Skook News Obituaries: October 31st, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Brady Michael Koch, 18, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, October 27th, at home as the result of a farm related accident.Born in Pottsville on June 8, 2005, he was a son of Jennifer (Reifsnyder) Koch, of Orwigsburg and the late Darrell Koch.
Brady was a current student at Blue Mountain High School, Class of 2024.
He was employed by Strouse Brothers Septic, and aspired to one day work as a truck driver.
Brady loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church Schuylkill Haven. He belonged to "GYM", Grace Youth Ministry.
Brady was also a member of Schuylkill County 4H, Schuylkill County Agriculture Museum, & Deer Lake West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1.
Brady lit up any room with his bubbly personality. He gave the best hugs. He loved his truck, tractors, Big Foot, and had a passion for learning history about the Titanic.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his brother, Dillon Koch, & his companion Madison Baver, maternal grandmother, Judy Reifsnyder, paternal grandmother, Beverly Zacek, uncle, Mike Reifsnyder & wife Denise, aunt, Doreen Engle & husband, Randy, aunt, Dana Koch, and cousins.
In addition to his father, Brady is also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward Reifsnyder, paternal grandfather, Eugene Koch, and uncle, Chris Reifsnyder.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 4th at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Ted Rathman officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 9 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Cressona Cemetery.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions made payable to Jennifer Koch and mailed in c/o the funeral home to 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Lamar S. Guldin, 87, of North Manheim Township, passed away Monday, October 30th, at home.Born in North Manheim Township on September 25, 1936, he was a son of the late Samuel & Mildred (Boyer) Guldin.
Lamar was a self employed farmer, and raised pigeons. He had also worked for Kegs & Kases Beer Distributor.
Lamar was a member of the Beckville Fish & Game Protective Association, North Ward Social Club, Pine Grove Fish & Game, and Sunny Rod & Gun Club.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Marcia "Liz" Guldin, Schuylkill Haven, step-daughters: Melissa Huber (Stan), Easton, & Denise Bowers, Lake Wynonah, step-grandchildren: Hannah, Harry, & Nathan Bowers, and Jordyn, & Joshua Huber, sister, Dawn Watkins, of Schuylkill Haven, several nieces & nephews including Dennis Guldin, as well as numerous cousins including Brian Kramer.
In addition to his parents, Lamar is also preceded in death by his brother, James Guldin, and sister, Charlotte Miller.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 3rd at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home in Cressona. A viewing will be held from 9 AM until the time of service.
Interment will be private.
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Mary Ann Koppenhaver, 78, of Tower City, went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 30, 2023 at her home, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.Born in Williamstown, May 4, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Mary Shomper Cretarole.
Mary Ann was a retired custodian with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, working with the Department of Military Affairs.
She was a very active and faithful charter member of Twin Valley Alliance Church, Williamstown. She was President of the Alliance Women, a member of the choir, Sunday School teacher, and volunteered wherever needed. She had also been an active member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church where she was a lay speaker and Sunday School teacher.
Her life revolved around her family and church. She took great pride in her home in Clarks Valley. Mary Ann also enjoyed antiquing, flea markets, and going to estate sales.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Enders and Patricia Deibler.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronald M. Koppenhaver; her son, Rodney Koppenhaver (Debbie), Tower City; two grandchildren Micah Koppenhaver (Amy), Millersburg, and Emily Koppenhaver (Travis Hoover), Williamstown; three great grandchildren, Fury Carson Hoover, Caroline Grace Koppenhaver, and Hudson Brooks Koppenhaver; one sister, Crystal Shomper, Mifflinburg; a dear family friend, Bob Ludwig, Tower City; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Mary Ann's life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from the Twin Valley Alliance Church at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held from 10-11. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow in the church social hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to her church, Twin Valley Alliance Church, 9781 State Route 209, Williamstown, PA 17098 or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Lingelstown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve Mary Ann's family.
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George R. Frew, Jr., 74, of Tower City, passed away Monday afternoon, October 30, 2023 after a lengthy illness while a resident of the Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.He was born in Pottsville, June 8, 1949, a son of the late George Frew, Sr. and Helen Russel Frew Heintzleman.
George was a retired machinist.
He enjoyed camping and listening to oldies music.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Karen; two brother-in-laws, Truman Swab Jr. and David Moyer Sr.
He is survived by his two sons, George R. Frew III, Camp Hill, and Mike Frew (Jennifer), Frostproof, FL; two stepsons, Chris Kaster (Karla), Middletown, and Daniel Sparks (Melissa), Morganton, NC; five sisters, Georgina Moyer, Spring Glen, Helen Miller, Wiconisco, Luana Butensky (Bob), Branchdale, JoLynne Fenstermacher, Tower City, and Donna Hubler (Chet), Lykens; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
George will be laid to rest privately at the convenience of the family in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, with Pastor Amanda Bressler officiating.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Frew family.
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Dorothy M. Snell , age 97, of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Providence Place, Pine Grove. She was born on Wednesday, September 15, 1926, in Valley View, PA, a daughter of Harry G. Shade and Maude Ney Shade. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.She was also a member of Red Hats, Card Club and was active with the Senior Citizens for many years, Dorothy loved to go shopping.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry G. Shade, mother, Maude Shade, husband, Richard A. Snell, brothers, Clair and Lee Shade. She is survived by two sons, Richard M. (Barbara) Snell, Duane (Jeanette) Snell; two granddaughters, Lisa Snell-Kern, Dr. Kelly Clauss; grandson, Doug Snell; five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church P.O. Box 221 Valley View, PA .
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Walter Robert Hall, 76, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Shenandoah Heights, where he was resident for the past year.Born on June 7, 1947, at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Retalik) Hall.
Walter was a 1965 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School where he was a standout football, baseball, and basketball player. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years during the Vietnam War. He served aboard the U.S.S. Pocono LCC 16. After his discharge, he became involved with the Shenandoah Youth Football League “Midgets” and coached little league baseball. Besides his love for sports, Walter was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially liked to go fly fishing and bowhunting with his two sons. Walter was a journeyman electrician for Silicon Power Control, GR Noto, and Albarell Electric. He last worked for the Mahanoy Area School District in their maintenance department.
He is survived by his wife, Roseann (Popalis) Hall, 2 sons – Michael Hall and Walter Hall with his wife Jill; 2 grandchildren – Jacob and Madeline; a brother – Jerry Hall, and 4 rescue animals – Alex, Leo, Bruno, and Winston.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah are entrusted with the arrangements.
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