Skook News Obituaries: November 4th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Ashland on August 6, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Rosetta (Ermert) and Emerson Hughes.
Jane graduated from Ashland High School in 1948.
She was of the Lutheran faith and attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland.
Jane was the wife of the late Clifford Long who passed away in 2006.
She was a homemaker for most of her life. Jane enjoyed spending time with family, playing bingo, visiting neighbors and watching soap operas.
Jane was preceded in death by her 4 brothers; Emerson, Stanley, Leroy & John “Jack”.
She is survived by; daughter Rose Barkman (Nathan Hafer), Auburn; grandson William Dunleavy (Desiree), Shenandoah Heights; grandson Lee Dunleavy (Nikki), Girardville; several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Friday November 8th at 11:00 Am at Brock Cemetery with Pastor Dana Beil officiating.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Audrey Artz, 85, a lifelong resident of Pottsville, passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the Geisinger - St Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg.
Audrey was born in Washington DC on November 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Johnathan and Norma (Wright) Coulson. She was a graduate of the Pottsville high school, and in her younger years worked as a waitress at the former Necho Allen Hotel in Pottsville.
She last worked as a dietitian and was retired from the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pottsville. Audrey adored animals and was a frequent volunteer for the Humane Society.
In addition to her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Artz; a son, Mark Neiswender, and a brother, Jerry Coulson
Surviving are her sons, Brian Neiswender of St. Clair, and Curtis Artz and his wife Chris of Pottsville. 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing which will be held on Thursday evening from 6-7 PM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, Audrey's family asks that memorial donation in her memory be made to your local SPCA.
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Pauline Lizzie (Oswald) Steigerwalt, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Ben Salem Road, Andreas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 while in the tender care of her four children.
Born Monday, December 28, 1931 in New Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Zettlemoyer) Oswald. She was the widow of Amandus (Junior) C. Steigerwalt who she married on July 7, 1951. In addition, she was predeceased by her twin brother, Paul Oswald, and her sister, Grace Roth.
She is survived by daughters Judy L. Mantz, wife of David, and Janet L. Raub, and sons Brian L. and his wife, Ann Marie Oblas, all of Andreas, and Barry C., and his wife Cora, of Pittsburgh; Grandchildren Earlene, Gregory, Matthew, Elisabeth, Nicholas, Alex, and Emily; and great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Madeline, Autumn, Oliver, and Margaret, all who affectionately called her Grammy.
A 1949 Tamaqua High School graduate, Pauline worked at Atlas Powder Co. in Clamtown for 9 years. She and her husband co-owned M & S Hardware store in Tamaqua for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. She was an active member of Zion Stone Church in New Ringgold and she drew great strength from her faith.
Pauline and Junior enjoyed many activities including camping, motorcycling, and traveling the world. They were proud that their love of travel transcended to their children and grandchildren. Pauline’s most meaningful trip was her pilgrimage to the Holy Land which affirmed her personal religious convictions. She loved spending time with her grandchildren playing countless games of cards, Connect 4, and especially Yahtzee. In her home, the candy bowl was never empty and “Grammy’s guys loved her cookies and pies!”
Over the last few months, Pauline spoke about how blessed she was for having the friendships of so many people, having taken many adventures, and much laughter, but her greatest blessing was the love of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand dogs who were always constants in her life and home. She reflected on how very much she missed her husband of 70 years since his passing in October 2021, and was ready to be reunited with him. Her family is comforted in knowing that they are strolling hand-in-hand in heaven.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Funeral Services will be held on Monday November 11, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Zion Stone Church of New Ringgold 45 Cemetery Road New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Pauline's name in care of the church.
Born Monday, December 28, 1931 in New Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Zettlemoyer) Oswald. She was the widow of Amandus (Junior) C. Steigerwalt who she married on July 7, 1951. In addition, she was predeceased by her twin brother, Paul Oswald, and her sister, Grace Roth.
She is survived by daughters Judy L. Mantz, wife of David, and Janet L. Raub, and sons Brian L. and his wife, Ann Marie Oblas, all of Andreas, and Barry C., and his wife Cora, of Pittsburgh; Grandchildren Earlene, Gregory, Matthew, Elisabeth, Nicholas, Alex, and Emily; and great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Madeline, Autumn, Oliver, and Margaret, all who affectionately called her Grammy.
A 1949 Tamaqua High School graduate, Pauline worked at Atlas Powder Co. in Clamtown for 9 years. She and her husband co-owned M & S Hardware store in Tamaqua for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. She was an active member of Zion Stone Church in New Ringgold and she drew great strength from her faith.
Pauline and Junior enjoyed many activities including camping, motorcycling, and traveling the world. They were proud that their love of travel transcended to their children and grandchildren. Pauline’s most meaningful trip was her pilgrimage to the Holy Land which affirmed her personal religious convictions. She loved spending time with her grandchildren playing countless games of cards, Connect 4, and especially Yahtzee. In her home, the candy bowl was never empty and “Grammy’s guys loved her cookies and pies!”
Over the last few months, Pauline spoke about how blessed she was for having the friendships of so many people, having taken many adventures, and much laughter, but her greatest blessing was the love of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand dogs who were always constants in her life and home. She reflected on how very much she missed her husband of 70 years since his passing in October 2021, and was ready to be reunited with him. Her family is comforted in knowing that they are strolling hand-in-hand in heaven.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
Funeral Services will be held on Monday November 11, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Zion Stone Church of New Ringgold 45 Cemetery Road New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Pauline's name in care of the church.
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Leonard H. "Len" Schaeffer, 86, of Palmyra, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Born on July 10, 1938 in Rock, he was a son of the late Herbert H. Schaeffer and Ethel Reed Rumberger.
He was a 1956 graduate of Pine Grove High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for four years and his last assignment was with the 4050th Field Maint. Sq.
Leonard worked in maintenance for the Sewage Treatment Plant in Pine Grove.
He was a member of the Pine Grove Lions Club, Tremont Senior Citizens, and a social member of the Pine Grove VFW.
Preceding him in death were his first wife, Helen Thomas Schaeffer; his second wife, Mary Ellen Krammes Schaeffer; two step children, Sandra Greish and Dale Clark; and a brother, James Schaeffer.
He was a father to Debra and Susan; step father to Terry and husband Lewis Hughes of Schuylkill Haven; a brother to Rodney Schaeffer of Orwigsburg; grandfather and step grandfather; and had lived with his caregiver, Ruth Ann Gernert in Palmyra.
Per Leonard's request, there will be no services.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
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