Skook News Obituaries: July 10, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Frystown, PA on November 2, 1999, he was the son of Jason and Michelle (Noecker) Kimmel of Auburn.
Nick attended Blue Mountain High School.
He was a member of Steigerwalts Church of God, McKeansburg.
In addition to his parents, Nick is survived by a sister, Jada Kimmel;
four brothers, Alexander, partner of Kendall Fry; Jake, fiancé of Mary Grace Muntone, Ethan, husband of Lacie Kimmel, and Mason Kimmel.
He is also survived by his grandmother, Betty Noecker, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 12th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Eugene Eckroth officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 until the time of services. Interment will follow at Steigerwalts Church of God Cemetery, McKeansburg.
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Born in Coaldale on April 25, 1948, Joanne was a daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Shamonsky) Cunningham. A 1966 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she was employed at the former Atlas Powder Company, which then became ICI, until closure of the plant. Joanne loved to cook with her specialty being soups and cakes which everyone loved to consume. She enjoyed shopping, especially bargain seeking. Joanne looked forward to her trip to Wildwood Crest, NJ every year. An animal lover, particularly dogs, she adored her beloved Prancer.
Joanne is survived by son, George J. Love, III and his wife Tina of Coaldale; daughter, Lora Lee Love and her spouse, John Dougherty of Tamaqua; granddaughter, Brittany Lynn Garris and her husband Dustin of Lehighton, PA; grandson, Jake A. Love of Tamaqua; great grandchildren, Kinslee J. Garris and Kash W. Garris of Lehighton; sister, Mary Ann Reed and her husband Carl of Texas; brother, Thomas Cunningham and his wife Betty Ann of Allentown, PA; and several nephews and nieces.
Private services will be held. Donations in memory of Joanne may be made to the Tamaqua Area Animal Rescue, 345 East Elm Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
Deborah E. (Debbie) Moyer, 69, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, June 24th, at Orwigsburg Center.
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Debbie was born in Pottsville on October 26, 1953, a daughter of Fern E. (Rarick) Moyer and the late Charles William Moyer.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, and also a member of Orwigsburg Chapter #424, Eastern Star She worked as a medical assistant at Wall Bane & Associates as well as Pottsville Internists prior to retiring.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and her cats as well as watching the deer and birds in her yard.
In addition to her mother Fern, Debbie is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Ludwig, wife of Scott, Fern Houser, wife of Rodney, and a brother, William Moyer, husband of Cindy; nieces and nephews - Bryan Ludwig, husband of Amanda, Samantha Brady, wife of Kyle, Tyler Moyer, husband of Ashlie, Travis Moyer, companion of Hayley, Troy Moyer, Jeremy Houser, husband of Rebecca. Great nieces and nephews Kelti, Braylon, Natalie, Adilyn and Harper. Debbie is also survived by her friend, Clyde (Curley) Wright. along with her cat Fluffer.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 on Friday, July 21st at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Michael Petresky officiating. A memorial gathering will begin at 10:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Red Creek Wildlife Center or Hillside SPCA or Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA .
Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Inc. Schuylkill Haven.
John L. Barry, 77, of Tower City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 9, 2023 surrounded by his family at the Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Harrisburg, October 1, 1945, a son of the late Betty Barry. John was a 1965 graduate of the former Williamstown High School. He was a United States Army National Guard Veteran.
John retired from Tyco after working for 35 years as a tool and die repairman.
He attended Twin Valley Alliance Church, Williamstown.
John could often be found walking throughout town or in his garden. He took great pride in the appearance of his yard. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting. Above all else, John will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather whose family was the center of his world.
In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Monger, and a brother, Robert Barry.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Bonnee McCready Barry; three children, Trisha Barry, Palmyra, John Barry (Denise), Millersburg, and Tori Reed (Steve), Williamstown; six grandchildren, Trevor Graff, Triana Miller (Dave), Travis Graff, Treyson Graff, Trustin Graff, and Matthew Barry (Kirsten); one great granddaughter, Kimberlyn; two sisters, Ann Schreffler, Tower City, and Kathy Lupardus (Harvey), Virginia Beach; a brother, William Dietrich, Halifax; several nieces and nephews.
John will be laid to rest privately in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
Memorial donations in John's memory should be made to the Twin Valley Alliance Church, 9781 Route 209, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve John's family.
Joanne L. Romig, 83, of Minersville passed away at her home with her family by her side late Saturday July 8th, 2023. Born in Lebanon September 29, 1939, Joanne was the daughter of Samuel and Cora Kline Tobias. Joanne attended the former Auburn High School, then worked at area knitting mills, retiring after 32 years from Craftex in Auburn. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, St. Clair.
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Born in Harrisburg, October 1, 1945, a son of the late Betty Barry. John was a 1965 graduate of the former Williamstown High School. He was a United States Army National Guard Veteran.
John retired from Tyco after working for 35 years as a tool and die repairman.
He attended Twin Valley Alliance Church, Williamstown.
John could often be found walking throughout town or in his garden. He took great pride in the appearance of his yard. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting. Above all else, John will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather whose family was the center of his world.
In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Monger, and a brother, Robert Barry.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Bonnee McCready Barry; three children, Trisha Barry, Palmyra, John Barry (Denise), Millersburg, and Tori Reed (Steve), Williamstown; six grandchildren, Trevor Graff, Triana Miller (Dave), Travis Graff, Treyson Graff, Trustin Graff, and Matthew Barry (Kirsten); one great granddaughter, Kimberlyn; two sisters, Ann Schreffler, Tower City, and Kathy Lupardus (Harvey), Virginia Beach; a brother, William Dietrich, Halifax; several nieces and nephews.
John will be laid to rest privately in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
Memorial donations in John's memory should be made to the Twin Valley Alliance Church, 9781 Route 209, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve John's family.
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Married on April 29, 1967, Joanne shared 36 years of marriage to Donald B. Romig, until his death on May 17, 2003. She enjoyed a day out shopping, crossword puzzles, and time spent with her family.
Preceding her in death was a son, Bruce A. Romig; brothers Jay Tobias Sr, Ronald Tobias, and sister Janet Deitrich.
Surviving are her daughters Bonnie and Don Kerrigan; Beverly and Chris Golca, Brenda Bowman, and Beth and Robert Fisher. 9 Grandchildren: Nicole, Joshua, Jocelyn, Tyler, Jayme, Brandon, Jacob, Taylor, and Hannah. 5 Great Grandchildren: Serenity, Walker, Avery, Malakai, Zoey
Many other nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her faithful fur companion Cleo who was with her until the end.
Many other nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her faithful fur companion Cleo who was with her until the end.
Services for Joanne will be held Thursday July 13 at 11:30 AM at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home with her pastor Rev. Joe McDemus. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. For more info visit robertaevansjrfh.com
A woman of great strength and faith, Lois M. Comisac, brought these qualities into her many roles as wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, while in the tender care of her family, at the home of her son Steve and his family in Pottsville.
Raised in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Henrietta (Wagner) Moser. Lois was also predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Stephen Comisac Jr.; sisters, Ilene A. Rodgers, Jeanne Perla, Nancy McCartney, Nettie Benson; brothers, Clare, Carl, and Clyde Moser.
Surviving are daughters, Deborah C. Yuskauskas wife of Charlie of Lake Hauto, Cindy C. Williams wife of David “Whitey” of Tamaqua, Lois M. Smarr wife of Andrew of Tamaqua and Barbie Sidoriak wife of John of Delaware; sons, Stephen Comisac, III and his wife Debbie of Pottsville; Marc A. Comisac and his wife Rena of Alabama, Glenn D. Comisac and his wife Sheri of Maryland; 16 grandchildren and their spouses and partners; and 4 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Lois, as well as her dear sister and friend Laura Voccola of DuBois, Pennsylvania.
A 1950 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Lois matriculated to the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a Registered Nurse and serving on the hospital’s staff until 1954. A lifelong, devoted member of Trinity U.C.C. Tamaqua, she was a longtime volunteer of the church's catering society and served several terms as a Deacon. Another lifelong passion was her unwavering support of her beloved New York Yankees. An avid knitter, her “Nana Blankets” have warmed countless newborns on their first journeys, as well as family and friends their lives’ long. Lois was a constant presence at her children’s and grandchildren's school and extracurricular activities, a beaming force of inspiration and pride in numerous galleries, theatres, and stadiums.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and again on the morning of July 13 from 10:00-11:00am at Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. A Service Celebrating Lois’ Life will be held on Thursday July 13, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity U.C.C., 22 Lafayette Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. The Service will be streamed via Trinity U.C.C.’s Facebook page.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her name to Trinity U.C.C. in Tamaqua or the Tamaqua Public Library 30 South Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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Raised in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Henrietta (Wagner) Moser. Lois was also predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Stephen Comisac Jr.; sisters, Ilene A. Rodgers, Jeanne Perla, Nancy McCartney, Nettie Benson; brothers, Clare, Carl, and Clyde Moser.
Surviving are daughters, Deborah C. Yuskauskas wife of Charlie of Lake Hauto, Cindy C. Williams wife of David “Whitey” of Tamaqua, Lois M. Smarr wife of Andrew of Tamaqua and Barbie Sidoriak wife of John of Delaware; sons, Stephen Comisac, III and his wife Debbie of Pottsville; Marc A. Comisac and his wife Rena of Alabama, Glenn D. Comisac and his wife Sheri of Maryland; 16 grandchildren and their spouses and partners; and 4 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Lois, as well as her dear sister and friend Laura Voccola of DuBois, Pennsylvania.
A 1950 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Lois matriculated to the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a Registered Nurse and serving on the hospital’s staff until 1954. A lifelong, devoted member of Trinity U.C.C. Tamaqua, she was a longtime volunteer of the church's catering society and served several terms as a Deacon. Another lifelong passion was her unwavering support of her beloved New York Yankees. An avid knitter, her “Nana Blankets” have warmed countless newborns on their first journeys, as well as family and friends their lives’ long. Lois was a constant presence at her children’s and grandchildren's school and extracurricular activities, a beaming force of inspiration and pride in numerous galleries, theatres, and stadiums.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and again on the morning of July 13 from 10:00-11:00am at Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. A Service Celebrating Lois’ Life will be held on Thursday July 13, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity U.C.C., 22 Lafayette Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. The Service will be streamed via Trinity U.C.C.’s Facebook page.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her name to Trinity U.C.C. in Tamaqua or the Tamaqua Public Library 30 South Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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