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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/07/18

July 7, 2018, 6:50 am
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/07/18

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Ronald C. Fetterman, 70, of Ashland, PA was called home to His Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 while a resident at the Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community, Mt. Carmel, PA. Born in Ashland on November 13, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles and Olive Fetterman.

Ronald was a graduate of the Ashland Area High School and served his country as an Army Veteran in the Vietnam War. He was recently honored for being a 50 year member of the Centralia American Legion Post 608. He was last employed for many years as an insurance agent for the Varano Insurance Agency, Shamokin.

Ronald is survived by many dear friends and loved ones. 

Funeral arrangements will be private.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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Joseph "Tibbsey" Anthony Boyle, age 71, of Barnesville met his Heavenly Father of July 4. He died peacefully in his sleep at home after an 8 month courageous battle with cancer. 

Born April 15, 1947 in Shenandoah he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (McLaughlin) Boyle. He also was the proud grandson of the late Anthony P. and Rose McLaughlin. His grandfather Anthony "Beaut" McLaughlin was a well known chief of police in Mahanoy City for many years. He was a 1967 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He also served 20 years in the National Guard. Tibbsey worked for 33 years at Fort Indiantown Gap for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs retiring in 2009. He was a parishoner of St. Richard's Church in Barnesville. He also was a member of the American Legion and TPA. 

He married his best friend, Maryellen Dalinsky on July 2, 1977. They had a wonderful marriage for 41 years. They enjoyed being together and having fun. They shared many awesome vacations and made each other laugh. They were blessed with a loving and caring son Joseph McLaughlin Boyle who is married to Victoria Morgan who reside in Cherry Hill NJ. They have 2 beautiful daughters Addison and Emerson. They loved and enjoyed spending time with heir pap pap. Tibbsey was an avid runner for 35 yeras and loved exercising. He participated in many local races for pure enjoyment and wanted to support the organizations. He played adult softball and basketball in his earlier years. He also dabbled a bit in boxing and was pretty good at it. Once you were Tibbsey's friend you were a lifetime friend. If you needed help he was right there. He was such a gentleman and had a smile and kind word for everyone. He was a very spiritual person and prayed the rosary daily. He was a devoted son when his parents were living. He was a wonderful husband, father, pap pap, godfather, brother in law, uncle and cousins. Nothing was too much for his family. Tibbsey was also a great host. He had many elaborate parties and picnics for family and friends at his home. 

Survivors include his loving wife Maryellen, son Joseph and his wife Victoria of New Jersey, granddaughters Addison and Emerson, brother in law Matthew Dalinsky of Mahanoy City, a goddaughter Mary Catherine Dalinsky of New Jersey, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Friday morning at 10 AM from David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Richard's Church in Barnesville at 10:30 AM. Interment will be at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home onThursday from 6 to 8 PM and again on Friday morning beginning at 8:30 AM. 

In lieu of flowers the family request contribution to St. Luke's Hospice or the Hillside SPCA in Joe's memory and will be accepted at the visitation. He was a dog whisperer-Dogs just loved him. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Sylvia Kathryn Shay, 86, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Sylvia was born in Orwigsburg, on April 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Brocius) and Marlin W. Gruver.

She was the wife of Jesse T. Shay.

Sylvia was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Orwigsburg, and an Orwigsburg High School Graduate, Class of 1950

She worked as a Sewing Machine Operator in the Orwigsburg area.

In addition to her Husband Jesse, of 62 years, Sylvia is also survived by

Two sisters, Janet Bensinger & Jean Wessner. Her brother, Barry Gruver

Grandsons Shad & Joshua Gruver and Great Grandson Jonathan Gruver

Sylvia was predeceased by her son Thomas (Pete) Gruver and her sister Shirley Hoy.

A Religious Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 9th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner officiating.

Friends are invited to call from 9:30 AM until time of service.

Private Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/18

July 7, 2018, 9:25 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/18


Saturday - Sunny - High near 80
Saturday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 50's

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Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 80's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun, Maybe a Storm - High in the Upper 80's
Wednesday - Sunny  - High in the Mid 80's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80's
Friday - Sunny - High near 80



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Von Dohren, Godown, Yankowski, and Elk Victorious at Big Diamond Speedway Friday Night

July 7, 2018, 3:32 pm
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Craig Von Dohren and Ryan Godown split the Twin 20’s on B & H Landscaping night at Big Diamond Speedway, Alex Yankowski and Shon Elk also victorious.

It was a gorgeous night up in God’s Country as the fans enjoyed the night’s festivities all provided by B & H Landscaping. It was fan fest at the speedway and the fans came out early to enjoy getting up close to the cars and drivers and also partake in the food and music that was available.

The enthusiasm of the night continued as the cars hit the track with for some great racing. The Mattera’s General and Electrical Modfieds competed in twin 20’s for the night with Craig Von Dohren winning the first feature and Ryan Godown winning the nightcap.

The first 20 lap feature got underway slowly with a couple of yellows being displayed as the field tried to fire off. When we did get to racing it was Scott Albert leading the way with Jeff Strunk charging from his sixth starting spot to grab second early on.

Strunk asserted himself on a lap six restart to take the lead from Albert. A surging Craig Von Dohren was on the move as well and worked his way up the second on lap eight after getting by Albert as well. Another yellow on lap nine brought the two drivers side by side for the restart with Von Dohren getting the jump. Strunks’s horrible Big Diamond luck continued as the #126 slowed coming down the front stretch to bring out the yellow once again.

Now it was Ryan Godown’s turn to take up the challenge but on the restart Godown proved he was no match for Von Dohren in this race as Von Dohren easily sped off ahead of th field. Duane Howard was now looking to challenge Godown for the runnerup spot as Von Dohren increased his lead. A final yellow flag on lap 17 gave Godown one more shot at Von Dohren but it was all for naught as CVD had them covered for the final three laps to take his third win of the season. Godown held off Howard for second with Ryan Krachun and Jimmy Reppert completing the top five.

“The track was tricky tonight but we were able to get it done” said a victorious Von Dohren in victory lane. “I can’t thank Dave (Dissinger, car owner) and all our sponsors enough for giving me this opportunity.”

The second twin 20 was a nonstop affair with Frank Yankowski grabbing the lead from his outside front starting spot. Yankowski sped off and left the field to open up a huge early race advantage. At the halfway mark it was still Yankowski with a straightaway lead over Kris Graver who was having a spectacular race, the returning Sklar Sherrif, Godown and Mike Liswoski.

After the crossed flags were displayed, Yankowski was now starting to enter lapped traffic and with this Graver was starting to cut the distance between him and the leader. With five to go Graver was on the leaders back bumper as they both tried to navigate their way through the traffic. While the race up front was going on Godown had now moved his way up to third with earlier winner Von Dohren now up to fourth. Godown could see the leaders struggling through lapped traffic in front of him and like lion going after his prey was licking his chops. Yankowski and Graver were having a great battle for the lead as Godown was closing the distance between himself and the front duo in big chunks.

As they field went into turn three heading for the white flag, Godown saw his opportunity as the leaders both went high entering the turn. That was what was Godown was looking for as he dove to the inside and as the leaders came out of turn four it was Godown now leading the way.

Godown easily led the remaining lap to take the win with Yankowski taking second. Von Dohren edged Graver for third with Lisowski completing the top five.

“We’ve all been there, with the lapped traffic” cited Godown. “I saw them ahead up ahead and I said just give me two more laps. I was gaining on them five cars a lap and I could see them just getting closer and closer. They went to the top going into three, so I went to the top and just crossed it over to the sneak in between them and the 81 and it worked. Once I was able to clear the 81 I knew I was ok.”

It was once again 13 y/o Alex Yankowski taking the win in the 20-lap USS Achey Sportsman main event. Nate Klinger was your early leader with Yankowski on the move early charging up to the third spot in only one lap after starting in tenth. Yankowski moves to second on lap four and starts to pressure Klinger. Veteran Doug Hendricks throws his helmet into the mix as he moves to third on lap nine.

Klinger still leads the way at the halfway mark with Yankowski all over him. Yankowski is flying and is finally able to work his way past Klinger with three to go to go on and take the win. Klinger hangs on for second over Hendricks with Craig Whitmoyer and Shawn Light the top five. With the win Yankowski has guaranteed himself a spot in the $5000 to win Leindecker Race Engines Mid-Summer Sportsman Classic on Friday July 27th.

“I knew the laps were winding down and I made the move on the #4 car (Nate Klinger)” mentioned Yankowski. “There was a lapped car in the middle of it and it was a tight squeeze going three wide there. I was in the middle with the lapped car on the bottom and he was on the outside of me. We both talked and he (Klinger) is a cool guy. We raced each other hard and that’s what racing is all about. The track was awesome tonight and there was definitely a cushion and that is what I used to get up there. I have to thank everyone here at Big Diamond, the staff is awesome here and I love the way the track is.”

The Savage 61 Roadrunners put on an exciting show as always in their 20-lap feature event. After a series of strong runs, Shon Elk was finally able to grab that elusive win. Elk took the lead from Cory Lindenmuth on an early race restart and went on to lead the remainder of the way as the field battled hard behind him. Elk took the popular win with points leader Mike Reichert finishing second. Terry Kramer, Kris Ney and Shawn Mulhall were the top five.

Short results Stevenson Memorial Night 7/6/18

The Mattera’s 1st twin twenty was won by Craig VonDohren followed by Ryan Godown, Duane Howard, Ryan Krachun, Jimmy Reppert, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Mike Lisowski, Kris Graver, Frank Yankowski, Skylar Sheriff, Cliff Quinn, Scott Albert, Jim Bobbitt, Bobby Gunther Walsh and George Hildebrandt. Did not finish were Kevin Beach, Frank Porreca, Jeff Strunk, Billy Lasko and Heath Metzger. Did not start were Andy Burkhart, Briggs Danner and Dale Hartz.

The 2nd twin twenty was won by Godown followed by Yankowski, VonDohren, Graver, Lisowski, Howard, Krachun, Sheriff, Reppert, Albert, Beach, Quinn, Fitzpatrick, Gunther Walsh, Bobbitt and Lasko. Did not finish was Hildebrandt. Did not start was Strunk and Porreca.

The heats were won by Ryan Krachun and Frank Porreca.

The U.S.S. Achey Sportsman division was won by Alex Yankowski followed by Nate Klinger, Doug Hendricks, Craig Whitmoyer, Shawn Light, Wayne Witmer, Glenn Rowan, Dakota Kohler, Daryl Dissinger TJ Fitzpatrick, Kevin Brady, Ryan Lilick, Michael Burrows, Ed Mrochko and Tyler Reber. Did not finish were Gary Grim, Christopher Hertzog, Matt Clay and Ken Eckert Jr. Did not start was Chris Brennan.

The sportsman heats were won by Nate Klinger and Doug Hendricks.

The Savage 61 Road Runners were won by Shon Elk, Mike Reichert, Terry Kramer Jr., Kris Ney, Shawn Mulhall, Jim Kost and Kerry Fritz. Did not finish were Ray Gara, Matt Ney, Fred Everly, Kyle WIngle and Cory Lindenmuth. Did not start was Jon Schlauch.
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Photos from 2018 Saint Clair Fireworks

July 8, 2018, 6:50 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/08/18

July 8, 2018, 7:54 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/08/18


Sunday - Sunny - High in the Lower 80's
Sunday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid 50's

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Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's
Tuesday - Clouds and Sun, Maybe a Storm - High in the Mid 80's
Wednesday - Sunny  - High in the Mid 80's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80's
Friday - Sunny - High near 80
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's



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Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/08/18

July 8, 2018, 8:17 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/18

July 9, 2018, 2:34 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/18


Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's
Monday Night - Clear - Low near 60

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Tuesday - Clouds and Sun, Maybe a Storm - High in the Mid 80's
Wednesday - Sunny  - High in the Mid 80's
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80's
Friday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Upper 80's




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Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/08/18

July 9, 2018, 4:52 am
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Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/08/18

Sunday's Scores


8-10 Division


Tri Valley - 20
Schuylkill Haven - 0

Halifax - 8
Pottsville - 5

Ashland - 15
Northern Schuylkill - 9

Cressona - 4
Orwigsburg - 3

10- 12 Semi-Final

Cressona - 6
Shenandoah - 0

Pottsville - 9
Tri Valley - 0

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Registration Deadline Approaching to Submit Items for the Schuylkill County Fair

July 9, 2018, 7:28 am
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Registration deadlines are fast approaching for the Schuylkill County Fair.

July 15th is the pre-registration cutoff date for general exhibits. This deadline is for exhibitors interested in registering items for general exhibits. General exhibits consist of items like eggs, fruit, vegetables, flowers, and grains. This same deadline is used for items like cakes, pickles, wine, honey, quilts, photos, and woodworking. These types of items may be pre-registered on the Schuylkill County General Entry Form. This form may be found in the premium tabloid or found on line at www.schuylkillfair.com/exhibits/.

The general entry form is found at this site more towards the end of the PDF. Questions about entering general exhibits into the fair may be addressed at (570)527-0294 schuylkillfair@gmail.com.

So you are wondering what this registration deadline, premium tabloid, exhibits and exhibitors is all about because you have never exhibited in the fair.

A premium tabloid is a book where all the class are listed under departments. So you say what are class and departments? Classes are a listing of things by category that may be entered in the fair. So say that you have a really great photo of the landscape of some part of Schuylkill County and would like to enter it into the fair to be judged for its quality and to be seen by others.

So you open up the premium book on line at www.schuylkillfair.com/exhibits/ and find Dept. 19 which is Arts and Crafts and start looking down the list of classes. Stop when you find 19/1/13 if it is a black and white photo of a landscape or look further to 19/1/22 for a color landscape. Place those numbers on the general entry form that you have printed from the premium tabloid on line found near the end of the PDF file.

Mail the entry form into the address on the form and bring your landscape photo to the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 28th between the hours of 11AM and 3 PM. There is a very large variety of class in the premium tabloid for almost anything that can be made, grown, raised or collected. There are listing of classes for fruit, vegetable, flowers, needle crafts, food, wine, grain and arts and crafts to tractor.

There is sure to be a class for your interest. So take a look at the premium tabloid on line for your area of interest. Your area of interest that you have is more than likely having been made, grown, or collected are called Exhibits. Exhibits are the item of interest that you want to enter into the Fair and that makes you an exhibitor. The deadline is a time line that you want to get your list of items that you want to enter in the fair so that information may be readied for you when you arrive with your items to the fair for exhibit on July 28th. Not to say that you can’t just bring them to the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 28th between the hours of 11AM and 3 PM for judging and display, but this process is less streamlined for the exhibitor.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Illegal Alien with Full Extradition Warrant

July 9, 2018, 12:07 pm
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A traffic stop on Friday led to the finding of an illegal alien wanted in Florida.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, around 6:00pm, Friday, Esvin Diaz-Perez, 26 was stopped at the Sharp Mountain Plaza, Pottsville, for an expired registration.

During the stop, police learned Diaz-Perez was an illegal alien with an active full extradition warrant out of the Manatee County, Florida Sheriff's Office for lewd and lascivious battery.

Diaz-Perez was charged with arrest prior to requisition, arraigned and committed to the Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $100,000 straight cash bail.

Arrangements are also being made to extradite Diaz-Perez back to Florida.
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Police Warn Against Trespassing on Schuylkill Mall Demolition Property

July 9, 2018, 4:00 pm
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The Pennsylvania State Police issue a warning about those trespassing on the Schuylkill Mall Demolition property.


The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a trespassing case at the Schuylkill Mall demolition site that they say occurred on July 9, 2018 around 9:50am.

Police say construction workers at the site saw a white male inside the fenced in area that is restricted by everyone except for workers.

Police are also investigating vandalism that occurred at the site in late June.

The State Police is reminding the public that anyone found on the property that is not permitted will be charged with trespass and surveillance cameras are in place.

Link to Vandalism incident
http://www.skooknews.com/2018/06/police-investigating-vandalism-at.html
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Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire in Tremont

July 9, 2018, 7:20 pm
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Fire crews are responding to a working fire in the borough of Tremont Monday evening.

Just after 10:00pm, emergency personnel were called to 103 West Main Street, Tremont, for a working structure fire.

As crews arrived they reported that the 2nd floor of the structure was fully involved.

More details when they are available.

Photo Credit:  Tiffany Lenker

UPDATE 10:26PM - 2nd Alarm on Standby

UPDATE 12:00AM - Crews remain on scene; A State Police Fire Marshal has been called to investigate; Overhaul in Progress




 
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Girardville Man Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

July 9, 2018, 8:35 pm
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A Girardville man is facing assault and drug charges after an incident early Sunday morning.

According to Girardville Police, on Sunday July 8, 2018 around 12:15 am, Girardville police encountered Steven Bolinsky, 47, Girardville,  in the middle of Preston avenue under the influence of a controlled substance.

Lieutenant Matthew Williams attempted to take Bolinsky into custody, and a violent struggle ensued on the front porch of 306 Preston Ave. 

Bolinsky was able to be taken into custody after being taken to the ground. 

A subsequent search of his belongings uncovered heroin, and a used syringe. 

Bolinsky was charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and summary harassment and public drunkenness.

He was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker, Shenandoah, and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. 

Girardville police was assisted by Police Departments from Ashland, Mahanoy City, and Mahanoy Twp Police Department.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/09/18

July 9, 2018, 9:29 pm
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/09/18

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Phyllis Rae Bressler, age 92, of Shamokin, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville.

She was born on Tuesday, December 22, 1925, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Lloyd H Bressler and the late Annie M (Stutzman) Bressler.

She was a 1943 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and 1947 graduate of the former West Chester State Teacher's College.

Phyllis taught music in Orwigsburg High School from 1947 to 1948 and then at Shamokin High School from 1948 until her retirement.

During summers she played piano in a trio at a number of venues at the New Jersey shore. She directed the school choir and many school musicals. Ms. Bressler was beloved by her students, and many kept in contact with her long after graduation. Some of her students went on to successful musical careers including performances on Broadway.

After retirement Phyllis directed the Shamokin Community Choir "The Choraleers". She was a member of "The Cecilian Club", a Shamokin musical group. She also gave private piano lessons.

In her younger years she enjoyed fly fishing and small game hunting with her brother Leo. In later years she enjoyed playing golf and traveling with her friends, especially her travels to New York City to see musicals and plays and to New Mexico, where she indulged her interest in Native American lore. Phyllis was a long time fan of Penn State football, and attended many games. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and looked forward to the challenging New York Times puzzle every Sunday. Her friends and relatives in her hometown of Hegins remained important to her.

Phyllis was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Shamokin, where she was the piano accompanist for the church choir. In her early years she attended Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.

During her last years, Phyllis was able to remain at home because of the excellent care given by Brenda Duran, and Brenda's family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, Leo A Bressler.

She is survived by a nephew, William L Bressler, MD and his wife Linda S (Mowery) Bressler of Huntingdon; a niece, Ann Lee Bressler and her husband Robin B Barnes of Davidson, NC; a great niece, Molly L Barnes; four great nephews, Morgan B Barnes, David W Bressler, Adam L Bressler, and John W Bressler and his wife Caroline; two great great nephews, Hans W Bressler and Jack M Bressler; and a great great niece, Quinn Isabel Kao.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View.

Services will be held at Salem United Church of Christ, Shamokin, on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at 3:00 pm, with Rev. Jean Eckrod officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation prior the service on Sunday.

Burial will be private in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.



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Floyd R. Zimmerman, 89, completed his earthly journey and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home in Lewistown Valley. 

Born in Hamburg, PA on May 5, 1929, he was a son of the late Walter R. and Emma (nee Leiby) Zimmerman. His family moved to Lewistown Valley in 1932 and when his father purchased the Leiby’s Dairy in 1942, Floyd worked for him until 1956. In 1956, he and his brothers, Ken and Ron, purchased the Dairy and he served as the President of Leiby’s Dairy, Inc. until it was sold to nephews in 1992. In 1965, Floyd, Ken, and Ron, built Leiby’s Restaurant which Floyd managed until it was sold in 1991. He also delivered milk products in the Tamaqua area for 28 years. A 1946 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Floyd married the late Arlene Wertman in 1951 and they had a son, Lynn and a daughter, Peggy. In September of 1999, he and his present wife Peggy Edling married. 

Floyd had been a life member of Zion Church, Lewistown Valley where he served as Deacon, Elder, and Consistory President and had also been a member of the Schuylkill East Gideons for over 20 years serving in numerous offices for them. He was a past Nobel Grand of Harmony Lodge #86; a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #238; and a 50-year member of the Tamaqua Rotary Club for which he served as president twice. Floyd had served on the Tamaqua 2004 Committee, on the advisory board of First Union Bank, as a past director of both the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce and TIDE, and as the Tamaqua chairman for the 2000 United Way Campaign. He served as the co-chairman for the Tamaqua Salvation Army building fund campaign and on the building planning committee of the Salvation Army Community Center. Floyd was currently serving on the Salvation Army Advisory Board and as chairman of the Salvation Army Bequest and Endowment Committee. Over the years, he had received numerous awards including the ACS Excalibur Award in 1997, the Tamaqua Citizen of the Year award in 1998, and the American Cancer Society Volunteer of the Year in 2005. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, and hunting and he had been a successful big game hunter in Colorado, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba as well as in Pennsylvania. 

In addition to his wife, Peggy, Floyd is survived by his son, Lynn Zimmerman and his wife Nancy of Lewistown Valley; daughter, Peggy Strack and her husband Richard of East Stroudsburg, PA; stepdaughter, Karen Bensinger and her husband Larry, Jr. of Lewistown Valley; grandchildren, Rebecca Zimmerman, Matthew Zimmerman and his wife Tina, Geoffrey Strack and his wife Gatona, and Jonathan Strack; step grandchildren, Corey Ridgick and his wife Erica, Emmeline Bensinger, and Nekon Bensinger; great grandchildren, Carlos, Lara, Brinley, and Cody; and brothers, Robert Zimmerman and his wife Barbara of Pineville, NC and Ronald Zimmerman and his wife Peggy of Lewistown Valley. 

He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth and a stepson, Kris Altemose. Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 13 in Zion Church, Valley Road, Lewistown Valley with Pastor Jim Williams officiating. 

Interment in Zion Cemetery will follow the services. Call 6-8 PM on Thursday, July 12 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and at Zion Church on Friday, July 13 from 9-11AM. 

Memorials in Floyd’s name may be made to The Gideons International, Box 188, Tamaqua, PA 18252 or Zion Church Lewistown Valley, 489 Valley Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252, or The Salvation Army, 105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 

Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.

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Evelyn J. Cooper, 91, formerly of Port Carbon entered into eternal rest Sunday with her family by her side at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on October 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Francis H. and Clara M. (Sinton) Smith.

She was a 1944 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Port Carbon.

Evelyn married Kenneth Cooper in 1949 and the two resided in Port Carbon until his passing on September 10, 2001.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by brothers Ralph and Jay Smith.

Devoted to her family, she was loved deeply by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter Cheryl Hassel wife of George, Bernville; son Kent Cooperife husband of Maryjane Hollick, Port Carbon; and daughter Wendy Francis wife of Thomas, Port Carbon; brother Irvin Smith, Reading; granddaughters Alexandra and Raven Francis, Port Carbon; Amanda wife of Christopher Wright, Port Carbon; Kendal wife of Cody Bailer, Pine Grove; and Holly Hassel wife of Larry Smorgala, Marathon, FL. She is also survived by 5 greatgrandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Thursday July 12 at the First United Methodist Church, Port Carbon, Pastor Lorraine Heckman, Off. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10AM until the time of service. Private interment will be held on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

The family would prefer contributions be made in Evelyn’s name to the First United Methodist Church Pike and Washington Streets Port Carbon PA 17965.

Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market St. Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit www.schlitzerallenpug.com to leave a condolence for the Cooper family.


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Loida Bellan Trautwein, 86, of Mahanoy City, joined the Lord Sunday, July 8, 2018, with her sons Steve and William at her side in Reston, Virginia. 

She was born in Stafford Springs, Connecticut to the Rev. John and Mary (Demeter) Bellan. 

Pastor Bellan's work as an Army Chaplain and Lutheran Minister laid the groundwork for Loida to "see the world". She lived in places like Salzburg, Austria and Queens, NY before graduating Mahanoy City High School. An alumna of Wagner College and the venerable Katie Gibbs School, Loida began her career in in Manhattan with employers that included McKinsey & Company. She lived in Passaic, NJ, and Rockville, MD before returning to Mahanoy City to raise her sons. 

"Mrs. T" as she was affectionately known, taught for over 25 years at the McCann School of Business. Her passions were her grandchildren, the beach, bridge, reading and all sweets. Loida's perfect day was spent with her family and friends on the beaches of Anguilla or Bethany, perhaps with a Tanqueray Martini in hand. 

Loida is survived by a son Steve, his wife Patti and their sons Jake, Maxwell, and Steven, her son William and his wife Faith and her sister Marian Bellan. 

She was preceded in death by her brothers David and Theodore. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Rite of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Fred T. Crawford on Friday at 2 PM from Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City. 

Interment will be in Holy Emanuel Slovak Lutheran Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. 

Friends may call at the church on Friday beginning at 12:30 PM. A reception for family and friends will commence at 3:45 PM at Mountain Valley Golf Course. 

Contributions in Loida's name to the Christ Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/10/18

July 10, 2018, 6:49 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/10/18


Tuesday - Clouds and Sun, Afternoon Thunderstorm - High in the Upper 80's
Tuesday Night - Clear - Low near 60

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Wednesday - Sunny  - High near 80
Thursday - Sunny - High near 80
Friday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 80's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun, Storm Possible - High in the Mid 80's
Sunday - Sunny - High in the Upper 80's
Monday - Sun, Clouds, Showers, and Storms - High in the Mid 80's



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Man Crushed by Bulldozer During Suspect Search in Berks County

July 10, 2018, 7:11 am
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A suspect was crushed by a bulldozer during a search Monday in Berks County.

According to Pennsylvanis State Police Troop L Public Information Officer Trooper David Beohm, a PA Game Commission employee was operating a bulldozer in the area of Snyder School Road and South Garfield Road, Penn Township, Berks County around 10:00 AM, Monday, when he saw a car parked well off the road in a field.

State Police say Bernville Borough police were first to respond to the location and shortly after arriving on location two males came out of the very thick underbrush.

Both males fled on foot with one being taken into custody by the Bernville Police Chief.

The second male eluded capture at that time, when the State Police and PA Game Commission resources were sent to this area around 11:00 AM.

This included a State Police Helicopter, patrol members, and vice unit members.

The second male was briefly located by the PSP helicopter in thick underbrush.

An attempt to hail the other male was unsuccessful. The helicopter lost site of the male and was giving directions to the bulldozer of his last location. The Game Commission employee and a Trooper were on the bulldozer driving through the thick underbrush when they stopped in the underbrush. The second male was located under the rear of the bulldozer deceased.

The male taken into custody, identified as David Brook Light, 54, of Sinking Spring Pa, was charged with various drug offenses and trespassing, arraigned Monday evening, and released on $25,000.00 unsecured bail.

The second male, the fatal victim, was identified as Gregory A Longenecker, 51, of Reading.  An autopsy is scheduled for later Tuesday.

Also assisting at the scene were th Mt Pleasant and Bernville Fire Companies, Western Berks EMS, Lower Heidelberg Township and Bernville Boro Police Department.

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Over 200 Homes Without Power in Butler Township Tuesday Afternoon

July 10, 2018, 12:34 pm
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Over 200 homes were without power Tuesday afternoon in Butler Township, Schuylkill County.


According to PPL, 230 customers were without power as of 3:30pm Tuesday.  We also heard reports this in the Germanville Road area outside of Lavelle.

The cause of the outage is due to a large tree that fell knocking down wires.

Power is expected to be restored by 6:30pm.

Ashland Fire Police have also been called to the area for traffic control.

Originally this was posted as a blown fuse.
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/10/18

July 11, 2018, 6:40 am
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Shannon R. Trautman, 41, of Brock St., Ashland, passed away Monday, July 9th at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Fountain Springs, October 23, 1976, she is the daughter of Linda Neiswenter Hornberger, Gordon, and the late Richard Trautman. She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, Fountain Springs, class of 1995, and was employed

15 years as furniture manager at the Big Lots Retail Store, Frackville.

Survivors in addition to her mother:

Sister: Nicole Trautman and her companion Mike Wilson, Ashland

Brother: Rich Trautman and Heather, Gordon

Companion: Caesar Saunders, Ashland

Step Father: John Hornberger, Gordon

Special Aunt, Sandy Neiswenter, Gordon

Special Nieces: Xandera Moser, Dezna Trautman,

Special Nephew: Rylan Trautman

Many additional nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Friday, July 13th, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Rose Marquart, pastor of the Grace Evangelical Church, Locustdale. Interment will follow in Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle. A viewing will be held Thursday evening, 6 to 8 PM in the funeral home.

Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph W. Halko Sr., 90, of Ashland, PA passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home. Born in Beaverdale, PA on February 27, 1928 the son of the late William and Kathryn Mannion Halko.
After his parents death, he was raised by Francis and Mary Mannion Doyle in Locust Gap, PA. He graduated from Mount Carmel Twp. High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army 1950 - 1952 during the Korean War and was a Sergeant 1st class and received a Purple Heart. He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 38 years and was a former Mount Carmel Item carrier. He was also employed as an Equipment Operator and Mechanic for BB&M.

He was a life member of the American Hose Company No. 1 where he served as Chief Engineer and President, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshall and was the President of the Fireman's Relief. He served as President of the Board for the Pioneer Tunnel. He was one of the original founders of The Men of Brennan for Cardinal Brennan High School, Ashland, PA. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and was a Little League Baseball Coach (Ashland A's).

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Kane Halko, who he married September 2, 1950. Children: Kathryn Halko, Joseph Jr. husband of Marian Halko, Debra wife of Tom "Pud" Palewicz, and Bill husband of Patricia Halko. Grandchildren: Jennifer Burke, Joseph Halko III, Janice Burke, Katie Halko Chuma, Will Halko, Luke Halko, and Sadie Halko. Great grandchildren: Aiden Burke, Breelynn Burke, and Knox Chuma. Cousin: Anna Mae Doyle DeLozier. Nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 12, 2018 with Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA. Viewing Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM at the St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Hose Company No 1, 639 Walnut St. Ashland, PA 17921. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., Ashland, PA is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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Doris C. Betack, 90, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Wachter Murray.

She was the widow of Norman T. Betack, who passed away Oct. 29, 2004.

In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Bevan.

Doris graduated from Pottsville High School, Class of 1946.

She had worked for Bell Telephone and retired from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 as a teacher's aide.

Doris is survived by two sons, Charles N. Betack and wife, Lynn, Perkasie, Pa., and Robert L. Betack and wife, Christine, New Canaan, Conn., a daughter, Susan D. Dellock and husband, Paul, Frackville; grandchildren, Nicole Roethel, Chase, Zachary, Sarah, Catherine and Jonathan Betack; nephew, Thomas Bevan; step-grandson, James Dellock; step-great-grandchildren, Aidan, Maddison and Caleb Dellock.

A viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, 26 Chestnut St., Cressona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona.

Contributions in Doris' memory may be forwarded to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

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Gary L. Adams Jr., 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at his residence.

Gary was born in Pottsville, Feb. 20, 1967, a son of Donna Lengle Adams, Schuylkill Haven, and Gary L. Adams Sr., Womelsdorf.

He is also survived by a sister, Kym Lamberth and husband, Bill, Pine Grove; two brothers, Cory Adams and wife, Terri, Schuylkill Haven, and John Adams and wife, Tamara, Exeter; half sister, Carla Miller and husband, Andy, Womelsdorf; nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To defray the cost of funeral expenses, memorial contributions may be made to Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven.

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Mahanoy City Appoints New Officer in Charge

July 11, 2018, 8:51 am
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With the announcement of Chief Zipovsky leaving to be the Rush Township Police Chief, a new Officer in Charge was appointed at Tuesday night's Borough Council Meeting.


The announcement was made during the meeting that Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky's last day working for the borough of Mahanoy City would be July 20th.

Zipovsky was hired by the borough in November 2017 and began as chief in the new year.

After the passing of Rush Township's Police Chief Lipsett in late May, the township looked to Zipovsky to fill the position.  Zipovsky accepted in early June, but said he would take on the roll of Chief for both temporarily.

With the chief leaving, there was a need for a temporary officer in charge while the borough begins the process to hire a permanent chief.

The borough council voted unanimously to designate Mahanoy City Patrolman Thomas Rentschler as the temporary office-in-charge.
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