All Obituaries

Michael D. Shade, 43, of Pine St., Frackville, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his residence.  Born in Reading, September 4, 1978, he is the son of David and Sylvia “Suziee” Sterner Shade, of Hamburg.  He was a graduate of Hamburg High School, class of 1997, and lastly worked for Boat and RV Sales, Hamburg, as a sales associate. Survivors in addition to his parents: Spouse:  William Allsop, married 13 years, Frackville Son:  Chase...

Helen G. Pennypacker, 90, formerly of Mowry and Paxinos, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, surrounded by family, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.  Born in Locustdale, May 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angeline Delaney Overkott.  She was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland. Helen married the late Glenn Pennypacker on October 29, 1949, in St. John’s (Kimmel’s) Lutheran Church,...

Harry C. Rickard, 63, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.  Born in the former Ashland State General Hospital, Fountain Springs, December 21, 1957, he is the son of Bernadine O’Neill Rickard, of Lebanon and the late George Rickard. He attended the North Schuylkill High School, and was employed for the Geld Wen Company, making windows until his retirement.  Preceding him in death was a son, David Rickard, passing in 2004. Survivors in...

Loretta Cook, 86, of Lavelle, passed away September 2, 2021, at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Center, Mt. Carmel.  Born in Shamokin, October 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Irene Gilham Martini.  She was a graduate of the Shamokin High School, class of 1951, and was employed at the Shamokin Newberry store for many years.  Loretta was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, and the Order of the Eastern Star #154, both of...

Betty Lou Kieffer, 92, of Girardville, formerly of N. Hanover St., Pottstown, passed away August 28, 2021, surrounded by her family, at her residence. Born in Benton Illinois, June 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Walker Coulson.  She was raised from the age of 3 in Ashland, until moving to Pottstown with her husband Carl “Red” Kieffer in 1955. They worked to build the business Red Kieffer’s Auto Repairs, working and operating the business...

Ada E. Welker, 95, former Lavelle resident, passed away August 10, 2021, at the Emmanuel Nursing Center, Danville.  Born in Lavelle, May 17, 1926, she was the daughter of Charles and Emma Eister Felker.  She attended Ashland Area Schools, and was the first member of her family to graduate from high school. An active member of the former St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Gowen City, Ada served as the Recording Secretary of the church and Women’s Guild, as well as the...

Brian E. Erdman, 32, of Klingerstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.  Born in Danville, July 26, 1989, he is the son of Farus and Tammy Mace Erdman, Klingerstown.  He attended Fort White High School, Fort White, Florida, and was employed as a pool builder. Brian enjoyed fishing and camping with his son Gavyn.  Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents Earl (Sam) and...

Lawrence M. Latsko Jr., 38, of Fisherdale Road, Elysburg, passed away Sunday, July 25th, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Pottsville, November 25, 1982, he is the son of Lawrence and Cheryl Quick Latsko Sr., Elysburg.  He attended the North Schuylkill High School, Fountain Springs, and the I.U. 29, Minersville, learning life skills.  Lawrence was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle.  He was preceded in death...

Eileen Loftus Schlegel, 57, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, July 17th, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Fountain Springs, May 3, 1964, she is the daughter of Mae Jones Loftus, Ashland, and the late Gerard Loftus.  She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1982, and the Empire Beauty School, Pottsville.  Eileen had been employed as a home health nurses aide, and as a trimmer for the Ashland Shirt Factory, Ashland.  Lastly she...

Andrew R. Sincavage, 80, of Elysburg, passed away Friday, July 9th, with his family by his side, at his residence.  Born in Mt. Carmel, January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Anna Popkowski Sincavage.  He attended the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School, Mt. Carmel, and was employed in pipeline construction following high school. Andy along with his wife Cheryl, owned and operated the Colonial Delicatessen, Mt. Carmel, until 1974.  He later was employed thirty...