Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2021 – Skook News
Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2021
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Geoffrey Edward Love, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, PA died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home.
Geoffrey was born in London, England, on January 24, 1936, a son of the late Theresa Margaret and Edward George Love.
While in England he was employed at the London Stock Exchange, 3M, Caravans International and was a flight instructor at the London Gliding Club. In the US he was employed as a Flight/Gliding Instructor at Ridge Soaring, Julian, PA, Connecticut Soaring, Waterbury CT., and Plymouth Soaring, Plymouth MA. He also owned and operated the English Connection in Schuylkill County where he restored antique cars.
Geoffrey is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce Elizabeth Romberger; three daughters, Fiona C, wife of Thomas Baer, of Milfod, MI; Sarah M, wife of Philip Thomas, of Kingston, Nova Scotia Canada; Gillian A.R. Love, of Philadelphia; one Grandson Daniel Thomas of Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada three granddaughters, Abigail F. Thomas, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Charlotte E. Thomas of Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Rebecca Thomas of Chelmsford, Essex, England.
As per his requests there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers the family will make a donation to his school, University College School in London England.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com
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Dorothy Mae (Kantner) Heiser, 89, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the arms of her loving family at Leigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, Thursday December 31, 2020.
She was born Monday August 24, 1931 in Pottsville to the late Lester and Elva (Hamilton) Kantner.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School class of 1950.
In her younger days she worked at S S Kresge’s Department Store and Philips Van Heusen.
She married Earl E. Heiser November 22, 1950 and together they owned and operated Heiser Electric from 1965 until his passing March 5, 1994 and then continued with her son Lynn until 2019.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Centre Street Mother’s Club holding the offices of Recording Secretary and Treasurer from 1958 to 1967 and then again from 1973 to 1977.
She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star and The Sphinx Club.
Dot loved to cook (usually for more than were in attendance) and bake, making many wedding and birthday cakes in her day. She enjoyed a good game of cards as well. In later years she loved games shows, the news and puzzle books.
She was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s accomplishments. If she could not be in attendance, she loved to hear the details of the events and see all the pictures.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by; her sister in law, Lois Kantner, who passed away December 19, 2020.
She is survived by; her son Lynn Heiser (Suzanne), daughter Cheryl Curnow (Jim) and her daughter with whom she resided Carolyn Wood (David Perkins), grandchildren, Scott Heiser (Rhoda) and Michelle Corby (Kevin) and great-grandchildren, Kenna & Nolan Corby and Margot Heiser, brother, Charles Kantner and many nieces, nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her many furbabies laughing and calling herself the ‘zookeeper’.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 9th, from 9:00 AM till 11:00AM at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market Street, Pottsville. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM with Pastor Chris Rothharpt, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or the Trinity Lutheran Church Elevator Fund, 300 West Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Online condolences can be left at SchlitzerAllenPugh.com
Alexis J. Wilder, 24, of Minersville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, with her family by her side.
Born in Pottsville, on February 15, 1996, she was a daughter of Stanley J. Wilder, Jr. and Gail E. (Kelly) Wilder.
She was a 2014 graduate of Governor Mifflin and attended RACC for two years majoring in nursing. Alexis was still in the process of pursuing her degree and passion for helping others.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.
Alexis had worked as a Technician at a Pain Management Clinic in New Mexico before returning to PA.
She loved working with babies and children and enjoyed babysitting frequently. She loved her dog, Marley.
Alexis was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Stanley J. Wilder, Sr., to whom she was especially close.
She is survived by her parents Gail E. (Kelly) Wilder and Stanley J. Jr. and Theapia Wilder, ;
two sisters, Kadie Neye-Wilder, of Hegins; and Brielle Best, of Mt. Laurel, NJ; three brothers, Matthew and Brian Manning, both of Pottsville; and Camron Torres, of Reading; paternal Grandmother, PeggyAnn Wilder, of Pottsville; Aunt, Donna L. Stokes, of Pine Grove; and three nieces.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m.at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m.. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
The family request contributions in Alexis’ memory be sent to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 .
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.Lord-Bixler.com
Doris Lorraine Schroding, 87, of Hatfield, formerly Tamaqua, died Friday January 1, 2021, in Hatfield. PA
Born in West Mahanoy Twp., December 4, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schaller) Hinkle.
She worked many years as Office Administrator for Landsdale Borough.
Doris was a member of St. Peter Union Church, Tamaqua, PA
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Bud” Schroding in 2016 and a brother Ronald Hinkle 2006.
She was the loving Mother of 2 sons Charles Schroding Jr. and his wife Carol, Mark Schroding and his wife Rose, 2 daughters Lynne E. Bridi and her husband Michael, Meribeth Schroding -Yelito and her husband Stanley, 9 grandchildren, 14great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday January 8, 2021 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Virginia Heimer will be officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Clair, PA.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
Edward Mohutsky, 88 of Frackville passed away on Thursday evening, December 31, 2020 at St. Luke’s University Health Network Anderson Campus, Easton.
Born in Shenandoah on August 16, 1932 he was a son of the late Michael and Julia (Oravitz) Mohutsky.
He was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.
Ed was a retired union pipefitter and was a member of the Pipefitters & Plumbers Local 524, Scranton.
Mr. Mohutsky was a decorated Army veteran having served his country in the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal.
He was a member of Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Shenandoah.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-two years, the former Rosemary Ushock; two sons, Anthony “Tony” Mohutsky of Frackville and Michael Mohutsky and his wife Maria of Indianapolis, Indiana; two daughters, Joy Foster and her husband Michael of Media and Susan Halcovich and her husband Patrick of Frackville; two grandchildren, Michael and Alex Foster; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents were four brothers, Michael, Emil, Ralph and Clarence; and four sisters, Anna Kelly, Mary Jawor, Julia Ciesluk and Christine “Teenie” Sebastian.
Funeral services and interment in Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights will be private at the convenience of the family.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
John A. Majikas, 81, of Girardville, PA died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA.