Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 5, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: May 5, 2023

Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 

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David C. Cooper, 60, of Centre Street, Ashland, passed away April 28, 2023, at his residence. Born in Bristol Pennsylvania, September 18, 1962, he was the son of the late Charles and Jean Petrino Cooper. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, Levittown, and was self-employed as a dry wall installer and lastly as a cook at area eateries until his retirement. Preceding him in death was a sister, Jeanie.

Survivors:

Wife: Jennifer Cooper

Daughter: Alisha Rushon

Daughter: Kayla Kwalick

Sons: Matthew, Charles, Mark, Cooper

Sister: Donna wife of Joseph McGinty

Sister: Lynn wife of Craig Whitaker

9 Grandchildren

At the request of David’s family, funeral services are private. Visit www. Fritzfueralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Elizabeth Chelak, 86, of Park Place, PA, passed away Thursday, May 4th, at the residence of her daughter Jacci in Frackville.

Elizabeth was born in Tuscarora, on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Katherine (Yarnell) and Albert Zukas.

She graduated from Tamaqua High School.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

Bette worked for and retired from the former City Shirt, Mahanoy City.

Bette had belonged to the Golden Age of Mahanoy City, 150 Club of Park Place. She also enjoyed reading books and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Bette was wife of the late Joseph Chelak.

Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline, wife of John Lord, of Frackville. a son, Joseph, husband of Lizzy Chelak, of New Boston; nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by 2 Grandchildren Ean Chelak and Lindsay Lord.

Bette is preceded in death by a brother Leonard and a grandson Joel Chelak.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 10th, with Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Friends and family may call Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.

Family prefers donations to the Hillside SPCA, St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, or The Lehigh Valley Hospice.

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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Matthew J. Faust, 35, of Shenandoah formerly Elysburg passed away Tuesday morning in Shenandoah.

Rothermel-Heizenroth & Clark Funeral Services Inc., 387 W. Valley Ave, Elysburg PA 17824 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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These obituaries are being brought to by Anthony Urban Law Offices. P.C.

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