Republican Herald

Leon Bozylinski, Jr., age 90, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on August 4, 2022. Born in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Leon, Sr. and Helen (Cuttic) Bozylinski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was a member of both the Jarrettsville VFW and the American Legion in Bel Air. He was a lifelong member of St. Mark Roman Catholic Church in Fallston. He never knew a stranger. He loved the outdoors and had a deep fascination with nature. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Bozylinski and his children, Helen Bozylinski Grant of Forest Hill, MD, Stephanie (Brian) Bozylinski Flaherty of White Hall, MD, Leon Michael Bozylinski of Fallston,...

Lillian Mistishen, 92, formerly of Port Carbon and Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Born July 23, 1929, in Pottsville, Pa, she was the daughter of Edward and Mary (Ocelus) Balulis. Lillian was united in marriage to her beloved husband Nick until his passing in 2016. Lillian is survived by her son Nicholas; daughter-in-law Gina; a grandson Tony; and a granddaughter Emily, all of Harrisburg. Lillian was a devout Catholic and a big fan of EWTN. Before moving to Harrisburg in 2014, she was a long-time member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon, PA. Recently, she was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in...

Charlotte Heyer, age 78, of Leland, NC (formerly of Lavelle, PA) passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Klinger) and Charles Heyer. She is survived by her brother, Eugene Heyer (Lavelle, PA) and his wife, Violet; two daughters, Susan McLaughlin (Glenn) and Elizabeth Collins Carpenter (Kelly); grandchildren, Jason Collins and Charles Collins (Tabby); great-grandchildren, Xander, Olivia and Isaac Collins; niece Molly Heyer and nephew Howard Heyer. A memorial service will be held this Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 2PM at First Baptist Church of Woodburn, Leland, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Paws Place, 242 George II Hwy SE.,...

David H. Laing, 70, of South Londonderry Township passed away at his home, Friday, June 17, 2022. Born May 8, 1952 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Harvey William and Erma Mae (Hile) Laing. Retired from the Indiantown Gap mailroom after 30 years, he was a 1970 graduate of Williams Valley High School, a dedicated husband, a loving father, a wonderful friend and to many, a kind and unique person to meet. He was a faithful worshipper at Harvest Time Prayer Barn. Surviving are his wife of 30 years Sheila L. (Weaver) Laing; children Adam Laing, Kelly Laing, and Allison Laing all at home; sister Bonnie Raho (Mitchell) of Tower City; brother Kevin Laing (Kim) of Dauphin; and his two...

It was Sunday morning on June 5th, 2022 at 11:20 am that God called Patti to be beyond the earthly world. At her side with her was her husband, of 65 years, Elmer Jones. Patti was the daughter of Charles Carrigan II of Niagara Falls, New York and Louise Williams. After the death of Charles at young age, Patti and her mother moved to Gerardville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Patti grew up and graduated from Gerardville High School. On February 8th, 1958 she met her husband Elmer Jones and they were married. She was the mother of two daughters, Elizabeth Fair who lives in Alva, Florida and Kimberly Jones who preceded her in death. She was also the grandmother of Kendell Jones and...

Harold V. Coleman, age 83, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022. Mr. Coleman was born on December 22, 2022, in Pottsville, PA, and spent his career as a chemical engineer. Preceded in death by parents, Harold A. Coleman and Mary Martin Coleman. Survived by wife, Teresa Sipe Coleman; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Jennifer Coleman, and their children, Nathan and Shane; son, Jeff Coleman; step-children, Tonesa Cawood, Tritina Forde (Phillip), and Talania Cook, and their children, Alex, Madie, Garret, Cameron, and Brady Cook; and Aspen Cook Turney (Mason). All services private, Rose Funeral & Cremation Broadway in charge of arrangements. www.rosefuneraltn.com.

Doris E. (Paules) Travaglini Barnhart, 81, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg. She was the wife of the late Gerald Barnhart. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, May 27, 2022 in Greenmount Cemetery, 721 Carlisle Avenue, York. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born October 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Horner) Paules, she had worked for many years at Hamburg Center Hospital. Mrs. Barnhart was a woman of deep faith and a devoted animal lover. Mrs. Barnhart is survived by three sons, Mark J. and wife Daria Travaglini of...

Doris E. (Paules) Travaglini Barnhart, 81, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg. She was the wife of the late Gerald Barnhart. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, May 27, 2022 in Greenmount Cemetery, 721 Carlisle Avenue, York. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born October 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Horner) Paules, she had worked for many years at Hamburg Center Hospital. Mrs. Barnhart was a woman of deep faith and a devoted animal lover. Mrs. Barnhart is survived by three sons, Mark J. and wife Daria Travaglini of...

Ronald Eugene "Gene" Nolley passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. He was the second of ten children born in Finley Kentucky in 1929. Gene attended Western Kentucky Universityand joined the Army in June 1952. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army Reserves in June of 1980. It was during his tour at Indiantown Gap where he met Mary Morris of Pottsville and they were married in 1953.Their blessed union of 56 years produced two children. Gene was a caring father and devoted husband. In addition to his career at Alcoa Aluminum, he worked numerous part-time jobs to provide for his family. In retirement, he was active in the Penn State Master Gardeners...

Patricia Raring Heller, 94, formally of Pottsville, PA, passed away on April 14, 2022, in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of the late Francis H. Raring and Hilda Donmoyer Raring. She attended St John Baptist Grammar School, graduated from Pottsville High School in the class of 1945. She attended Immaculata College in Philadelphia, PA and the Fisher School of Business in Boston, MA. She married James B. Heller, Jr. on August 9, 1950, at St. Patrick Catholic Church and was married 62 years at the time of his passing. She was a member of both the Pottsville and Orwigsburg Lionettes Clubs and the Orwigsburg Owls`She also enjoyed socializing as a lifelong member the Schuykill Country Club...

Eleanor M. Valent, 95, of Palmyra and formerly of Pottsville and Bradenton, FL passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. Born February 22, 1927 in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Ida (Brosious) Harkins. The widow of Ronald J. Valent since March 2010, she was also preceded in death by sons Ronald Valent, Jr. and Robert Valent and granddaughter Lisa Ritter. Retired from Berks Heim, Reading, she volunteered at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton and Hershey Medical Center. Eleanor was an avid reader and her favorite pastime was playing bingo at Campbelltown Fire Company and with her fellow residents in Palmview Apartments. Surviving are her daughters Helen Ritter of...

Thomas A. Willier, of Harrisburg and formerly of Valley View, PA, husband of the late Lois (Behney) Willier, passed away February 24, 2022, at the age of 74. Fondly known by his family and friends as both "Rocket" and "Weaky", he is survived by his sister, Susan K. (Larry) Herring, of Valley View, as well as a niece, Lori Ann Maurer and nephew, Loren Carl Herring. Arrangements are private. The family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to the Progress Fire Co., 3440 Maple Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Those wishing to read his complete obituary or share memories and condolences with the family are invited to visit BitnerCares.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Jesse...

Joseph Charles Bound, Jr. ("Joe" / "Aussie Joe"), 78 of Harpers Ferry, WV went to be with our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ on January 25, 2022. Joe was born in Pottsville, PA on July 11, 1943. Son of the late Joseph Bound, Sr. and Eleanor Naomi (Harner) Bound. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Ann Bound, and his brother, Vincent Bound. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rita Marie (Colna) Bound, of Harper's Ferry, WV; his daughter, Christa Marie Engel, (& husband, Michael), of Gaithersburg, MD; his son David Joseph Bound, (& wife Julie Rene), of Ranson, WV. Joe has 3 grandsons, Kaziah Matthew White of Long Lake, NY, Julian...

Gladys L. Laubenstine, 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on Mother's Day, May 14, 1933, to the late Norman and Helen (Scharadin) Stoudt, and she was the widow of Ronald K. Laubenstine. She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1951. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill. Gladys was a den mother for the Cub Scout Pack of Troup 285. She enjoyed reading and traveling. Gladys is survived by a son David Laubenstine and his wife Kathi of Mechanicsburg, PA; two step-grandchildren, Lyndsey Hornock and her fianc? Sean; Johathan Hornock and his wife...

Joan Lutkus Gustitis of Leesburg, FL passed away on December 3, 2021. Joan was born in New Philadelphia, PA on October 9, 1935 to Mary and Michael Lutkus. She graduated from Port Carbon High School and worked as a private secretary throughout her career. Joan was married to her beloved husband Joseph for 65 years. She is also survived by her children Mark Gustitis, Donna Nayduch and Randal Gustitis (Aimee Koroly). She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Joan's burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA at a later date.

Mary L. Kelly, 91, of Hershey passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at home. Born August 4, 1930 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Buehler) Dunnigan. Mary was the widower of Edward J. Kelly since December 2016 after 65 years of marriage and also preceded in death by a brother Joseph Dunnigan (Annie, deceased). She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are her children Patricia Langley (widow of Patrick) of Wilmington, Delaware, Edward Kelly (Diane) of East Granby, Connecticut, Kathy Black (widow of Troy) of Hershey and Michael Kelly (Kathy) of Lebanon; brother James Dunnigan (Barbara); and grandchildren Daniel Langley (Nick Taylor),...

Jean Helen Quirk, age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Holy Family R.C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 am. Interment will be held privately at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's memory to Holy Family R. C. Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713, or to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. To leave online condolences and read the full obituary, visit: spicermullikin.com ...

James Francis Mootz, Jr. (Chip) passed away peacefully on October 24th. Chip was first and foremost a family man. He recently celebrated his 49th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife and best friend Patti. He was proud father to James III and Kathryn Gormley (Jesse and Katie respectively), father-in- law to Allison and Sean. His favorite time was when he was together with his grandchildren Patton (11) and Charlotte (9). A native of Pottsville, PA, Chip spent time in Hudson, OH and the bulk of his career in Blue Bell, PA before moving to Naples in 2010. He spent his professional life in the technology space as National Sales Manager for companies including Xerox, Bluestone and Noosh. He...

Richard E. Koppenhaver, 74, of Harrisburg and formerly of Sacramento, PA passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. Born April 26, 1947 in Lykens, PA, he was the son of the late Marlin E. and Alma (Straub) Koppenhaver. An entrepreneur at heart, he was a long-time attender and supporter of Grace Chapel and member of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. Surviving are his three children Rachel L. Koppenhaver, April M. Koppenhaver, and Simon M. Koppenhaver, all of Palmyra. A memorial service will be held 5:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021 at Grace Chapel, 2535 Colebrook Road, Elizabethtown preceded by a visitation from 4:00 PM. Private interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,...

Mrs. Janice Hyde Parry, 72, of Gaston, SC, entered into rest early Sunday, morning, September 19, 2021, with her family at her side. Born in Pottsville, PA and a former longtime resident of Schuylkill Haven, PA, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Henry and Mary Heim Hyde. She had made Aiken her home since 1991. Her working career lead her in many different directions. She was a former Manager with Izod, an Account Manager with American Express, a Customs Brokerage Agent with UPS and ended her career at Walmart on Whiskey Road in Aiken, SC. Janice enjoyed arts, crafts, ceramics, crocheting and traveling. She also enjoyed trips to Vegas and Cherokee, to play "cards"!! If Janice was...

Leonard Jack Dennis, Jr. beloved husband, father and brother, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 79. Born on May 22, 1942 in Helena, GA he was the son of the late Leonard Jack Dennis, Sr. and Rexie Saunders Dennis. He received a Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Georgia. Jack married the former Patricia Jones, the love of his life, on February 11, 1989. He was a successful businessman owning and operating Lakeside Petroleum in Milledgeville, GA. He was a member of the Georgia Oilman Association where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Oconee Regional Hospital in Milledgeville. In 2008, Jack and Patsy moved...