Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/04/2017
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Kevin S. Bracey, Sr., age 60, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Schuylkill East in Pottsville.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert and Patricia (Cauley) Bracey Sr.

Kevin attended William Allen High School in Allentown and Pottsville High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during peacetime. Kevin worked as a Foreman for Hahn Construction Company in Reading.

Kevin was an avid sports fan, who loved the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and mainly loved to hang out and spend time with his family. He also loved Pottsville Basketball and Softball, his favorite being Bloomsburg Softball.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Robert Bracey Jr and Michael Bracey.

Kevin is survived by the love of his life of 36 years Jane Pepper, Port Carbon; An Uncle and Long time friend, James "Jim" Bracey and his companion Carol, Port Carbon; A second mother Geraldine "Betty" Belusko, Mechanicsville; 2 sons: Kevin S. Bracey Jr, Pottsville and Clint J. Bracey, Port Carbon; a daughter Liza R. Pepper, State College; 2 granddaughters: Kalista and Cameron Bracey, both of Minersville; a brother Thomas "Tommy" Bracey, and wife Lulu of Pottsville; 2 sisters: Patricia "Trish" Bracey, New Philadelphia and Suzie Fehr and her companion Leon of Rock; nieces. nephews. and too many other loving friends and family to count

Services are interment and private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hershey Medical Center in Hershey PA,
or the SPCA in Pottsville, PA

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Amber L. McCracken, 28, Girardville, passed away peacefully Monday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Darby, PA, she is the daughter of Daryl McCracken, Darby and Charlotte Dowling, Girardville. She was known for her love for her children and her devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by a brother Alex Skinner and a sister Cara Skinner.

In addition to her parents, Amber is survived by her husband Jesse Smith, Lavelle, her son Travis Smith, Girardville, her daughter Clarity Johnstone, Girardville, her three brothers; John McCracken and Chase Skinner, both of Girardville and Tyler Skinner, Shenandoah, her two sisters Heather and Jenna Skinner both of Girardville, her maternal grandparents Michael Dowling and Joyce Rawlings and her paternal grandparents Terrence and Tina McCracken, also by her loving aunts, uncles, cousins and by numerous friends.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville. A viewing will be held Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, Lavelle.
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/04/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/04/17

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - 04/03/2017


Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - 04/03/2017 

Successful Practice Sets up Exciting Season at Big Diamond Speedway

Sunny skies and temperature in the middle 60s greeted race fans at Big Diamond Speedway on Sunday afternoon as the track opened its gate for a practice session.

Man Admits to Stealing Copper Wiring from Coal Company

A man admitted to police that he was stealing copper from a coal company.

Schuylkill County District Attorney Raising Awareness for National Crime Victim's Week

National Crime Victim's Week, which runs from April 2nd through April 8th, 2017 was created to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/04/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/04/2017

MLB Scores from 04/03/2017


Major League Baseball Scores from 04/03/2017

Monday, April 3, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/03/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/03/2017
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Jane L (Stump) Southam, age 87, of Cat Tail Lane, New Ringgold, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at home while in the care of her family.

She was the widow of Ralph F.W. Southam who died 4/27/1997.

She had worked for Slim Jim, of Folcroft PA as a packer and was formerly in sales.

Jane enjoyed doing ceramics.

 

Born in Collingdale, PA on July 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. Stump and the late Kathryn (Scott) Stump.

She is survived by her
Daughters,
Rose Marie Crispin wife of Samuel of Morton, PA;
Ruth Ann Rodick of New Ringgold with whom she resided;
Jane L Redner wife of Joseph of New Ringgold;

Ten Grandchildren
Many Great-Grandchildren
One Great Great Grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Ralph F.W. Jr. and Robert R. Southam; daughter, Barbara Southam; brother, Robert Haines Stump; sister, Elizabeth Lockwood.

Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA.

Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Sarah A. Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, 77 years of age of East Elm Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Bethlehem.

Survived by; sons, Dwayne E. Nelson of Freeland, Ronald F. Nelson of South Carolina, Greg S. Nelson and his wife Melissa of Tioga, PA, Robert J. Nelson of Tamaqua; daughters, Susan E. Stine and her companion Paul Balogach of Tamaqua, Eva M. Wagner and her husband Shawn of Schuylkill Haven; brother, Edward Miller and his wife Charlene of Oregon; sisters, Mrs. Mary Benson and her husband Woodrow of Tamaqua, Mrs. Susan Harner of Tamaqua, Mrs. Joan Hecking wife of David of Hamburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowhan of Shoemakersville; grand children, Rebecca Watkins, Rita Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Andy Nelson, Anthony Nelson, Robert Nelson, Jr., Zakk Barr, Dustin Barr, Xavier Barr, Madison Phillips, Sarah Cuevas; great grand children, Jesse Skrobak, Addison Watkins, Hailee Sillers, Alivia Sillers, Andrew Nelson, Jr., Tyler Nelson, and Kylie Nelson. Many nieces and nephews also survive her.

Catholic by faith, Sarah enjoyed spending time with family, and watching Nascar.

Born Thursday, September 21, 1939 in Middleport, the daughter of the late Edward, and Susan Miller. She was predeceased by; sister, Mrs. Marie Major; brother, Mr. John Miller; great grandchild, baby James Skrobak.

Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Funeral service will be held on April 6, 2017 from the funeral home at 10 o'clock A.M.,

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Private interment.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Edward J. Humma, 82, of Washington Township, passed away Friday at Lebanon Veteran's Hospital, Lebanon.

Born in Reading, March 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Theodore and Margaret Botzum Humma.

He was the husband of Florence T. Korcz Humma.

He was of the Catholic faith and served in the Navy as a ETN3 in the Korean War.

He held various different jobs, including maintenance at Market Square Apartments, Pottsville; Post Precision, Strausstown; and a candy maker.

Edward is survived by a daughter, Kim Somers, wife of Roger, and two sons, Kevin Humma, husband of Cheryl, and Kenneth Humma, all of Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren, Roger, Matthew, Joshua, Cody, Latitia, Stephen, Ian, Ryan, Shawn, Travis, Jason and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Lilly, Tanner, Abby, Paige, Jaycee and Trent; a sister, Marilyn Clisham, and a brother, David Humma, husband of Linda, all of Ephrata.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. The family requests donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Interment will be held at a later date.

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Regina F. Piccioni, 89, of Pottsville, passed away in Luther Ridge, Pottsville, on Saturday morning.

She was born on April 8, 1927, to the late Theresa (Nicastro) and Edward Thomas, of Port Carbon, where she was raised and attended school.

Regina was a member of St. Patrick R.C.C. and the former St. Joseph Parish.

She was married to Frank Piccioni on August 1, 1948 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and the couple resided for 65 years on North Second Street, Pottsville. She was a long time member of the church choir.

Regina was a homemaker and in her earlier years she was a milliner at Lee’s Millinary,
Pottsville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Piccioni, on January 24, 2015, and to whom she was married 67 years; brothers: Robert and William Thomas and Daniel Strausser; and sister, Geraldine Hughes.

Regina is survived by four sons: Richard and his wife, Kathleen, of Geneva, NY; Francis, of Pottsville; Michael and partner, Edward Getty, of Princeton Junction, NJ; Robert and his wife, Melanie, of Rowlett, TX; 3 grandchildren: Dr. David Piccioni, of San Diego, CA; Christine Piccioni and partner, Matthew Ferrara, of Seneca Falls, NY; Isabella Piccioni, of Rowlett, TX; 2 great grandchildren, Matthew and Ava Piccioni-Ferrara; a brother, Charles Thomas and his wife, Sandra, of Middleport, PA; and a sister, Shirley McGuire, of Port Carbon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 7th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc, 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville and on Friday morning in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the procession will leave for church.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hillside.

The family request contributions in Regina’s memory be sent to: Alzheimers Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.

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Man Identified in Fatal Crash Monday Afternoon

Police are investigating a 2 vehicle fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon.

JOB OPENING: Pottsville Police Patrolman

The Bureau of Police of the City of Pottsville is accepting applications for the position of Police Patrolman.

Men Seen Stealing Package from Front Porch

Police are trying to identify two men, where one of them stole a package from a front porch.

Road Closed Due to Crash; Coroner Called to the Scene

A crash has closed the Burma Road Monday afternoon.

Bon-Ton Closure Date Announced

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. on Saturday officially announced when it will close its Bon-Ton store at the Schuylkill Mall in Frackville, Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/03/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/03/2017

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/01/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/01/2017

Railroad Speeders Cross Schuylkill County on Saturday


On Saturday, members of the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) crossed Schuylkill County in their "Speeders"

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Friday, March 31, 2017

Wolf Administration Announces $3.4 Million Project to Improve PA 309 in Schuylkill County

The Wolf Administration announced today work is scheduled to begin Tuesday (April 4) on a project to improve PA 309 in Tamaqua Borough and Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/2017

Man Caught Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Aluminum

On Thursday, a man was caught stealing thousands of dollars in aluminum.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/31/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/31/2017

PPL Warns Against Using Energy Efficiency Kit Nightlights

On Thursday, PPL Electric Utilities announced asking customers not to use LED nightlights contained in energy-efficiency kits after three people reported the units started smoking and one reported it caught fire.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Boil Advisory Issued

A boil advisory has been issued for Schuylkill Haven.

SCAM ALERT: "Deadly Crash" Facebook Scam Spreads Virus

A "Deadly Crash" Facebook post played on people's emotions Wednesday night on Facebook in order to try and spread a virus.

Police and US Marshals Searching for Missing Judge from Lackawanna County

The Pennsylvania State Police and US Marshals have issued a missing endangered person advisory for a Judge from Lackawanna County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/30/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/30/2017

Schuylkill County Woman Testifies on Capitol Hill on Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease

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On Wednesday, a Schuylkill County woman testified on Capitol Hill on the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

District Attorney Rewards Law Enforcement in their Effort to Drive Drugs Out of Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Schuylkill County District Attorney rewarded law enforcement in their efforts to drive drugs out of Schuylkill County.

Meth and Synthetic Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop

A man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop this past weekend.

Family Fun Fishing at Sweet Arrow Lake

The 5th Annual Family Fun Fishing Event kick-off will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 6 am to 2 pm at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park thanks to major sponsors,  Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation and Pine Grove Fish and Game.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/29/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/29/2017

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire Saturday Afternoon

(03/25/17)  Around 2:45pm, Saturday afternoon, fire crews were called to 1 East Upper Railroad Street, Girardville for a kitchen fire.

Centiole's Pizza Returning This Week

This past week, we had the privilege of helping Patti Centiole announce the opening date of the new Centiole's Pizza.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/25/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/25/2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Police Warn Residents of PPL Phone Scam

Police are warning residents of another phone scam that is being reported in the area.

Centioles to Announce Opening Date; Q&A Scheduled

Skook News will be coming to you live Thursday evening with the announcement!

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Friday Morning

(03/23/17) The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a light accumulation of sleet and freezing rain.

Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title


Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Governor Wolf Makes Emergency Declarations for Northeast Pennsylvania Schools

In response to several Pennsylvania counties grappling with the effects of winter storm Stella, Governor Tom Wolf announced his administration will make emergency declarations to provide schools in Northeast Pennsylvania that were forced to close last week with options to otherwise satisfy the 180-day requirement.

15 Dogs Rescued from Home in Pottsville

Over a dozen dogs were rescued from a home in Pottsville last week.

Man in Custody After Leading Police in Separate Chases Tuesday Night; Drugs Found During Search

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Fire & Film
(03/22/2017) A man led police in separate chases in Schuylkill County Tuesday night.