Skook News Obituaries: December 25th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born Saturday, June 9, 1956 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Marlin, and Hazel (Leiby) Bachert.
Surviving are sisters, Lou Anne Bachert and Jill Paea; his beloved dog Reese; adopted family, Joseph Hurst and his wife Carol, their children, Glendon, Violet, Daniel, Katie, Caleb, Saralyn, Susanna, and Jemima all of Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua Pennsylvania.
A 1974 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Terry was employed by Dana Corporation in Reading for over 30 years even though his passion was farming. From the time he was able to walk he found himself in a field on a tractor alongside his grandfather or an uncle. Terry loved farming and there were not many days that went by that he was not found on someone's farm. In 2005 Terry was able to buy his own farm and today that farm is the last dairy farm in the Lewistown Valley.
He very much enjoyed having friends and neighbors stop by the farm and chat. Terry enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and taking his dog for rides. Terry was a man who would get your mail when you were sick, shovel your sidewalks when it snowed and plow your driveway. Terry was the man who would bring his tractor or his wagon when you needed a hand.
For those of us who knew him and called him a friend or family, we were blessed. And for those of you who took the time to call him friend or family, I know he would have wanted to say thank you and thank you for blessing his life.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Memorials in Terry's name to:
Hillside S.P.C.A
51 SPCA Road
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
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James Joseph George, Sr., 56, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 24th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on March 9, 1968, he was a son of Gloria (Motko) George, of Mar Lin, and Thomas George, husband of Linda, of Pottsville.
Married February 14, 2014, he was the husband of Jodi Lynn (Lafferty) George.
He was a 1986 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. A stellar athlete, Jim was a member of several sports teams and served as team captain of the football team.
Jim was a member of the Seltzer Gun Club.
He was employed as a maintenance technician for the Pottsville Housing Authority.
Jim was an amazing father who gave great bear hugs. He loved gardening, cooking, and hosting his friends and family especially during the holidays.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jim is also survived by two children: James George, Jr., companion of Aubrey Evans, Pottsville, & Kevin George, fiancée of Claudia Palatino, Minersville. He recently gained the title of “Poppy” when he became a grandfather to his newly born grandson, James George, III. He is also survived by two step-sons: Shane Auman, husband of Jasmine, NY, & Dakota Robertson, Pottsville, six siblings: Thomas George, companion of Megan Souchak, Mar Lin, Michael George, Philadelphia, Paul George, Arlington, VA, Christine Benke, wife of Chip, Oxford, PA, John George, husband of MitLynn, Pine Grove, & David George, fiancée of Kelly Houtz, Marlin, mother of his children, Kimberly George, Pottsville, and several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Jim was the proud dog dad to his beloved canine companions: Luna, Sully, Bean, & Lady.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 30th at 11 AM at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Father James Stokes officiating. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306 or to your local SPCA.
Born in Pottsville on March 9, 1968, he was a son of Gloria (Motko) George, of Mar Lin, and Thomas George, husband of Linda, of Pottsville.
Married February 14, 2014, he was the husband of Jodi Lynn (Lafferty) George.
He was a 1986 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. A stellar athlete, Jim was a member of several sports teams and served as team captain of the football team.
Jim was a member of the Seltzer Gun Club.
He was employed as a maintenance technician for the Pottsville Housing Authority.
Jim was an amazing father who gave great bear hugs. He loved gardening, cooking, and hosting his friends and family especially during the holidays.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jim is also survived by two children: James George, Jr., companion of Aubrey Evans, Pottsville, & Kevin George, fiancée of Claudia Palatino, Minersville. He recently gained the title of “Poppy” when he became a grandfather to his newly born grandson, James George, III. He is also survived by two step-sons: Shane Auman, husband of Jasmine, NY, & Dakota Robertson, Pottsville, six siblings: Thomas George, companion of Megan Souchak, Mar Lin, Michael George, Philadelphia, Paul George, Arlington, VA, Christine Benke, wife of Chip, Oxford, PA, John George, husband of MitLynn, Pine Grove, & David George, fiancée of Kelly Houtz, Marlin, mother of his children, Kimberly George, Pottsville, and several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Jim was the proud dog dad to his beloved canine companions: Luna, Sully, Bean, & Lady.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 30th at 11 AM at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Father James Stokes officiating. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306 or to your local SPCA.
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