All Obituaries

Irene Kramer, 91, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, February 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Orwigsburg,  Irene was born in West Brunswick Township on September 2, 1932, a daughter of the late Mary (Guzy) and Frank Yurenko.  She was the widow of Marlin Kramer.   She was a member of New Life Ministries,  Schuylkill Haven,  and a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.   Before retiring, she worked at Sylray  in Orwigsburg.   Irene is...

Robert (Bob) L. Freiler, 88, of Orwigsburg and also Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 11th, with his beloved wife by his side at his Lakeland home. Born in Pottsville on March 15, 1936, he was a son of the late Grace (Snyder) Bierman and the late Leslie Freiler. He was the loving husband of Lillian Marie (Homovich) Freiler, married since May 22, 1982. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed as a police officer for the City of Pottsville, ascending the ranks...

  James F. (Mo) Moyer, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Peacefully Saturday, March 23rd, at his residence with his family by his side. Mo was born in Orwigsburg, on June 14, 1938, a son of the late Helen Mae (Strouse) and William Charles Moyer. He was the husband of Ruthann (Smith) Moyer. They were married February 5th, 1961. He was a lifetime member of St. John's United Church of Christ Orwigsburg. In addition to being a member of his church, he served on consistory and served on...

  Rose Marie Faust, 86, of Deer Lake passed away Saturday, April 6th, at home in the company of her family. Rose was born in Kaska on October 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Sophie (Royauch) and Andrew Push. She was the wife of Arlan J. Faust. They were married married April 1st, 1967. Rose was a social member of the Deer Lake West Brunswick Fire Company and was an avid Bingo player. She also enjoyed doing yard work and spending time outdoors. Rose is survived by two sons, Richard...

Roger R. Reed, 68, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, while in the company of family at his home. Roger was born in Pottsville, PA on September 20, 1955, a son of the late Marie Ann (Hollenbush) and Roy E. Reed. He was a 1973 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He was employed as a Manufacturing Advisor at Tredegar, formerly Exxon Chemical, for over 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golf, vacations, playing games with his family, and spending time with his...

Timothy L. Snyder, 55, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 5th, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born in Allentown on September 5, 1968, a son of Jean Alice (Schmick), of Germansville, PA and the late Donald Earl Snyder. He was the husband of Crystal (Waltman) Snyder. Tim graduated from Northwestern Lehigh in 1987. He served in the PA Air National Guard 201st Red Horse/United States Air Force. He attended Kimmel's Church and worked at East Penn...

Elizabeth (Betty) V. Boyer, 96, of New Ringgold, Pa passed away peacefully at Orwigsburg Manor Sunday February 11th.  Betty was born in West Brunswick Twp., on April 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Hilda M. (Trout) and Harry C. Dreher. She was the widow of Jay W. Boyer. Her first husband Clifford Deibert died in 1963. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, Friedens Lutheran Church New Ringgold, and she attended Red Dale School. In addition to being a homemaker...

Sophia Gambill , 100, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 4th, at Seton Manor Inc. Sophia was born in Pottsville, on November 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Magdaline (Korslevat ) and Paul Yanchick . She was the widow of Paul Edison Gambill. he passed away July 11th, 2015. During her life she was employed as a Bus Driver at the IU School in Pottsville. She practiced the Lutheran faith. In addition to her family, her joys in life were shopping and Bingo. Sophia is...

Jonna L. Steinbrunn Jonna L. Steinbrunn, 56, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, January 22nd, at Geisinger St. Luke's, Orwigsburg. Jonna was born in Pottsville on June 15, 1967, a daughter of the late Jane E. (Shuman) and John A. Steinbrunn. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, and a 1985 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. While at Blue Mountain she was the Class President, Student Council President, and President of Students Against Drunk...

Bernard P. Brilla, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence on Friday, January 26, 2024. Bernard “Bernie” was born in Forestville, PA on October 3, 1943, to the late Bertha (Minder) and Anthony Brilla, Sr., and was the loving husband of Phyllis M. (Moore) Brilla since their wedding day, June 10, 1967. He graduated from Cass Township High School in 1961 and served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965 stationed at K.I...