Skook News Obituaries: January 15th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Dale G. Felker, 76, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, at Schuylkill Center.
Born in Pottsville on March 14, 1948, he was the son of the late Evelyn M. (Steidle) and George A. Felker.
After graduation from Pottsville Area High School in 1966, Dale attended Penn State University where he received his Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Dale was employed as an architectural designer for Gilbert's Associates and RPA.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and later served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Dale is survived by a daughter, Kimberly A., wife of Dennis P. Marr, Jr., of Pine Grove;
a son, Christopher J. Felker, husband of Debbie, of Downingtown, PA; granddaughters, Hannah and Ryleigh Marr, Jenna Felker; and several nieces and nephews.
Dale is also survived by two sisters, Janis Blum, of Pottsville and Nancy Sheipe, of Schuylkill Haven.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 17th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Mark Brooks officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 until the time of the service.
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Born on May 23, 1939 in Pine Grove Twp., she was a daughter of the late Grant and Edna Breidigan Knerr.
Thelma worked as a sewing floor supervisor for Canoe Mfg., Pine Grove and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Hesser on August 12, 1967, a Daughter, Debra Keefer, a Son, Johnny Hesser and a Sister, Jean Eisenhauer.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Gary A. Adams, a Daughter, Jeanette Frantz of Pine Grove,3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a Sister, Carol Luch and a Brother, Charles Knerr both of Jonestown.
Memorial Services will be held at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc, Pine Grove, on Friday, January 24, at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Beissel officiating. There will be a calling time from 6:00 PM until time of service on Friday, Jan. 24, at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will be in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, at a later time.
The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963, in her memory.
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Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the only daughter of the late Emanuel and Thelma (Aungst) Bolton. Nancy worked as a topper and mender for over forty years, first at Burkey and then at Craftex Mills.
Nancy was a member of St. John's Church in Port Clinton where she was active in the choir for many years. She was also a member of the Port Clinton Fire Company, Port Clinton Fish and Game, Red Hats, and Shoey Senior Citizens. Her favorite pasttime was bingo.
Nancy is survived by two grandchildren and a great granddaughter; and brother Gerald Bolton, husband of Jean. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Knoblauch, and brothers, Charles Bolton and James Bolton.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm in Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 40 South 4th Street Hamburg, PA 19526. Calling hours are from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park in Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Church in Port Clinton.
Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory - Hamburg is in charge of arrangements
Robert I. Sargent IV, 56, of Elm St. , Tamaqua, former Ashland and Girardville resident, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, with family by his side, at the St. Luke’s Miners Hospital, Coaldale. Born in Ashland, September 15, 1968, he was the son of the late Robert and Theresa Barrett Sargent III. He was a graduate of the I.U.29, Marlin and the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1986. During his lifetime, he was employed as a laborer for different construction companies and a bartender for area taverns.
Survivors
Wife: Debra Kull Sargent
Son: Mathew Sargent, Tamaqua
Sister: Tina wife of Schaun Sherwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
Brother: J.J. Sargent, Pennsylvania
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the future.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
