Thursday, November 10, 2016
Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Teen
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Missing 15 Year Old from Lancaster County
Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/9/2016
Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/9/2016
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Deer Causes Crash in Mahanoy Township
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, Hector Gonzalez, 34, of Hazleton was traveling south on Interstate 81 around 3:50am on November 7th, 2016.
Police say Gonzalez swerved to avoid a deer crossing the road way and lost control.
The vehicle exited the berm of the highway and struck an embankment. Upon hitting the embankment, the vehicle rolled onto it's driver side.
No injuries were reported.
Ryan and Delano Fire Department's assisted at the scene.
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Vehicle Rolls on Side in Kline Township Crash
KLINE TOWNSHIP - According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on November 4, 2016 around 5:50am, John Zaginaylo, 30, of Berwick was rounding a right curve on the Interstate 81 (Southbound) Off Ramp to Route 309 with his Ford F-150 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The impact caused the vehicle to roll onto it's side.
Zaginaylo was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Man Facing Firearms Charges
ASHLAND — According to Ashland Police, Timothy J. Stephens, of 1116 Brock St., was charged with one felony count of persons not to possess, transfer or use firearms and three misdemeanor counts of prohibited offensive weapons.
Police said on August 24, 2016 officers were called by Officer Robert Yotko of the Schuylkill County Adult Probation office asking for assistance for him and Officer Becky Bracey at Stephens' residence.
At the scene, police said the probation officers handed over a green and black case containing a .22LR RMJ revolver and said they were at the home to conduct a check on Stephens and saw .22 caliber ammunition in the living room.
The probation officers said when they asked Stephens if there were any weapons in the house, he told them that he had a handgun in a case behind a sofa in the living room. The case was pulled from behind the couch by the officers where they found the weapon inside.
Police said the weapon was assembled but had no ammunition in the cylinder, but there was a box of ammunition inside the case with the revolver.
During a search of the home, police said probation officers also found prohibited weapons in the form of a medieval-style mace weapon with a handle, chain and ball with protruding spikes as well as a PR-24 style police baton.
Stephens was read his rights and when questioned said he just had the mace and baton but another man had given him the revolver to hold for him.
The charges were filed October 27, 2016 with Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale.
Police said they learned that Stephens has a 2007 conviction for robbery that prohibits him from possessing a firearm.
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Happy National Scrapple Day
People have a love/hate relationship with Scrapple. Either you really love it or you really hate it.
Scrapple gets its name from it being made with scraps of pork or other meat stewed with cornmeal and shaped into loaves for slicing and frying.
According to Wikipedia, The roots of the culinary traditions that led to the development of scrapple in America have been traced back to pre-Roman Europe.
The more immediate culinary ancestor of scrapple was the Low German dish called panhas, which was adapted to make use of locally available ingredients, and it is still called "Pannhaas," "panhoss," "ponhoss," or "pannhas" in parts of Pennsylvania.
The first recipes were created by German colonists who settled near Philadelphia and Chester County, Pennsylvania in the 17th and 18th centuries. As a result, scrapple is strongly associated with rural areas surrounding Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New York, and the Delmarva Peninsula.
Its popularity on the Delmarva Peninsula is celebrated the second weekend of October during the annual "Apple Scrapple Festival" in Bridgeville, Delaware.
In composition, preparation, and taste, scrapple is similar to the white pudding popular in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England and the spicier Hog's pudding of the West Country of England.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/10/2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/10/2016
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A 1947 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Betty matriculated to Temple University obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She received her Master's in Nursing at Boston University. Betty served honorably for twenty years in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1962, as a First Lieutenant she based throughout the United States and abroad, having trained as a flight nurse. While stationed in Turkey there was an earthquake in Varto and she was part of the triage team sent in to help the victims.
A member of St. John XX III R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Betty was active in the Tamaqua B.P.W., St. Vincent DePaul Society of the Church, Hometown Fire Company Ladies Aux., Hometown Garden Club, Knights of Lithuania, Lithuanian Women's Club, and Red Hatters all of Tamaqua.
Betty also was a American Red Cross Blood Mobile Volunteer for many years.
She is survived by her sister, Kathleen A. Tumas with whom she resided, and a number of cousins.
Born Wednesday, January 15, 1930 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Victor, and Elizabeth (Dowling) Tumas. She is also predeceased by a brother, John Tumas.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o'clock AM on Saturday from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 301 Pine Street Tamaqua, November 12, 2016 fur Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Friday evening November 11, 2016 at the funeral home from 2 to 4:00 P.M.
No morning calling.
Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Jerome's R.C.C., Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in her name to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in care of the church, or St. Luke's Hospice 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite #200, Bethlehem, Pa. 18017
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Harry L. Miller, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Widower of Rose (Malay) Miller who passed away in 1985, Harry is survived by; sons, Harry M. Miller, Sr. and his wife Cathy of Nesquehoning, Wayne S. Miller and his wife Mary of Wesley Chapel , FL,; daughter, Michelle M. Miller of Coaldale; grand children Harry M. Miller, Jr. and his wife Melanie, Edward Truskey, and Tatiana Turner. Many nieces, and nephews also survive Harry.
A 1940 graduate of Summit Hill High School, Harry served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from Bethlehem Steel, and had worked at the #10 Mines. Harry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a social member of the F.O.P. Lodge #13.
Harry was proud of his Native American Heritage as a descendant of the Linni Lenape Delaware Nation. He was devoted to his dog and constant companion Prince.
Born in Summit Hill, the son of the late Oliver, and Rhoda (Labenburg) Miller, he was also predeceased by sisters, Beatrice, Arlene, Myrtle, and Dolores; brothers, Claude, Oliver, and Howard.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Friday November 11, 2016 from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Memorials in his name to the Tamaqua/ Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Widower of Rose (Malay) Miller who passed away in 1985, Harry is survived by; sons, Harry M. Miller, Sr. and his wife Cathy of Nesquehoning, Wayne S. Miller and his wife Mary of Wesley Chapel , FL,; daughter, Michelle M. Miller of Coaldale; grand children Harry M. Miller, Jr. and his wife Melanie, Edward Truskey, and Tatiana Turner. Many nieces, and nephews also survive Harry.
A 1940 graduate of Summit Hill High School, Harry served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from Bethlehem Steel, and had worked at the #10 Mines. Harry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a social member of the F.O.P. Lodge #13.
Harry was proud of his Native American Heritage as a descendant of the Linni Lenape Delaware Nation. He was devoted to his dog and constant companion Prince.
Born in Summit Hill, the son of the late Oliver, and Rhoda (Labenburg) Miller, he was also predeceased by sisters, Beatrice, Arlene, Myrtle, and Dolores; brothers, Claude, Oliver, and Howard.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Friday November 11, 2016 from the funeral home. Friends may call on the morning of from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Memorials in his name to the Tamaqua/ Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Adeline Marie Maurer, infant daughter of Megan Hartnett and Anthony “Tony” Maurer, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon shortly after her birth at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.
She was welcomed into heaven by her maternal grandparents William Hartnett and Kathleen Riedel.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Dave and Phyllis Maurer, Girardville and her paternal great-grandmother Betty Guziewicz of Frackville.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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Andrew Hereshko, 83, Mahanoy Plane , passed away peacefully Monday morning at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
Born in Mahanoy Plane he was a son of the late Zachary and Julia ( Chupinka ) Hereshko. He had been employed as a machine operator for Zapata Industries until his retirement.
He was a member of St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Maizeville, a US Army veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of the former Gilberton High School and an avid Eagles fan. There was nothing he enjoyed more than watching sports with his grandsons.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters; Metro, John, Stephen and Mary Hereshko, Anne Tinker and Eva Rusinko.
Andrew is survived by his wife Joyce A. ( Flannery ) Hereshko with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on Nov. 30th, his daughter Karyn Andrea wife of Stephen Mazur, Frackville, his grandsons; Derek J. Andrew Flail and his fiancé Anna Malocu, Stephen Nicholas Mazur and Alexander Andrew Mazur, his brother Harry Hereshko, New Cumberland and his sister Terry Mills, CA, also several nieces and nephews.
Parastas service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, with Rev. Petro Zvarych, officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Monday at 11:30 a.m.. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service and from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions, in Andrews name, to the Memorial Fund of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 243 S. Middle St., Frackville, PA, 17931
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Kathryn was born in Clay, MO on June 5, 1950, a daughter of Hazel (Schrepple) McAfee, of Chambersburg and the late Robert McAfee.
Kathy graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.
She enjoyed working the concession stands at her son’s school activities at the Little League and Midget Football games.
She was the wife of the late Joseph O’Boyle and Companion of the late Michael Kabilko.
Kathy is survived by five sons Robert, of Mahanoy City; Edward, of Mahanoy City; Joseph, wife Loretta Bennett, of Ashland; Timothy, of Mahanoy City; Andrew, husband of Melodi Wylie, of Mahanoy City; also survived by two sisters, Jackie Kendal, of Chambersburg; Cheryl Champion, of Chambersburg, a brother, Charles, of Chambersburg; Grandchildren, Riley, Oceana, Kali, Connor.
Office of Christian Burial will be Saturday November 12, 11AM with Father Carroll officiating at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA,.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9am.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, send sympathy cards, or view Video Tribute.
Schuylkill County Republican Committee Elects New Chairman
POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill County Republican Committee unanimously elected Brock Stein to be its chairman at its meeting on November 5th, 2016.
STS Offering Veterans Free Day of Riding on Fixed Routes on Friday
 The Schuylkill Transportation System is offering a "Free Day" of riding to all Veterans on Friday. |
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and United States Elect Donald Trump as President
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/8/2016
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/8/2016
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Richele Bernadette Robinson, 31 years of age, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Hazle Township.
Born in Hazleton, she is survived by her mother, Sandra C. Gallagher and her companion Theresa Wallburn of Mary-D; father, Richard Mlynek and his wife Lois of Barnesville; daughters, daughters, Kaylyn Robinson and Sophia Messersmith; sisters, Mrs. Kristin Cannon and her husband of White Haven, Danielle Mlynek, Mrs. Leslie Coombe wife of Mark of Bernville, Mrs. Heather Lawson wife of Jamie of Ft. Lee, VA and Mrs. Kimberly Moran and her husband Tim of Schuylkill Haven; brother, Joseph Harrox of Barnesville; Paternal grandmother, Eleanor Gallagher of Grimesland, NC; many aunts, uncles, cousins also survive her.
A 2003 Hazleton High School graduate, Richele enjoyed life. She was a foodie who enjoyed cooking. Richele liked the outdoors, fishing, and the companionship of her animals. Richele always wore All Star converse sneakers. Richele, was a waitress at the Battered Mug in Hazleton.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Entombment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Blanche E. Marchalk, 88 years of age a former resident of Reynolds, and Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Widow of Michael Marchalk who passed away on October 1, 1985, she is survived by son, Gary D. Marchalk, Esquire and his wife Linda of Barnesville; daughter, Mrs. Cathy Santee wife of Scott of Orwigsburg; brother, John "Sonny" Chevinsky and his wife Betty of McAdoo; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew; 3 great grand children.
A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Blanche was a baker for the former Leiby's Restaurant for many years. Proud of her husband service to his country she was a Military wife. Blanche adored her dogs, and was an avid train enthusiast.
Born Friday, August 17, 1928 in McAdoo the daughter of the late Anthony, and Elizabeth (Papanisock) Chevinsky. She was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Catherine Stankiewitch, Mrs. Jean Lee, and Miss. Helen Chevinsky.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Hazleton, she is survived by her mother, Sandra C. Gallagher and her companion Theresa Wallburn of Mary-D; father, Richard Mlynek and his wife Lois of Barnesville; daughters, daughters, Kaylyn Robinson and Sophia Messersmith; sisters, Mrs. Kristin Cannon and her husband of White Haven, Danielle Mlynek, Mrs. Leslie Coombe wife of Mark of Bernville, Mrs. Heather Lawson wife of Jamie of Ft. Lee, VA and Mrs. Kimberly Moran and her husband Tim of Schuylkill Haven; brother, Joseph Harrox of Barnesville; Paternal grandmother, Eleanor Gallagher of Grimesland, NC; many aunts, uncles, cousins also survive her.
A 2003 Hazleton High School graduate, Richele enjoyed life. She was a foodie who enjoyed cooking. Richele liked the outdoors, fishing, and the companionship of her animals. Richele always wore All Star converse sneakers. Richele, was a waitress at the Battered Mug in Hazleton.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Entombment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Blanche E. Marchalk, 88 years of age a former resident of Reynolds, and Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Widow of Michael Marchalk who passed away on October 1, 1985, she is survived by son, Gary D. Marchalk, Esquire and his wife Linda of Barnesville; daughter, Mrs. Cathy Santee wife of Scott of Orwigsburg; brother, John "Sonny" Chevinsky and his wife Betty of McAdoo; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew; 3 great grand children.
A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Blanche was a baker for the former Leiby's Restaurant for many years. Proud of her husband service to his country she was a Military wife. Blanche adored her dogs, and was an avid train enthusiast.
Born Friday, August 17, 1928 in McAdoo the daughter of the late Anthony, and Elizabeth (Papanisock) Chevinsky. She was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Catherine Stankiewitch, Mrs. Jean Lee, and Miss. Helen Chevinsky.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Elementary Students Hold Mock Election
Price is Right Live Coming to Reading
Mrs. U Zoo RevUe
Get ready for some fun with reptiles when “Mrs. U Zoo RevUe” comes to the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove on Sunday Nov. 27 at 2:00pm.
Round 2 High School Football Playoff Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams
Round 2 High School Football Playoff Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week
Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week
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Municipality: Butler Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Please use caution driving through the area.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Mahanoy, Ryan & Delano townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This
will
be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/11/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Acts Announced for First Ever Concert at Beaver Stadium
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