Skook News Obituaries: June 24th, 2021

Skook Information Obituaries: June 24, 2021

Obituaries from the Schuylkill County space.

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James A. Thye, 53, of Schuylkill Haven, handed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in San Diego, CA on September 2, 1967, he was the son of the late David W. and Susan J. (Branca) Thye, Schuylkill Haven.

James graduated with a bachelor’s diploma in laptop science and synthetic intelligence.

He was a member of the St. Patrick RCC

James was an avid chess participant and reader.

His father, David Thye, preceded the loss of life on April 19, 2020.

Along with his mom, James has sisters: Carolyn M. Thye from Ossining, NY and sister Mary Raymond from Nashville, TN.

A Christian funeral will likely be celebrated on Thursday, June 24 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s RCC, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, underneath the path of Father Edward Connolly.

He’s buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Pottsville.

The household requires contributions to the reminiscence of James at St. Patrick RCC Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville 17901.

Lord-Bixler Funeral Residence, Inc. is accountable for the preparations.

On-line condolences at lordbixler.com

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PFC Harvey J. Klamt, SN, 93, of Canal Dr., Pine Grove, died Tuesday June 22, 2021 on the Rosewood Rehab and Nursing Heart.

Born on October 22, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harry F. and Ethel Might Parker Klamt.

He was a proud World Conflict II Marine Corps veteran serving with an engineering firm in China from the spring of 1945 till the tip of the struggle. He obtained the Victory Medal, Honor Service Lapel Button, Marine Corps Dismissal Button, and the Medal for Good Conduct. He all the time spoke of the corp and was proud to have served his nation. It made him what he turned and by no means forgot his roots. Semper-Fi!

Harvey was a member of the US Energy Squadron. He was a former commandant of the Delaware River Sail and Energy Squadron division and ultimately earned superior senior navigator (SN) coaching whereas with the Susquehanna Energy Squadron. He held a number of positions however was most pleased with his final job when he served as a coaching officer for the Susquehanna Energy Squadron, the place he helped quite a few members (with the assistance of his spouse) obtain superior junior navigator, navigator and senior navigator coaching. He additionally obtained particular recognition as a Life member for greater than 50 years of lively service within the energy relay and obtained 51 Crosses of Advantage. He obtained the very best civil navigation award, the Prince Henry Award, of which he was very proud.

He labored for the protection trade (protection firm) specializing in engaged on army helicopters as a mechanic, gearbox and chief inspector for helicopter driveshafts. He labored for a number of aerospace firms together with Piasecki Plane Company, Sikorsky Plane, and retired from Boeing within the late Nineties.

He obtained his affiliate diploma from the Spring Backyard Institute in Philadelphia.

He was preceded in 2003 by his spouse Julia S. Slater Klamt, N and in 2016 by his companion Doris Duda.

The survivors had been two daughters, Mary Ellen Hodgson from Quarryville and Eileen Marie Labowski from Zionsville; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

The funeral will happen on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12 midday at HL Snyder Funeral Residence, Inc., Pine Grove, underneath the path of Father Paul Rothermel. On Thursday, July 1, 2021, there will likely be a tour of the funeral dwelling from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The burial takes place within the Indiantown Hole Nationwide Cemetery in Annville.

As an alternative of flowers, the household would somewhat donate to Alzheimer’s Illness Assoc. Inc. 2595 Interstate Dr. Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110, in his reminiscence.

You may ship your condolences on-line at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Florence “Flo” Jones, 93, previously Mill Creek, handed away on Saturday June 19, 2021 in Aspen Valley Senior Dwelling, Boise, Idaho.

She was born on December 11, 1926 in Palo Alto because the daughter of the late William and Loretta (Delaney) Leiby.

Flo graduated from St. Clair Excessive Faculty in 1944 and retired from the previous Meridian Financial institution in Pottsville.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, the Pottsville Ladies’s Bowling Affiliation, the Schuylkill Racquetball Membership, and the Allen-Rogowicz Chapter Corridor of Fame as the primary inducted partner.

She was preceded by her husband Emlyn Jones, a son Robert Jones, 3 sisters Alice Hope, Helen Owens, Alma Fogarty, 2 brothers William and Robert Leiby in loss of life.

The survivors are son David Jones and his spouse Valerie of Boise, ID, 3 grandchildren, Kyle and spouse Dani, Brandon and spouse Elsa, Brett Jones. 1 step-grandson Jeramie Dresslar and spouse Kim and 1 step-granddaughter Amber Dresslar and seven great-grandchildren grand

The memorial service will likely be personal on the household’s discretion. The funeral will happen in Indiantown Hole Nationwide Cemetery, Annville, PA.

ruce T. Hart Funeral Residence, St. Clair, is accountable for the preparations. Condolences will be despatched to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

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Ronald F. Farrell, Sr., 85, of Walker Township Pennsylvania, handed away unexpectedly upon arriving Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis and Margaret (Bergalis) Farrell. Ron was additionally pre-deceased from; his beloved spouse of 66 years, Violet L. (Drieisbach) Farrell on June 13, 2020; Sister, Beverly Banks.

Survivors are son, Ronald F. Farrell, Jr. and his spouse Roxanne of Tamaqua; Daughter, Diane M. Canfield of Vancouver, WA; Grandson, Timothy, Natalie, Leslie, Zack; Nice-grandchildren, Salvatore, Hailey, Jack, Elyse, Kyle, Wyatt and Isaiah.

A graduate of Tamaqua Excessive Faculty, Ron served honorably within the Nationwide Guard. He was a towline operator who had labored for quite a few mining operations throughout Schuylkill County. Ron loved caring for his dwelling and spending high quality time with the household.

Personal preparations entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Residence & Cremation Providers, Inc., 655 East Broad Avenue Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

The funeral will happen at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

On-line condolences to the household at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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