Skook News Obituaries: September 25th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on December 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Guy & Sarah (Mengle) Sowers.
Mary Frances was the widow of James L. "Jimmy" Peiffer to whom she was married 62 years.
After graduation from Blue Mountain High School, Mary Frances was employed as a seamstress for most of her life.
Mary Frances was a very active member of St. John's Church, Auburn and the Orwigsburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Timothy Peiffer, husband of Gretchen, of Dover, PA; two sisters, Dorothy Kerschner and Kathleen Baver; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary Frances is also preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Peiffer.
A viewing will be held from 4-6 PM on Sunday, September 29th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. Order of Eastern Star ceremony will be conducted during the viewing.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 30th, at St. John's Church in Auburn with Pastor Walter Breiner officiating. An additional time for viewing will be held at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
Interment will follow at Saint John's New Cemetery, Auburn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church, 305 Pearson St., Auburn, PA 17922 or Orwigsburg Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, 730 W. Market St. Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
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Born in Northampton County, he is the son of Robert and Margaret (Billig) Kasarda, of McAdoo.
Bobby was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and a graduate of Hazleton Area High School, class of 2000. He was employed as a truck driver for 924 Hauling, Hazleton. He was also a volunteer firefighter with several area fire companies.
He was a true outdoorsman. He loved spending time in the woods, riding his four-wheelers and side-by-sides, and cherished the time with his son.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents John and Helen Kasarda and maternal grandparents Carl and Helen Billig.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his son, Nicholas J. Kasarda, of Tresckow; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
His funeral will be held Friday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
A calling hour will be held Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
The Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Born in Sheppton on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan (Hullaway) Van Blargan. She attended the local schools and received her high school diploma from East Union Township in 1939. She held the Degree of Pocahontas within the Women's Auxiliary of the Improved Order of Red Men which patterned itself after the virtues of teaching kindness, love, charity and loyalty to one's nation.
Margaret loved art and fashion design. Her dream as a young adult was to attend Art School in New York. Then she met "Duffy" and that all changed. Marge and "Duffy" (Joseph A. Kufrovich) were married at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Sheppton on June 28, 1941, by the late Father Joseph A. Baran. Their life together began in South Philadelphia where Joe worked for General Electric. The W.W.II separated them. Margaret moved back home until her husband was discharged from serving his country. Marge loved Big Band music and early on she and Joe were quite the couple on the dance floor. But as they settled in, Marge and "Duffy" found a little bungalow in Grier City where they raised three children and a rescue dog "Bumper T. Bear". They loved and served with her husband Joe as a Marriage Encounter leader. When not in the church kitchen, Margie worked inn other kitchens. For 16 years she prepared homemade food for the ice cream stand in Seek, Coaldale: "Little Joe's Dari treat". Later she helped cook for her son Mark's establishment along Route 54, the Sleepy Hollow Restaurant. All in all, Marge loved to prepare food and share collected recipes. Margaret will be remembered for her capacity to love: love of her God, love for her church, love for her community, love for her family, and love for her friends and neighbors, walks around the Valley and especially around Locust Lake. Margaret cherished both her immediate and extended family. She especially looked forward every year to the Van Blargan reunion. After attending this past July, she remarked, "it was so good to see everybody".
Marge loved and supported her community especially the Ryan Township Fire Company # 26 where her son "Blackie" served as Chief. When the Rescue Squad needed to be called, the all knew Marge. For many years she was a Den Mother for the young boys of Cub Scout pack 55, Park Crest. Margaret and Joseph were both devout Catholics and very active members of St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church in Park Crest. It is believed that with her passing, Marge was the last of those founding originals. Marge helped clean and decorate the church, counted collections after the 11:30 Mass, and worked the kitchen for many years of parish picnics. She belonged to the St. Richard's Charismatic Prayer group.
The last of her immediate family, in addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Joe in 2003, and her son Joseph Jr. in 2020, her two brothers Arthur and Thomas Van Blargan and her three sisters: Grace Van Blargan, Helen (John) Kufrovich, and Marie (Joseph) Sofranko.
She is survived by a daughter The Most Reverend Bernadette Meck, Schuylkill Haven, a son Mark and his wife Mary Gale, Barnesville, Grandson Mark and his wife Alyssa, Fountain Springs, Grandson Matthew and his wife Jenna, Frackville, and three great grandchildren: Jordan, Kaelyn, and Ellie, and all her beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and neighbors.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday October 19 at St. Richard's Church, Barnesville. The Rev. Father Robert T. Finlan will officiate. Friends and relatives will be received beginning at 10:00 AM at the church. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to St. Richard's Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville , PA 18214, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital by calling (800) 213-6584, or a charity of your choice.
David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys M. Trotman, 97, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024.
Gladys was born in Williamstown, on Wednesday, August 3, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Susan James Heberling. She was a 1945 graduate of the former Williamstown High School.
Gladys had worked as a payroll clerk in the local garment industry and was also a bank teller at the former Miners National Bank, Williamstown.
She was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church and a former member of the Glen Chapter of the Eastern Star, #425, Lykens.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, John Trotman, 2002; a sister, Patricia Reitenbach; three brothers, John, Robert, and William Heberling.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Susan M. Trotman, Williamstown; two sisters, Cecelia Wise, Enola, and Judith Pishnery, Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews.
Glady will be laid to rest privately in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown with her pastor, Amanda Bressler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Williamstown United Methodist Church, 203 N East St, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Trotman family.
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Gladys was born in Williamstown, on Wednesday, August 3, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Susan James Heberling. She was a 1945 graduate of the former Williamstown High School.
Gladys had worked as a payroll clerk in the local garment industry and was also a bank teller at the former Miners National Bank, Williamstown.
She was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church and a former member of the Glen Chapter of the Eastern Star, #425, Lykens.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, John Trotman, 2002; a sister, Patricia Reitenbach; three brothers, John, Robert, and William Heberling.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Susan M. Trotman, Williamstown; two sisters, Cecelia Wise, Enola, and Judith Pishnery, Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews.
Glady will be laid to rest privately in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown with her pastor, Amanda Bressler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Williamstown United Methodist Church, 203 N East St, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Trotman family.
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