Skook News Obituaries: August 31st, 2020
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Joseph J. Chaya Sr., 91, of Ashland, PA, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.
Joseph was born in McAdoo, PA on August 25, 1929, a son of the late Julia (Macovitch) and John Chaya Sr.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish Frackville.
He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. having served in Korea during the Korean Conflict.
Joe was retired from Eagle Bothers Shirt Factory as a cutting room marker.
Joe enjoyed home remodeling projects and woodworking.
He belonged to and was a Life member of the Good American Hose Company #3 Mahanoy City, American Legion Post 398 Frackville, and the USMC Motor Transportation Association.
He was the husband of Irene (Szott) Chaya.
Joe is also survived by a daughter, Nancy Baker and her husband Thomas, of Wyomissing; a son, Joseph Chaya Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Audubon PA. Joseph is also survived by a sister, Joan Oldham and her husband Doyle, of Altamonte Springs Fl., sisters in law Teresa Szott and Mary Poreca. Survived also by Grandchildren Elena and Olivia Chaya, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by a brother John J. Chaya Jr., and a sister Viola Hollandsworth, and a sister in law Sylvia Chaya.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Worker parish (St. Ann’s 49 North Line Street), Frackville, PA, at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 11th, with Rev. Brian Miller officiating.
Friends and family may call Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Joseph the Worker parish.
Interment will follow in the St. Casimir Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.
Memorial donations may be made to the Good American Fire Company #3 738 E Mahanoy St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948, or St. Joseph the Worker Parish Frackville.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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Heather Lynn Boyer, 45, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 28th, at University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis.
Born in Pottsville, on April 21, 1975, a daughter of John Brenneman and the late Phyllis (Tripp) Brenneman.
She was the wife of Eric M. Boyer.
She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1993 and Alvernia University.
She was formerly employed as a social worker and substitute teacher. She was the former president of the Ladies Auxillary at Second Mountain Gun Club. She was very active with volunteering at the Blue Mountain Elementary West and coached girls softball in Cressona.
Heather is preceded in death by her mother Phyllis, maternal grandparents Albert and Phyllis Tripp, paternal grandparents Harold and Velma Brenneman, cousins Tricia Socko and Hannah Tripp; uncle Charles Tripp and aunt Ruth Nichols; father in law Leonard Boyer.
Heather is survived by a daughter, Madison Boyer and a son, Braydon Boyer. She is also survived by sisters Heidi Edwards wife of John, Lebanon and Holly Brenneman Conshohoken; nephews Logan Edwards, Mason Smith, Christopher Boyer, Timothy "TJ" Boyer, Jason Lassandro, Ryan Melnick, Darren Boyer and Derrek Boyer; nieces Jennifer Kelly, Corinne Berger, Ashley Yarborough and Hollie Dietrich; sisters in law Eileen Guitas wife of Jack, Schuylkill Haven and Terry Melnick wife of John, McKinney, TX; brothers in law Greg Boyer husband of Marie, Pottsville, Robert Boyer husband of Shelly, Schuylkill Haven and Ronald Boyer, Schuylkill Haven; mother in law Victoria Boyer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5th at 23 Meadowbrook in Schuylkill Haven, with Pastor Edward Vidzicki officiating.
A visitation will be held prior from 10 am until the time of the service.
The family requests donations to University of Pennsylvania, Center for Neurodegenerative Research. Checks can be mailed to Penn Medicine Development; Attn. Elizabeth Yannes; 3535 Market Street Suite 750, Philadelphia PA 19104.
Heather Lynn Boyer, 45, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 28th, at University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis.
Born in Pottsville, on April 21, 1975, a daughter of John Brenneman and the late Phyllis (Tripp) Brenneman.
She was the wife of Eric M. Boyer.
She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1993 and Alvernia University.
She was formerly employed as a social worker and substitute teacher. She was the former president of the Ladies Auxillary at Second Mountain Gun Club. She was very active with volunteering at the Blue Mountain Elementary West and coached girls softball in Cressona.
Heather is preceded in death by her mother Phyllis, maternal grandparents Albert and Phyllis Tripp, paternal grandparents Harold and Velma Brenneman, cousins Tricia Socko and Hannah Tripp; uncle Charles Tripp and aunt Ruth Nichols; father in law Leonard Boyer.
Heather is survived by a daughter, Madison Boyer and a son, Braydon Boyer. She is also survived by sisters Heidi Edwards wife of John, Lebanon and Holly Brenneman Conshohoken; nephews Logan Edwards, Mason Smith, Christopher Boyer, Timothy "TJ" Boyer, Jason Lassandro, Ryan Melnick, Darren Boyer and Derrek Boyer; nieces Jennifer Kelly, Corinne Berger, Ashley Yarborough and Hollie Dietrich; sisters in law Eileen Guitas wife of Jack, Schuylkill Haven and Terry Melnick wife of John, McKinney, TX; brothers in law Greg Boyer husband of Marie, Pottsville, Robert Boyer husband of Shelly, Schuylkill Haven and Ronald Boyer, Schuylkill Haven; mother in law Victoria Boyer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5th at 23 Meadowbrook in Schuylkill Haven, with Pastor Edward Vidzicki officiating.
A visitation will be held prior from 10 am until the time of the service.
The family requests donations to University of Pennsylvania, Center for Neurodegenerative Research. Checks can be mailed to Penn Medicine Development; Attn. Elizabeth Yannes; 3535 Market Street Suite 750, Philadelphia PA 19104.
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Irma M. Darcas, 89, of West Chester, passed away Saturday, August 29th, at Paoli Hospital.
Born in Friedensburg, on March 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Bessie A. (Wolfe) and TheodoreDarcas.
She was a former member of St. John's Reformed Church Friedensburg.
She was previously employed by local textile factories.
Irma is the last surviving member of her immediate family.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 3rd at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Interment at St. John's Reform. Church of Christ Friedensburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to United Church of Christ East Goshen, 1201 N. Chester Rd., West Chester PA 19380
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Sterling I. Shappell, 64, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, Berks County.
Sterling was born in Pottsville, on June 17, 1956, a son of the late Mary Jane (Griffiths) and Sterling D. Shappell.
He was the beloved husband of Joy A. (Timmins) Shappell. They would of celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 13.
He was a member of First United Church of Christ Schuylkill Haven, Roedersville Gun Club, and the Pine Creek Fishing Club at Kunkle's Damn. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School Class of 1972. He was an avid outdoors man, always liked being a coach, loved being a Pappy and Dad to his girls and going on adventures with his wife.
He worked as a buyer at Prysmian Group for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Shappell
Sterling is survived by two daughters, Amy, wife ofMichael Garofalo, of Coventry, RI; Ashley Shappell, of Schuylkill Haven, grandsons Benjamin and Jacob Garofalo; sister Kathy Howell wife of Craig, Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews; and grand pup Nittany.
A Religious Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 2nd at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Ms. Shawn Van Dyke officiating.
Visitation will be held 10 - 11 am on Wednesday, September 2nd at the Funeral Home.
Family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, 704 Lisborn Road #102, Camp Hill PA 17011.
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Patricia A. Alonge, 74 years of age, of Valley Street Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at St. Luke's Bethlehem.
Born Tuesday, November 20, 1945 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania., the daughter of the late Joseph S., and Cecelia (Nowak) Zelinsky. Pat was also predeceased by; her sister, Anna Mae Kotch; brother, Joseph A. "Chinnie" Zelinsky.
Surviving are; her husband of 52 years, Bernie "Meatball" Alonge; sons, Bernard W. Alonge II, of Lancaster, Richard W. Alonge of Tamaqua; sister, Dorothy King and her husband John of Coaldale; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Zelinsky of Tuscarora, many nieces and nephews also survive her.
A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Patricia was catholic by faith. She owned and operated Pat's Grooming Salon in Brockton for over 25 years, and previously was a beautician, and also had worked in the Textile Industry. A talented sewer, Pat made masks for friends and family during the covid-crisis. Pat loved tending to her home and visits to the casino. She will be missed by all.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o'clock AM on Friday September 4, 2020 from St John XXIII R.C.C. located at 301 Pine Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
The family will receive friends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, September 4, 2020, at the funeral home.
Interment will be in St. Bartholomew R.C.C. Cemetery, Brockton, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to: Ruth Steinert S.P.C.A. 18 Wertz Drive Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Born in Ashland, Pa on May 28th, 1972, he was the son of the late Robert A. Babarsky and Beverly Parrish.
Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Andrea “Ang” Babarsky, 1 son, Gary Babarsky – Ringtown, 2 daughters, Breanna Babarsky with Tyler Leitzel – Ringtown and Ashley Babarsky with Damian Sharp – Ringtown. 4 grandchildren who were his pride and joy- Adelyn, Carson, Hadleigh, and Kensleigh. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Jason and Ronald Babarsky, 6 sisters, Tammy Murphy, Amber Davidson, Tiffany Mosquera, Hope McManus, Roxanne Babarsky, and Rachelle Babarsky, along with several nieces, nephews and many great friends.
Bob was a hard working man, he held a position at Walmart Distribution as a Dry Side Receiver, besides that, he and Ang own/operate the Wagon Wheel Bar and Restaurant in Ringtown, Pa, and Bob had more recently opened his own general contracting business enabling him to help others improve their homes. Bob was an avid pool player and belonged to several pool leagues including: the Northern Valley Pool League, the McAdoo-Hazleton Pool League, the American Pool Association, and he was the Schuylkill County Division owner of the NAPA Pool League. He also enjoyed playing cards in his down time. Above all else, Bob loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a wonderful family man who worked hard and provided for his family. He will always be remembered as a selfless and caring person who went above and beyond to help those in need.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 4th from 2pm to 6pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Immediately following services, there will be a motorcycle ride leaving from the funeral home. Please bring your bike and join in Bob’s Last Ride.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the: Robert J. “Bob” Babarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Due to COVID-19, all recommended social distancing, mask requirements, and public safety guidelines will be followed.
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