Schuylkill County Death Notice for November 15, 2021

Obituaries posted in the Schuylkill County area.

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Carl Herman “Skip” Blankenhorn, 81, from Schuylkill Haven, died on Sunday November 14 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg.

Born in Friedensburg on August 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Herman & Edith (Laubenstein) Blankenhorn.

He was married for 62 years to his wife, Carol A. (Runkle) Blankenhorn.
Skip was of the Protestant faith.

He worked most of his life at the former Walk In Shoe Company, Schuylkill Haven. Skip worked until his death as a crossing guard for the Schuylkill Haven School District. This job brought him a lot of joy.
Skip was a member of the Rainbow Hose Co. No. 1, and the North Ward Social Club, and frequented the D&D Bar, all located in Schuylkill Haven.

In addition to his parents, Skip is also predeceased by brothers: Marvin “Marty”, Vernon “Louie”, Paul and Harold “Butch” Blankenhorn, and sisters: Fay Potts, Sharon Koch and Emily Ney.
Services and interment will be held in private at the convenience of the family.

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Jeanne Marzullo, 84, of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully Sunday morning with her family by her side at the home of her daughter, Marianne, of Pottsville.

Born in Gilberton, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Semanco) Kish.

She graduated in 1954 from Gilberton High School.

Jeanne worked for General Cigar, Mahanoy City; Mahanoy Area School District and Mahanoy City Sewer Authority as an accountant for 25 years, retiring in 2004.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandson, Christopher and attending all of his events.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Philip J. Marzullo, in 1996, and with whom she had been married for 38 years; and his sister, Marianne Harding.

Jeanne is survived by one daughter, Marianne Wollyung, wife of John, of Pottsville; grandson, Christophe; and several nieces and nephews

A Christian Burial Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 19 at 2:00 pm at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, 600 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City, with Father Gallagher as officiant. A visit will take place from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Interment will follow at the Sacré-Cœur cemetery, Morea road. , the town of Mahanoy.

The family requests that the contributions in memory of Joan be sent to: Mahanoy City Public Library, 17 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

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Gloria Jean Lash, at the age of 79, of Port Carbon, Pa., passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville.

Born in Mollystown, PA on January 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Phoan W. and Josephine M. (Kleckner) Krause.

Gloria first worked for the Schuylkill Haven Box Factory, then for HL Miller and Son in Schuylkill Haven. She was a very loving and caring mother, nanny and Grammy and loved being with her family and dog Coco.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Walter (Red) Lash, two sons: Keith and Stacey Lash, a stepson Walter Kilraine and a sister Joanne Schneck.

Gloria is survived by two daughters Gloria Jean Frehafer and her husband Ken and Denise Phillips, both of Pottsville; three sons: Todd Lash, Port Carbon, Craig Lash, Pottsville and Harold Lash, Philadelphia; a stepdaughter Patty DeLong and her husband James, Schuylkill Haven; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Frances Paine, Delaware, Eva Marie Kling, Williamsport, and Mary Lou Wagner, Myerstown; and nieces and nephews.

A church service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, with Pastor Ed Kopach as officiant.

Parents and friends are invited for a visitation on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville.

Please send your condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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Irene A. (Noonan) Avenoso, 93 from Shenandoah died early Monday morning November 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah on June 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Wyatt) Noonan.

Irene graduated in 1946 from the old East Mahanoy Township High School.

She was a retired seamstress who worked in the local garment industry. She was a member of ILGWU.

Irene was a member of Divine Mercy Ward, Shenandoah. Previously, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where she was a member and past president of Sacred Heart Sodality. She was also the keeper and the sacristan of the church for many years. She was a dedicated pierogy maker for Divine Mercy Parish. Irene was also a senior member of the Greater Shenandoah area where she was often seen working in the kitchen.

Her first husband, John F. Rock, on February 25, 1976, and her second husband, Edmond “Lefty” Avenoso, on December 11, 2008, are predeceased by her, along with her parents; one brother, Joseph Noonan, Jr .; and a sister, Theresa Buckley.

The survivors are his sister, Dolores Micko of Shenandoah; his dear and helpful friend, Franklin “Frank” Miller of Shenandoah; her friend, Mary Ann Pronio of Shenandoah; nieces and nephews with their families and many friends also survive.

A Christian funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday morning, November 19, 2021 at 9:15 a.m. in St. Casimir’s Church, 229 North Jardin St., Shenandoah, the sacred place of worship in Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visit will take place on Friday morning at Saint-Casimir Church from 8.15 a.m. to 9.15 a.m.

Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.

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Stephen J. Rodick Jr., 75, from Girardville, died on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Born in Shenandoah on September 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Stephen Rodick and Rosemary Cardiff.

Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was stationed on the USS Enterprise where he worked as an electrician. After the service, he worked most of his career for Zapata Industries in Frackville, PA. Steve was an avid hunter and became a life member of the Locust Valley Game Club and the Park Crest Fish and Game Club. He was a former member of the Friendship Fire Company in Frackville and was a member of the Frackville American Legion. Besides these organizations, he liked to support his Chicago Cubs and Washington Redskins.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Diana (Fetterolf) Rodick in 2009.

He is survived by 1 son, Joseph Stephen Rodick – Frackville, 1 daughter, Lisa Rodick Quin wife of Scott Quin – Girardville, 2 brothers, Joseph Rodick – Frackville and William Rodick – Emmaüs. 2 sisters, Roseann Sisak with Alfie – Girardville and Kathleen Lorah with John – Frackville. There are also 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services with military honors on Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cemetery in Fountain Springs.

Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah is responsible for the arrangements.

To offer your condolences, please visit: www.oravitzhomeforfunerals.com

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Richard A. Degler, 88, from Andreas, died on Sunday November 14, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Betty (Hinnershitz) Degler. They married on August 8, 1953 and celebrated 68 years of marriage. Before retiring, he ran his real estate business, Farm and Home Realty in Bally, Pennsylvania, for over 20 years. Born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Earl C. and the late Florence M. (Kauffman) Degler. He served honorably for six years in the United States Army with periods of service in Ethiopia and Germany. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening, hiking and bird watching. He was very fond of traveling around the world with his wife. He was predeceased by a son Gregory, a sister-in-law, Nancy Degler, and a brother-in-law, Jack Peck. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Gary, and his wife Angela, of Greenville, GA; daughter, Alyssa, wife of Ashfaque Chowdhury, of Oak Ridge, NC; two brothers, Dennis, and his wife Faye, of Hamburg, and Stewart, of Lititz; one sister, Marian Peck, of Broomall; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, new gold ring. Funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements are managed by Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, new gold ring. Online condolences can be presented at www.hartmanfuneralhomeinc.com.