Charles A. Beneck, 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at his residence.
Charles was born in New Ringgold PA on February 1, 1933, a son of the late Susan (Michalka) and Arvel Beneck. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Shiffert) Beneck, they were married 63 years.
Charlie was a graduate of Tamaqua High School and served in the US Army. He was employed at AT&T as an electronic technician during his lifetime. He enjoyed going to Phillies games and collecting coins.
Charles is survived by a daughter, Lori Lego, wife of Joseph, of Mechanicsburg, granddaughters Amber Callahan and Chiara Caparella.
He was predeceased by his son Charles E. Beneck as well as siblings Susan Heath, Anna Gruver, Joseph Beneck, and Albert Beneck.
A Religious Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 18th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA with Rev. Michael Petresky officiating. A public visitation will be held from 10AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica CA 90401 or your favorite charity.
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Regina C. Truskolasky, 79, of Park Place Road, Mahanoy City, affectionately known as "Mom Mom" or "Jeanie Van Horn," passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2020, at her residence.
Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Joseph M. Truskolasky; three sons, John Van Horn and his wife, Sherry, Joseph Van Horn and Frank Van Horn and his wife, Krissy; one daughter, Patty Jo Hornberger; one brother, John Ashfield; six grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mom Mom enjoyed the staff, food and company of friends at Park Restaurant, Shenandoah, where she went daily. But above all else, attending her grandchildren's activities was of utmost importance to her.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.
--------------------------------------Lois M. (Gibson) Alcaraz, 81, of 113 W. Coal St, Shenandoah was welcomed to heaven on December 30th, 2019.
Lois was born in Shenandoah on May 30th, 1938 and was the daughter of Charles J. and Myrtle I. Gibson. Lois worked in Philadelphia as a telephone operator, later at Kresge’s and Woolworth’s stores in Shenandoah, and most recently, she was an office receptionist at Deebel Chiropractic in Shenandoah.
She was a lifelong member of the Bethel Primitive Methodist Church and a member of the Ladies Aid Society.
She was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School class of 1956. She was a Committee member for the Pennsylvania Anthracite Memorial at Girard Park, an AARP member, and a member of the Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens.
Preceding her in death was a sister Lorraine in infancy, her brother, Charles R. and her parents.
Surviving her are husband, John Alcaraz, Shenandoah, 2 sons, John of Midlothian, VA and David of Pittston, PA, a daughter, Lori Ann of Brandonville, PA, a grandson Alex with his wife Samantha of Tacoma, WA, and a granddaughter Alyssa of Midlothian, VA, along with nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 1:30 to 2:30pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, Pa.
To offer condolences, please visit: www.oravitzhomeforfunerals.com
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