June R. Sackett, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, Jan. 9, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born June 12, 1933, in Gratz, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Murray Williard. She was the widow of Charles R. Sackett, who died May 9, 1999. June retired from Hudson River Psychiatric Hospital after more than 30 years of service. She was a lifelong contributor to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. She is survived by three sons, Steven Sackett, of Millbrook, N.Y., David, husband of Maggie Sackett, of Saint Clair, and Jeffrey Sackett, of Mechanicsburg; one daughter, Lynn Stuetzle, of Schuylkill Haven; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Shuey, of Schuylkill Haven; two brothers, Edward Williard, of Tremont, and Gurney Williard, of Auburn; nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements, with cremation services provided by Riverside Cremation Services LLC, both in Schuylkill Haven.
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Published in Republican & Herald from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2021
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