All Obituaries

Alice J. Kimmel April 30, 2024   Alice J. Kimmel, 91, of Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Providence Place, Pine Grove. Born on June 10, 1932 in Roedersville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Hubler Reichert. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Alice was a dietary aide and worked for Rest Haven in Schuylkill Haven. Preceding her in death were her husband of 53 years, Lester I. Kimmel; a son, Melvin C. Reichert,...

Glenn A. Moyer April 29, 2024 Glenn A. "Mook" Moyer, 93, of Harbor Lights Lane, Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at home. Born on April 27, 1931 in Tremont, he was a son of the late Clarence and Catherine Lengle Moyer. He was a 1949 graduate of Pine Grove High School.  Glenn was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was part owner of Lake Homes Inc. in Pine Grove along with his brothers, Robert and William.  He also worked at Cressona...

Donald C. Schwartz  April 27, 2024  Donald C. Schwartz, 86, of Canal Dr., Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the Hershey Medical Center.  Born on July 30, 1937 in Pine Grove Township, he was a son of the late John A. and Alma Moyer Schwartz.  He was a 1954 graduate of Pine Grove High School.  Donald was a CNA and had worked for the Lebanon VA Medical Center.  He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove and the Pine...

Ruth E. Miller  April 24, 2024  Ruth E. Miller, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.  Born on February 10, 1929 in Wayne Twp., she was a daughter of the late Robert D. and Carrie A. Werner Moyer.  Ruth was a Sewing Machine Operator for Ethel Maid, Inc, and retired in 1994. She was a member of Salem Hetzel's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove and a former member of the Pine Grove Senior Citizens.  Preceding her...

Eugene Knarr April 23, 2024   Eugene Knarr, 72, of Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Tremont Health & Rehab Center. Born on July 11, 1951 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Clayton L. and Marie T. Valinski Knarr. He was a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. Eugene was a Fork Lift Operator and worked for Pine Grove Homes. Surviving are his wife, Lori Wilson Knarr of Tremont; a daughter, Danielle and husband Jacob Barker of Bushnell, Fl.; three...

Sherry M. McCready April 22, 2024 Sherry M. McCready, 64, of Canal Dr., Pine Grove,  passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at home. Born on November 11, 1959 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Diane Serafin McCready of Pine Grove and the late Andrew McCready. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School. Sherry was a Secretary for Attorney and Judge Jacqueline Russell. Surviving, in addition to her mother, is a brother, Robert McCready of Auburn and her ex husband Lamar Knarr of...

Arlene M.  Umbenhauer April 17, 2024 Arlene M. Umbenhauer, 95, of Mexico Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born on May 6, 1928 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Zerbe Heinbach. She attended the Stanhope Country School and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Arlene was a Gold Star Mother. Preceding her in death were her husband of 69 years, Dale R."Uncle"...

Luther L. Klinger April 17, 2024 Luther L. Klinger, 76, of Moyers Station Rd., Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home. Born on July 5, 1947 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Luther R. and Arlene J. Binkley Klinger. He was a 1965 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. Luther was a Truck Driver for Lehigh Valley Dairy. He was a member of St. Paul's UCC, Ravine, and a member of the Teamsters Local 429.  He enjoyed going on vacation and...

Albert J. Pogera  April 14, 2024  Albert J. Pogera, 90, of Dad Burnhams Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in the Tremont Health & Rehab Center.  Born on November 7, 1933 in Palo Alto, he was a son of the late Peter J. Sr. and Frances Wassel Pogera.  He was a member of Hetzel's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove.  Albert was a Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Korean War. He received the Rifle Marksman Badge, U.S.M.C. Basic Badge,...

Lester J. Krammes April 12, 2024 Lester J. Krammes, 89, of Camp Rd., Pine Grove,  passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home. Born on June 5, 1934 in Rock, he was a son of the late Milton and Annie Ankenbrandt Krammes. He attended the Stanhope Country School. Lester was a private in the Army and Army National Guard He had worked for Quaker Alloy Casting in Myerstown, Pine Grove Township, Pine Grove Borough and lastly worked construction with Number 1 Construction and Wagman...