Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Esther (Kunkle) Kachelries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray K. Rockwell; her son, Timothy Whiteash; her brothers: Lorain, Mahlon and James Kachelries.
She was of the protestant faith.
Esther is survived by her two daughters: Kristen (Zack) Evans, Girardville and Brenda (Den) Shadle, Ashland; her brother, Brian Kachelries (Marsha Moyer), Schuylkill Haven; her sisters: Beverly (Joe) Freeman, Schuylkill Haven; Carol (Phil) Lasco, Pottsville; and Janice (Bert) Strohl, New Ringgold; her significant other, Paul Burpo, Girardville; her 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service and viewing will be held for family and friends on Friday, August 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 W. Main St. Girardville. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Linwood was born in Orwigsburg, PA on June 17, 1930, a son of the late Hazel (Sassaman) and Harold Bartholomew.
He was the widower of Pauline Janice (Dreher) Bartholomew.
Linwood was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg and he was a 1948 Graduate of Orwigsburg High School.
He served in the National Guard from 1947 until 1950. He worked as a Automotive Salesman and also he was a residential Painter. Linwood was a very avid golfer for many years. He was a member of the Orwigsburg Lions Club, for over 50 years.
He is survived by three sons James Bartholomew, husband of Cathy
Larry Bartholomew, husband of Maureen
Timothy Bartholomew, husband of Mary Anne
Linwood is also survived by grandchildren Philip, husband of Shannon, Jeffrey, husband of Amy, Timothy, husband of Amy, Jillian, as well as Kyle Sheetz and his wife Nicole; Great grandchildren Paige, Leah, Tessa, Allison, Kaleb, Bella, Keaton, Khai and Quinn
Timothy Bartholomew, husband of Mary Anne
Linwood is also survived by grandchildren Philip, husband of Shannon, Jeffrey, husband of Amy, Timothy, husband of Amy, Jillian, as well as Kyle Sheetz and his wife Nicole; Great grandchildren Paige, Leah, Tessa, Allison, Kaleb, Bella, Keaton, Khai and Quinn
He was predeceased by his sister Jane Seigfried.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday September 10th at 7:00 PM at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. The Orwigsburg Lions Club will have a Necrology Service at 5:00 PM followed by visitation leading up to the service at 7:00 PM
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.
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Born on April 20, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Brisbin "Pete" and Orlean Visintin Fultz.
Pork spent his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator, lastly working at Reading Anthracite.
He enjoyed hobbies like Dirt Track Racing and being a self-proclaimed smart ass. He will be remembered for his quick wit, infectious laughter, and kind heart. Though he may be gone, Pork will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all who knew him. He was also a doting grandfather to five grandchildren and they were the light of his life.
Preceding him in death were his beloved wife and true love, Ann Marie Cleary Fultz, who he married in 1972; and a sister, Carol "Suz" and her husband Gary "Tiny".
Surviving are his son, Nicholas and wife Kelly Fultz of Tremont; five grandchildren, Haley (Dakota), Emily (Jacob), Marissa, Anastasia, and Calvin; a sister Debra Stoudt; a brother Kenneth "Butch" and wife Barbara Fultz; nephews and niece, Randy (Jeanne), Keith (Barb), Matthew, Robert, Angela (Scott), as well as several other nieces and nephews.
Per Pork's request, there will be no services.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born on July 19, 1931 in Wiconisco, she was a daughter of the late William and Augusta Siemons Cordy.
Mary Lou was a seamstress at Canoe Mfg. in Pine Grove in between raising her four children. She had a love of reading books, crocheting, puzzle books and being around family and their children.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Pine Grove.
Mary was a matriarch to her family and friends who enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching her flowers nourish and enjoyed talking to neighbors.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 52 years, Frank Fenstermacher; a great grandson, Ryan Bohr; a brother, Earl Cordy; and two sisters, Jean Raudenbush and Ellen Hauck.
Surviving are a son, William and wife Cindy Fenstermacher, LuAnn and husband Brian Bohr, Audrey and husband Victor Boers, Kelly and husband Dave Hunkapiller, all of Pine Grove; her nine grandchildren who she enjoyed visits from, Casey, Cody, Jeff, Sara, Stacy, Jason, Jered, Ethan and Olivia,; twelve great grandchildren, Connor, Cassidy, Callie, Jacob, Tailyn, Easton, Eli, Aleira, Austin, Jonathan, Angelina, and Marcus; two great great grandchildren, Jaxson and RenLeigh. She is also survived by her youngest sister, Lynnette and husband Ronald Hoffman; nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services and interment will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove with Pastor Ronald Hoffman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 68, 19 E. Pottsville St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born and raised in Wiconisco, a son of the late Daniel and Margaret Seibert Lebo. He was a graduate of Williams Valley High School.
Dave proudly served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1971-1977.
He was retired from Metal Industries, Gratz.
Dave was a life member of the Valley View VFW and a former member of the Wiconisco Fire Company.
In his younger years, he could often be found in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John, Dennis, and Barry Lebo.
Dave is survived by two sons, Cory Lebo, Hegins, and Ronald Lebo, Halifax; a grandson, Chase Lebo; a sister, Betty Smeltz and her husband Gene, Wiconisco; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM where Dave will be laid to rest with full military honors.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Lebo family.
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