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Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Glenn A. "GA" Smith
, 74, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday night at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Gettysburg, March 25, 1946, a son of the late Wilbur and Dorothy Smith.

He was a United States Army Veteran.

GA was a car enthusiast his entire life. He was the owner of GA Smith Auto and Towing, Harrisburg. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his camp in Lock Haven.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Snyder Smith; three sons, Glenn Smith, II (Katrina), Mechanicsburg; Cory Smith (Leanne), Enola and Jason Smith (Becki), Mechanicsburg; three step-sons, Bryan Snyder (Nancy), Pottsville; Michael Snyder, Harrisburg and Keith Snyder (Jo Anna), Halifax. Nine Grandchildren.

A Celebraton of GA's life with be held in the future when the current health restrictions are completely lifted. Donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Smith family. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

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Nicole Marie (Jones) Knopf
, 33, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 4, 2020 in Mahanoy City.
Born in Pottsville, May 6, 1987 she was the daughter of James Jones and Brian and Janice Keller, all of Ashland.
Nicole graduated from Cardinal Brennan in 2005 where she was a member of the Lady Chargers basketball team. 
Surviving in addition to her parents are her twin sons, who were her greatest joy, Mason and Kaleb Knopf of Emmaus; Sisters: Melissa Harris and husband Richard; Kristi Zerby and husband Jason; Shannon Keller; and Brianne Keller. Nephews: Cade Ermert and Logan Zerby. Aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
Services will be held at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, PA at the convenience of the family.
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Catherine Haupt, 66, of Atlas, former Ashland resident, passed away Friday, June 5th, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. 

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Jarred Williams, 46, of Ashland passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence in Ashland.Born in Ashland, February 6, 1974, the son of Ronald Williams, Sr. of Ashland, and the late Patricia (Crabtree) Williams. He was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School .

In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Brett Williams, Ringtown; two brothers: Ronald Williams Jr., Mt. Carmel, and Greg Williams, Ashland.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery Williams.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland, Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashland. 
Viewing Thursday evening, June 11, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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