All Obituaries

Ruby L. Berger, 86, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, at Laurel Center, Hamburg.  Ruby was born in South Manheim Township on January 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Dorothy Mae (Krout) and Vernon Charles Mengel. She was the wife of Jay Berger. They were married on September 18, 1954.  She was a 1951 Graduate of Orwigsburg High School. Ruby was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg and she was very active in the church. She was also member...

Rodman D. Knott, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Lewistown Valley, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 5th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville. Rodman was born in Orwigsburg, PA on March 5, 1930, a son of the late Marguerite (Potter) and William H. Knott. He was the widower of Ruby Arlean (Houser) Knott, she passed away in 2017. He was a 1949 Graduate of Orwigsburg High School and was a member of Zion Church Lewistown Valley Tamaqua. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War and...

Frederick "Fred” S. Seewald Jr, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, January 30th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Fred was born in Williamsport, PA, on June 17, 1935. He was the husband of Jane (Good) Seewald. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 26, 2020. He was a graduate of Dickinson College and attended Dickinson Law School. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. Fred was employed by the Pennsylvania National Bank, as a Trust...

Terry Aregood, 71, of Applewood, in Orwigsburg, formerly of Deer Lake, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. Terry was born on February 3, 1949, a son of the late Margaret (Neiswender) and Samuel Aregood. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Frye) Aregood. They were married on July 1st, 1972. He attended Welcome United Methodist Church, Landingville and was a Knitter for Fessler USA. During his life Terry enjoyed Motorcycle riding, working on clocks and...

. Raymond O. Gaston, 81, of Pine Grove, formerly of Pinebrook, Orwigsburg, passed away at Friday, January 24th, at his residence, with his wife Ruth by his side. Ray was born in East Brunswick Township, on November 26, 1938, a son of the late Eva S. (Sterner) and Oliver F. Gaston. He was the husband of Ruth Mary (Loy) Gaston. They were marred September 20, 1958. He was a 1957 Blue Mountain High School Graduate and earned his bachelor Degree from Temple University. He served in the U.S....

Leon J. Mack, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was surrounded and supported by his loving wife and daughters during the last days of his life. He spent his life as a husband, father, grandfather and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper protecting and supporting others. Leon was born April 6, 1939 in Mahanoy City, a son of the late Leo Mack and Adeline (Swirsky) Mack and brother to Elaine Luschas, Berwick. Leon graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1956....

David Nicholas Scherr, Sr., 82, of Deer Lake, passed away Sunday, January 19th, at his residence with his long time companion Linda by his side. David was born in St. Clair, on March 18, 1937, a son of the late Mary (Hofer) Scherr and Bernard Scherr. He was the widower of Rose Hnatishion. She passed away in 1975. He was raised in the Catholic Faith and was a 1955 Graduate of St. Clair High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as an Electrician for AT&T, Alcoa and...

Marvin D. Reichert, 88, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, at his residence with family by his side. Marvin was born in Auburn, PA on December 16, 1931, a son of the late Ida (Reichert) and George Reichert, Sr. He was the husband of Elaine May (Fritz) Reichert. They were married on June 19th, 1954. Marvin was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Summer Hill Auburn. He would spend time with his grandchildren and great granddaughter, attending many different...

  Jean A. Kovach, 94, of Orwigsburg, passed away, Wednesday, January 8th, at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Lancaster County. Jean was born in Orwigsburg, on July 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Helen (Bensinger) and George L. Shoener. She was the widow of Steve G. Kovach. She was predeceased by her first husband Raymond Donald Fahringer on January 5th, 1965. Jean was a very active member of Salem United Methodist Church Orwigsburg. She was an Orwigsburg High School Graduate,...

Scott Murray Stevenson, 72, of Margaret Avenue, Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, PA on March 12, 1947, he was the son of the late LaRue and Jean (Goss) Stevenson. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Deka as an over road truck driver for 34 years. He then worked for Outten Chrysler as a hobby. He was a member of Faith Church, Orwigsburg. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Patti Stevenson and three...