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Veronica Clemas
Jan 16, 2008
Veronica Clemas POTTSVILLE-Veronica Clemas, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Kulpmont, on October 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Sinkovich. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Pottsville. Veronica owned and operated the former Blue and Gold restaurant in Schuylkill Haven for several years. She was...
Louise (Maciolek) Katkowski Gromala
Jan 15, 2008
DUPONT-Louise (Maciolek) Katkowski Gromala, 85, formerly of Dupont, passed away Tuesday at the Village at Greenbriar, Dallas. Born in Duryea on December 13, 1922, she was one of 20 children of the late Annabelle Maciolek Melvin. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Topps Chewing Gum. She was...
Howard R. Bender
Jan 15, 2008
York-Howard R. Bender, 84, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Sell) Corbett Bender with whom he celebrated a 12th wedding anniversary in February of 2007 and was the husband of the late Bertha Mae Bender. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 19,...
Marcella C. (Keener) Alwine
Jan 14, 2008
York—Marcella M. (Keener) Alwine, 104, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Alwine. A celebration of life service will be held at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, is in charge of arrangements.
Janet Grace Rafferty
Jan 14, 2008
LEWISBERRY - Janet Grace (Eichenlaub) Rafferty, 83, of Fairview Twp., passed away peacefully at 7:35 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John F. "Jack" Rafferty on May 16, 2000. Mrs. Rafferty was born July 1, 1924, in Altoona, Blair County. She was the daughter of the...
Preston A. Kohler
Jan 14, 2008
Airville—Preston A. "Skip" Kohler, 90, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Clarkson) Kohler. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, with the Rev. David A. Walker...
Elwood L. Miller
Jan 14, 2008
YORK - Elwood L. Miller, 96, died Monday, January 14, 2008, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of the late Grace (Witmer) Miller. Funeral services and burial will be private. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Miller was born August 25, 1911 in Brillhart...
John D'Ottavio
Jan 12, 2008
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- John D'Ottavio, 60 of York, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Rita (Mitzel) D'Ottavio. The couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd. in York....
Philip A. Marks
Jan 12, 2008
Renovo - Philip A. Marks, 90, a lifetime resident and businessman died at his residence unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Sat. Jan. 12, 2008. He was born in Renovo on May 17, 1917, son of the late Sol and Rachel (Rubin) Marks. Phil was the valedictorian of his graduating class from Renovo High School and planned to attend Dickinson Law...
Doris Marie (Barnett) Eppley
Jan 11, 2008
FELTON- Doris Marie (Barnett) Eppley, 69, died at her home early Friday morning, January 11, 2008. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Eppley. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion, with the Rev. Ronald S....
Georgia (Reynolds) Ganther
Jan 11, 2008
YORK - Georgia (Reynolds) Ganther, 93, of Normandie Ridge, went to her heavenly home on Friday morning, January 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard O. Ganther on July 19, 2005. Mrs. Ganther was born December 26, 1914, in Burning Springs, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late...
Jordan A. Chilson
Jan 11, 2008
Wellsburg, NY Jordan Allen Chilson, Infant son of Sarah Jean Smith and Robert Allen Chilson, Jr. passed away shortly after birth Friday, January 11, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital. Survivors include maternal grandparents, Bonnie & Ted Johnson of Gillett, PA, Sam Smith of Mansfield, PA, Collette Chilson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Robert Allen Chilson, Sr of Towanda, PA, great-grandparents,...
Vera M. Crandall
Jan 11, 2008
Wellsburg, NY Vera M. Crandall age 88, of Gillett, PA passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor, Troy. PA following a lengthy illness. Vera was born May 8, 1919 in Corning, NY daughter of the late Levere and Katherine Stage Freeman. She was retired from Trayer Products and previously worked at Remington Rand. Vera enjoyed...
Teresa M. (Minchhoff) Riegle
Jan 10, 2008
WYOMISSING - Teresa M. Riegle, 88, of Wyomissing, formerly of Pottsville, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter. Born in Pottsville on September 18, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mathilda (Marx) Minchhoff. She graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1938. During World War II she worked for the Federal Communication Commission...
Gloria F. Glo" Grove
Jan 10, 2008
MANCHESTER TWP. - Gloria F. "Glo" Grove died at 9 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008 at her home. She was 81. Miss Grove was born June 29, 1926, in York. She was the daughter of the late Norman M. Grove of Middletown and the late Miriam (Herrman) Barshinger of Red Lion. Her guardians were the late Charles and Hazel...
Margaret Peggie Raymond
Jan 9, 2008
Margaret "Peggie" Raymond Margaret Peggie (Bound) Raymond, 90 of Pottsville died Wednesday at the Pottsville Hospital. Born in Trenton, Ontario, Canada on December 7, 1917 she was the daughter of the late Jestyn and Margaret (Oliver) Bound. She graduated from Pottsville High School in 1935 and attended Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, N.J. Mrs. Raymond was of the Presbyterian faith. She...
William M. Stringer, Sr.
Jan 9, 2008
LOWER WINDSOR TOWNSHIP- William M. Stringer, Sr., 69, of York, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Marjorie K. (Kneller) Stringer. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. John's (Blymire's) United Church of Christ, 1009 S. Blymire Rd. in Dallastown, with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Life Tributes by...
Dorothy I. Kreitz
Jan 9, 2008
Williamsport - Dorothy I. (Whipple) Kreitz, 95 a former resident of Northway Road Extension, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Williamsport Home. She was born in Jersey Shore on June 20, 1912 the daughter of Chester A. & Anna Belle (Sunderland) Whipple. Dorothy was married to Luther P. Kreitz, Sr. who died June 2, 1978. She worked...
Laverne J. Verne" Butcher
Jan 7, 2008
SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP- Laverne J. "Verne" Butcher, 88, of York, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Bernice (Brant) Butcher. The couple celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 20th. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Friday at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a...
Linda D. Markel
Jan 7, 2008
WINDSOR-Linda D. (Axe) Markel, 58, died at home Monday, January 7, 2008. She was the wife of William H. "Bill" Markel. A celebration of life tribute service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham PL., Red Lion with the family's retired pastor, Rev. Stephany...
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