Jane C. Jones, age 79, of Pottsville, PA passed away Friday, October 23rd, 2015 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown.
Born in Pottsville, PA on May 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Howard T. and Katie (Schadel) Schappell.
Jane was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1954. She was a member of the former First United Church of Christ in Pottsville, where she was a very actively involved and now a member of the Faith Church in Orwigsburg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 sisters: Sara Wetzel, Catherine Schappell, Marion Brauch, Violet Starr, Helen Kraus, and Frances Chappell and 3 brothers: Daniel, George, and Earl Schappell.
Jane is survived by her husband of 55 years, John H. Jones, Pottsville; 3 daughters: Carolyn A. Guscott and her husband Jeffrey, Pottsville, Marsha J. Dudash and her husband Robert, Pottsville, and Jacqueline M. Jones- Allison and her husband Sean, Orwigsburg; 6 grandchildren: Eric, Jillian, and Rachel Guscott, Jack Dudash, and Nicholas and Joshua Allison; a great-granddaughter Kira; 2 sisters: Mary Boyer, Blandon and Barbara Staller, Pottsville; 3 brothers: Howard Schappell, Hegins, Karl Schappell, Allentown, and Paul Schappell, Deer Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon on Friday October 30th at 11AM, with Rev. Doug Cresswell officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Friday morning from 9:30-11AM at the funeral home.
Interment will be held in the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery in Schuylkill Haven.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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Joseph Krynock, 86, of Port Carbon passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning October 25th.
Born in Cumbola, PA on November 29, 1928, he was a graduate of Blythe Township High School, Class of 1947, where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball and then attended Bloomsburg University, until going into the US Army.
Joe went through basic training in Florida and Texas and served as a medic at Camp Rucker, Alabama. Joe received an honorable discharge as private first class in 1953 when he returned home to care for his ailing parents.
Prior to leaving for the army, a beautiful woman from Port Carbon asked him to sign her dance card. One dance soon lead to an infallible love. Joan Marie Biltheiser and Joe were married on November 24, 1953. Joe began his career working with the Reading Railroad and for the majority of his career selling life insurance for both Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and American General Life Insurance Company. A more perfect job couldn't have been found for Joe, a talker and sincere friend to all that he met.
Joanie and Joe welcomed three sons; Dan, Marty and Michael and resided in Port Carbon where Joe was very active member of St Stephens Roman Catholic Church. Joe served as a Eucharistic minister, a lector, a choir member and often led the congregation in reciting the Rosary. In addition to his work with the church Joe served with the Knights of Columbus and was very proud to have been appointed a county coordinator for the Bike Hike program which sent mentally handicapped children to summer camp. Joe enjoyed community service and fellowship throughout his life. Joe was also very involved in coaching Schoentown baseball little league while his sons participated.
Joe, an avid golfer and former Pottsville City Champion could be found "playing 18" whenever the sun was shining. Joe passed his love and ability for golf on to his sons. The foursome rarely missed a tournament at Hidden Valley GC.
In addition to his loving wife of 51 years, Joan, Joe was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Pete,Andy and Steve.
He is survived by his three sons, Daniel husband of Ann Devine, Martin boyfriend of Heather Hartman, and Michael husband of Christine Signorino. He is also survived by his grandchildren who adored their "PopPop," Jennifer, Vaughn, Taylor, Paige, and Joseph Krynock, and extended grandchildren: Katie, John, and Michael Good, and Thomas Becker.
Joe valued his faith, family and all of his friendships most. Joe shared lifelong friendships with many which meant so much to him and will undoubtedly begin with one of the best golf tournaments heaven has ever seen.
Joe will be remembered as the most beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon at 10:30AM on Thursday October 29th.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm and Thursday morning from 9-10am at the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, 208 Pike St, Port Carbon.
Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annvile, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to St. Stephen's Church Memorial Fund, 218 Valley St., Port Carbon, PA 17965.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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Ann J. Lech, 98, lifelong resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord Monday afternoon at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Tiofil and Zubuts (Kinder) Shelcusky. Mrs. Lech and her husband Stanley owned and operated Lech's café, Mahanoy City for 26 years until their retirement in 1975.
Ann was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Church, Frackville. She was also a member of the Frackville Area Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed partaking in their many trips. She also enjoyed her shopping trips to Boscov's.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Stanley A. Lech in 1986; a daughter, Joanne B. Nice; 3 sisters: Blanche Alansky, Lottie Bushkie, Tiofil Lash and one brother Joseph Kinder.
She is survived by her son Stanley C., husband of Marian J. Lech, Frackville; 3 grandsons: Winn R. Nice, Cresswell Gardens, Joshua M. Lech and Jason R. Lech, both of Frackville; a granddaughter, Wendy L. Toplak, Baden; also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Requiem mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. John the Baptist Polish National Church, Frackville, with Rev. Robert Plicta, pastor, celebrating. Interment will follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville. Friends may call at the church Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until time of mass.