All Obituaries

Sherlyn J. Houck Durham, 56, of Tower City, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 after being diagnosed with cancer two months ago. Born in Reading on February 6, 1964, a daughter of Sandra Messner Richards, Reading and the late Edward Houck.  Sherlyn had been a certified nursing assistant.  She was a bartender for several years at the former Corky's Tavern, Tower City. She was a member of the Tower City Loyal Order of Moose, Tower City American Legion, Little Run Gun Club,...

Hazel J. Menchinsky, 80, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.   Hazel was born in Williamstown, June 26, 1940, a daughter of the late Jack and Bessie Foster McNeal.  She was a 1958 graduate of the former Williamstown High School.   She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown, where she was a member of the PCCW and a former church secretary. Hazel was a...

Phyllis Pearl Miller Bloch, 92, of Valley View, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Phyllis was born in Pitman on December 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Lee A. and Lydia Morgan Miller. She graduated from the former Hegins Township High School in 1945.  Phyllis was a secretary for her late husband’s business, Kenneth A. Bloch Hauling and Excavating. She was a very active member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist...

Joyce A. Clifford, 78, of Tower City, passed away Tuesday, October, 20, 2020 at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.   Joyce was born in Grantville, December 8, 1941, a daughter of the late David and Marie Rhoads.   Joyce enjoyed being surrounded by family, always looking forward to her summer picnics.   She enjoyed gardening, her poodles and her grand fur babies.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Clifford, June 7, 2020;...

Lorraine A. Weeks, 80, of Bethel, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Friday, October 9th.   Lorraine was born June 9, 1940, in Oceanside, Long Island, NY,  a daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Yeager.   She is survived by her loving family, her husband, Joseph H. Weeks, Sr.,  her children, Frederick Weeks (Kathy); Patricia Weeks; Susan Wilkisen (Wayne) all of Long Island, NY and Joseph Weeks, Jr., of Bethel.  Numerous grandchildren and great...

Joyce L. Murray, 90, of Harrisburg, formerly of Tower City, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home.   Born in Williamstown, August 15, 1930, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Whitcomb Snyder.   Joyce along with her husband, were the owners of the former Murray's Mini Market, in Clarks Valley, Tower City.  After moving to Harrisburg, Joyce worked for the local CVS for many years.   She was a former member of the Muir Four Square Gospel Church and...

    Mary R. Trumpeter, 94, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 4, 2020.   Born in Williamstown, October 17, 1925, a daughter of the late Ignatius and Cecelia Morrison Readinger.   Mary was a graduate of the former Williamstown Catholic High School.  She was a retired secretary from Ft. Indiantown Gap.   She was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown, a member of the Sacred Heart...

George M. Lodish, Jr., 65, of Muir, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center.   Born in Lykens, July 15, 1955, a son of the late George Sr., and M. Shirley (Becker) Lodish.   George was a 1973 graduate of Williams Valley High School  He was last employed as a heavy equipment operator at Pennsy Supply, Inc.   He was of the Catholic faith; a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Tower City.   He enjoyed being in the...

Shirley E. Challenger, 91, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at UPMC-Pinnacle, Harrisburg. She was born in Wiconisco, March, 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Bowerman.   She was a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School. Shirley worked in the office for many years at the former Lebro Shirt Factory, Lykens. She was a member of the Lykens United Methodist Church. Shirley enjoyed gardening and watching birds in her yard, especially...

Logan Aaron Mitchell, 18, of Williamstown, passed away early Tuesday, September 29, 2020 as the result from injuries sustained in a tragic house fire.   Born in Lebanon, October 16, 2001, a son of Charles A. Mitchell, Gettysburg and Yvette Underkoffler Pfeffer, Williamstown.   Logan was currently a senior at Williams Valley High School studying at Yellow Breeches Educational Center, Harrisburg.   Logan was the kindest, caring, most respectful, joyful and loving person to be...