Skook News Obituaries: May 13, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Shenandoah on September 5, 1955, he was a son of the late Teofil L. and Mary (Usalis) Galezniak.
He was a 1973 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.
Joe was a retired pipefitter having been a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 524, Scranton.
He was a member of the Polish American Fire Company, Shenandoah, the Park Crest Fish and Games Protective Association, Brandonville and the Shenandoah Fish and Game Protective Association, Zion Grove. Joe enjoyed the outdoors. He also enjoyed listening to the polkas and oldies. Joe had a great sense of humor and always had a good joke to offer. But above all, he cherished the time spent with his family.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his brother, Teofil S. “Chenny” Galezniak and his nephew, Joseph “JoJo” Stankavage.
Surviving are his wife of forty years, the former Sandra “Sandy” Colosimo; three daughters, Joelle Hysock and her husband Jason of Shenandoah Heights, Kristina Redanauer and her husband Shawn of Shenandoah Heights and Kimberly McAndrew and her husband Brian of Gordon; step-daughter, Kelly Brennan and her husband Tony of Ringtown; step-son, Ted Buriak III and his wife Dawnmarie of Catawissa; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Galezniak and his wife Sharon of Florida; sister, Mary Lou “Tootsie” Stankavage and her husband Joe of Phinneyville; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Religious services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:00 am at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah with Rev. Robert Plichta officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Wednesday morning from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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He was born on November 28, 1936, in Klingerstown of the late J. Daniel and Dorothy Carl Blyler.
He attended the former Hubley High School, Spring Glen. Russell was a jack of all trades, whether it be Strip mining, farming, metal working, welding, anything needed to be fixed you called Russ. He was best known as the founder of Big B Manufacturing.
He was a member of the Salem Church of Rough and Ready, also a life member of the Klingerstown Fire Company, and a former member of the Mahontongo Fire Company, Pitman.
Married on 10/25/1958, he was preceded in death by his wife, C. Louise Blyler on 2/25/2007, just shy of celebrating 50 years of marriage.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lu Ann Blyler, sisters Arlene Deibert and Jean Niederland, and great grandson Abraham Neiswender.
Russell was always engineering and designing metal works, he even built his own underground house. After his retirement, Russell and his wife Traveled to Alaska multiple times, and after his wife passed away he became an avid woodworker.
Russell is survived by two daughters, Linda and husband Terry Neiswender of Pitman; Ann and husband Scott Wasilus of Erdman; a son, Russell Jr. and wife Sherry, Dornsife; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from the Buffington Reed Funeral Home on Tuesday May 16 2023 from 5 to 7pm.
Private Burial will be made in Salem UCC Cemetery, Rough and Ready.
Memorial contributions in Russell's name can be made to the Salem Church Memorial Fund, C/O Carol J. Snyder, Treasurer 63 Kopp Road Klingerstown, PA 17941.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Pottsville, October 6, 1948, He was a son of the late Stanley “Elmer” and Dorothy “Adele' (Rosser) Rutecky.
William was a 1967 graduate of Minersville Area High school where he played Football and played the Tuba in the marching band. He went on to serve in the US Army in Radio Communications in Turkey and Okinawa during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked at Garden State Tannery in Fleetwood for 30+ years, until they closed. He then worked for Hexcel until his retirement. He enjoyed working with his hands making and fixing things in the garage at home.
He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville where he served on Vestry, was a church breakfast cook and the bell ringer. He was an avid member of Pottsville 3rd Brigade Band where he served as President and Treasurer. He was a lifetime member and Volunteer Firefighter for Citizens fire Co., Palo Alto. Bill was also a lifetime member of the New Minersville Fire Co. and New Minersville Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed going to the American Sons of Italy, Palo Alto where he played Pinochle and Rumpsh. William was involved with the Schuylkill Veteran’s Association, where he helped to organize trips to Washington DC.
He was preceded in death by two brothers John 'Jackie' and Barry Rutecky.
Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years Christine (Troilo) Rutecky of Palo Alto; a daughter Melissa Rozetar and her husband James F. of Minersville; a son William Rutecky and his wife Lisa of Manville, NJ; 2 Brothers Bryn Rutecky of Branchdale; Bruce Rutecky of Minserville; a sister Dorothy Reichert of Minersville; 3 Grandchildren Danielle and Hallie Rozetar; Liam Rutecky; Nieces, Nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Compassus as well as the nurses and staff at the Orwigsburg Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and excellent care.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. 2nd St. Pottsville PA, 17901. with Rev. Dr. Kurt Kovalovich officiating. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00AM at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Marion Price Trust at the church address above. Burial with Miltiary honors will be held at 2:30 PM Friday May 19 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville is in charge of arrangements.
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