Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2020
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Born in Tamaqua on August 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Wesner) Urban. Doris was a 1956 graduate of Tamaqua High School and went on to attend Goldey-Beacom Business School, where she received certification as an x-ray technician. She worked at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia before returning to Tamaqua to marry and raise a family. A member of Saint John’s United Church of Christ, Doris served as church secretary for 40 years. She was extremely active in church life, having served as an Elder on the consistory, a member of the Kitchen Crew, and an active volunteer with their bi-annual rummage sales. Doris was an involved member of her community and belonged to many civic organizations. An avid reader, she served on the Tamaqua Public Library Board for over 20 years. She was a member of the former Tamaqua Women’s Club, was past president of the Tamaqua Rotary Anns, and was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Doris was instrumental in forming a chapter of the Rainbow Girls in Tamaqua and served as Mother Advisor. At the time of her death, Doris was a member of TAFFN (Tamaqua Area Faith and Fellowship Network).
Doris adored her grandchildren and loved to attend their performances, games, and activities. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the Tamaqua Raider Band as both a mother and grandmother. Doris loved going to the shore and treasured her yearly trips there with her family. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts, crosswords, candy-making, and traveling with her husband, Bob.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Robert; two daughters, Kristine Betz and Doctor Kathryn Kropp (married to Michael McGinley), both of West Penn Township; grandchildren, Molly Betz of Allentown, Hannah Betz, and Peter McGinley, both of West Penn Township; sisters, Deanna Fannock of Tamaqua and Charlotte Houser (married to David Houser) of South Tamaqua; brother, Charles Urban (married to Diane Urban) of Lehighton; and several nieces and nephews.
Doris was dearly loved by her family and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in St. John United Church of Christ, 150 Pine Street, Tamaqua with The Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy officiating. Call 10-11 AM on Saturday at the church. Memorials in Doris’s name may be made to St. John United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 150 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Attendees are reminded of the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and are kindly asked to wear a mask and observe physical distancing.
Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Jane Florence (Frankenstein) Murphy, 96, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at The Gardens at York Terrace.
Born November 25, 1923 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Edden) Frankenstein.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Pottsville and was a Pottsville High School graduate.
Jane was a homemaker and devoted mother to her six children. She was dearly loved by her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Murphy; son, David Murphy; son-in-law, Daniel Baskin; brothers, William Frankenstein and Joseph Frantz; sisters, Eleanor Melinchock, Hazel Ackalusky, and Estelle Madara.
She is survived by sons, Steven and Kevin Murphy; daughters, Karen Baskin, Janice wife of Jay Johnston, and Michele wife of Richard Fries; sisters Marie Caruano and Ruth Smigo; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service will be held at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market St., Pottsville. Interment will be held in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Patrick’s Parish, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born July 10, 1963, in Pottsville, he was the son of Thomas E. Miller, Schuylkill Haven and the late Phyllis (Umbenhen) Miller.
William was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
In addition to his father, Bill is survived by brother Joseph Miller and his wife Dawn, Schuylkill Haven; sister Susan Miller, Schuylkill Haven; several nieces and nephews including Justin and his wife Christa, Mookie and his wife Amanda, Alicia fiancée of JR Pothering, and Damyan. He is also survived by great nieces and great nephews Payton, Abby, Emery, Parker, and Mason.
Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville PA 17901 has been entrusted with arrangements. The family would prefer contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral costs.
Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to share a memory of William.
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Born on June 1, 1993 in Pottsville, he was a son of Stacy and husband Stephen Kassab of Jonestown and the late Keith A. Anspach.
Zachary was a talented song writer and gifted self taught musician. Music was his passion and he loved playing the guitar. He was outgoing, had a charismatic personality and enjoyed striking up random conversations with everyone. He could always leave people feeling better about themselves.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his father, are his grandfather Jeff Anspach; great grandparents, Mabel and Allen "Fat" Umbenhauer, Marlin "Pat" Aungst, Daniel and Betty Kemmerling, Jack and Louise Musselman.
Surviving, in addition to his mother and step father, are a brother Marcus Kassab of Jonestown; grandparents, Alice Aungst of Pine Grove, Marlin "Butch" and wife Elaine Aungst of Lebanon, Dirk and Carol Musselman of Pine Grove, Tony and Judy Kassab of Pine Grove; great grandmother Stella Aungst of Lebanon; four uncles, Butch Aungst and son Nazareth of Pottsville, Bryan Aungst and sons Bryan and Daniel of Pottsville, Steve Anspach of Pine Grove, Ryan Anspach; two aunts, Amy Salviano and daughters, Kaleigh Salviano and Kenna Greene, and Sheila Anspach, all of Pine Grove; Butch and Bryan Aungst's mother, Brenda Aungst of Pine Grove numerous great aunts and uncles and cousins.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Cove Forge Behavioral Health, 202 Cove Forge Rd., Williamsburg, Pa. 16693 in his memory.
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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Frank F. "50-50 Frank" Schuettler, 86, of Port Carbon, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
He was born Dec. 23, 1933, in Pottsville. Frank was a son of the late Paul F. Schuettler and Alice (Dimmerling) Schuettler.
He was a 1962 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Frank worked as an inspector for PA Steel Foundry and Machine Co., Hamburg. Throughout his life, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, Humane Fire Company, Pottsville, and United States Steel Workers Union. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler at Westwood Plaza and Gateway Lanes. Up until recently, he was a committee member of Pottsville Area High School All Sports Hall of Fame and a chairman of Allen Rogowicz Chapter of PA Sports Hall of Fame.
50/50 Frank was well known and loved in the community for his devotion to youth athletics. You could always count on him to be in the crowd cheering on Crimson Tide athletes. From biddy basketball to swim meets to T-ball to varsity football, he was there. For many years he served on the PAHS football chain gang. Even at the end of his life, Frank was determined to attend as many events as he could. Most notably, he was known for his outstanding memory; he never forgot a face, a name or a statistic.
For many decades, Frank was a coach of Port Carbon Biddy Basketball, St. Stephen's Basketball, and Psychos Women's Softball Team affiliated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was also heavily involved in Port Carbon Little League as a coach and a supporter, and in honor of his devotion, Schoentown had recently named their T-Ball Field after him. He was also honored for his involvement in Pottsville Area Athletics. In 2018, during a Hall of Fame awards ceremony, Frank was named "Crimson Tide #1 Fan, In Recognition and Appreciation For His Decades of Loyal Support to Pottsville Area Athletes."
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary A. (Reedy) Schuettler, who passed away in 2012. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur P. Schuettler and Francis A. Schuettler.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. McDonald, wife of James, of Muncy; a daughter, Beverly A. Imschweiler, fiancee of John Nickerson, of Port Carbon; a stepson, James Boyer, husband of Betsy, of Chicago, Ill.; a stepson, Richard Boyer, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Alice J. O'Connor, of Reading; a granddaughter, Kaitlin McDonald, fiancee of Jim Doherty, of Lititz; a grandson, Jared Imschweiler, husband of Rachel, of Pottsville; a great-grandson, Austin Imschweiler, of Pottsville; nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at James H. Evans Funeral Home Inc., Saint Clair. Graveside service and interment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, with the Rev. Harold Hand, officiating. 50/50 Frank has touched many lives throughout his. In his death, he wished to continue supporting Pottsville Area youth and establish a scholarship fund, the "50/50 Frank Team Spirit Scholarship." To help support this legacy, contributions can be made to Pottsville Area School District Scholarships & Awards (please add "50-50 Frank Team Spirit Scholarship" in memo line). Mail to Pottsville Area School District Howard S. Fernsler Academic Center, Lee Ann Morgan, 1501 Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901. James H. Evans Funeral Home Inc., Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
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