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Sunday, January 21, 2024 POTTSVILLE Pa. rEPuBLICan HEraLd A7OBITUARIES Marlin T. Stump, of Pine Grove, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, at Provi- dence Place Retire- ment Community, Pine Grove, with his wife of 60 years byhis side, just a few days shy of his 86th birthday. Born inWashington hewas a son of the lateAbra- ham and Mildred (Brown) Stump.

Marlinwas thehusband of Delores (Teter) Stump. After graduation from Pine Grove High School in 1956, Marlin served as a pri- vate first class in theArmy. HewasemployedbyAlcoa, but themajority of his work- ing career was spent as a truck driver for Marlin Ernst, Barry Bashore and Backhoe Services. Marlin was an active member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove, where he had served as a deacon. Marlin loved chocolate, ice cream and a good HankWil- liams song.Heenjoyedmotor- cycles and cars, the color red, and baseball, especially the Giants.

He hated wearing shorts, the beach and any water sports. Marlin had an excellent memory for Bible verses and baseball statistics. He was a hard worker with incredibleworkethicsandsel- domly missed a day of work. He enjoyed history and Her- sheyParkandagood car ride! Marlin often knowhow to show his love, but deeply lovedhiswifeand family. In addition to his wife, Marlin is survived by two daughters, Sheila, wife of Grayson Krauss, of Pine Grove, and Brenda Ebling, of Reading; and a sister, Rae- delle, wife of Ronald Sher- man, of PineGrove.

ACelebration of Life funer- al service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schuylkill Church of the Brethren in Pine Grove. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of ser- vicesat the church. Interment will follow in the church cem- etery.The familywould like to extend appreciation to the staff of Compassus Hospice, Geisinger St.

Hospital, andProvidencePlace for their exceptional care. At the fami- request, memorial dona- tions forwarded to Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 SweetArrowLakeRoad, Pine Grove, PA 17963. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrustedwitharrangements. Marlin T.

Stump January 19, 2024 MARLIN T. STUMP Christine Kurtek, 70, a spirited and vibrant soul, peacefully passed away Jan. 7, 2024, at her home in Pottsville, after a brave fight with cancer. She was born Oct. 19, 1953, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Stephen Kurtek and Anna (Hughes)Kurtek.

Christine dedicated a signif- icant part of her life to educa- tion, serving as a teacher at Schuylkill County Child Developmentforseveralyears. Later in life, she embarked on anewadventure, relocating to Los Angeles and embracing the diverse experiences the WestCoasthadtooffer. A free spirit at heart, Christine believed in cele- brating the joys of life rather than dwelling on its sorrows. She approached each day with an infectious enthusi- asm, encouraging those around her to embrace the beauty in everymoment.Her positive energy and zest for lifewere truly inspirational. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in Kurtek.

Christine is survivedbyher loving brothers and their Stephen Kurtek and Janis, Joseph Kurtek and Maureen andWilliamKurtekandAnge- la. She is also survived by her loving sisters and husbands, Patricia Zaharis and her late husband, William, Margaret Wenner and Richard, Anne Kurtek, Barbara Kilmer and David andLauraKramer and Jim; several nieces and neph- ews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; one great- SmudgeandFudge. A Celebration of Life ser- vice to honor remarkable lifewill be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W.

Market Pottsville, with interment to follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 until 11 a.m., providing an opportunity for friends and family to gather, share stories and celebrate the legacy she leaves behind.A livestreamof theservicewillbeavailableon ourwebsite. Condolences and memories can be shared at schlitzerallenpugh.com. Christine Kurtek January 7, 2024 CHRISTINE KURTEK Lenore Davies, 66, of Wal- nut Street, Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan.

18, 2024, at her residence. Lenorewasverykind, gen- tle andpatient. Shewas a lov- ing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and friend. She was loved by everyonewhomet her. Born May 16, 1957, at the former Ashland State Gener- al Hospital in Fountain Springs, she was a daughter of John and Margaret GaughanFranks.

She was a graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan HighSchool, Class of 1975. She was employed at a K-Mart department store, Frackville Mall, until her retirement. Lenore was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catho- lic Parish and the American Hose Company Ladies Auxil- iary, both inAshland. Precedingher indeathwas her husband, CharlesDavies, passing away April 20, 1995, and an infant daughter, She- lia Davies, passing awayAug.

20, 1977. Survivors are daughter, of KrisGrier, Viola, Delaware; son, Charles Davies and his wife, Sasha, Girardville; sister, Colette, wife of Carl Beury, Ashland; brother, John Franks and his wife, Mary, Newark, Delaware; brother, California; domestic partner, Jim Ash- land; grandchildren, Colton and Carli Burrows, Lanee, er and Lorelai, Trinity and Bianka Davies; nieces, neph- ewsandmany friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at St.

Vin- cent de PaulWorship Center, Second Street, Girardville. Celebrating Mass will be the Rev. Gregory Karpyn. Inter- mentandaCelebrationof Life service will be held in spring of 2024. The family requests memorials bemade toAmeri- can Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary, Seventh and Wal- nut Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.

com.RichardW.FritzFuneral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeralarrangements. Lenore Davies January 18, 2024 LENORE DAVIES Mary A. Snyder, 80, for- mer Tremont resident, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Tremont Nursing Center. Visit www.Fritzfuneral- home.com.

Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements. Mary A. Snyder January 19, 2024 FrOM PaGE a5 THE nEW yOrK TIMES By the mid-1980s, Tanya Berezin had gone far as a New York stage actress. She had collected glowing reviews for her off-Broadway performances over the years, and she had won an Obie Award forher role inLanford play Mound in 1975.

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