All Obituaries

Karen J. Piccione, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, peacefully, at her residence. Karen was born in Pottsville, on January 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Catherine (Nagri) and Leroy Gensel Jones. She was the widow of Louis (Lou) J. Piccione and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg. Karen graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1959. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Juanita Collage in 1963 and earned...

Roberta "Bobbi" Bohrman Born August 19, 1935     Died January 23, 2023 Roberta A. Bohrman, 87, passed away at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, after a short illness.  Bobbi was born on Garfield Avenue in Schuylkill Haven.  Bobbi was the sixth of seven children  of Esther Annie (Siebert) and William Robert Reber.   She had three brothers and three sisters and was named after her father Robert, although she was always known by her nickname,...

Dwight J. Moore, 60, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 20th, suddenly with his wife Amanda at his side.  Dwight was born in Phoenixville, on May 11, 1962, a son of the late Elaine (Bond) and John K. Moore. He was the husband of Amanda (Kiefer) Moore. They were married on June 27th, 2008.  He was previously employed as an Office Repair Technician for Staples Cressona.  He was a firefighter for over 40 years and was also a Deputy Fire Police Commissioner and Commander...

Michael K. Elwood, 69, of New Ringgold, formerly of North Bergen, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, while in the company of family, at his residence.  Michael was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 4, 1953, a son of the late Catherine (Sherry) and James Elwood. He was the husband of Jacqueline Ann (Greico) Elwood. They were married May 24, 1980.  In addition to Jackie, his wife of 42 years, Michael is survived by  His son, Kevin, Elwood, husband of Ashley of New...

Evelyn Marie Jones, 82, of New Ringgold, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at her residence, with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in West Hazleton  on November 12, 1940, a daughter of the late Eva and Leonard  Hunsinger. She was the wife of Barry D. Jones. They were married on August 5th, 1962.  She graduated from West Hazleton High School, Class of 1958 and she was employed in clerical positions during her life. Evelyn was a member of the Orwigsburg Chapter ...

Charles H. Biertempfel, 92, of Cressona, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 31st, at his residence with his daughter Jean by his side. Charles was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 14, 1930, a son of the late Anne (Hodel) and Leonard Biertempfel. He was the widower of Silvia J. (Heffner) Biertempfel. He was a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship E.C. Cressona, and served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Charles was proud to serve his country and was a recipient of two Purple...

Earlene (Kickie) Socko, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, December 16th, 2022   Kickie was a daughter of the late Phyllis L. (Klingeman) and Albert W. Tripp. She graduated from Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1958.   She was the widow of Stanley (Stash) J. Socko. He passed away August 5th of this year. Kickie was previously employed with the Allied Chemical Company, which later became M & Q packaging Company. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church,...

Gilbert J. Beury, 65, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Tuesday, December 27th, at his residence, with his loving wife Sylvia at his side. He was born in Pottsville, on January 8, 1957, a son of the late Marie (Tobias) and Gilbert Beury. Gilbert and his wife Sylvia A. (Saurazas) Beury were married May 8, 2004. In addition to his wife, Gilbert is survived by his step son Cory Laguna, husband of Nicole & their daughter Alyea Laguna. He is also survived by siblings Richard Beury; Linda...

Agnes L. (Aggie) Fessler, 91, of Orwigsburg, died Tuesday, December 6th, at Orwigsburg Center. Agnes was born in Filbert, PA on July 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Catherine Margaret Pahula. She was the widow of John W. Fessler and a member of First United Church of Christ in  Schuylkill Haven. She was the owner and operator of Enterprise Homes Inc. & Enterprise Novelty. Aggie is survived by her daughter, Cathy, wife of Tim Burian, of Orwigsburg. She was preceded in death by her...

Jeanette E. Freiwald, 96, of New Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, November 22nd, at Seton Manor Orwigsburg.  Jeanette was born in Kingston, PA on September 5, 1926, a daughter of the late Mary (Kasperek) and Michael Siluk. She was the widow of Herman W. Freiwald. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven. She is  survived by  her four sons Robert Freiwald, husband of Karen of CA;  Thomas Freiwald, widower of  Paula of...