegins Valley Concrete, worked at Bonnie's Ceramics, Richmond Screw and Anchor, and retired from Moen, Pine Grove.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.
He served as custodian of his church for years. He was a member of Valley Lodge 797 FandAM, Valley View, a former of the Most Excellent High Priest of the Tremont Royal Arch Chapter 221, and a former member of the Prince of Peace Commandery No. 39. Trent was also a member of the Men in Harmony and the Christ UCC Fountainaires.
His wife, Nancy I (Deiter) Otto, passed away in 2012. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jay M Otto and Palmer K Otto, and two sisters, Lorna L Umholtz and Mary E Huntzinger.
He is survived by two sons, Gregory J (Vicki) Otto of Fountain and Clinton J (Molly) Otto of Fountain; three grandchildren, Valerie L (Jason) Pennypacker, Kimberly A (Jeff) Mattis, and Marsha J (Mike) Begis; eight great-grandchildren, Alexis (Owen) Daniel, Mikenna Mattis, Kole Mattis, Mason Begis, Jaelyn Pennypacker, Mitchell Begis, Allie Pennypacker, and Matthew Begis; a great great grandchild, Jay Daniel; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Christ's United Church of Christ, Fountain, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating.
Masonic services will be held at 9:45 am at the church. A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church..
Burial will be in Fountain Community Cemetery, Hegins.
Memorial contributions can be made to Christ UCC Church, c/o Marsha Begis, 206 Fountain Road, Hegins PA 17938 or to the Fountain Community Center, c/o Thomas Artz, 213 Dell Road, Hegins PA 17938.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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She was born in Pottsville on October 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Leah Rebecca (Butz) and John Williams Bedford.
Married 51 years, Dorothy was the widow of John C. Singley.
She was a 1950 graduate of Cressona High School.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.
Employed by The Call newspaper, she designed pages and advertisements.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's UCC in Cressona. She sang with the Schuylkill County Chorus and was a member of the Cressona Historical Society.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters: Helen Oberst and Marian James and a son, David Singley.
Dorothy is survived by two grandchildren: Geoffrey David Singley and John Henry Singley, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 3rd, at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona with the Reverend Kevin Fruchtl officiating. Family and friends may gather from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.
Interment will be held at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to St. Mark's United Church of Christ 30 Pottsville St. Cressona, PA 17929.
She was a 1950 graduate of Cressona High School.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.
Employed by The Call newspaper, she designed pages and advertisements.
Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's UCC in Cressona. She sang with the Schuylkill County Chorus and was a member of the Cressona Historical Society.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters: Helen Oberst and Marian James and a son, David Singley.
Dorothy is survived by two grandchildren: Geoffrey David Singley and John Henry Singley, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 3rd, at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona with the Reverend Kevin Fruchtl officiating. Family and friends may gather from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.
Interment will be held at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to St. Mark's United Church of Christ 30 Pottsville St. Cressona, PA 17929.
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Born in Auburn on March 8, 1929, he was a son of the late Arthur & Edith (Schaeffer) Heinbach.
Heiny was the widower of Betty (Koch) Witmier Heinbach. They were married on October 25, 1980.
He graduated from Auburn High School with the Class of 1947.
Heiny served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War.
He retired in 1991 from the former Reneer Films, now OMNOVA, Auburn.
Heiny was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn. He was a member of the Auburn Game & Fish where he was the past president for 15 years. He was a lifetime member of the Auburn Historical Society, and worked tirelessly maintaining the Auburn Memorial Park. Heiny was a member of the Auburn Fire Company and he was active in Auburn Little League, having coached for 19 years.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters: Arlene Davis, & Fern Warner, and brother Richard Heinbach.
Heiny is survived by two step-sons: Barry Witmier, husband of Eilene, Orwigsburg; and Brian Witmier, husband of Leigh Ann, Auburn, two grandsons: Bryn Witmier, husband of Jess; and Kevin Witmier husband of Kayla, Schuylkill Haven; and two great-grandchildren: Kyle, & Kensley.
Graveside Services will be held at Saint John's New Cemetery, Auburn on Monday at 10 AM with Rev. Walter Breiner officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at 10:30 at the Auburn Game & Fish Association, 29 River Road, Auburn. All are welcome.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Auburn Fire Company, PO Box 137, Auburn, PA 17922 or Auburn Game & Fish, PO Box 72, Auburn PA 17922.
Heiny was the widower of Betty (Koch) Witmier Heinbach. They were married on October 25, 1980.
He graduated from Auburn High School with the Class of 1947.
Heiny served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War.
He retired in 1991 from the former Reneer Films, now OMNOVA, Auburn.
Heiny was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn. He was a member of the Auburn Game & Fish where he was the past president for 15 years. He was a lifetime member of the Auburn Historical Society, and worked tirelessly maintaining the Auburn Memorial Park. Heiny was a member of the Auburn Fire Company and he was active in Auburn Little League, having coached for 19 years.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters: Arlene Davis, & Fern Warner, and brother Richard Heinbach.
Heiny is survived by two step-sons: Barry Witmier, husband of Eilene, Orwigsburg; and Brian Witmier, husband of Leigh Ann, Auburn, two grandsons: Bryn Witmier, husband of Jess; and Kevin Witmier husband of Kayla, Schuylkill Haven; and two great-grandchildren: Kyle, & Kensley.
Graveside Services will be held at Saint John's New Cemetery, Auburn on Monday at 10 AM with Rev. Walter Breiner officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at 10:30 at the Auburn Game & Fish Association, 29 River Road, Auburn. All are welcome.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Auburn Fire Company, PO Box 137, Auburn, PA 17922 or Auburn Game & Fish, PO Box 72, Auburn PA 17922.
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Born on January 12, 1945 in Queens NY he was the son of the late Ann (Demore) and Frank Clamser Sr.
Don was the husband of Frances A. (Polizzotto) Clamser they have been married since 1964.
After graduating from high school Don graduated from New York School of Printing in 1964. He last worked as a vending machine mechanic for Canteen in Frackville before retiring.
He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ashland. He was an active member serving as a lay reader in church. Don was also a member of Kiwanis Club and ARC in Tunkhannock. Don also enjoyed repairing electronics in his younger years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Maryann (Clamser) Orr in 1995.
Don is survived by; spouse Frances A. Clamser, Gordon; 2 sons Donald R. Clamser Jr & Richard M. Clamser of Gordon; son in law Troy Orr, Harrisburg; 2 grandchildren Benjamin & Nathan Orr; sister Patricia “Pat” Simmons, NC; sister Kathy Sylvester, Tunkhannock; brother Frank Clamser Jr, CA; brother Kevin Clamser, NC; many nieces and nephews.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday July 27th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sunnyside Cemetery-Tunkhannock at a later date.
For more information or to extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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