Skook News Obituaries: September 30th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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He was born on Thursday, February 25, 1932, in Pitman, a son of the late Samuel Zimmerman and the late Pruella (Herb) Zimmerman.
He served in the US Army.
Franklin was the owner of Zimmerman Farms, an agent for Northwestern Mutual Insurance, and a partner in the Danville Livestock Exchange prior to his retirement.
He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman.
He was a former Eldred Twp. supervisor.
He was a member of FandAM Shamokin Lodge #255, Mahontongo Fire Company, Ashland Gun Club, and the Schuylkill/Carbon Farm Bureau..
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley (Weikel) Zimmerman, and by two brothers, Earl and Leonard Zimmerman.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette L (Reinoehl) Zimmerman, to whom he was married for 59 years.
He is also survived by three daughters, Donna L Rothermel and her husband David of Klingerstown, Jane L Benfer and her companion Mike Hogan of Enola, and JoAnn M Love and her husband Jason of Draper, UT; three sons, Samuel R Zimmerman and his wife Melissa of Pitman, Rick R Kehler and his wife Laurie of Pitman, and Ray A Zimmerman and his companion Vicki Kimmel of Pitman; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Faye Cashwell of Linglestown; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.
Burial will be in St. Paul's EC Cemetery, Pitman.
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Known for her infectious laughter and beautiful smile, Elaine brought joy to all who knew her and was a woman of great faith. She was a loving daughter to Carmella and enjoyed the time she spent caring for her mother in her last years. She had a passion for cooking, creating delicious meals that brought her family and friends together. Her creativity shone through in everything she did, from always making life fun for her nieces and nephews at holidays and everyday backyard activities, to spending many years working at Tony’s Farm Market in Wildwood Crest making beautiful fruit trays and baskets. Her favorite part of working was putting a smile on customer’s faces and seeing the children that would come in. Although she hasn’t worked for a few summers, her kindness and love radiated through. Customers were always asking for her, sharing examples of how she made their day with kindness or would give their children pieces of fruit admiring the smiles it would bring to everyone’s face.
She was always there to lend a helping hand to her friends and family, offering support and comfort during their times of need. Her greatest joy was her family, and she lived for the moments spent with loved ones.
Elaine will be deeply missed by her husband Tony, her daughter Maria, and stepdaughter Laura (John). She is predeceased by her sister Judy Reese (Joe) and survived by her 3 brothers- Drew (Jean) Toborowski, Dave (Anne) Toborowski, Tom (Debbie) Toborowski, and 4 sisters- Maryanne Toborowski, Karen (Dino) Cicioni, Frannie Toborowski, and Paula Toborowski (Roseanne Esposito). In addition, there are countless nieces and nephews that will carry on her love in their hearts.
A visitation for family and friends will take place on Thursday evening, October 3rd from 4 to 7pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, and again on Friday morning, October 4th from 8 to 9:30am at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10am in Divine Mercy, Sacred Worship Site, St. Casimir’s, 229 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald Bocian officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that any monetary donations in Elaine’s memory be made to either: Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah or Wildwood Catholic Academy in North Wildwood, NJ.
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Victor was born in Flushing, NY on October 31, 1990, a son of Kenia (Amadis) Basora of Pottsville, Victor A. Espinoza of Queens, NY and stepson to Angel Basora of Brooklyn, NY. He was a graduate of the North Rockland High School, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Victor was a genius with mathematics and computers, he had a love for anime and Japanese culture and thoroughly enjoyed online gaming, even serving as a moderator on an online gaming platform. He was a member of Discord, an online gaming community.
In addition to his parents, Victor is also survived by his sister Sabrina Basora and his grandmothers, Mariana Amadis and Mary Basora. Victor will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services which will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, from 4-7 PM at the Pottsville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 284 Industrial Park Rd, Pottsville.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville,
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Born Wednesday, March 2, 1932 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late James F., and Loretta (Kenny) Brennan. Mary was also predeceased by her husband, John Franklin "Jack" Schock on December 10, 2019; son James F. Brennan; brothers, James D. Brennan, and Thomas Brennan.
Mary is survived by; daughters, Patricia A. Rascavage wife of Michael of Tuscarora, Kathleen A. Devlin wife of Gil Godfrey of Drums, Kelly M. Powell wife of Ed of Schnecksville; sons Morrell Devlin III and his wife Lisa of Dallas, Garth T. Devlin of New Philadelphia, Thorn C. Devlin and his wife Heidi of Tamaqua; sister, Kathleen (Brennan) Nicholson wife of Dr., James J. of Blue Bell; 24 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; step daughter, Kim Kurinec wife of the late Michael of Walnutport. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Mary.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Mary worked at the former Rita's Lunch in Tamaqua serving as day cook and counselor to those fortunate to sit at her counter for many years. Mary was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She and Jack enjoyed Sunday rides throughout the area, visiting family, and reflecting on their youth. Mary was a constant at all her grandchildren’s school and extracurricular events.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Monday evening October 7, 2024 at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Private Interment will be in St. Bertha's R.C.C., Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mary's name to:
Tuscarora Fire Co.
301 Mulberry Street
Tuscarora, Pennsylvania 17982
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Born in Ashland, August 17, 1940, she was the daughter of Lester and Madeline Schuler Jones. Mae graduated from the former Ashland High School, class of 1958, and was employed as a trimmer for the former Ashland Shirt Company until her retirement. She was a member of the former Saint Mauritius Roman Catholic Church, now the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Ashland, and an active member of the American Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary, V.F. W. Post 7654 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Good Fellowship Club, all of Ashland.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Gerard Loftus, passing March 11, 1992; a daughter Eileen Schlegel, passing July 17, 2021; Brothers: Robert Jones, and Joseph Jones.
Survivors
Daughter: Ann Marie wife of Brian Borkoskie, Lavelle
Son: Gerard Loftus and his wife Sharon, Leck Kill
Sister: Audrey Fey, Wyomissing
Sister: Mary Ann Maurer, Ashland
Sister in Law: Carol Hess Jones, Ashland
Nine Grand Children, Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews and friends
Daughter: Ann Marie wife of Brian Borkoskie, Lavelle
Son: Gerard Loftus and his wife Sharon, Leck Kill
Sister: Audrey Fey, Wyomissing
Sister: Mary Ann Maurer, Ashland
Sister in Law: Carol Hess Jones, Ashland
Nine Grand Children, Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews and friends
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Mae’s Life Funeral Service, October 2, 2024, at 12 Noon, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Jeremy Smallwood, pastor of the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle.
A viewing will be held starting at 10 AM until the service. Burial will follow in the New Saint Mauritius Cemetery, Ashland. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mae’s honor to the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Hose Company, 639 Walnut St., Ashland, PA 17921.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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