ObituarY LisTING

Grace A. Dixon

Grace A. Dixon

Jun 30, 2013

Pottsville- Grace A. Dixon, 81, formerly of Pottsville, passed away On Sunday morning at her daughter’s home in Schuylkill Haven. Born in Pottsville, on May 3, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Frank B, and Grace Sherman Snyder. Grace worked as a supervisor at the former Quartet Lamp Factory, she then worked at York Terrace Nursing Home,...

Robert J. Chulak

Robert J. Chulak

Jun 30, 2013

RENOVO - Robert J. Chulak, 91, of S. Renovo died Sunday morning, June 30, 2013 at Bucktail Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1921 in Renovo the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Ondick) Chulak. Robert was married to the former Eleanor G. Bradney who died in 2004. They celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He worked...

Caroline C. (Churchina) Thomas

Caroline C. (Churchina) Thomas

Jun 30, 2013

YORK- Caroline C. (Churchina) Thomas, 85, died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Normandie Ridge. She was the wife of the late Chester D. Thomas, Jr. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York, with a viewing from 9-10 a.m....

Charles F. (Chuck) May, Jr.

Charles F. (Chuck) May, Jr.

Jun 30, 2013

TROY - Charles (Chuck) May, Jr., 89, well known businessman of Troy, PA passed away on June 30, 2013 at the Troy Hospital. Charles was born in Troy on September 12, 1923 the son of Charles and Thressa (Reidy) May. He graduated from Troy High School in 1941 and after returning from military service, he attended Cornell University. He...

Wayne Martz

Wayne Martz

Jun 30, 2013

Pottsville-Wayne Martz, 55, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday at his residence. Born in Pottsville, PA, on July 17, 1957, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Sonoski Martz. Wayne was a 1976 graduate of Pottsville High School. He worked for 18 years at O Z Gedney, Shoemakersville, most recently serving as the Quality Control Specialist. Wayne...

Nicholas J. Chick

Nicholas J. Chick

Jun 30, 2013

YORK Nicholas J. Chick, 96, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Normandie Ridge. He was the husband of Ruth L. (Gettel) Chick with whom he would have celebrated a 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th. A celebration of life service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth...

Geneva A. (Schmoke) Hess

Geneva A. (Schmoke) Hess

Jun 29, 2013

RENOVO - Geneva A. (Schmoke) Hess, 86, Farwell passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Altoona Regional Hospital due to injuries incurred from a one vehicle accident returning from a day at camp. She was born August 29, 1926 in Pottersdale the daughter of the late Kline and Stella (Moore) Schmoke. Geneva was married to Wilbert F. Hess, Sr....

Joe L. Stauffer

Joe L. Stauffer

Jun 29, 2013

Red Lion -- Joe Leroy Stauffer, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the York Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Fix) Stauffer to whom he was married for 54 years. Born March 4, 1937 in Red Lion, he was the son of the late Roy J.L. and Jessie G. (Blouse) Stauffer. He graduated from...

Freeda K. (Keiser) Platt

Freeda K. (Keiser) Platt

Jun 28, 2013

ELIZABETHTOWN - Freeda K. (Keiser) Platt, 94, formerly of West Milton, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was born on March 30, 1919 in West Milton and was the daughter of the late James Luther and Maude (Harbeson) Keiser. Freeda was a graduate of the Milton High School and the Thompson Business School, Harrisburg. She...

Eleanor M. Brown

Eleanor M. Brown

Jun 27, 2013

Pottsville- Eleanor M. Brown, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday at Manor Care Nursing Home, Pottsville. Born in Philadelphia on May 7, 1930, she was a daughter of Sabato and Anna Marie DiBlasio Ferrizzi Eleanor retired as a cashier for CVS, Cheltenham, Northeast Philadelphia. Eleanor was of the catholic faith. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in...

Edward A. Chmiel

Edward A. Chmiel

Jun 27, 2013

York—Edward A. Chmiel, 93, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Manor Care Health Services-South. He was the husband of the late Jane J. (Junggust) Chmiel to whom he was married for 52 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 PM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York with the...

John P. Brandenburg, Jr

John P. Brandenburg, Jr

Jun 27, 2013

Windsor—John P. Brandenburg, Jr., 57, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care-Mt. Joy Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Sharon A. (Saylor) Brandenburg to whom he was married for 26 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1 PM, Monday, July 1, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York...

Mary Ann (Vensel) Romberger

Mary Ann (Vensel) Romberger

Jun 26, 2013

York—Mary Ann (Vensel) Romberger, 63, passed peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at her home in Manchester Township. She was the beloved wife of Thomas W. Romberger to whom she was married for 39 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York,...

Stephen J. 'Steve' Hancock

Stephen J. 'Steve' Hancock

Jun 26, 2013

WILLIAMSPORT - Stephen J. “Steve” Hancock, 54 died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1958 in Berwick, the son of John G. and Donna J. (Knorr) Hancock. Steve was a graduate of Williamsport High School and received a bachelor’s degree in art from Lycoming College. After college Steve went on to become...

Carlos A. Drayden

Carlos A. Drayden

Jun 26, 2013

EAST BERLIN Carlos A. Drayden, 48, passed into eternal life on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2013, at his home. A service to celebrate his life will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Rd., York, with Elder Judy Ritter-Dickson of Fairview FGBC officiating. Burial will be at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Viewing...

Alex F. 'Zel' Kelly

Alex F. 'Zel' Kelly

Jun 26, 2013

WILKES-BARRE-Alex F. “Zel” Kelly, formerly of Heather Highlands, Pittston, passed away Wednesday morning at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony and Nellie (Aleknavicius) Kelly. He enjoyed the past three years residing with family of Jeffrey, Grace, Stephanie, Kimberly, Jeffrey, III, and Michael Carter in...

James E. 'Mike' Uffelman

James E. 'Mike' Uffelman

Jun 24, 2013

Red Lion—On June 24, 2013, the great beyond gained a true original. James Elwood Uffelman, better known as “Mike”, was born on May 18, 1939. He spent his early years tearing up the town of Windsor, graduated from Red Lion High School, and then shipped out with the Navy on the USS Essex. The tall tales from the Navy...

Mary Lou (Litz) Bratton

Mary Lou (Litz) Bratton

Jun 24, 2013

S. RENOVO - Mary Lou (Litz) Bratton, 79, of Renovo died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Bucktail Medical Center, S. Renovo. She was born May 18, 1934 in Renovo the daughter of the late Earl and Susan (Mills)Litz. Mary Lou was married on January 25, 1955 to James H. Bratton, Sr. They celebrated 58 years of marriage together. She...

Dennis L. Hilbert

Dennis L. Hilbert

Jun 24, 2013

Dover—Dennis L. Hilbert, 66, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Shanna L. (Kraft) Hilbert to whom he was married for 24 years. Born October 1, 1946 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Leo C. Hilbert, Sr., and Edna A. (Laughman) Hilbert. He was a graduate of Hanover High School...

Kenneth A. Beauman

Kenneth A. Beauman

Jun 21, 2013

WELLSBURG- Kenneth A. Beauman, 77, of Bentley Creek, Pa., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Joseph's hospital in Elmira, N.Y. He was the loving husband of Mary A. (Dickerson) Beauman. The couple married May 5, 1984 and had 29 happy years together. Ken was born on July 10, 1935 in Sayre, Pa., a son of the...