Skook News Obituaries: August 8, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Anne (nee Dulski) Bowman. She was a 1960 graduate of Frackville High School. In addition to raising her family, she worked in the local garment industry, and had been employed as a waitress at Vernalis Restaurant, Shenandoah. She last worked as a Nurse’s Aide at White Owl Manor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Pellegrino; a daughter, Donna McKenzie; her brother, Donald Bowman.
Harriet is survived by her remaining children, Jo Anne Klemow (spouse, Marc), Frackville, Debbie Snyder (spouse, Leo), Frackville, Harry Dillman (spouse, Brenda), Harrisburg, Lori Shimko (spouse, Stephen), Frackville, and Linda Bybell (companion, Gene Perkins), Minersville; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a niece; a nephew.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 33 South Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville, on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, West Mahanoy Township. The family prefers contributions to The Gettysburg Foundation, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Dutcavich Funeral Home has charge.
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Barbara Ann Ondo, 65, of Llewellyn, died Thursday at her home. All services are private at the convenience of the family
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is in charge of arrangements
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Born Thursday, December 18, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Francis, and Eleanor (Kline) Sherry. Predeceased by her husband, William H. DeLay on September 29, 2022; brother, Gary Sherry.
Surviving are daughter, Angela A. Xander wife of Chad of New Tripoli; brother, Fran Sherry; sisters, Ann Houseman, Kathy Nunemacher wife of Ron; grandson Aden whom she adored. Patti was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A 1970 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Patti had worked in the textile Industry, at the former Acme Market, and White Birch Golf Course before settling in as Office Manager at Sky-View Memorial Park in Hometown. Patti’s world circled around her family. Tending to her late husband Bill, reveling in her daughter Angela's accomplishments, and embracing her role as grammy to Aden. She enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, family events, and the friendship of her beagle Maggie. Patti was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pensnylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Friday August 11, 2023 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua Pennsylvania.
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Born Saturday, June 15, 1963 in Rodio, Italy the daughter of the late Dominico Dianese. Anella is survived by; mother, Gerda (Wurm) Dianese; son, Austin R. Fogel and his wife Tayler; brother, Rosario Dianese sisters, Isabella White wife of Bill, Helena Ruzicka wife of Eric; grandchildren, Nova, and Ryker; father to her sons, Brian C. Fogel and many nieces and nephews.
Anella was also predeceased by; her son, Brandon D.R. Fogel on October 28, 2022.
Born in Italy, Anella worked with her father in his Pizza Shops. She was a devoted loving mother. Upon her diagnosis she vowed to fight to see her boys graduate, and become independent. She was able to accomplish that goal. An animal lover, she enjoyed the companionship of her dog Cassey. Anella liked doing hair, reading, spending time sunbathing and visiting family. Her strength, compassion, and perseverance has served as a role model for her boys, aunts, and cousins.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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Cherry Hill New Jersey 08034
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He was preceded in death by his father, Clair Koons and mother, Marguerite Smith Koons. Irvin is survived by his wife Mary (Brown) Koons, he is also survived by two sons, Zane Koons, Jacob Koons; daughter, Mary Koons; grandson, Synary Grose.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 am, at the Hegins Trap Club.
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