All Obituaries

Edwin W. Minnich  May 29, 2023  Edwin W. Minnich, 90, of Swopes Valley Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at home.  Born on October 9, 1932 in Rock, he was a son of the late Frank and Beulah Wert Minnich.  He was an Army Veteran having served in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  Edwin was a Supervisor at Gold Mills in Pine Grove and then worked at Moen in Pine Grove.  He was a life member of the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432.  Edwin...

Earl E. Morgan May 14, 2023 Surrounded by his loving family, Earl E. Morgan, 96, of Pine Grove, entered into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born on September 16, 1926 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Raymond W. and Minnie Schwartz Morgan.  Earl had a full life and touched many lives in that time. Earl was a 1944 graduate of Pine Grove High School.  He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in...

Stanley W. Adams May 8, 2023   Stanley W. Adams, 80, of Swopes Valley Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in Shenandoah Manor. Born on March 9, 1943 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Ernest G. and Beulah Neidlinger Adams. He was a member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove. Stanley had been a custodian for the Minersville Area School District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sitting on his porch. Preceding him in death was his wife Joyce...

Nancy B. Clauser  May 6, 2023  Nancy B. Clauser, 87, of Bethlehem, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick D. Clauser to whom she was married for 56 years until his passing in 2012.  Born on April 6, 1936 in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, Nancy was the oldest child of the late Roy E. and Nora M. Kreichbaum Behney.  She was a 1954 graduate of Pine Grove High School, attended Central...

Jean V. Wolfe May 5, 2023 Jean V. Wolfe, 90, of Swopes Valley Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at home. Born on November 8, 1932 in Joliett, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Hilda Schach Clark. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Pine Grove High School. She owned and operated Jean's Ceramics on Swopes Valley Rd. in Pine Grove. She was a member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren. Preceding her in death were her husband of 50 years, Samuel M. Wolfe, Sr.; a...

John W. Rumpf May 5, 2023 John William Rumpf, 74, of Oak Grove Rd., Pine Grove,  passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born on September 16, 1948 in Pine Grove,  he was a son of the late Clarence and Alice Strausser Rumpf. He was a 1966 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. John was a Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He worked at Gold Mills and later opened and operated his own Taxidermy Shop, JR's Taxidermy in...

Lee A. Madenford, Sr. May 4, 2023 Lee A. Madenford, Sr., 65, of Pine Grove,  passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Pottsville Rehab and Nursing Center. Born on December 4, 1957 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Arlin M. and Ruth Spancake Madenford. He was a graduate of Pine Grove Area  High School Lee was a framer and machine operator at Penn Dye in Pine Grove. He was a member of the Roedersville Gun Club. Surviving are a son, Lee Jr. and wife Tracy Madenford; three...

Robert L. Bressler, Jr. May 1, 2023 Robert L. Bressler, Jr., 63, of Harrison St., Donaldson, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. Born on August 18, 1959 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Robert L. Sr. and Carol Bell Bressler. He was a 1977 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and a Veteran of the Air Force. Robert last worked as a Security Guard at the Fairlane Village Mall. He enjoyed fishing. Preceding him in death was a sister, Brenda Herb. Surviving are his wife...

Guy W. "Jack" Schaeffer, Sr. April 15, 2023 Guy W. "Jack" Schaeffer, Sr., 91, of W. Mill St., Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at home. Born on May 8, 1931 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Philip J. and Rhea C Trumbore Schaeffer. He was a 1949 graduate of Pine Grove High School. Jack had worked for Bethlehem Steel in Lebanon. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan and enjoyed gardening. Preceding him in death were his wife...

Edward D. Reed  April 12, 2023  Edward D. Reed, 84, of N. Front St., Friedensburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Born on December 24, 1938 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Warren and Miriam Clauser Reed.  Edward was a 1956 graduate of Cressona High School. He was an Army veteran having last served with the 16th Det 562d Arty Fort Bliss, TX.  Edward worked in maintenance for Honeywell in Marlin. He was a...