Skook News Obituaries for 06/08/2020
Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.
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Richard G. "Gerry" Lynn, Jr., 72, of Church St., Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born on June 10, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Richard Sr. and Lois Newton Lynn.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Pine Grove.
He was a Navy veteran having served three tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of two purple hearts.
When Richard came to Pine Grove, he worked for Newport Homes, Smith Auto Electric, Penn Dye and owned and operated the former Lynn's Stereo and CD in Pine Grove. He was also an escort for Schuylkill Products.
He was a life member of Pine Grove VFW Post 3432 and Amvets Post 180; a member of Twin Pine CD club where his handle was "superdog", J & G Dart League, Camp Phil-up Hunting Club, Gear Grinders. He was an ambulance driver for Pine Grove Ambulance and a helped at North End Fire Co. as a Fire Police.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Anna Mae Kotchick Lynn; a sister Jane Matz; a nephew Jason Kotchick.
Surviving are a son Richard G. III and wife Jolene Lynn, a daughter, Kara Lynn; both of Pine Grove five grandchildren, Derek Lynn, Geremiah Lynn, Kayleigh Lynn, Josiah Fultz, and Angeline Harris.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. from the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove. We require following social distancing and CDC guidelines at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert SPCA, P.O. Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 17972 in his memory.
You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com
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Helga B. Wise, 85, a resident of Schoolyard Square Assisted Living Community, Pine Grove, formerly of Tower City passed away suddenly Sunday at her apartment.
Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, June 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Rudolf and Marie Paus Eheleuther.
Helga attended the Twin Valley Alliance Church, Williamstown. She was a member of the International Club, Orwigsburg.
Helga was a talented and exceptional seamstress. She enjoyed gardening and was a very avid fan of Williams Valley Sports while her children were in school and enjoyed attending all of her children's and grandchildren's sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther L. Wise in 2014.
Surviving are her four children, Jeffrey Wise and his wife Judy, Bernville; Janet Mrakovovich and her husband Rock, Middletown; Jerry Wise and his wife Carol, Pine Grove and Jessie Wise, Lewisburg, 8 grandchildren; Bryon, Brittney, Janelle, Jeremy, Cameron, Savannah, Justin and Dillon; three great grandchildren, Lyla, Parker and Cannon; two sisters, Gertrude Driesslein, Munich Germany and Rosi Marie Kunze, Bremerhaven, Germany.
Helga will be laid to rest privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Porter Tower Recreation Committee, c/o Bonnie Raho, 319 Wiconisco Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Wise family. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Robert J. Clifford, 77, of Tower City, passed away Sunday morning at his home.
Born in Tower City, August 10, 1942 a son of the late Jeremiah and Pauline Kopp Clifford.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of the former Williamstown Catholic High School. He worked for many years as an independent coal miner. He retired from TYCO, Lickdale in 2018.
He was lifelong faithful member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown; the Williamstown American Legion and the Williamstown VFW. He was also a lifetime member of the Tower City Moose and the Orwin Gun club.
Bob enjoyed collecting and displaying his model trains. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame, and enjoyed his trips to football games numerous times a year with his friends. Bob greatest joys were when he was surrounded by his family, whom he dearly loved.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother William Clifford and a sister Jean Flynn.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Rhoades Clifford; one daughter, Stacey Pautienus, Esq., and her husband William, Tower City; a brother-in-law, Michael Flynn, Williamstown; his niece, Michel Grow and her husband, Jeff and their children, Mickayla, Maison and Maddin Grow, of Lykens.
Bob will be laid to rest privately at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Williamstown with Revs. Michael Opaki, AJ and Annette Shutt officiating. Memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Sacred Heart Church, c/o Parish Office, 732 Main Street, Lykens, PA 17048 or the Williamstown American Legion, 123 W. Market St. Williamstown, PA 17098. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services., Inc. is honored to serve the Clifford family. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
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Joseph John Rabada, 85 of South Seaville, New Jersey and formerly of Shenandoah, PA, departed his earthly home to spend eternity with the Lord in Heaven on Saturday, June 6th.
He was born on born June 2, 1935 in Shenandoah, Pa as an only child to the late Verna and Joseph Rabada.
Joe was a graduate of JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, then went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force. Upon his return from service, he went on to Iowa University as a "Hawkeye" football player. He later worked at The Budd Company in Philadelphia, PA. He spent most of his career in home improvement sales and with his happy, chatty disposition he was a natural born salesman. After an early retirement, he enjoyed being an active VFW member and being a snow bird traveler to Bradenton and Pine Boat Key, Florida and his summer home in South Seaville, NJ. His love of both fishing and football continued throughout his life. He was happiest when cheering on his beloved "Philadelphia Eagles" and "Nittany Lions".
Surviving is his only child, Tracy Rabada-Yocum and grandson, Brayden Joseph Yocum (14).
Joseph was known to those around him simply as Joe or Cookie, and few things made him happier than spending time with his family and friends. He was a very kind, loyal and loving man and was beloved by so many friends throughout his life. He was a wonderful father, special uncle and pop-pop to his family. He will be deeply missed and always be within our thoughts and hearts forever.
Scripture services will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 10am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah officiated by Pastor Jack Murray. A visitation will take place from 8:30 to 10am at the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be conducted at 11:30am at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all visitors are asked to follow recommended CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and safety protocol.
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