All Obituaries

Stanley Joseph Sharpe, 93, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Southampton, PA, passed away Saturday, July 18th at Seton Manor Inc. Stanley was born in Andalusia, PA on November 29, 1926, the only son of the late Erna (Schaeffer) and Joseph C. Sharpe. He was the widower of Audrey (Fleming) Sharpe. He served in the Merchant Marines in WWII, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 1957 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and worked as a metallurgist and engineer in the steel...

Agnes Marie Morrison, 96, of Orwigsburg, formerly of East Market Street, passed away Saturday, August 1st, at Orwigsburg Center. Agnes was born in Orwigsburg, on April 30, 1924, a daughter of the late Theresa B. (Hummel) and John W. Morrison. She was a Homemaker and a member of Congregational Free Church of Christ, Orwigsburg. "She was a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, Class of 1942, and attended the University of Pennsylvania. Her goal of becoming a doctor ended when her mother...

Virginia L. Smith, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Virginia was born in Pottsville, on November 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Bernice V. (Bowers) and Robert T. Ahrensfield. She was the wife of William C.Smith. They were married May 1st, 1971. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Orwigsburg. She graduated from Blue Mountain High School in 1967 and attended Nursing School through Schuylkill Manor and earned...

Charles A. Beneck, 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at his residence. Charles was born in New Ringgold PA on February 1, 1933, a son of the late Susan (Michalka) and Arvel Beneck. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Shiffert) Beneck, they were married 63 years. Charlie was a graduate of Tamaqua High School and served in the US Army. He was employed at AT&T as an electronic technician during his lifetime. He enjoyed going to Phillies games and collecting coins. Charles is...

Robert M. "Jeep" Anderson, Sr., 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, July 11th, at Geisinger St. Luke’s- Orwigsburg.  Born on February 19, 1935 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Hazel & Warren Wink. Robert was the widower of Edna Fisher Anderson. To whom he was married 47 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Robert spent his life driving bus for Capital Trailways and as a Truck Driver for Bachman Pretzels. Surviving are his son,...

Dorothy Nora Ebener, 75, died 24th March 2020 at her daughter’s home in Wilmington, Ohio. Ms. Ebener was born on 24th April, 1944 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Catherine Johnson and her husband. She is preceded by her brother Butch and her husband Peter Monsulick. She spent a majority of her time with the love of her life, Peter Monsulick. They raised 2 daughters and a son. She had a successful career as a Nurse’s Aide at Rest Haven Nursing home in Schuylkill Haven,...

Sheryl (Sheri) Faust, 55, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 8th, at her residence, with family by her side.  Sheryl was born in Reading, on July 12, 1964, a daughter of  Donna (Stokes) and William  Dzurek, of Orwigsburg.  She was the wife of Troy Faust. They were married July 29, 1989.  She was self employed as a Private Home Cleaner. In addition to her husband, Troy, Sheryl is survived by her daughter, Veronnica, wife of  Venu Padala; two sons...

Minta P. Taylor, 88, of Orwigsburg,, passed away , Monday, June 8th, at her home in West Brunswick Township. Minta was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on December 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Mildred (Snyder) and Harold Prentice. She was the widow of Robert L. Taylor. Minta is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Taylor, of Orwigsburg.

Shirley Louise Heywood, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, June 6th. Shirley was born in Pottsville on April 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Miriam (Quinn) and Alfred  Heywood.   She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and enjoyed visitation provided by volunteers of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Diane M. Long,  granddaughter Carissa Long as well as  great grandchildren Maddix, Nevaeh and Ivy.   She was...

Kathryn Mae Heinbaugh, 94, of Orwigsburg passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville. Kathryn was born in Reading, on October 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Clara (Berg) and Raymond Losch. She was the widow of James Leroy Heinbaugh. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg. She enjoyed quilting at her church, served as past President  of Consistory, was active in  Parish Life Fund raising and she...