All Obituaries

Joseph Anthony Swingle, 96, of Frackville passed away Sunday, September 15th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network Schuylkill-East. Joseph was born in Frackville, PA on February 10, 1923, a son of the late Antoinette Alice (Savitsky) Swingle, of Vilna Poland and Charles (Zwinglii) Swingle, of Lithuania. Predeceased by his parents, first wife Lois Grace (Derr) Swingle, Daughter Beverly Carol Ann Sanko-Mattson, Second Wife Helen Margaret (Morris-Lazer) Swingle, Granddaughter Deneen Lazer, Siblings...

Jean L. Zalonka, 73, of Orwigsburg, passed away at home Sunday, September 15th, while in the company of her family. Jean was born in Pottsville, on August 7, 1946, a daughter of the late Mildred (Brown) and Lamar Fisher. She was the wife of Vincent A. Zalonka. They were married October 24th, 1964. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven. She was employed as a Clerk at Thomas Pharmacy, Orwigsburg and also worked at JDM Mail in Hamburg and was a Hotel Clerk at...

The Rev. David R. Crowle, 88, husband of Susan M. (Garner) Crowle, completed his earthly journey and joined with the fellowship of the saints Monday evening, September 9, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. David was born August 4, 1931 to the late Benjamin and Anna (Hall) Crowle in Williamsport, PA, and was raised in Delaware County, PA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Benjamin Crowle (Doreen), Stephen Crowle (Barb), Elizabeth Marquell and Emilie...

Frederick E. Rehrig, 83, of Mohrsville, passed away peacefully at home, September 13th, at his residence. Frederick was born in Orwigsburg, on December 3, 1935, a son of the late Anna (Heinbach) and Howard Rehrig. He was the husband of Carole M. (Nester) Rehrig. They were married on October 24th, 1959. He graduated from Orwigsburg High School in 1953 and became a Pennsylvania State Policeman through the Hershey Academy. He served as security for  President Nixon & JFK...

Christine Sue Hoffecker (Cory), 52, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away, suddenly, Wednesday, August 28th, at her residence. Christine was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 5, 1966, a daughter of Anna Mae Halulakos and the late Paul Cory. She was the widow of David Brian Hoffecker. She graduated from Pottsville High School in 1984 and attended Votech in Frackville where she received her LPN certification in 1991. Christine was proud to have graduated first in her class that year. She was...

Judith Ann Hummel, 78, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, August 18th, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Judy, as she preferred to be called, was born in Williamsport, Pa on June 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Louise D. (Brenner) and Carm E. Ward. She was a 1959 graduate of Williamsport High School and owned & operated Hummel’s Furniture in Orwigsburg with her late husband, Charles W. Hummel. Charlie, as he preferred to be called, restarted his family business that...

Jacqueline R. (Jackie) Shollenberger, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, August 19th, at her residence. Jackie was born in Philadelphia, on July 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Elanora A. (Fritz) and Emil L. Rilling. She was the wife of John D. Shollenberger. They were married June 30th, 1973. She was a member of Zion's Red Church Orwigsburg. Before she became disabled, Jackie worked for Craftex Mills, Auburn, Acme & Hills Dept. Store, Cressona and Zulick Shoe...

   Almeda E.  (Dolly) Keller, 85, of Orwigsburg, died Sunday, August 4th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Dolly was born in Pottsville, on September 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Almeda L.  (Freeman)  and Elmer R.  Zimmerman. She was the widow of Robert J.  Keller. Dolly was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg and a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1951. She was employed in the Administrative Office at the Blue Mountain...

Betty L. Dietz August 10, 2019 Betty Louise Dietz, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Saturday, Aug. 10, at her home in Deer Lake. She was discovered by her husband Doyle and their Labrador retrievers Dingus and Doc when they went to wake her for lunch. Betty and Doyle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, January 25, and in February treated themselves to a vacation in Punta Cana. They enjoyed taking occasional breaks from fishing and hunting and watching baseball...

Roy Warren Weaver, 66, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, August 4th, at Lebanon VA Medical Center. Roy was born in the Bronx, New York on March 4, 1953, a son of the late Francis and Clarence Weaver. He was the husband of Barbara (Foose) Weaver. They were married 42 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Roy loved antiquing, collectables and the Philadelphia Eagles. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Weaver and his son, Jason...