All Obituaries

Clair L. Nace, 88, of Williamstown, passed away Saturday at his home.   Born in Williamstown, April 18, 1930, a son of the late George and Elizabeth Fromm Nace.   He was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War and was also a veteran of the Army National Guard.   Clair retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of General Services. He previously worked as a coal miner and a salesman for local automobile dealers.   Clair was associated with the...

Dorothy R. Derr, 56, of Tower City, passed away Friday afternoon at her home after a 14 week valiant fight with cancer. Born in Harrisburg, October 3, 1961, a daughter of the late Roger Derr, Sr. and Betty Lewis Derr. Dot was a 1979 graduate of Williams Valley High School; Harrisburg Area Community College and Penn State University. Dot was employed with the Commonwealth of PA for over 34 years, she was currently the Director of Administrative Services with the Pennsylvania Game...

Paul S. Wenrich, 91, of Williamstown, passed away Friday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.   Born in Valley View, December 7, 1926, a son of the late George and Mamie Koppenhaver Wenrich.   Paul was a United Stated Navy Veteran of WW II.   He was a retired mechanic from the former Watkins Motors, Tower City.  He had also been a coal miner for many years.   He was a faithful member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Valley View.  A life member of...

Kristen A. Dunning, 32, of Tremont, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 1st  in Orwin.   Born in Lehighton, November 6, 1985, a daughter of Frederick Dunning and the late Sharon Snyder Weaver.   She attended Pleasant Valley School District.   She was employed by Big Lots, Tremont.   Surviving in addition to her father, her fiancé, John Neiman, with whom she resided; one step-sister, Danielle; three step-brothers, Shawn, Nick and Brian.   No...

Charles J. Gavenas, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Monday at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.   Born in Shenandoah, April 5, 1948, a son of the late Charles and Anna Kubilus Gavenas   He was a United States Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War.   Charles was of the Catholic Faith.  He was a member of the AMVETS, Pottsville.   He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Lord Gavenas   Surviving are his five children, Lori Ann Longonberger, Shenandoah; Jesse...

Mary Catherine Stakem, 90, of Williamstown, passed away Friday at the Bridges of Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. Born in Muir, February 28,1928, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Vena Neyer Sullivan. Mary Catherine was a graduate of the former Williamstown Catholic High School. She was retired from the Commonwealth of PA,  where she worked  for the Williamstown Unemployment Office as a Claims Specialist. She is a life member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, the Parish...

Judith A. Zimmerman, 74, of Williamstown, passed away Friday at the Hershey Medical Center.   Born in Lykens, March 3, 1944, a daughter of the late Ceylon and Miriam Pinkerton Minnich.   Judy was a retired  from the former Bestock Garment Factory.   She was of the protestant faith. Judy enjoyed camping, boating and spending time with her family and friends.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Bush; two brothers, David and...

Howard E. "Heb" Heberling, Jr., 94, of Tower City, passed away Saturday at Linden Village, Lebanon.   Born in Reinerton, June 28, 1924, a son of the late Howard Sr., and Ellen Fetterhoff Heberling.   Heb worked as a coal miner the majority of his life,  he worked at the former AMP, Inc., Tower City for ten years before retiring in 1986.   He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City.   Heb was a life member of the Tower City Loyal...

Phyllis E. Koch, 70, of Tower City, passed away Wednesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - East, Pottsville.   Born in Pottsville,  December 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Hilbert and Genevieve Nelson Reiner.   She was a retired seamstress from the garment industry.   Phyllis enjoyed being at her camp in Beavertown, doing crafts and spending time with her family.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.   She was preceded in death by her husband,...

    Stephanie L. Golden, 61, of Tower City, passed away Sunday evening at her home. Born in Pottsville, October 10, 1956, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel Boyer Klinger. Stephanie attended Tri-Valley High School.   She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City. She enjoyed camping, but her greatest joy was her family, especially babysitting and spoiling her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter...