Ida M. Schweikert, 99, of Orwigsburg Center Orwigsburg., passed away at 8:30 PM, Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA. She was formerly of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Born in Port Carbon, PA January 17, 1909 she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Umbenhauer Wesner. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven. She worked in local garment factories until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband Russell C. Schweikert in 1965.
A grandson: Bryan Jacoby preceded him in death.
Four brothers six sisters preceded her in death also.
Three Daughters survive: Rosalie A. Jacoby of Schuylkill Haven, PA; Elizabeth Morgan, Brentwoood, CA; Margaret Brunwin, Walnut Creek, CA.
One sister survives: Ludy May Hughes, Salem, Ohio.
Surviving are 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren & one great great granddaughter, Nieces & Nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Violet Grant Derr, 89, of 13 W. Center Street Ashland., passed away Sunday,
April 27th, 2008 at the Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, PA.
Born in Ashland, PA July 17, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Violet
(Korn) Boyer. She was a lifelong member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ in Ashland, PA. Graduated from Ashland High School Class of 1936.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ashland Chapter. She worked for 30 years at Reidler Knitting Mills in Ashland until retirement.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Woodrow W. Grant and her second husband Leslie W. Derr.
Preceding her in death were two sisters three brothers: Elizabeth Metzinger, Mary Edna Knowlton, Arthur W. Boyer, Calvin Boyer, & Robert Boyer.
Surviving are a son: Rev. David husband of Susan Grant of Tamaqua, PA.
Surviving are two grandchildren: David L Grant and Susan E. Martin.
Seven great grandchildren Nieces & Nephews survive.
Memorial Service will be held at Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Ashland, PA, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM in
Zion's Reformed U C C, Ashland.
Interment in Christ Church cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA.
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion's Reformed UCC, 2400 Center St., Ashland, PA 17921 OR Trinity UCC, 22 Lafayette St., Tamaqua, PA 18152.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, Pennsylvania is in charge of arrangements.
Helen O. Seybrecht, 98, a lifelong resident of Ashland, PA passed away Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Elmira, New York.
Born in Philadelphia, PA May 26, 1909 she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Parkhill Oestreich. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland where she sang in the Church Choir until she was well up into her 90's.
Helen dedicated her life to her family and her church. She had a green thumb and could make anything grow coaxing the plants with her words of encouragement.
Mrs. Seybrect was a role model for family and friends and had a strong faith. She loved animals and always had a dog.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Seybrecht in 1996. They were married
for 66 years.
Surviving are two sons, one daughter: Albert husband of Marian Seybrecht, Joppa, MD; Ronald husband of Cyd Seybrecht, Cooper City, Florida; and Lois wife of Charles Grund, Elmira, New York.
Grandchildren: Gretchen & Ed Wiegand, Boulder, Co.; Greg & Michele Grund, Elmira, N.Y.; Gail & Dave Perrin, Boulder, Co.; Scott & Gina Seybrect, Conowingo, Md.; Stacy & Chip Wanek, Forest Hill, Md.; Sherry Seybrect & Tim Culver of Abingdon, Md.; and Kristy & Paul Carew, Wesley Chapel, Florida.
Great grandchildren; Teale Wiegand Darnell; Briana, Ricky, Scott, Austin, Jasmine, Sierra, and Aiden.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24th, with Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil officiating. Interment in Christ Church cemetery, Ft. Springs, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, North 9th Street,
Ashland, PA 17921. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Flick, 99, of Gordon, PA. passed away Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Gordon, PA
Born in Westborough, Ohio March 24, 1909 she was the daughter of the late
John and Dollie Foster Lucas. She was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses all her life and a member of the Pattersonville Congregation.
She was preceded in death by her husband German C. Flick in 1973.
A sister Alice Balzer preceded her in death and two brothers: Charles & John Lucas
preceded her in death.
Surviving are her daughter Linda wife of Daniel Kessler of Gordon, PA.
A granddaughter survives: Tamara wife of Gregory Fetterolf, Lavelle, PA.
Nieces & Nephews survive.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. at
Pattersonville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 349 Ringtown Blvd., Ringtown,
Pennsylvania. Interment at the convenience of the family in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond L. Frisch, 80, a lifelong resident of Ashland passed away Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at St. Catherine Medical Center, Ft. Springs, PA.
Born in Ashland, PA December 10, 1927 he was the son of the late Louis and Emma (Trathen) Frisch. He was a United States Army Veteran. Member of the Good Fellowship Club, Ashland; Washington Fire Company, Ashland and the American Legion Post of Ashland. He worked at Tri State Envelope Corp. in Ashland until retiring in 1988.
Preceding him in death was a Sister Theresa Noon in 1985.
Surviving are a brother and a sister: Charles Frisch of Ashland and Mary Wagner of Hegins, PA.
Cousins, Nieces and Nephews survive.
Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Mauritius cemetery, Ashland, PA, on Monday, May 5th, with Rev. Adam C. Cedar officiating.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Rasmussen, 92, of Kutztown Manor, Kutztown. passed away Sunday, May 4th, 2008. She was formerly a resident of Ashland, PA
Born in Mahanoy City, PA May 31, 1915 she was the daughter of the late August and Sophia Yankowski. She was of the Catholic Faith. Worked at Ashland Shirt Corporation for many years until retirement.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Maxie Smarr and her second husband Ernest Rasmussen.
Preceding her in death: a son Maxmillion Smarr and daughter Eunice McAndrew.
and a sister Anna Romeo preceded her in death.
Daughter Helene wife of James Dwyer, Ashland, PA survives.
Eight grandchildren Three great grandchildren One great great grandchild
Nieces and nephews survive.
Graveside Services at St. Joseph's cemetery, Ft. Springs, at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 8th, 2008 with Rev. Adam C. Sedar officiating.
Interment in St. Joseph's cemetery Ft. Springs, , PA.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA is in charge of arrangements.
Amil J. Bielarski, 86, of Oakland Ave. Ashland, PA
died Thursday, May 10th, 2007 at Broad Mt. Manor Nursing Center, Frackville, PA
Amil was born in Baxter, West Virginia on January 7, 1921. He was one of eleven children and the son of the late Jacob ad Nora ( Wrazien ) Bielarski.
On May 22, 1948, he married
the former Mary ( Mamie ) Bonish, who preceded him in death on February 10, 1993.
He resided in Ashland all his life. Amil was an avid reader of medical books and enjoyed researching alternative therapies throughout most of his life. He also loved Deep-Sea Fishing off the coast of New Jersey. Amil was a member of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
He graduated in 1939 from Ashland High School where he played football and received three college scholarships which he forfeited to help support his family. During his earlier years,
He was a disabled veteran of World War I I having served in the United States Army Air Corps in both England and the South Pacific. He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union..
He was an Independent Coal Miner most of his life. In the later part of his career,
he was employed by the Locust Gap Colliery where he retired in 1980.
Surviving are two daughters: Diane ( Bielarski ) Spokus, of Lewistown, PA.;
Gail ( Bielarski ) Krause, of Ashland, PA.. A son preceded him death:
Mark Bielarski died 12-19-2006.
Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive.
One brother survives; Edward Bielarski, Maryland; Florence McGee of Parkridge, New Jersey; Violet Charnick, Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey, and Irene Schrader of New Jersey. Nieces & Nephews survive.
Preceding him in death four brothers: Jacob, Anthony, Stanley, and Theodore Bielarski.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Ashland, PA, at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 14th, with Rev. Adam C. Sedar officiating.
Interment at Indiantown Gap National cemetery Annville, PA.
Visitation Monday 9; 00 AM until time of Service in St. Joseph's Church, Ashland, PA
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
