Widower of Dorothy A. Toth who passed away on October 21, 2015.
George retired from Rich Maid Kitchens of Reading, having worked as a carpenter. He also served as a Schuylkill Township Police Officer for many years.
As a young man George played semi-pro hockey. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Born Saturday, June 8, 1940 in Detroit , Michigan, he was the son of the late Theodore, and Viola June (Conlin) Ross.
Surviving are daughters;
Louann Briener wife of Perry of Tamaqua,
Susan Martin wife of John of Tamaqua,
Rebecca Quinn wife of Wilbur of Mary D,
June Vaccaro of Mary D,
Georgianna M. Ross of Mary D;
Brother, Christopher Ross of Florida;
Sisters, Holly Parkin of Michigan, and Valzora Spriggs wife of Don of Reno Nevada;
6 grand children; 9 great grand children.
Preceded in death by a sister, Miss Pam Ross.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. 570-668-2550
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his honor to Hillside S.P.C.A. Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Mary L. Madonna, 73, of High Street, Ashland, passed away Wednesday morning December 9, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Irvington, N.J., August 5, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Schantschek Hickey. She was a graduate of Irvington High School, and was employed as a secretary and office manager of Madonna Materials, Ashland, until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Mt. Carmel. Preceding her in death was a daughter Teresa Madonna, April 28, 2014, and a brother John Hickey
Survived by loving family:
Husband, Vincent, married 56 years
Daughter: Patricia Madonna, Frackville
Daughter: Marie wife of Chris Kissell, State College
Son: Vincent Madonna and his fiancé Danyel Snopek, Port Carbon
Family friend, Kurt Shilling, Bethel
Grandchildren: Collette and Liam Kissell, Angelina Madonna, Amelia Hinch, Leslie, Pamela, and Mary Beth Wofford, and Vincent J. Anthony
Great Grandchildren: Bella Aikey, Sophia Dimitratos, Naje and Daevonn Rogers
Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday December 14th, 11 AM, in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 47 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel. Celebrant will be Rev. Frank Karwacki, Pastor. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Sunday, 4 PM to 8 PM, and Monday morning, 9 AM to10 AM. Visit Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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