Skook News Obituaries: March 1, 2021

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Carol E. Frantz, 69, of Wood Lane, Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born on September 5, 1951 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Filbert and Vesta Wiest Morgan.

She graduated in 1969 from the Pine Grove Area High School and in 1972 from the School of Nursing at Pottsville Hospital.

Carol was a nurse and head nurse in the operating room at the VA Hospital in Lebanon. She was also a nurse in the prison in Mahanoy City.

She loved her grandchildren and attended as many events as possible in which they were involved.

Preceding her death was her 44-year-old husband, John “Tic” Frantz on March 30, 2020.

Two children survive, John Frantz of Pine Grove, Russell and his wife Erin Frantz of Schuylkill Haven; five grandchildren, Derek, Morgan, Austin, Brayden and Christian Frantz; a sister, Sharon, wife of the late Lamar Gehres of Tremont; two nephews, Steve Long of Murphysboro, TN and Mike Long of Hawkinsville, GA.

All services will be performed at a later date.

Instead of flowers, the family prefers to make contributions to the Fresh Start Animal Rescue League, PO Box 96 Friedensburg, Pa. 17933 in their memory.

The HL Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. Pine Grove is responsible for the arrangements and you can send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Virginia “Jeanie” Hinkle, ex-St. Clair, passed away at his home in Silver Springs MD on February 23, 2021.

Jeanie was born in Arnot’s Addition on December 3, 1933, the son of the late Anthony and Victoria Marcavage.

She graduated from St. Clair High School in 1951 and then went to Ford Business School in Pottsville before becoming secretary to her father’s company, Marcavage Insurance Co., until 1955.

Jeanie married Arnin Hinkle in 1955 and they lived in Germany and Texas until Arnin retired from the United States Air Force and the family moved to Maryland.

Jeanie worked at the NSA in Fort Meade, MD, for 29 years; retiring in 1991.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arnin Hinkle; a small son William Hinkle; and a granddaughter Tina Harker. She leaves her 3 children, Ed Hinkle, Eleanora Harker and Marie Quinlan; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 Lucy Fox Sisters; St. Clair; Val Davis; St. Clair; and Rita Postick, Pottsville; Funeral services will be announced later. Donations in your memory can be sent to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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Barbara Ann Moyer, 81, of Warner Robins, GA, formerly of Orwigsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at Grady Memorial Hospital, GA

Barbara was born in McKeansburg, PA on February 2, 1940, a daughter of late June (Decker) and Daniel Stamm.

She was the widow of Bruce E. Moyer. He passed away in 1990.

She was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg and worked locally in Orwigsburg in the textile industry. Barbara was an avid fan of Blue Mountain Sports. She liked to watch football and softball with quick throws. She also liked to read.

Barbara leaves her daughter, Tina, wife of James Skeen and two sons David Moyer, husband of Debra, and Daniel Moyer, husband of Lynn. Barbara also left her grandchildren Michael, Sharon, Catherine, Bobby and Laura. Great-grandchildren Terrance, Destiny, Carlos, William, Cristian, Destiny & Giavanni. She also left several nieces and nephews.

She was deceased by her children Stephen & Bruce Moyer and her sister Josephine Dallatore, Joseph’s widow.

A religious service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 6 at Hamilton – Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Sunny L. Stock officiating. Visitation will take place from 9am to 11am. Guests must follow the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Burial at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Inc. Schuylkill Haven.

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Helen J. Wolfgang, 86, from Frackville, died unexpectedly Thursday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East in Pottsville.

Born in Hosensock, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Touchinsky) Slotcavage. She graduated in 1952 from Frackville High School and was employed in the local clothing factories. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Frackville and a volunteer with Frackville Food Bank. Preceding her death, in addition to her parents, was her husband Lorn K. Wolfgang in 2014, as well as several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include 3 sisters Edna Romanick of Beaver Meadows, Jennie Jeffries and Elizabeth Schaar of Frackville and a brother Richard Slotcavage and his wife Geraldine of South Carolina, as well as nieces and nephews.

Contributions on behalf of Helen to St. Joseph the Worker Parish or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital would be welcome. The service will be announced at a later date by the David D. Jarrett Funeral Home in Mahanoy City. Visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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Christopher Charles Fetter, 32 years old from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at home.

Born on Thursday, December 8, 1988 in Allentown, he was the son of Terry and Denise (Gernert) Fetter with whom he resided, along with his brother Jeffrey Fetter. Christopher also left many; aunts, uncles and cousins.

A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Christopher attended the Schuylkill County Vo-Tech program with an emphasis on Auto Mechanics. He was a certified Inspection Technician and enjoyed working on cars. Christopher worked at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua for many years.

Private arrangements entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Marilyn E. Golod, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Pottsville, died peacefully Monday morning at the home of her daughter Elaine, with whom she lived for 11 years.

She was born on May 24, 1933 in Scranton, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sherman Garvey.

She graduated in 1951 from St. Mary of Assumption High School in Scranton.

She was hired by Bell Telephone before retiring after 40 years of service.

Marilyn was a member of the Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, Pottsville, the Women’s Association of St. John and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max E. Golod, 1997; a brother, John Garvey.

Their daughter, Elaine Grapsy and her husband Mark, Schuylkill Haven, survived; 2 grandchildren she liked and loved to see turning into young adults, Jillian Grapsy, Dallas, TX, and Shane Grapsy, Philadelphia; a brother, Ray Garvey, Annapolis, MD; nieces and nephews.

Throughout her life, Marilyn had many pets, but she missed her beloved Mia, who died in 2017.

The Christian Burial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 2 pm at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist in Pottsville, with Rev. David J. Loeper as a celebrant. The family prefers that donations in the form of contributions be made to the St. John Memorial Fund, 913 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA 17901. The funeral will be private at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.

The arrangements are in the care of James B. Humphrey, Director of Funeral, James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Marilyn’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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