Mar 6, 2020

Annie Permilla Eckert, 94, of Cressona, passed away Friday, March 6, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born April 30, 1925, in Cressona, she was a daughter of the late Clara (Wolfe) and Louis Schappell. She was the widow of William Mason Eckert. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven, and sang in the choir. She...

Mar 5, 2020

Nancy E. Starr, 83, passed away March 5th, at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, where she had been a resident. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., at 11 a.m. on March 12th. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mar 1, 2020

Caren T. Schaeffer Stringer, 56, of Katy, TX passed away Sunday, March 1st, surrounded by family at the Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, TX.

Born in Pottsville,  on May 7, 1963, a daughter of Barbara (Augustine) Schaeffer, of Cressona and the late Carey Schaeffer, Sr.

She was the wife of Norman...

Feb 27, 2020

Louise A. Jacoby, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Thursday, February 27th, at her granddaughter's residence in Newark, DE. Born in Pottsville, PA on September 24, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Henry & Dorothy (Wilhelm) Kershner. She was the widow of Wilson Moyer. Louise was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was a...

Feb 26, 2020

Henry L. Trumbo, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, died Feb. 26 at Reading Hospital, West Reading. Born Nov. 25, 1935, in Summit Station, he was a son of the late Henry H. and Minnie Reber Trumbo. He was a 1953 graduate of Auburn High School. He was a self-employed building contractor most of his life. Henry also worked as superintendent...

Feb 22, 2020

Adam Gamrak, Jr., 38, of North Manheim Township, PA, lost his battle with addiction on February 22nd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, after his heart stopped beating after being tased. Sometimes in life we can't explain the way things are, something we are born for, something special we have.We watch our children grow and love them.That first mistake...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert A. Edwards, 69, of Summit Station, passed away Sunday, February 16th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, on March 21, 1950, a son of Robert W. Edwards and the late Helen (Fessler) Edwards. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Moyer) Edwards. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Summer Hill, Auburn,...

Feb 15, 2020

Jean J. Mintz, 98, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, February 15th, at Green Valley Nursing Home, Pitman, PA. Jean was born in Minersville, PA on October 5, 1921, a daughter of the late Mary and Stephen Lipinsky. She was the widow of WalterJ. Mintz who died December 23, 2000. In addition to her parents and husband, Jean is also...

Feb 13, 2020

Gertrude A. "Gertie" Skibiel, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, at Reading Hospital, West Reading. Born Aug. 28, 1933, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Laura (Cooch) Bottiglier. She was married for 67 years to the love of her life, Francis J. Skibiel Sr. Gertie was a 1951 graduate of Schuylkill...

Feb 12, 2020

Eldora H. Seaman, 96, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA, where she had been a resident.

Born in Pottsville, PA on September 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Eva (Loy) Fidler.  She was raised by the late William & Katie (Schaeffer) Loy.

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Feb 10, 2020

Henry C. Buzza, Jr., 61, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, February 10th, at his residence. Born in Allentown, PA on April 15, 1958, he was a son of the late Henry C. Buzza, Sr. & Beth I. (Speidel) Buzza. He recently celebrated 32 years of marriage to his loving wife, Barbara G. (Sock) Buzza, who survives him....

Feb 4, 2020

Hazel Kathryn Maurer Minnich, age 93, formerly of Wayne Township, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her daughters, Jane and Janet. She was born in Ashland, PA, on April 7, 1926. She was one of twelve children born to Charles and Dora Maurer.Her siblings included Elmer, Warren, Alvin, Lottie, John, Ralph, George, Alma,...

Feb 3, 2020

Ronald T. Rountree, 79, Cressona, PA passed away at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Ron loved the Lord, and went home to be with his Savior, Monday, February 3, 2020. He will be remembered as a Man of God, dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Born in Pine Grove, PA on November 24, 1940, he was a son...

Feb 1, 2020

Mary M. Marberger, 90, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in Friedensburg on June 8, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Mabel (Berger)Marberger. Mary attended Cressona schools. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, where she had been...

Feb 1, 2020

Linda L. Houser, 76, formerly of Pottsville, PA, and Cape May, NJ, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Providence Place of Dover (York), Dover, PA, where she had been a resident.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA on July 16, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Leroy & Imelda (Robinson) Kelchner.

She was the widow...

Jan 29, 2020

M. Jean Luckenbill

M. Jean Luckenbill, 94, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Seton Manor.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, on August 16, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary (Lengle) and Carl Shoener.

She was the widow of Stanley M. Luckenbill, Sr., who passed away in 2011.

She was...

Jan 29, 2020

Mildred Shappell, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in New Ringgold on November 6, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John & Mildred (Sterner) Seltzer. She was the widow of Cyril Shappell, who passed away January 18, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also...

Jan 29, 2020

Abija Estere Rubenis Vents, 88, of Lake Wynonah, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th at home.

Born in Riga, Latvia on May 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Karlis & Lidija (Lemane) Kenins.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Gvido Rubenis, in...

Jan 23, 2020

Robert W. Gray, Jr., 86, of Pottsville, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23rd, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Richwood, WV on August 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Robert W. Gray, Sr. & Mabel E. (McClure) Gray. He was the widower...

Jan 22, 2020

George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr.

George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr., 90, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, at his residence.

Born in Auburn, on March 25, 1929, a son of the late Arvella Mae (Dewald) and George B. Kilmer.

He was the husband of Elaine (Brommer)...