Skook News Obituaries: October 6th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Wilkes Barre, PA on September 27, 1959, she was a daughter of George & Gertrude (Schmonowich) Stilp.
She was the widow of Edward J. Brennan, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2007.
Alicia was a 1977 graduate of the former Bishop Hoban High School, in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
She was formerly employed by Weis Markets.
Commonly referred to as “Momma B,” she was well known in the greater Schuylkill Haven area and frequently enjoyed traveling and going on local adventures with friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Edward C. Brennan, companion of Ashley Schappe, Schuylkill Haven, siblings: George Stilp, husband of Dianne, Luzerne, PA, Nancy Brdaric, Wyoming, PA, and Trudy Stilp, Luzerne, mother-in-law, Helen A. Brennan, sister-in-law, Sherrill Brennan, wife of Bob Alonge, all of Pottsville, several nieces, and one nephew.
A viewing will be held Thursday, October 10th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, from 6-8 PM.
A Catholic funeral service will be conducted Friday, October 11th at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. An additional time for viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
Interment will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alicia’s memory may be made to Schuylkill Haven Island Park. Checks can be made payable to “Island Committee” and mailed to 333 Center Ave., Schuylkill Haven PA 17972.
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Lonnie was born on Monday, March 3, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Oliver Charles, and Ruth Elmira (Haas) Reed. Lonnie was also predeceased by her husband, Alfred Joseph Dermo, Jr.
Surviving are sons, Robin L. Dermo and his wife Marie, Lee F. Dermo, Anatoly M. Dermo and his wife Kelsey; grandchildren, Isabella, Giavanna, Courtney, Paige, & Natasha.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Lonnie was a member of the High School Drum & Bugle Corp where she twirled baton. Lonnie retired from Pottsville Hospital Warne Clinic/Lehigh Valley Health Network having worked as an L.P.N. for 47 years. Lonnie loved the Lord and serving Him in many ways. She was a devoted member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of Andreas, where she was the organist for many years. She also played piano and the accordion and played all of these by ear and had a beautiful alto voice. Lonnie loved performing benefit concerts with her son, Robin, to help those in need. Lonnie also had a prison ministry where she would share Christ’s love by writing lonely prisoners and would send them care packages or sometimes visit with them. She loved being with her family and friends; especially her best friend, Darlene. Lonnie was loved and will be dearly missed.
A time of fellowship and remembrance, with an array of photos, for family and friends to be held at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home at 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold PA 17960 on Thursday October 10th from 6pm to 8pm, Friday October 11th from 10am to 11am with Funeral service and graveside interment directly afterwards beginning at 11am.
Interment will be in West Penn Evangelical Cemetery, Andreas, Pennsylvania.
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