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Ann Marie Miller McGlinchey, 74, of Hometown, PA died on Monday, November 11, 2019 at home. She was the wife of John “Jack” McGlinchey to whom she had been married for 26 years.
Born in Coaldale, PA on December 6, 1944, Ann was a daughter of the late John and Helen (nee DeLay) Miller. A 1962 graduate of Marian High School, she also graduated from the Central Pennsylvania Business College, Harrisburg, PA. For over 50 years, Ann worked as a medical secretary for and retired from the office of Dr. Collini in Newton, NJ. She was a member of The Parish of St. John XXIII, Tamaqua and the church’s St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as a social member of the Tamaqua American Legion.
In addition to her husband, Jack, Ann is survived by daughter, Michelle Mertrud and her husband Richard of Wayne, NJ; son-in-law, Larry Schwind of Glenwood, NJ; grandchildren, Alicia Freeman and her husband Tyler, Richard Mertrud, Reno Schwind, and Kyle Schwind; great grandson, Jason Freeman; and sister, Maureen Adamcik and her husband, Adam of Bethlehem, PA.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Jacqueline Schwind.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 15 in St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 306 Pine Street, Tamaqua. Interment in St. Jerome Cemetery, Lombard Street, Tamaqua will follow the mass. Call 6-8 PM, Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorials in Ann’s name may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o The Parish of St. John XXIII, 307 Pine 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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Edward Honicker, 95, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 7th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Edward was born in Saint Clair, PA on January 6, 1924, a son of the late Edward & Florence (Rhoads) Honicker.
He was the widower of Merle (Williams) Honicker, his wife of 60 years who passed away in 2005.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville.
Edward served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sgt in WW II.
He was the Assistant Vice President and a Trust Officer for the Pennsylvania National Bank for 37 years.
He was a former member of the Pottsville Lions Club.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Clare Honicker, and his sister, Fay Steidel Cowman.
Edward is survived by three daughters, Gail Stickloon Heller, Pottsville, Beverly Rakowski & husband, Robert, VA, and Linda Slattery & husband, Thomas, SC.
He is also survived by grandson: Seth Rakowski & wife, Jaimee; great-grandson: Jase Rakowski; Nieces and Nephews: Edward Honicker, Solon Honicker, Judy Barnes, Bethanne Krammes, Richard Steidel, Trudy Powers, Elaine Bobbin, Gloria Bressler, and Joyce Cavanaugh.
Memorial contributions in Edward's name may be made to First United Methodist Church, 330 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted on December 11th at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Interment with military honors will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at 11 a.m. on December 12th.
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Theodore “Ted” Butcavage, 89, of Frackville, passed away Monday, Nov. 11.
Born in Gilberton, Nov. 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Fields) Butcavage.
A 1948 graduate of Frackville High School, Ted served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a machinist at RCA in Lancaster.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Anne (Boner) Butcavage and daughter Brenda Kneib.
Ted was known for his whistle and ’round-the-clock singing. An avid animal love, he loved picking huckleberries and mushrooms.
Surviving are granddaughters and BFFs, Melissa Hombosky, husband Troy Weston, Bellefonte; Tracy Rokoski, Frackville; grandson Tyler Kneib, Frackville; son-in-law Ronald Kneib, Frackville; brother Joseph Butcavage, wife Eva Jean, Wernersville; nieces and nephews; grand-dogs Mini, Sweetea, Gus and Hildy.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Thursday from Nice-Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue, Frackville with Rev Robert Plichta officiating. Friends may call from 10 am – 11 am Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund 414 W. Oak St. Frackville, PA. Burial with military honors will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to
www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.
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Kenneth W. (Butchie) Bolich, 68, of Orwigsburg, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 10th, at his residence.
Butchie was born in Pottsville, on July 3, 1951, a son of the late Dorothy Marie (Fryer) and Kenneth Mohl Bolich.
He was the husband of Barbara Mae (Schock) Bolich. They were married May 10th, 1969.
Butchie was employed as a Press Operator at Dana in Reading, and also worked for Denny Electric. He was also a member of the Schuylkill Haven Sheetz Coffee Club.
In addition to Barbara, his wife of 50 years, Butchie is survived by his daughter, Lisa Martin, companion of Gary Rahn and his son, Barry Bolich, husband of Tania.
Three sisters, Linda Petery, companion of Wayne Stuber; Sandra wife of Mark Krammes; Karen, wife of Gary Jones; Two brothers, Robert Bolich, husband of Karen and William Bolich.
He is also survived by his Grandchildren, JJ Von Deylen, Zachary Bolich & his Fiancé Cynthia Schreiber; Jordan Bidwell, wife of Kyle; Jaydan & James Von Deylen. Great Grandchildren are Braxton Von Deylen., Autumn and Elly Mae Bolich.
A Public Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Thursday, November 14th and also from 9:30 to 11:00 Friday November 15th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg.
A Celebration of Life Service for Butchie will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 15th in the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Tribute Program,501 St Jude Place,Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Interment will follow in Zion’s Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg.
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Jean M. Keller, 67, of Brandonville, passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019.
She was born in Shenandoah, on January 12, 1952, a daughter of the late Hazel (Zimmerman) and James Keller.
Jeanie was a well known local beautician, owning and operating her beauty shop in Brandonville for many years until retiring.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville, where she was a former church council member, a member of the altar guild and a member of the choir and music ministry. She was also a board member of the Brandonville Union Sunday School as well as a Sunday School teacher.
Jeanie was a world traveler, especially enjoying cruises. She had an interest in archeology and enjoyed doing puzzle books.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Ann Keller.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she will be remembered as an important part of her extended family. Jeanie also leaves behind many friends who were important to her.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home on Friday November 15th, 2019 at 11 AM, with Pastor Jay Serafin, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday morning from 9-11 AM, prior to the service.
Jeanie will be laid to rest alongside her family at the Brandonville Union Cemetery, following the funeral service.
