Beatrice J. "Beacie" Fisher, age 90, of Willow Lake, passed away Sunday, May 5th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on June 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Mamie (Hertzel) Fidler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harrison A. Fisher, in 2009.
Beacie attended Schuylkill Haven High School, and was formerly employed as a seamstress for Alpha Mills, and Ethel Maid, both in Schuylkill Haven.
She was an active member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven, where she served as the president of the church's United Methodist Women's group for over 20 years.
Beacie is survived by a son,Thomas J. Fisher, husband of Linda, of Effort, PA, a daughter, Bonnie L. Searle, widow of Richard, of Pottsville, three grandchildren: Brandie Searle, Jamie Fisher, & Tammy Searle, and seven great-grandchildren: Tristan, Roman, Taryn, Byron, Ryan, Corinthia, and Eloisa. Beacie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be conducted at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9th, with Rev. William Parrish officiating.
A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will immediately follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
At her family's request, memorial donations in Beacie's memory should be made to Covenant United Methodist Church Memorial Fund 209 East Main Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Rosalie J. Lehrman, 79, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday morning in Abramson Center for Jewish Life, North Wales, PA.
Born in McKeesport, PA, on December 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Friedman) Neiman.
She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and attended Penn State and Pitt.
Rosalie was a member of Oheb Zedeck Synagogue, where she was very involved in the Sisterhood and the Hadassah.
Rosalie worked at the family business, R X D Pharmacy, Pottsville, retiring in 2008.
She was a strong supporter and volunteered at the Pottsville Free Public Library, which was
very dear to her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Beth, in 2013 and sister-in-law, Arlene in 1963.
Rosalie is survived by her husband, Sylvan Lehrman, to whom she was married 59 years; son, Craig Lehrman, husband of Dana, of North Wales; grandchildren: Sam, Max, and Ava; sister, Debra Weinstock, wife of Ronald, of Boynton Beach, FL; brothers: Dr. Lee Neiman, husband of Reva, of Pittsburgh; Dr. Myles Neiman, of McKeesport, PA; nieces: Sarah, Tracey, Lauren, Gail, Sharon, and Janet; and nephew, Merle.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville with Rabbi Nachum Brand officiating.
A visitation with the family will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Mount Carmel.
The family request contributions in Rosalie’s memory be sent to: American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA 17901
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.
PPL is reporting over 200 homes without power Sunday evening.
