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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/19/17

August 19, 2017, 10:05 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/19/17

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Gregg J. Boyle, Sr., 85 years of age, of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Survived by his son, Gregg J. Boyle, Jr. of Tamaqua; grand daughter. Emily D. Bernetskie and her husband Jason of Camp Hill.

Gregg was a 1950 graduate of Tamaqua High School, and served honorably in the United States Navy. He worked for many years at the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds. A member of the East End Fire Company, Gregg was past secretary/ treasurer of the fire company. He enjoyed bowling.

Born Thursday, July 21, 1932 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late James B., and Alva V. (Helps) Boyle. Gregg was also predeceased by his wife Diane Louise (Krell) Boyle; infant daughter, Melissa Ann Boyle; infant son, Keith Robert Boyle.

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 grave-side remembrance service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday August, 24, 2017 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in his name to:
American Diabetes Association
1160 Rte. 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Kenneth A. Young, 85, of Deturksville Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at home.
Born on October 23, 1931 in Ravine, he was a son of the late George and Beulah Knight Young.
He was an Army veteran during the Korean Conflict having served with the 121st Transportation Truck Co. and was in the National Guards until 1985.
Kenneth worked as a Mechanic at Indiantown Gap.
He was a member of St. Peter's United church of Christ in Pine Grove. He was a member of the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge #409 F. & A. M., the Rajah Shrine and the Scottish Rite, both in Reading, and the Schuylkill Shrine Club of Schuylkill Haven. He was a member of the Pine Grove V. F. W. Post #3432, the American Legion #28 and the Amvets #2 both in Delaware. He loved hunting, fishing, traveling and boating..
Preceding him in death was a great grandson Cole Wolfgang; two brothers, George and John Young; two sisters Neida Lengle and Alice Young.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Shirley A. Yoder Young; three daughters, Sandra wife of Jim Degler of Emporium, Roxanne Kelly, Lori wife of Barry Goodson, both of Pine Grove; 6 grandchildren, Christopher and wife Hillary Degler, Valerie and husband Shane Imschweiler, Robert and wife Jennifer Wolfgang, Tamara and husband Dr. Jordan Miller, Robert Dannenhower, Alicia Dannenhower; 8 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Aspen and Braxton Degler, Madisyn and Zachary Imschweiler, Leah, Chase and Ava Wolfgang.
Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Jason Stump officiating. There will be a calling time on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Shriners Children Hospital, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19140, in his memory.
You may send condolences to the family online at our website www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com


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Paul Zimmerman, Jr. 84, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, August 18th, 2017.

Paul was born in Ashland on June 21, 1933, a son of the late Lorraine (Moyer) and Paul Zimmerman, Sr.

He attended local schools, then worked as a pipe fitter for Bechtel Construction, and was member of the Steamfitters Union Local 524.

He was a member of and enjoyed feeding the ducks at the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club, and also belonged to the Ringtown Fire Company. He was also a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown.

Paul had a passion for antique automobiles, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul in 1962 and a brother Dale in 1988.

Paul was also preceded in death by his first wife Charlotte (Rogers) in 1965, and by his second wife Rose (Caufield) in 2011.

He is survived by two daughters, Paula, wife of John Martin, of Revere, MA and Dr. Anne, wife of Michael Cadau, of Wyomissing. Four grandchildren, Mickayla, Jack, Joseph and William Ambarian survive, as does a brother, Don Zimmerman and his wife Enes of Reading along with nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, North Center Street, Ringtown, at 11 AM on Monday, August 21st, 2017 with Father Brian Miller officiating. Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 PM and again on Monday morning from 10-10:45 AM at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown.

Paul will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ringtown, following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, North Center Street Ringtown, PA 17967.
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Cruisin' Pottsville Draws Car Enthusiasts for Annual Summer Tradition

August 20, 2017, 12:18 pm
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Clik here to view. On Saturday evening, car enthusiasts came together to celebrate an annual summer tradition in Pottsville. 

Earlier this year, the Pottsville Cruise was cancelled, but thanks to Rich Markish and the "Weekend Cruisers", the cruise still happened under a new name, Cruisin' Pottsville.

According to organizers 190 vehicles were registered.  

As participants registered, they gathered for a preview show along Centre Street at Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Saturday afternoon.

At 5:00pm, participants cruised two routes through Pottsville and ended in the middle of the city where they lined the Centre Street.

Photos below from the event

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Photos from the 2017 Schuylkill Haven Island Park Festival

August 20, 2017, 12:57 pm
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Police Investigating Theft of Motorcycle in Girardville

August 20, 2017, 1:08 pm
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Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Girardville.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, between August 18, 2017 at 11:30pm and August 19, 2017 at 9:00am, someone removed a Green/White/Blue 1991 Kawasaki Ninja from rear of 7 West Ogden Street, Girardville.

Anyone with information on the incident or may have seen the motorcycle is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300 and reference Incident Number PA 2017-885991.
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Police Investigation Near Shenandoah Calls for Dive Team

August 20, 2017, 7:34 pm
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A police investigation near Shenandoah Sunday evening called for a dive team.

Late Sunday, a Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter and other units were seen searching in the area of Raven Run in West Mahanoy Township near Shenandoah.

The dive team from the West End Fire Company, Mahanoy City, was also called to the scene.

As dark fell, the investigation was called off but is reported to resume again early Monday.

No other details were available Sunday. More information when it is available.
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

August 21, 2017, 6:29 am
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Municipality: Manheim Twp.
ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: South Manheim
ROAD NAME: Landingville Road
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Berne Drive
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Butler/Mahanoy/West Mahanoy
ROAD NAME: Main Street/Mountain Road
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Gilberton
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Butler/W. Mahanoy/Mahanoy
ROAD NAME: PA 54
BETWEEN: Ashland Borough AND Carbon County Line
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: New Castle Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Main Street AND Frackville Borough
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: South Manheim
ROAD NAME: Summer Hill
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND Berne Drive
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

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Municipality: Tamaqua Boro.

ROAD NAME: US 209 in Tamaqua Borough
BETWEEN: Schuylkill Township Line AND Coaldale Borough Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: Cass Twp.
ROAD NAME: Valley Road
BETWEEN: Buck Run AND Heckscherville
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for pipe replacement work.
START DATE: 08/21/2017 Est. Completion Date: 08/25/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO
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No Criminal Activity Found at Scene of Police Investigation near Shenandoah; Horror Movie Filming Found to Be Responsible

August 21, 2017, 9:48 am
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The scene left behind by the filming of a movie near Shenandoah sparked a police investigation Sunday evening.

Late Sunday we reported that the Pennsylvania State Police and the West End Fire Department Dive Team, out of Mahanoy City, were called to Raven Run, West Mahanoy Township, near Shenandoah, for an investigation.  A State Police helicopter was also seen circling the area.

The area that was under investigation is being reported by police was on the border of West Mahanoy Township and Union Townships, approximately 1/2 mile wst of Raven Run.

Due to darkness, the investigation was called off until Monday morning.

Skook News has learned from the State Police at Frackville that the scene that was under investigation was not from criminal activity.

The area that was under investigation was actually the remnants of a horror movie scene that was left behind.

The movie is called Back Road and written and directed by Drew Pizzo, of Barnesville.

Pizzo says he learned about investigation through the Skook News article that was shared with him Monday morning.  He then contacted police to inform them that he was responsible.

Pizzo says that they were shooting a scene in the area earlier in the day with permission from the owners of the property.

According to Pizzo, Back Road is exclusively being shot here in Schuylkill County and surrounding counties with the feature length horror film being released in 2018.

Original Post from Sunday Evening
http://www.skooknews.com/2017/08/police-investigation-near-shenandoah.html

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Water Boil Advisory Issued for Pottsville

August 21, 2017, 12:08 pm
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The Schuylkill Municipal Authority has issued a water boil advisory for Pottsville.


According to the advisory issued on Monday, August 21, 2017, customers located in the 600-800 blocks of West Market St from 6th St to 9th St on the south side (odd numbered addresses) of Market St only

The affected customers should boil their water for a minimum of 1 minute before drinking.
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Results from Sunday Night at Big Diamond Speedway

August 21, 2017, 6:42 pm
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Clik here to view. Once again rain on Friday forced Big Diamond Speedway to switch to their Sunday rain date and just like last week Sunday produced a beautiful late summer day up in “Coal Country” to watch some great dirt track racing.


This week it was the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division headlining the show with the running of the 30 lap “Fayash Memorial” race and standing in victory lane after 30 laps was the current points leader Matt Stangle. The Steel and Sheet Metal Modified feature was won by Brett “The Threat” Kressley after a spirited duel with Craig Von Dohren. Jasen Geesaman won a thriller in the No Sweat Service Group Street Stock division with Jim Kost was the winner of the Savage 61 Road Runner feature. Tyler Lucas was the winner of the Enduro Dash 50.

New Jersey’s Matt Stangle burst on the scene last year as a name to be reckoned with in the sportsman division but this year Stangle has come to the forefront as the man to beat each and every week at the Big Diamond Speedway. Stangle has won multiple feature events this year at the speedway but none bigger than the 30 lap Fayash Memorial race the young racer won last night.

“This is definitely out biggest win of the year. All of our wins have been regular Friday night or Saturday shows. It is a real honor to be able to go out there and win a race like that.”

Stangle had luck on his side last night when he drew the pole position to start last night’s but it wasn’t easy for the current point’s leader as he had to fight off the repeated charges of the Shawn Light time and again. Multiple cautions at the start of the feature forced the race officials to go to single file restarts just to get the race underway. Still it was caution after caution from lap one to lap twelve as the sportsman drivers seemed to be over anxious each and every restart. All the cautions were for minor incidents with most drivers returning to the race. Lap twelve was particular frustrating for the fans as it seemed to take forever to get going with the culmination coming when the red flag was displayed for a fire under the hood of one of the drivers who had pulled into the infield.

Once we got underway again the final 18 laps went non-stop with Stangle leading the remaining distance. Shawn Light would give chase but just couldn’t keep up with the high flying #6 of Stangle. Behind the two leaders Mike Mammana and invader Louden Reimert along with Wayne Witmer and Brian Papiez battle hard amongst themselves all trying to better their finishes. Stangle would go on to take the win over Light. Mammana, Reimert and Witmer rounded out the top five.

The 25-lap feature for the Steel and Metal Service Modifieds was a thriller and Oldfield, PA’s Brett Kressley held off Craig Von Dohren to grab his second win of the 2017 season. A multi-car incident at the start of the race sent both Von Dohren and Duane Howard to the pits with both returning after repairs were made. When the race finally got going it was Skylar Sheriff taking the lead with Kressley right on his back bumper. Once again, the yellow appeared on lap two as Scott Albert rolled to a stop in turn four. As we tried to get it going again Shawn Fitzpatrick and Duane Howard came together in turn three before another lap could be completed slowing the pace.

On this restart Kressley grabbed the lead and was off building up his lead. Lap four saw another yellow for early leader Sheriff coming to stop. After going to the pits on lap one, Von Dohren had already made his way to fifth when the yellow came out. When the green came back out Kressley was still your leader. Von Dohren was making quick work of the field moving by Jared Umbenhaurer for fourth and after another caution flag moved quickly past Billy Pauch Jr and Ryan Godown in consecutive laps to move into second. Once Von Dohren was past Godown he moved in quickly on leader Kressley and started to make his move for the lead. Von Dohren could get under Kressley going into the turns but Kressley could keep his momentum up on the outside and power off the turns with the lead.

Von Dohren would continue to keep the pressure on the second-year driver but Kressley never wavered and in fact it was Von Dohren who would make a mistake hopping the cushion in turn three on lap 22 to allow Kressley get away. Von Dohren would make one last challenge but Kressley was up to it as flashed across the finish line for the win. Von Dohren would finish second followed Ryan Godown, Jeff Strunk and Billy Pauch Jr.

In the No Sweat Service Group street stock division, it was Jason Geesaman winning a thrilling four car battle to take the checkered flag. Eric Tripp took the lead on lap three with Geesaman right behind him. Tripp and Geesaman would go at it side by side for a few laps before Geesaman finally was able to work his by Tripp on lap six. By this time Chris Derr and Chris Heller had worked their way up to the front to join in the battle. A terrific four car battle ensued for the remainder of the race as the four drivers swapped positions back and forth. Geesaman was able to hold off the trio and take the win with Heller, Derr, Tripp and Kyle Saylor completing the top five.

The Savage 61 Road Runners put on a nice show for the crowd with Jim Kost taking the win. Multi feature winner Kody Sites took the lead early on and on most nights the race for the win would be over at this point. But Jim Kost had other ideas on this night. Kost had his #126 hooked up on this night and would run down the leader and take the lead on lap six. The remaining laps would be three car battle between Kost, Sites and quick running Terry Kramer. Kost would hold off his challengers to win over Sites, Kramer, Andrew Fayash III and Kris Ney.

The Steel & Metal Service Center Modified division 25 lap feature was won by Brett Kressley followed by Craig VonDohren, Ryan Godown, Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch Jr., Duane Howard, Rick Laubach, Frank Cozze, Andy Burkhart, Mike Gular, Scott Albert, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Ryan Krachun, Tim Fitzpatrick, Dan Hineline, Heath Metzger and Jim Bobbitt. Did not finsh were Jared Umbenhauer, Jimmy Reppert, Mike Lisowski, Billy Lasko, Skylar Sheriff and Frank Porreca. Skylar Sheriff, Brett Kressley and Billy Pauch Jr were the heat winners.

The Fayash Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division was won by Matt Stangle followed by Shawn Light, Mike Mammana, Louden Reimert, Wayne Witmer, Brian Papiez, Ken Eckert, Doug Hendricks, Craig Whitmoyer and Billy Moyer. Did not finish were Greg Cole, Mike Burrows, Mike Schneck, Ray Woodall Sr., Rich Emel, Dylan Smith, TJ Fitzpatrick, Chuck Fayash, Ryan Lilick, Nate Mohr, Ed Mrochko, Glenn Rowan, Rob Light and Tyler Reber. Mike Burrows, Craig Whitmoyer and Doug Hendricks were the heat winners. Glenn Rowan won the consi.

The Savage 61 Road Runner division was won by Jim Kost followed by Kody Sites, Terry Kramer, Andrew Fayash III, Kris Ney, Devin Trexler, Shawn Mulhall, Shon Elk, Jon Schlauch and Dan Nagle. Did not finish was Fred Everly. The lone road runner heat was won by Devin Trexler.

The No Sweat Service Group Street Stock division was won by Jasen Geesaman followed by Chris Heller, Chris Derr, Eric Tripp, Kyle Saylor, Joey Brennan, Jesse Krasnitsky and Dean Hine. Did not finish were Butch Helsel, Scott Thunberg, Justin Rhoads, Bobby Kupp, Leroy Long, Elvin Brennan III and Matt Adams. The street stock heats were won by Jasen Geesaman and Justin Rhoads.

The Enduro Dash 50 was won by Tyler Lucas followed by Lee Allen, Scott Riggleman, Kris Graver, Eric Gavalis, Vinny Wenrich, Sam Detweiler, Jacob Baver, Tony Hubler, Randy Getz Jr., Josh Ferraiolo, Frank Bankes III, Michael Smith, Aaron Frazier and Seth Reichert.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/21/17

August 21, 2017, 8:33 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/21/17

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Doris E.J. Wetzel, 75, of Klingerstown, passed away Friday, August 18th, at her home.

Doris was born in Mandata, on December 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Geneva (Rebuck) and Oscar Baumert.

Doris was employed most recently as the manager of the Big Wrangler Steak House in Halifax and prior to that was the Food Service Manager for the Tri-Valley High School.

She was a member of the Paxton Bible Church, Dalmatia, PA.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, entertaining guests, canning, freezing and cooking.

She was the wife of Ronald "Mick" Roy Wetzel, Sr., they married June 28, 1959.

Doris is also survived by a daughter, Donna, wife of Neal Snyder, of Brodheadsville, PA; a son,Ronald R. Wetzel, Jr., of Harrisburg; a sister, Evelyn Zerfing; a brother, Richard Baumert; two grandchildren Jason and his wife Laurie Snyder and Justin Snyder; 2 great grandchildren Avery and Cole Snyder.

She was preceded in death by two brothers; Gary Baumert and Oscar Baumert Jr.

Viewing will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 6-8 PM. at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home 1133 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown. Viewing will also be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 10-11 AM at the Paxton Bible Church 5298 State Route 147 Dalmatia, with the funeral service following at 11 AM with Pastor Dan Lepley officiating. Interment will follow at Rickard Memorial Cemetery Dalmatia, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Paxton Bible Church 5298 State Route 147 Dalmatia, PA 17017 or American Cancer Society, Frackville Office, 101 W Frack St., Frackville, PA 17931.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.

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Randall S. Lerch, 52, of Ashland, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 19th,2017. Born in Ashland, PA on August 17,1965 the son of the late Robert and Dawn (Kissinger) Lerch. Randy delivered for the Republican Herald Newspaper for over 10 years;distributed for Guers iced tea and milk products and serviced vending machines throughout the area. He attended North Schuylkill High School and was a social member of the American Legion. Two sisters who preceded him in death Debbie Lerch and Tina Allen. He is survived by a son Cody Lerch, a daughter Jade Lerch, and two brothers Robert and Bradley Lerch. 

Funeral Services will be held at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland PA at 11:00 AM on Thursday August 24, 2017. Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil officiating. Visitation Thursday 9:00-11:00 AM from the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.


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Richard A. Kreager, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at his residence surrounded by family.

Richard was born in Schuylkill Haven, Sept. 4, 1930, a son of the late Helen and Gustav Kreager.

He attended Cressona schools.

He was of the Lutheran faith.

He was a farmer his whole life. In his later years, he developed Rolling View Estates.

Richard was an avid pigeon racer and competed in many area meets. His weekends were spent enjoying breakfast with friends.

He was a life member of the soil conservation district and a lifelong sponsor of 4-H and Future Farmers of America.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Miller; a son, Richard; a grandson, Aaron Kreager; a sister, Fern Minchoff.

Richard is survived by his granddaughter, Jenny, wife of Jason Weaver, Schuylkill Haven; a daughter-in-law, Sandy, widow of Richard Kreager; nieces and nephews

Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral, 26 Chestnut St. There will be no services at the funeral home. Private interment service will be in Summer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Brooks officiating. The family requests donations to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to an area agricultural organization.

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Florence "Flossie" Bulcavage, 90, Ashland, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born in Morea she was a daughter of the late Onufer and Fatina Mackenka Seamon. She had been employed as a sewing machine operator for the former Model Garment Factory, Frackville, until her retirement.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, Frackville, the Frackville Area Senior Citizens and the American Legion post #398 Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Bulcavage, her grandson Justin Kitsock, brothers Andrew and John Seamon and sisters Mary Washour, Anna Tellup and Helen Seamon.

Flossie is survived by her daughter Donna wife of James Freeman, Spring Hill, FL, her granddaughter Marissa Starr and by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral mass for Florence will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, Frackville, with Rev. Robert Plichta as the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, W. Mahanoy Twp.. Friends may call at the church on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until time of mass

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TRAVEL ALERT: Northbound Interstate 81 Traffic Backup near Tremont

August 22, 2017, 5:55 am
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Traffic is backed up on Interstate 81 northbound near Tremont Tuesday Morning.


A back log of traffic is currently building  just north of Exit 107 (Tremont/Tower City) due to a motor vehicle accident.

511pa.com is reporting the traffic as "Stop and Go" and PennDOT cameras are showing traffic is starting to back log down the hill towards Ravine.

Avoid the area if possible.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/22/2017

August 22, 2017, 8:45 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/22/2017

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tuesday Night - Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds 70 mph or greater and
large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter are probable from early this
afternoon into this evening. A few tornadoes are also possible.


Tuesday - Clouds and Sun with Storms in the Afternoon - High in the Upper 80's
Tuesday Night - Storms Overnight, Some Severe - Low in the Mid 60's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 70's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Mid 70's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 70's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 70's

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Powerball's 2nd Largest Jackpot Just Got Bigger

August 22, 2017, 9:23 am
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Powerball’s second-largest jackpot on record just got even larger. Surging ticket sales have pushed the Powerball® jackpot for the Wednesday, August 23, drawing to a $700 million annuity value or a $443.3 million cash prize.


The jackpot initially rolled to a $650 million annuity value, or $411.7 million cash, after Saturday’s drawing. That drawing saw more than 274,000 winners across Pennsylvania, including a $1 million winner in Montgomery County and two, $200,000 Powerball with Power Play® winners in Elk and Susquehanna counties.

“This surge in ticket sales is great news for the older Pennsylvanians who benefit from the sale of every Pennsylvania Lottery game,” said Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “No matter the jackpot level, we ask all players to please play responsibly.”

In Pennsylvania, Powerball tickets will remain on sale until 9:59 p.m. on drawing nights. The televised drawing takes place at 11 p.m. in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pennsylvania Lottery has sold 17 Powerball jackpot-winning tickets since joining the multi-state game 15 years ago this summer. The largest Powerball prize Pennsylvania has ever awarded was a $110.2 million cash-value jackpot claimed by a New Jersey couple in May 2004. The state’s largest Powerball group win was a $107.5 million cash jackpot shared by 48 transit workers from the Philadelphia area in April 2012.

Powerball’s largest jackpot also holds the world record. It was a nearly $1.6 billion jackpot that was shared by three winning tickets in January 2016.

How to play Powerball: Players pay $2 and select five white balls from the first set of 69 numbers plus a single red ball, the Powerball, from a second set of 26 numbers. Players may select their own numbers using a Powerball playslip, or they may opt for computer-selected quick picks. Players must match all five numbers drawn plus the Powerball number to win the jackpot. There also are eight additional ways for players to win a cash prize.

Purchasing the $1 Power Play option allows a winner to increase lower-tier prizes by a factor of 2, 3, 4 or 5, depending on the Power Play number drawn. A 10X multiplier will be available for the Match 4+1 prize and lower prize tiers when the jackpot is at or below $150 million, or when announced. The jackpot and the Match 5 prize are not multiplied. The Match 5 prize with the Power Play option is worth $2 million. It is $1 million without Power Play.

Powerball is sold in 44 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Pennsylvania, tickets are sold until 9:59 p.m. on drawing nights, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Six County Wineries Featured at Annual Hegins Festival Labor Day Weekend

August 22, 2017, 10:34 am
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Hegins, PA – The Hegins Park will once again host the 9th annual Schuylkill County Wine Festival on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

The wine festival offers a family-friendly day of food and entertainment, showcasing the talents of six local Schuylkill County wineries, including Hegins own Red Shale Ridge Winery, Benigna’s Creek Vineyard and Winery (Klingerstown), Stone Mountain Wine Cellars (Pine Grove), Long Trout Winery (Auburn), Galen Glen Vineyards & Winery (Andreas), and Fieldwood Winery (Schuylkill Haven).

Advanced tickets are on sale until August 26, 2017 for $12. Regular admission price, including at the festival gates, is $15. Attendees are encouraged to bring canopies and chairs to the park. Snacks are permitted but festival co-founder, Mary Tobash discourages full meals being brought in to the festival.

“Each year our caterers work extra hard to provide gourmet-style food just for the festival. We encourage everyone to support our vendors so they will keep coming back each year. They are a huge part of our festival.” states Tobash. “Prices are reasonable and the food is outstanding! Festival goers can bring snacks but we don’t permit a full picnic. This year, Scott Dee and Oak Hill Catering has provided us with a pre-order menu for large groups. Anyone planning a reunion or a special gathering can have food prepared for a certain time by pre-ordering.”

Live entertainment will be provided by The 60’s Boys, TJ Fitzpatrick, and DJ Dan Poletti. Plenty of vendors will be on hand selling popular items including cheeses, roasted peanuts, cigars, crafts, and wine glass holders. The Tri-Valley Library in Hegins will also feature a used book sale in support of the library. The annual table decorating contest will also be held during the event. Participants are asked to design a table based on this year’s them of Wine & Roses. All participants not winning one of five prizes will receive a complimentary bottle of wine. The top 5 winners will each receive a deluxe wine basket.

Festival gates open at 11:00 am. Entertainment begins at 12:00pm, with the wine-tasting starting at 1:00pm. The Hegins Park offers plenty of room for bus or limo parking. Discount tickets are available for groups of 10 people or more. Visit www.schuylkillwinefestival.com for more information on pre-ordering tickets. This is a rain or shine event.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Tuesday Evening

August 22, 2017, 2:29 pm
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Tuesday evening.

The watch is in effect until 12:00am Wednesday.

The watch includes the following counties in Pennsylvania
ADAMS
BERKS
BUCKS 
CARBON 
CHESTER 
COLUMBIA 
CUMBERLAND 
DAUPHIN 
DELAWARE 
FRANKLIN 
LACKAWANNA 
LANCASTER 
LEBANON 
LEHIGH 
LUZERNE 
MONROE 
MONTGOMERY 
MONTOUR 
NORTHAMPTON 
NORTHUMBERLAND 
PERRY 
PHILADELPHIA 
PIKE 
SCHUYLKILL 
WAYNE 
WYOMING 
YORK

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

August 22, 2017, 4:31 pm
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Schuylkill County in central Pennsylvania... Northern Dauphin County in south central Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Lebanon County in south central Pennsylvania...

* Until 830 PM EDT

* At 722 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Millersburg, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near, Elizabethville around 730 PM EDT. Lykens and Dehart Dam around 740 PM EDT. Williamstown and Fort Indiantown Gap around 750 PM EDT. Tower City around 800 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Gordon, Gratz, Ravine, Wiconisco, Halifax, Enders, Newtown, Muir, Orwin and Hegins. This includes Interstate 81 from mile markers 92 to 117.
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/22/17

August 22, 2017, 5:00 pm
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Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/22/17


Two Facing Charges

On Monday, August 21, 2017 the Orwigsburg Police Department was called to investigate a suspicious occupied vehicle in the parking lot of the Boyer’s Food Market located at 329 S. Liberty Street.

On scene, the vehicle was located and contact was made with the occupants. During the course of attempting to identify the occupants, one male passenger provided a false name for a female passenger who appeared to be sleeping.

The female passenger then continued identifying herself with a false date of birth.

The investigation revealed the true identity of the female as Ashley Renninger, a 32 year old female from Cressona.

Renninger was found to have an active warrant out of the Schuylkill County Office of Adult Probation and Parole.

The male who attempted to conceal Renninger’s identity was identified as her boyfriend, David Dreher of Schuylkill Haven. Renninger was later apprehended and incarcerated on the warrant. Charges will be filed against Dreher for hindering apprehension.

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Man Taken into Custody on Active Warrant

On Thursday, August 17, 2017 the Orwigsburg Police Department received information that a male wanted by the Schuylkill County Office of Adult Probation may be traveling into the Borough to visit family.

That male, Matthew Nickerson, was subsequently stopped by police and taken into custody without incident.

Nickerson was transported to the Schuylkill County Prison and will face an additional charge of driving while his operating privileges are suspended or revoked.

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Diesel Fuel Tank Stolen from Construction Site

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg, Unknown actor(s) walked onto the HRI Inc. construction site, located in the 8000 block of Route 183, Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County between 5:30pm on 8/1717 and 7:30am on 8/18/2017. The actor(s) then took possession of a red 500-gallon diesel fuel tank and fled the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Michael A. BERMUDEZ, PSP-Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
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Various Power Outages Across Schuylkill County Tuesday Evening

August 22, 2017, 5:45 pm
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The storms that are rolling through Schuylkill County have caused various power outages across Schuylkill County.


The largest outages have been reported in Hegins Township and West Brunswick Township with small pockets of outages in Barry Township, East Norwegian Township, Pine Grove Township, Porter Township, South Manheim Township, Tremont Township, and West Penn Township.

Roughly 600 homes in total are without power as of 8:45pm.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/22/17

August 22, 2017, 9:22 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/22/17

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Christina M. Searnock, 92 years of age of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Widow of Michael Searnock, she is survived by; step daughter, Mrs. Mary Barbieri; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Ormand, Mrs. Pauline Mary Heffernan; twelve step grandchildren; many great step grandchildren; nieces, and nephews.

Born Thursday, December 25, 1924 in Midleton, County of Cork, Ireland, the daughter of the late Christopher, and Annie (Flynn) Phillips. She was also predeceased by a step children, Mrs. Susan Bruno, Mr. Michael Searnock, Jr.; sister, Mrs. Patricia Wagner; brothers, Charles, and William Phillips.

Upon the death of her parents in Ireland, Christina was sent to the United States to live with relatives at an early age. She entered the solemn profession of a Sister, taking the name of Sister Thaddeus Maria. Sister Maria's calling took her to serving for many years on a Indian Reservation in California to becoming a Mother Superior in Philadelphia. Upon leaving her cloistered life she married and resided in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania where she continued to serve the church for many years.

Private 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

Interment Sacred Heart R.C.C. Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Michael Trubilla, age 89, of Willing St., Tamaqua, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at Hometown Nursing Center.

He is survived by his wife, Anna B. (Smolinsky) Trubilla.

Private Arrangements were entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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LCCC Offering Information on Disney Co-op Program

August 23, 2017, 5:01 am
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Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer a cooperative work experience for students at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, or Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, during the spring 2018 semester. The program is available to students attending LCCC.


The co-op program allows students to earn six college credits as they spend one semester working, learning and living at Disney World or Disneyland. Since the program began in September 1989, more than 400 LCCC students have participated.

Informational meetings will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) Room 111, main campus in Schnecksville, Pa. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the meetings.

Interested students may apply for the program online at http://disneycollegeprogram.com.

For additional information about LCCC’s Disney Co-op program, please contact Walter Sweedo at wsweedo@lccc.edu.

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