Skook News Obituaries: October 9th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born Tuesday, December 15, 1925 in Orwigsburg the son of the late Herbert, and Mary (Osenbach) Shoener. Henry was also predeceased by; wife, of 40 years, Kathryn (Rudy) Shoener; daughter, Sandra Gonzalez; brothers, Linwood, Clifford, Daniel, Charles, and Marlin Shoener, mother-in-law, Elsie Rudy; brother-in-law, Jack Rudy.
A graduate of Orwigsburg High School, Henry was his class president and was instrumental in establishing a yearbook for his senior class. Henry served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII in New Guinea and has been a faithful member of the Navy Club of Black Diamond Ship 257 of Minersville, and the American Legion post 369 and VFW post 2198 of Orwigsburg. A member of the Mary-D Fire Company, Henry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, as an affiliate of the Jay Gee Travelers.
Henry retired as Vice President of Losch Boiler Sales & Service after 41 years and was a plumber by trade. Henry was a founding member of the Congregational Free Church of Christ of McKeansburg, and assisted with moving the church from Ft. Indiantown Gap in Annville to its current location.
Surviving are daughter, Barbara Reeve and her husband James of Sayre, Pennsylvania, and special friends, Terri Walburn who looked after him as if he were her own father, Sandy Gallagher, Joe McDonald, Brynn and Ron Novak, Larry Rudy, and Nellie Stremick; godson, Matt Rudy.
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Celebration of Henry's Life will be held on Monday October 14, 2024 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. until the time of services, Reverend Jeffrey Stonsifer to officiate.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemetery of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to
Mary-D Fire Company
85 Walnut Street
Mary-D Pennsylvania 17952
or
Congregational Free Church
81 McKeansburg Road
P.O. Box 395
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
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Born in Ashland on October 9, 1930 he was the son of the late Julia (Fabrizio) and Louis “Luigi” Chillis.
Louis was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Ashland.
He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Ashland. Louis last worked as a machinist for the Goyne Pump Company for many years prior to retiring.
He served in the United States Air Force.
Louis enjoyed Polka music and playing the drums in his younger years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by; son Brandon Chillis; brothers Sylvester, Samuel, Anthony & Albert; sisters Margaret & Catherine.
Louis is survived by; niece / caregiver Beverly Pennypacker (Lewis), Lavelle; nieces & nephews Mary Ann, Helene, Charlie, Albert, Joey, Catherine, Mary Lou, Debbie, Diane, Alice & Tom.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday October 11th from 10-11:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at 11:00 AM with Rev. Giuseppe Esposito officiating. Interment will follow mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery Ashland.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born in Burlington VT on June 13, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Mary (Broderick) and Francis Jones.
Katherine was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Ashland.
She graduated from North Schuylkill High School.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Diane Logerfo.
Katherine is survived by; husband Francis Bonner, Ashland; daughter Jenifer Bonner, Fountain Springs; daughter Jessica Bonner, Ashland; son Matthew Bonner, Ashland; grandson Liam; 2 sisters Carol Burns and Barbara Wilkinson.
Private services and interment will be held privately at Katherine’s request.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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