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Barbara A Blackmon, age 78, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her residence
She was born on Thursday, July 25, 1940, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Estel and Wanda Price.
She was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Montgomery WV, and received her Master's Degree from James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA.
She was a CRNA at the Surgi Center of Baltimore, prior to her retirement.
She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Tucker.
She is survived by two daughters, G. Nannette Hages of Sarasota, FL and Dr. Naomi E Scearece of Valley View, and three grandchildren.
As per her wishes there will be no services.
Memorial contributions can be made to Flutie Foundation at www.flutiefoundation.org.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Well known machinist John R. Briel, 78, passed away Sunday evening at home after losing his courageous battle with cancer from the toxic water at Camp Lejeune.
John was born in Ashland, PA, June 2, 1940 the son of the late John and Martha (Quick) Briel. He was a 1958 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. He was a former member of the Ashland Rotary Club serving as Zone Chairman and President. He was a Life Member of the American Legion and the DAV. After graduation John entered the United States Marine Corps. serving for 10 years. Well known for his knowledge of weapons, working on the ordnance evaluation boards. His expertise gave him the honor of rebuilding Napoleon's rifle, now in the Smithsonian, and building the ordnance used for the Olympic teams.
In 1976 John married Dianna DeAngelo and they operated Briel Tool & Machine for over 45 years. John always said when you married a DeAngelo you married the whole family and he enjoyed the get togethers with family and friends.
John was known for his attention to detail and precision work, being able to fix anything or design what was needed, even sending parts to the Moon. He received many accolades for his work on antique automobiles and vintage weapons replicating parts that could no longer be obtained. His expertise will be missed by many. John was a stubborn man, and many said set in his ways, but he helped many people and if you were his friend it was a loyal and respected friendship. John loved tending to his summer garden and eating his fresh tomato sandwiches on the patio and watching the many wildlife. He also had Grape Vines, Cherry and Apple trees waiting for the harvest when he could consume Dianna's baked treats and the best applesauce from friend and neighbor Nancy Boylan. John enjoyed to travel with his wife and grandson Xavier, especially trips to NYC to shows and museums and Wildwood Crest in summer. John was so proud of and very much loved his children and grandchildren and especially liked to hear of their many accomplishments and the Service to their country; by Thomas, in the USMC, Tracy, US Army and Xavier, US Army.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Son, Richard Briel; Grandson Matthew Briel; Brother Joseph Lynch; and Sister Arlene Whitecavage.
Surviving in addition to his wife Dianna, are his Son Thomas J. Briel and his wife Denise; Daughter Tracy D. Bolinsky; Grandsons: David Briel, Xavier Arroyo; Granddaughters: Emily Briel and Treyahna Bolinsky; Sister Kimberly Parastino; and Brother in law Dave DeAngelo. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by Son, Eric, Daughters, Sabrina and Tammy.
The family would like to thank the compassionate care given by everyone at Hospice of Central PA, and the support and help from our wonderful neighbors Glenn & Carolee Zimmerman, Joe and Nancy Boylan, and Tony Urban.
Donations would be appreciated in John's name to:
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Four Diamonds, PO Box 852, Hershey PA 17033. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis TN 38148-0142 and Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. Donation forms can be found on-line.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland with Chaplain David Bordon officiating. Viewing Saturday, April 27 from 11:00AM until 2:00PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
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William J. "Bill" O'Reilly, age 74, of Pottsville, PA passed away Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services in Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, PA on August 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Thomas B. and Catherine A. (Duffy) O'Reilly.
Bill was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1962. He first worked for the Washington Beef Company in Washington D.C. and then owned and operated the Willow Lake Swimming Pool and Hollahan's Bar in Pottsville. William was a very social person and had many beloved friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Bernard J. O'Reilly.
Bill is survived by 2 daughters: Lynn A. Sinkovich and her husband Wayne, Palo Alto; and Katie E. Saulino and her husband David, Collegeville; four grandchildren: Craig and Devon Sinkovich and Leo and Max Saulino; three sisters: Anne Wolfe and her husband Delroy, Hegins, Jane Mary O'Reilly, Pottsville, and twin sister Kathleen M McGowan and her husband Hugh, Port Carbon; three brothers: Thomas B. O'Reilly, John A. O'Reilly, and Edward O'Reilly and his wife Leslie, all of Pottsville; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon at 11AM on Saturday, April 27th
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family Saturday morning from 9:30-11AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
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Jeanette Miller, 94, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Tuesday morning in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. She died in her daughter's arms and is now in the Lord's arms.
Born in Pottsville, on January 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Beulah (Bird) and Albert Bowers.
She attended First U.C.C., Schuylkill Haven, along with her daughter, Lee Ann.
Jeanette was a 1943 graduate of Pottsville High School.
She worked at Wynn-Ann, Schuylkill Haven, and lastly at Auburn Knitting Mills as a folder, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the ILGWU Union.
Jeanette enjoyed doing puzzles and going on rides looking for deer, which she called deer hunting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo "Sam" Miller; brother, Lamar "Rusty"; sisters: Dorothy “Red”, Bernice “Nan”, Eva “Merle”, Margaret “Peach” and Dawn.
She is survived by a daughter, Lee Ann Miller, of Schuylkill Haven; sister, Gail Breidegan, wife of Fred; and several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Pastor Shawn D. VanDyke officiating. A viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. until time of service.
Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Auburn and will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to: Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901 to help defray funeral expenses.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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Shane Drumheller, 36, a former resident of Shenandoah, currently residing in Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 22nd, 2019.
Shane was born in Pottsville, on October 6, 1982, and he was a graduate of the Shenadoah Valley High School. Shane worked as a laborer in the construction industry.
He is survived by his mother, Fran (Drumheller) Lyon, wife of Ted Lyon, Jr.
He is also survived by a step brother, Donald Patrick and a step sister, Brittany Lyon, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandmother Joan Taylor and grandfather, Ted Lyon, Sr., also survive.
Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM on Saturday, April 27th at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
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