Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 26th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: November 26th, 2024

Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 

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Ann Louise Schiliro, age 85, of Valley View, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Geisinger Saint Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, PA . Ann was born on Friday, October 20, 1939, in Valley View, a daughter of the late George L. Fronk and the late M. Jean Laudenslager. She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, class of 1957 and a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.

Ann had a true entrepreneurial spirit. She ventured into ownership of a weekly magazine, a screen printing business and investment real estate where she had great joy listening to people and trying to help them in any way she could. As a young woman she was a fashion model and worked for the IRS. Ann enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions, collecting art and listening to classical music. She was a lifelong animal lover. She also deeply loved Christmas and the holiday season. But her greatest joy in life was her family for whom she enjoyed cooking traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food, and Italian recipes particularly for her husband.

In addition to her parents, Ann was predeceased by her brother James W. Fronk. She is survived by her devoted husband and soul mate Peter C. Schiliro; sons Timothy W. Klinger and his spouse Philip Costello of New York City, and Jeffrey A. Klinger and his spouse Sandra of Hatfield PA; two grandchildren, Justin Klinger and his spouse Rebecca of Towamencin PA, Katelyn Cinquini and her spouse Chris of Gilbertsville PA, along with five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother John L. Fronk and his spouse Elizabeth of Millersburg PA; two sisters Janice M. Hodge and her spouse Gary of Ephrata PA, and Jean M. Herb and her spouse Jack of Hegins PA; along with several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services for immediate family will take place on December 7th at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Valley View PA. A Celebration of Life for extended family and friends will be announced at a later date, with details regarding the time and location to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, PA, TheSanctuaryPA.org <https://www.thesanctuarypa.org/donate/>.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

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Michelle E. Herb, 72, of Lavelle, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, with family by her side, at her residence. Born in Fountain Springs, at the former Ashland Hospital, August 1, 1952, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris Leach Herb. Michelle was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1970, and a member of the former Saint Mauritius Roman Catholic Church, now Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, all of Ashland. After high school, she was employed at the Gay Store of Ashland, later with Pomeroy’s, and Bon Ton in the Schuylkill Mall, retiring in 2017 from Tri State Envelope Corporation, Ashland, where she was Human Resources Manager. Michelle enjoyed Reading, Cruise Ship Vacations, and spending time at the Jersey Shore. Preceding her in death was a sister; Elena “Lanie” Herb, passing in February 2020, a Great niece Chloe Boyer in 2005, and Bill Lucas, a companion of 35 years.

Survivors:

Sister: Penny Herb, Lavelle

Sister: Carolee wife of Glenn Zimmerman, Fountain Springs

Sister: Catherine wife of Rod Case, Berea Ohio

Brother: William “Butch” Herb and his wife Karen, Lavelle

Nieces: Jessica (Dave) Boyer, Janelle (Kyle) Berry, Emily Herb

Nephews: William Hrichak, Jeffrey (Brian) Smith

Great Niece: Lily Boyer

Great Nephews; Declan and Liam Hrichak, and Caden Berry

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Prayer Service, December 5, 2024, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Deacon John Sutter of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. A calling hour with Michelle’s family will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment will be in Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle.

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