All Obituaries

Ronald R. Rehrer October 14, 2018 On Sunday, October 14, 2018, Ronald R. Rehrer, loving father of two, grandfather of four and great-grandfather of seven, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Later known as Ronnie, Ron or Pop, Ronald was born on July 15, 1929 in Pine Grove, PA to Harry and Lyda (Schneck) Rehrer. He was a 1947 graduate of Pine Grove and subsequently worked a short stint as a “grease monkey” at the Red Arrow. He served as a Corporal with the Army Security...

Irene C. Minnich October 10, 2018   Irene C. Minnich, 72, of Fawn Dr., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at home.   Born on May 4, 1946 in Rock, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Helen Miller Minnich.   She was a 1964 graduate of Pine Grove High School and was a member of Manbeck's Church, Schuylkill Haven where she enjoyed being the pianist for many years.   Irene was a Secretary at Gold Mills and most recently was a receptionist...

Allen L. Schwartz October 7, 2018 Allen L. Schwartz, 92, of Lebanon,  passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in StoneRidge Towne Centre, Myerstown. Born on January 2, 1926 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Charles Milton and Carrie Owens Schwartz. Allen was a 1943 graduate of Pine Grove High School and was a member of St. Stephen's Christian Fellowship Church in Lebanon. He was a Sergeant in the Army having served during WWII in New Guinea and was a member of the 4164 QM...

Bertha I. Reichert October 2, 2018 Bertha I. Reichert, 97, of Pine Grove,  passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Tremont Health & Rehab Center. Born on December 13, 1920  in Ravine,  she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Carrie M. Yorty Zimmerman. Bertha worked in the kitchen at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. She was a member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren in Pine Grove, the former Mary E. Moore Chapter No. 372 Order of the Eastern Star...

Edward L. Wolfe October 2, 2018 Edward L. Wolfe, 60, of Mifflin St., Pine Grove, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East. Born on June 30, 1958 in Pottsville, he was a son of Leroy Wolfe and the late Violet Engle Wolfe. He was a Navy veteran. Edward was a Truck Driver and was a member of Pine Grove Community Church. Preceding him in death was a brother, William Wolfe. Surviving are a daughter, Pamela and husband Patrick Brown;  a son,...

Alicia L. Phillips September 26, 2018 Alicia L. Phillips, 52, of W. King St., Shippensburg, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, MD. Born on September 3, 1966 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Rufus and Mary Jane Doss Brown of Pine Grove. She was a 1984 graduate of Pine Grove High School and Bloomsburg University with a BS in Nursing. Alicia worked as a RN in the Maternity Ward at Chambersburg Hospital.  She...

Susan M. Williams September 24, 2018 Susan M. Williams, 68, of Rock Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Schuylkill East. Born on August 3, 1950 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Betty Granger Kemmerling. She was a 1968 graduate of Pine Grove High School. She was a cashier at BG's Market, Pine Grove. Susan loved and adored her grandchildren and spoiled them with her love, time and affection. Memmy...

Ernest L. ‘Henny’ Krause September 22, 2018 Ernest L. ‘Henny’ Krause, 93, of Dad Burnham’s Road, Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, at Rosewood Nursing Center.  Born in Summit Station in April 1925, he was a son of the late Milton and Minnie Peiffer Krause.  In addition to his parents, Henny was predeceased by his brother Leo, sisters Helen Moyer and Joyce Dowling, and granddaughter Jacqueline Butler. He is survived...

Theodore A. Kemmerling September 20, 2018 Theodore A. Kemmerling, 76, of Sweet Arrow Lake Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at home. Born on March 9, 1942 in Pine Grove,  he was a son of the late Charles M. and Dora A. Herring Kemmerling. Theodore was a self employed carpenter. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Preceding him in death were his wife, Judith A. Kemmerling in 2009, four brothers, Roy Kemmerling, Daniel Kemmerling,...

Judy A. Wessner August 31, 2018 Judy A. Wessner, 74, of Walters St., Pine Grove,  passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Penn State Health St. Joseph in Bernville. Born on July 2, 1944 in Greenbury, she was a daughter of the late Anna Hubler Leffler. Judy worked as a Knitting Operator at Guilford Mills in Pine Grove. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Denise Wessner. Surviving are her husband of almost 55 years, Randy L. Wessner;  two sons,  Terry and wife Angela...