Skook News Obituaries: April 16, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Raymond P. “Ray” Karpovich, 86 of Shenandoah passed away early Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Shenandoah on March 25, 1937, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Cecilia (Cichucki) Karpovich.
Ray was a graduate of the former Immaculate Heart Academy, Fountain Springs.
Mr. Karpovich was decorated Marine Corps veteran having received the Good Conduct Medal first and second class awards.
He was a skilled and talented self-employed carpenter and plumber.
Ray was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former Saint Stanislaus Church and was also a member of the Divine Mercy Parish Prayer Group. He was active with many parish activities and always volunteered his time with the annual bazaars and food sales. Ray often offered his carpentry expertise to make repairs and maintain the parish properties. He also shared his talents doing projects and jobs for his family, friends and even strangers. Ray will be long remembered for his holiday train platform display, a hobby that he enjoyed and showing to others. Above all else, Ray was devoted to and cherished his family especially his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, always offering them wise advice.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife of fifty-four years, the former Dorothy A. “Dot” Majewski on January 3, 2014; three brothers, Albert, Robert and Lawrence Karpovich.
Surviving are his son, David Karpovich of Shenandoah; two daughters, Karen Kufro and her husband Gary of Shenandoah Heights and Donna Kalenkoski and her husband Francis of Shenandoah; six grandchildren, Stephanie Parry, Amanda Kalenkoski, Kristen Kufro and Ashley, Kevin, and Kaitlyn Karpovich; one great-granddaughter, Skyla Parry; five brothers, Theodore, Francis, Carl, Bernard and Terrance Karpovich; one sister, Bernadine Seritsky; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation will be held at the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah on Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Thursday morning from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
Florence G. Hollick, 91, of Orwigsburg passed away Saturday at Geisinger Hospital in Shamokin.
Born in Ashland, March 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Flossie Meier.
Florence was a graduate of Ashland Area High School.
She was a volunteer for Diakon RSVP Program. Florence was also a member of Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens.
Florence loved overseeing the family reunions and bringing the family together. She was affectionately called “Aunt Charlie” by some of her nephews. Florence was very witty and would always put a smile on your face. She thrived most when taking care of someone as her compassion had no limits.
Florence would not have wanted anyone to be sad about her passing. She would want those to remember her for her laughter and ability to make others laugh.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her loving husband George who passed away in 2008.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 A.M.
Born in Shenandoah on March 25, 1937, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Cecilia (Cichucki) Karpovich.
Ray was a graduate of the former Immaculate Heart Academy, Fountain Springs.
Mr. Karpovich was decorated Marine Corps veteran having received the Good Conduct Medal first and second class awards.
He was a skilled and talented self-employed carpenter and plumber.
Ray was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the former Saint Stanislaus Church and was also a member of the Divine Mercy Parish Prayer Group. He was active with many parish activities and always volunteered his time with the annual bazaars and food sales. Ray often offered his carpentry expertise to make repairs and maintain the parish properties. He also shared his talents doing projects and jobs for his family, friends and even strangers. Ray will be long remembered for his holiday train platform display, a hobby that he enjoyed and showing to others. Above all else, Ray was devoted to and cherished his family especially his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, always offering them wise advice.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife of fifty-four years, the former Dorothy A. “Dot” Majewski on January 3, 2014; three brothers, Albert, Robert and Lawrence Karpovich.
Surviving are his son, David Karpovich of Shenandoah; two daughters, Karen Kufro and her husband Gary of Shenandoah Heights and Donna Kalenkoski and her husband Francis of Shenandoah; six grandchildren, Stephanie Parry, Amanda Kalenkoski, Kristen Kufro and Ashley, Kevin, and Kaitlyn Karpovich; one great-granddaughter, Skyla Parry; five brothers, Theodore, Francis, Carl, Bernard and Terrance Karpovich; one sister, Bernadine Seritsky; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation will be held at the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah on Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Thursday morning from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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Born in Ashland, March 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Flossie Meier.
Florence was a graduate of Ashland Area High School.
She was a volunteer for Diakon RSVP Program. Florence was also a member of Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens.
Florence loved overseeing the family reunions and bringing the family together. She was affectionately called “Aunt Charlie” by some of her nephews. Florence was very witty and would always put a smile on your face. She thrived most when taking care of someone as her compassion had no limits.
Florence would not have wanted anyone to be sad about her passing. She would want those to remember her for her laughter and ability to make others laugh.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her loving husband George who passed away in 2008.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 A.M.
Interment will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to: North Parish Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 487, Frackville, PA 17931.
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