All Obituaries

Wilma Elanora Deibert, 68, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, July 4th, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Wilma was born in Philadelphia on November 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Elanora A. (Fritz) and Emil L. Rilling. She was the wife of Barry Edwin Deibert for 47 years, they were married March 18th, 1972. She enjoyed her life as a Homemaker. She loved spending time with family, friends, and pets. Her quick wit will be missed by everyone who knew her. Wilma is...

Russel M.  Mengel, 89, of Orwigsburg, died Thursday, June 6th, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.  Russel was born in Auburn on January 24, 1930, a son of the late Iva A. (Driesbach) and Earl J. Mengel.  He was the widower of Jane E. (Dunkel) Mengel.  He was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn and a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1948, being President of his class.   He worked as a sales engineer at Frank C. Meyer in Lawrence,...

John E. Horst, 81, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Berks County, passed away Monday, June 10th, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. John was born in Stouchsburg, PA on August 2, 1937, a son of the late Edna Rebecca (Bare) and John Stamm Horst. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Frye) Horst. They married on December 29th, 1985. He was a Graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1955 and served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard as an Airman, 2nd Class. John was employed as a Field Engineer for...

Catherine R.  (Kay) Kriner, 88, of Orwigsburg, died Tuesday, May 28th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.  Catherine was born in Indiana, PA on September 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Larue (McAndrew) Carley and Fred  Carley .  She was the widow of Richard P.  Kriner Sr., married in 1951. She is also survived by her life partner,  Raymond Heiser She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church,  Orwigsburg.  She was employed as an...

Public Memorial Service 60 Years Remembered!  Honoring Those Who Died June 2, 1959 In the Propane Truck Explosion June 2, 2019        2:00 PM Rev Kenneth T. Melber Jr. Officiating Fellowship & Reflection from Noon until 2:00 Honoring: Burd H. Bachman, Charles Ray Erb, Earl Hillbish, Leon E. Kimmel, Clifford D. Kriner, James S. Leitzel, Arthur Meyers, Paul R. Meyers, Sr. William J. Sterner, Robert W. Wesner, Wayne M. Wolfe

James Franklin (Jim) Orwig, Sr., 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, May 12th, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. Jim was born in Orwigsburg on June 30, 1931, a son of the late Lillis N. (Fine) and George D. Orwig. He was the widower of Patricia A. (Freed) Orwig and the brother of Phil Orwig.  Survived by five grandchildren, Stacey, Stephanie, Lindsay, Carolyn, Tom and nine great grandchildren.   He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, and graduated...

David C Burkhardt, 72, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 14th, at his residence. David was born in Bethlehem, PA, on December 11, 1946. He was a son of the late Miriam C. (Payrow) and John L. Burkhardt. After graduating from Blue Mountain High School, David graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Connecticut. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. During his life he was employed as a Chef for the Swiss Chalet, Brandywine Hospital and the Heidelberg Country...

Helen Marie Sidella, 90, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, May 8th, while in the company of her family. Helen was born in Seltzer, PA, on November 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Pauline (Sakala) and Vendel Babusik. She was the widow of George Sidella. Helen was a member Saint Michael's Russian Orthodox Church in St Clair and a homemaker. Throughout her life she enjoyed polka music and dancing. Helen is survived by a daughter, Sandra, wife of David Breslin, of Deer Lake; four sons...