Skook News Obituaries: June 11, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on January 9, 1986, in Stroudsburg, he was the oldest son of Patrick W. Kirby and Susan (nee Yalsovec) Kirby, of Pottsville. He was a 2004 graduate of Pottsville High School. He resided in Harrisburg before moving to Northampton 18 months ago. He was currently employed at the Nestle Distribution Center, Breinigsville.
In addition to his parents, Patrick is survived by his fiancée, Nicole Iacocca; his brother, Michael Kirby (spouse, Charissa), Orwigsburg; his godson & nephew, Daniel John Kirby; numerous paternal and maternal aunts and uncles; cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Friday in St. Patrick Church, 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Dutcavich Funeral Home has charge.
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Born in Sugar Notch, April 9, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry and Leona Miller. Irene was a graduate of Levittown High School, and she continued her education at beauty school, where she became a licensed beautician.
Irene had been employed by Bell Telephone, now Verzion. She last worked in the office at Koppy's Propane, Williamstown.
She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City, the Catholic Women's Club, the Porter Tower Lions Club, and the Tower City Moose Lodge.
She enjoyed crafts, cross-stitch, and sewing. Irene took great pride in her flower garden.
Surviving are her husband, Stewart W. Shadle; a son, Stewart Shadle (Kamini), Downingtown; a daughter, Missy Fox (Kevin), Boothwyn; two grandchildren Kelsey and Kevin Fox Jr.; three great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren.
Religious services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home with Rev. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Visitation will be held from 10-11 at the chapel. A luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at St. Peter's UCC Church, Orwin following the committal service.
Memorial donations in Irene's name should be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Women's Club, 113 Cherry Street, Tremont PA, 17981.
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She was born on May 27, 1937 in Ashland and was the daughter of the late Mary (Pauly) and Joseph Mehlbaum.
Mary attended Butler Township Schools.
She was of the Protestant faith and was a member of Zion’s Reformed UCC in Ashland.
Mary was the wife of the late Earl Richards who passed away in 2010.
Early on she worked for Goldy Seltzer’s TV & Appliance. Later she along with her husband Earl owned and operated Richards Gas Station-Ashland and Richards Bus Co. until retirement.
Mary was a member of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 424 in Orwigsburg.
Her favorite pastimes were doing puzzles, animals, and doing work on her farm.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Joseph Mehlbaum.
She is survived by; son Glenn “Butch” J. Weinrich (Roseann), Ashland; brother Bob Mehlbaum, Willow Grove; sister Christine McGeehan (Neil), Horsham; 3 grandsons Nicholas Weinrich, Lehighton; Glenn (Colleen) Weinrich, Clinton Corners NY; Jake Weinrich, Gordon; 4 great grandchildren Rowan, Sullivan, Odin & Fiona; several nieces and nephews.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 14th from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at Zion’s Reformed UCC, 2400 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the church with Pastor Dean Luther officiating. Burial with will follow services at Christ Church Cemetery-Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be in Mary’s memory to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville PA 17901.
To extend online condolences visit www.kullfuneral.com. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Daniel Pierce Ulrich, age. 57, of New Philadelphia, PA , passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at his home
Born in Reading, PA on August 29, 1965, he was the son of the late Samuel P. and Dorothy M. (Neiman) Ulrich and also preceded in death by his wife Donna Marie (Zimmerman) Ulrich.
Dan is survived by his loving family.
Funeral Services will be held privately.
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