Skook News Obituaries: June 12, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Michael Dellock, 54, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Friday, May 31, at home.
He is survived by brothers, Paul Dellock, husband of Susan, Thomas Dellock, and nephew James, husband of Devin, all of Frackville.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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David was born in Teaneck, NJ on September 24, 1951, a son of the late Elorient (Everit) and Edward McCutcheon. He was the husband of Pamela (Bazar) McCutcheon, to whom he was married 47 years on April 24th.
David graduated from Berwick High School, class of 1969, where he played football, ran track and participated in wrestling. He then attended East Stroudsburg University after which he worked in sales at Bartush Signs, Kaytee Products and Pocono Transcrete. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and woodworking.
In addition to Pamela, his wife, David is survived by two daughters, Elorient, wife of Manny Pelaez, and their children Andrew and Riley of Mclean, VA and Kaitlin, wife of Anthony Macchi, and their children Vivian and Oliver of Gloucester, MS.
David is also survived by two sisters, Linda McCutcheon, of Brooklyn, NY, and Jan McCutcheon, of Englewood, NJ.
He was predeceased by his brothers Garry and James McCutcheon and his sister Margaret Chaya.
Services are private at the convenience of the family and entrusted to the Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 216 West Independence Street Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
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Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John and Madeline (Petravage) Staconis. She was a graduate of Immaculate Heart High School and was a member of BPOE 695 Ladies Auxiliary. She last worked for the Victorian Bouquet Flower Shop formerly in Mahanoy City. She was a member of the former Primitive Methodist Church and also St. John's UCC in Tamaqua. She enjoyed camping and playing Bingo.
She was preceded in death by a son Richard J. Williamson and a sister Teresa Konsavage. She is survived by her husband of 50 years James Kates, her daughters Susan Kufrovich, Deborah Torick, Heather Nied and Melissa Benjamin, 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM from David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City.
The Rev. Robert George will officiate.
Interment will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery in Mahanoy Township.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until time of service.
Contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation.
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Born in Pottsville, PA on May 9, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Margaret L. (Zeigler) Wetefsky.
Cathy was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1988. She worked as a cook for the Lehigh Valley Hospital, East in Pottsville and also for Dunkin Doughnuts in Pottsville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Devon L. Walters on September 9, 2002 and a brother Lewis E. Wetefsky.
Cathy is survived by three daughters: Katie M. Walters, Elizabeth R. Walters, and Melissa Miller, all of Pottsville; a brother William D. Wetefsky, Pottsville.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon at 10:30AM on Thursday, June 15th, with Pastor Davis officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday evening from 6-8PM and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery in Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Cathy to the Hillside SPCA P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in Lykens, January 21, 1954, a daughter of the late James Deiter and Faye Witmer Deiter-Kissinger.
Audrey worked for many years as a seamstress in the local garment industry.
She was of the Methodist Faith.
Surviving are her husband Daniel Carl; her children, Stacy Deiter (Rhonda), Florida, Steven Leitzel (Josey), Florida, and Tracy Leitzel (Nancy), Tower City; two brothers, James Deiter (Lori), Tower City and Jeffrey Deiter, Florida; a sister, Kathy Ahrensfield (Henry), Gordon; two stepchildren, Randy Carl (Lori), Minersville, and Tim Carl (Cassandra), Williamstown; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; a niece and a nephew.
Following Audrey's wishes, there will be no formal services.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve Audrey's family.
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She was born on Tuesday, February 13, 1923, in Elizabethville, a daughter of the late Henry Huntzinger and the late Meda (Umholtz) Huntzinger.
She was a graduate of the former Hegins Township High School.
Hilda was a seamstress in area garment factories, prior to her retirement.
She was a member of the Church of God, Valley View.
Her husband, Dallas Herb, passed away in 1994.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her step father, Jay Lahr; three sons Ted Herb, Eugene "Pete" Herb, and James Herb, and by a brother, Carl Huntzinger.
She is survived by three daughters, Ann L Geist of Hummelstown, Betty Erdman and her husband Jim of Enola, and Karen Umholtz of Enola; thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:30am at the Valley View Church of God, 900 W Main St, Valley View PA 17938, with Rev. Gerald Frey officiating. Visitation and lunch will be in the church social hall following the service. Private family burial will be held prior to the service at Union Cemetery, Gratz..
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Valley View Church of God, 900 W Main Street, Valley View PA 17983 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3897 Adler Place, Building C, Suite 180, Bethlehem PA 18017.
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Daryl A. Troup, 68, of Kulpmont, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by family, at his residence. Born at the former Ashland Hospital in Fountain Springs, August 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Leonard and Beatrice Deeter Troup. He attended Tri Valley High School, and had been employed over 30 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Reading Anthracite Coal Company, and lastly for the Helfrick Coal Company of Mt. Carmel, until his retirement. Daryl was always fixing things, from four wheelers to automobiles and trucks. He would lend a hand to anyone that he could help. Daryl was an avid NASCAR fan, collecting hundreds of car models that he painted by hand. He will be missed by his family and friends. Daryl was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors
Son: Kevin Troup and his wife Elizabeth, Marion Heights
Daughter: Jennifer Troup, Middleburg
Brother: Curtis Troup and his wife Patricia, Lavelle
Brother: Rodney Troup, Wilkes Barre
Grand Children: Rebekah and Jon Troup
Great Grand Son: Kane Norris
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life funeral service, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor of the Bethany Congregational Church, Ashland. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 9 AM until service. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Barry Township.
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Dorothy was born in Ringtown, Pa. on November 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Jaquetta (Fritz) and Louis Leach. She was the widow of Patrick J. McShaw Sr. Dorothy was a member of the Phoenix Park Union Church. She was last employed as a Nurse’s Aide at Luther Ridge Assisted Living Center.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Patrick, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Leach. Dorothy is survived by six sons Robert McShaw, Patrick J McShaw Jr., Anthony M McShaw, Brian L McShaw, David L McShaw, Stephen L McShaw, and a daughter, Deborah Brown.
Dorothy is also survived by two sisters, Nora Wank, Cookie Pryzbilick, and a brother, Richard Leach She is also survived by numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will held Thursday at 5:00 pm at the Phoenix Park Union Church, with Pastor George Somers officiating. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Phoenix Park Union Church Phoenix Park. Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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