All Obituaries

Rebecca "Becky" Lengel, 95, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's, Orwigsburg. Becky was born in Orwigsburg, Pa. on November 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Laura (Shoup) and Herman Folk. She was the widow of Norman F. Lengel who passed away in 2021. Becky was a member of Congregational Free Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, and was a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, class of 1948. She graduated from Kutztown University in 1952 with a Bachelors ...

Marion Louise Gideon, 91, of Manheim, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at Pleasantview Retirement community.  Marion was born in South Manheim Township on July 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Stella Mae (Reichert) and Paul Chistian Brown. She was the widow of Donald W. Gideon. She was employed as a Technical Information Assistant for the food & drug administration. She was a 1952 graduate of Orwigsburg High School. She loved to travel, enjoyed puzzles and was in the quilting ...

Carl C. (Junie) Grube, 99, of Orwigsburg, formerly of New Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, April 14th, peacefully, at Renaissance Home Pinebrook. Carl was born in New Ringgold on March 20,1927, the son of the late Carlton D. Grube and Eva C. (Hess) Grube. He was the widower of Regina "Jean" Mary (Sharpe) Grube. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army in WWII under The 1st Infantry Division ("The Big Red One") in Berlin, Germany.  After his military duty, he returned ...

Kenneth J. Smith, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 14. Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Kathryn “Dolly” (Sheipe) Smith and William “Kelly” F. Smith, Sr. Ken was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and later attended Reading Business Institute. He began his working career as a manager at Boscov’s before joining the Lynn Ladder Factory in Orwigsburg, where he worked for many years. ...

Paul T. Zmuida, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26th, at his home, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Johanna “Cookie” (Seltzer) Zmuida. Born on April 15, 1940, in Pottsville, Paul was the son of the late Pauline A. (Dombrowsky) and Joseph M. Zmuida. A proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Paul embodied the Academy’s timeless values. While at West Point, he distinguished himself both academically and ...

David S. Brown, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, April 7th, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem.  David was born in Pottsville, Pa. on March 22, 1945, a son of the late Rebecka (Seidel) and James  Brown. He was also predeceased by his stepfather Thomas Houck, whom he was very fond of. He was the husband of Georgine " Jeanie"  (Gerhart) Brown. They were married on September 2nd, 1967. He held various positions during his life but last worked as a ...

Barry Edwin Deibert, 78, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18th, on the anniversary of his marriage to his beloved wife Wilma, who passed away in 2019. Barry was born in Pottsville on February 2, 1948, a son of the late Muriel (Behler) and Harry Deibert. He was the widower of Wilma E. (Rilling) Deibert. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Prior to retiring, he worked as a machinist at Progressive Machine Works. Barry was a member of the NRA. He ...

Virginia J. Zimmerman, 86, of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, March 1st, at Orwigsburg Center.. Virginia was born in Hamburg, PA on October 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Jean B. (Brensinger) and Raymond J. Stump, Jr. She was the widow of Marlin T. Zimmerman, Sr. She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1957, and prior to retiring, worked at Argo Mills, Schuylkill Haven. Virginia is survived by four sons, Randy Zimmerman, husband of Sandy; of Colorado Springs; Bryan ...

Charles Ketchledge, Jr., 96, of New Ringgold (Hecla), passed away Tuesday, March 10th, at Seton Manor Inc., Orwigsburg. Charles was born in Hecla on February 1, 1930, a son of the late Clara (Lorah) and Charles Ketchledge, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He loved fishing and hunting and his daily walks to visit the rattlesnakes. He was also a puzzle enthusiast. Charles is survived by his daughter, Diane, wife of David Wensel; his son ,Jeffery Ketchledge; grandchildren ...

Nancy Jean Yorski, 78, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 27, 1947, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Marhon) and Stephen Yorski. Nancy “Jean” dedicated her life to her Christian faith and her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother who brought warmth and laughter to our lives.  She enjoyed cooking and gardening with her grandchildren, which created memories that will be ...