Skook News Obituaries: July 7th, 2022
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Patsy G. Mellott, 94, Frackville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6th at her home.
Born in Mount Union, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Madeline Ripple Erb.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 75 years, Robert Mellot.
Private graveside services will be held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all whom she came in contact with.
Born in Ashland, on August 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Meyer) and Harold McDonald.
She was the widow of Raymond A. Taylor, Sr.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, where she sang in the choir; also a member of the Sch. Haven Legion Ladies Auxiliary and North Ward Social Club.
She loved family gatherings, playing cards and various other games. Also, going to the casino with the girls. She played pool for various leagues and had the greatest sense of humor. She was adored by so many and will be missed deeply.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph's, Ashland and formerly employed by Craftex.
She is preceded in death by her mom (aka Nanny) and sister Kay Brennan.
Elizabeth is survived by sons Michael Popoff (Kim), Northampton; Edward Popoff (Danielle), Coatesville; and daughter Lynne (Taylor) Travaglini (Ken), Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren, Nicole, Dylan, Rachel, Linsy, Lauren and Camryn. Also numerous great grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Kessler, Locustdale and caregiver/friend Kathy Brennan, Frackville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 11th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik.
A viewing will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM on Sunday, July 10th and Monday, July 11 9:15 am - 10:15 am both held at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc, Schuylkill Haven.
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. 25 East Main Street Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, to help defray the costs of the services.
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