Skook News Obituaries: July 16th, 2022
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Shenandoah on June 10, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Peter “KO Sullivan” Miracky and the late Yolanda (Cella) Miracky.
She was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the housekeeping department at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Madeline was a kind, considerate and hardworking woman but above all else, she treasured the time spent with her family especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her two daughters, Cheryl Draughn and her husband Wes of Ames, Iowa and Shannon Examitas of Shenandoah; four grandchildren, Ricky, Emma, Isabella and Perla; cousins and many friends.
A religious service will he held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:00 am at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 8:00 am until 10:00 am.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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Edward was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 13, 1950, a son of the late Mary (Ludinsky) and Joseph Harach.
He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1968.
Eddie had belonged to the Good American Hose Company #3 Mahanoy City.
He was the husband of Theresa (Remetta) Harach.
Eddie is survived by three sisters, Dorothy, wife of Edmund Milukas, of Lancaster; Julianne, wife of Eugene Lesko, of Nottingham MD; Kathryn Hagenbuch, of California,
a brother, Thomas, husband of Irene, of Newark De, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by Brothers Charles, James, Joseph, Donald and Stephen and a sister Rose.
Family and friends may call Tuesday 11am to noon at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery Mahanoy City.
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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He was married to Carol Dianne Marsicano on July 20, 1963. Six children were born of this union:
Carol Suzanne Salisbury (Tony), Jeffrey Allan Shoener (Jill), Holly Dianne Russell (Kurt), Heather Anne Houp (Craig), Michael John Shoener (Lauren), and Jonathan Lewis Shoener (Ashley).
There are nine grandchildren: Ryan (Kristan), Curtis (Rikki), Daniel, Jay, Hannah, Marie, Calynn, Ellis, Matthew and three great grandchildren: Ryder, Reid, Turner.
Allan worked for Agway in Cressona, PA for 10 years, then became an Agricultural Extension Agent for Penn State until his retirement. He also farmed part time, for a time raising livestock, then crop farming.
He served on the Pine Grove School board, as an auditor for Washington Township, and volunteered with the boy scouts. He also served on his Church council.
Upon retiring and moving to Missouri, he enjoyed caring for the acreage on his farm.
He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Allan respected all of God’s creatures, and was loved by many
amazing puppy dogs, including Rascal and Walter who will miss him.
Any memorials should be made to the animal shelter of donor’s choice.
Collier’s Funeral Home, Louisiana, MO is in charge of arrangements.
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