Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Allentown, PA on July 26, 1996, he was the son of Erich Matthew Borrell Sr. and Sherry Ann Turolis.
Devin was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy. Devin loved riding dirt bikes and welding. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather David Turolis and his paternal grandfather James J. Borrell Jr.
In addition to his parents, he survived by sons: Ryan and Boston Borrell; brothers: Erich M. Borrell Jr. and Archie D. Ciccanti III; maternal grandmother Donna Turolis and paternal grandmother Kim Bolich; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his best buddy, his dog Remy.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7pm on Wednesday August 21st at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon, with Deacon John Setlock officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 5:30-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private at convenience of the Family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help with Devin's Funeral costs to the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home 208 Pike Street Port Carbon, PA 17965.
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Timothy Michael Merwarth, age 59, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 9 2024, after a courageous fight with lung cancer.
Born in Quakertown, he is lovingly remembered by his parents, Harry S. Merwarth and Carol S. (Baker) Merwarth, of Hellertown, his niece, Trisha Merwarth and his nephew, Todd J Merwarth Jr., both of Hellertown; his trusted, faithful companion, Tracey Kieffer, of Lehighton. He is also survived by five children, several grandkids, a brother and four sisters.
He graduated from Saucon Valley High School, after which he attended technical school, where he earned degrees in electrical and plumbing engineering. He founded and operated Merwarth Moving and Distribution.
He taught Sunday School, men's Bible study, and operated the sound equipment for services.
Private services are at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the family plot at Durham Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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Born in Camden, NJ on May 12, 1959, he was a son of Kathleen (Dougherty) Dirkes, Oxford, NJ and the late Kenneth J. Dirkes, Sr. He was raised in Milltown, NJ and graduated from East Brunswick (NJ) Vocational School.
He began his career as a welder, and eventually became a member of Teamsters Local 282, working as a truck driver in the New York City area.
He enjoyed motorcycles, music and, especially, spending time with family and friends.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 33 years, the former Michele Jakubowski; and all of his loving children and grandchildren, including Daniel Dirkes and Angelica May. The oldest of five children, he is also survived by four younger siblings, Bonnie Gardner (spouse, Dave), Oxford NJ, Deborah Kenney (partner, Manny Sevdalis), Easton PA, Daniel Glenn Dirkes (partner, Tracey Hart), Milltown NJ, and Kathleen Statz (spouse, Steve), Robbinsville, NJ; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are at the convenience of the family. Dutcavich Funeral Home has charge.
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