Obituaries

Shirley Roberts

Shirley Roberts, 86 years of age of Camp Hill, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 as a guest of Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle. Born, July 2, 1936 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Woodring) Romig. Shirley was also predeceased by her beloved husband, George H. Roberts, Jr. on July 5, 2004: sisters, Alverna Reimold and Esther Koehler.

Surviving are son, Mark A. Roberts and his wife Donna of Camp Hill: grandchildren, James Roberts and his wife Allison and Jessica Roberts: great-grandchildren, Kara

Dale A. Fey, 59, of Mountain Top, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Dale is the son of Jack and the late Faith Fey. Dale graduated from Crestwood High School and Lincoln Technology. He started his career in the construction industry, then at Air Products for 15 yrs. After that, together with his wife Cindy, he acted on a dream to own and operate a bar/restaurant, which they started in 2005, the beginning of Wheel’s Bar and Grill in Nuangola.

Dale’s love for racing ran through his blood. Either local track racing, NASCAR or anything with wheels he was involved. He will live on in the race world through his and Grace Roberts. Many nieces and nephews also survive Shirley.

In her youth Shirley worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly, and then in the restaurant field after raising her family. She was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com

WILLIAM F. NEWMAN JR.

William F. “Bill” Newman, Jr. 90, of White Haven, died on Wed., March 22, 2023. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late William and Edna Newman of Hammondsport, NY. Bill graduated from the Hammondsport High School, majoring in music and social studies. He was chosen for the New York State All State Choir twice. He was also active in sports, swimming, tennis and volleyball. In his senior year, he was offered two scholarships, one at East Manhattan School of Music and one at Cincinnati School of Music, but instead chose to attend Philadelphia Bible College, where he was elected freshman class president, offered another scholarship by University of

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driver Micah Adams in the Dale Fey Motorsports #7. He was a track champion in 1990 at Evergreen Raceway. Dale and his team worked nightly together to make all his racing dreams come true. They were his most memorable times with his buddies in the garage.

Air Products provided him with a whole other family. He actually enjoyed going to work and seeing his extended family every day.

Dale was very competitive. He enjoyed pool and shuffleboard along with darts. He was a part of many teams and leagues over the years. He continued to support these teams as a bar owner and would donate and contribute to anyone who asked. He was a part of

Pennsylvania to run in their track squad but refused it. He left school to join the United States Army Security Agency (Division of N.S.A) and served his country in the Korean Conflict where he earned the Korean Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; UN Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After leaving the military, Bill was employed for 35 years, closing his career working in customer service. He was an avid collector of books, glass, antiques and military artifacts. He enjoyed traveling from sea to sea with his loving wife.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Carol Searfoss Newman; nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was conducted March 28, from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven. Military Honors and interment followed in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven.

JOSEPH M. KLEM SR.

Joseph M. Klem Sr. 81 of Freeland passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton.

Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Baranyak) Klem Sr.

He was a member of the former St. John’s Nepomucene Church and a member of the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish, Freeland.

Joe was an honorably discharged Army Veteran. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, master gardener who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Before retiring he was an assembler for the former Garland Industries- Freeland. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were brothers Frank and Bernie.

many benefits, memorials and generated thousands of dollars in support.

Dale enjoyed just riding on his Kobota and cutting grass on warm sunny days; spending time with his granddaughter Ilithyia; having a few Miller lights with his friends and family and fur kids Sampson, Lilly, Mufasa and Simba.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Carl Fey and aunt Lou and uncle Vic Malunic and nephew Zack Fey.

Left to cherish his memory is his father Jack Fey of Wapwallopen; aunt Jean Ann Fey of Mountain Top; his wife, Cindy Fey; stepson, Robbie Piccarreta; granddaughter, Ilithyia Piccarreta; brothers, Robert

(Karen) Fey of Mountain Top, JB (Kerri) Fey of Mountain Top; brotherin-law Glen Hamersley of Kingston; and sister-in-law Holly Gallagher of TN; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and two godchildren, Samanatha Fey and Molly Truzskowski; and his many dear friends that became family. Dale you will be deeply missed and truly loved by so many.

Funeral service were conducted on March 27, from the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top with interment in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top. Visit www.

MountainTopFH.com for additional information or to view a video tribute.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Joan McCarro; son; Joseph Jr. and his fiancé Carol; daughters, Joyce and her husband Thomas Grimes, and Jeanne and her husband, Carl Bakitas; brother, George Klem Jr.; sister; Ellen Day; grandchildren, Allison and Emily Klem. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the McNulty Funeral Home, Freeland, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, 898 Centre St., Freeland. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcnultyfuneral.com