Skook News Obituaries for 06/05/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/05/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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John H. Anspach, 63, of Natures Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at home.

Born on November 29, 1956 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Edward and Betty Brobst Anspach.

He was a 1974 graduate of Pine Grove High School and member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove.

He was an Army Veteran.

John worked as a Equip Operator and Mason Tender for Stewart Masonry in Lebanon for 24 years.

He enjoyed working outdoors and did most of his life. He loved to hunt especially with his nephew Josh and was a member of the NRA.

Preceding him in death was a sister, Bonnie Heim.

John was the best husband ever to his wife of 34 years, Lisa Spatz Anspach. Also surviving are a brother, Christopher Anspach of Pine Grove; a niece, Tara Yost of Pine Grove; nephews, Joshua Anspach and Tyler Anspach, both of Pine Grove, Brandon Heim of Orwigsburg; great nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, P. O. Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 in memory of his fur babies, Carmel and Tooty.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Sally L. Schneck, 74, of Keefer Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at home.

Born on December 26, 1945 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Louise Long Keesey.
She was a member of the Suedberg Church of God, Pine Grove and was a 1963 graduate of Pine Grove High School.

Sally was a Secretary for College Hill Poultry in Fredericksburg and for Dave Spittler Insurance, Pine Grove.

She was a member of the Pinegrove Historical Society.

Preceding her in death was a granddaughter, Jennifer Pickett; and a sister, Alice Kennedy.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Richard Schneck; three daughters, Alice Pickett, Barbara and husband Leon Stager, Pamela Schneck, all of Pine Grove; a son Richard and wife Jacqueline Schneck of Jonestown; six grandchildren, Jessica Schneck, Brandon Zimmerman, Kyle Schneck, Sara Pickett, Cameo Hippert, and Tyler Schneck; eight great grandchildren, Paige, Kyra, Kalla, Bryce, Chloe, Aubry, Riley and Arani; a brother, John and wife Carol Keesey of Pine Grove.

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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Joseph V. McElvaney Sr., 80, of 147 North 2nd Street, St. Clair, died Thursday June 4, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. PA

Born in Silver Creek, January 15, 1940, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seary) McElvaney.

Joe retired from Weaver Tool & Die, Deer Lake.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, St Clair, St. Clair Fish & Game , St. Clair Old Timers, Rescue Hook & Ladder #3, Mossglenn Gun Club, Tuscarora, PA Founding Father of St. Clair Area Recreational Education, Union President and very active in the Republican Party of Schuylkill County serving on the Schuylkill County Republican Executive Committee.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 5 brothers John, Richard, Thomas, James and Francis McElvaney.

Surviving are 3 sons Joseph V. McElvaney Jr. and his wife Sue of Phoenix, AZ; David McElvaney of St. Clair; Sean McElvaney of Phoenix AZ; brother Robert McElvaney of NJ; 2 sisters Sarah Slepecky and Elizabeth Chinchar both of Coaldale; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM – Tuesday June 9, 2020 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. . Friends may call from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, New Philadelphia.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret V. “Gallagher” Moyer, 69, Hazleton passed away peacefully Thursday at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Edward L. and Margaret Cuff Gallagher.

She was a 1968 graduate of the former Immaculate Heart Academy, Ft. Springs and then received her bachelors degree in elementary education from Bloomsburg University in 1972.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Edward and John P. Gallagher.

Margaret is survived two brothers; James J. and his wife Mantura Gallagher, Stone Harbor, NJ and Tom and his wife Kelly Gallagher, Fountain Springs, two sisters; Elizabeth Gallagher, Ft. Meyers, FL and Mary Ann wife of William “Bill” Devaney, Girardville also by several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

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William Villanueva, 79, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alberto and Basilia Feliciano Villanueva.

William is survived by his son Nelson and his wife Monique Villanueva; his two daughters Marilyn and Nancy Villanueva.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.

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John F. Tinari Sr., age 68, of Sugarloaf, formerly of Girardville and Schuylkill Haven died June 3 and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Wood) Tinari Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. John retired after 25 years at Motor Trans in Hazleton driving motor coach taking senior groups to casino's, dinner shows and week vacations to various states. He then drove shuttle bus for Bloomsburg University driving students around campus, but not without his jokes and laughter to all groups. John was a member of the Sons of America Legion in Hazleton, and a member of St. John Boscoe Catholic Church in Conyngham. John played his drums in many bands for years and then as a disc jockey known as Logo DJ. John was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Preceding him in death in addition to his parent were a brother Joseph Tinari Jr. and a sister Joann Loftus. Survivors include his wife Christine Humes Tinari just celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary on May 20, 2020.

His daughters Christine wife of James Warcholak of York Haven and Tracy Tinari of Schuylkill Haven, son John Tinari Jr. and his wife Rachel of Paxtang. He leaves 7 beautiful grandchildren who he loved Kaitlyn Tinari, Ileina and Connor Weber, Brandon , Brian and Brooke Warcholak and Aaron Tinari, a sister Ruthann Onusconage and her husband John of Wilburton along with many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Following COVID 19/CDC guidelines relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Monday morning at 11 AM from David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City. The Rev. Craig Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown.

 Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday morning at 9 AM. 

Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or for more information.

Hip Hip!

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