Skook News Obituaries: October 22nd, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born Monday, June 2, 1941 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frank, and Beatrice (Yanonis) Hartz. Ron was also predeceased by; son, Todd Hartz; sister, Marilyn Stack; step daughter, JanMarie Kilduff .
Surviving are; his beloved companion of 50 years, Vivian Alexander; son, Ronald Hartz, Jr. and his companion Mary Stitzer; daughter, Renee Gubala and her husband Christopher; step daughter, Christie Nikola and her husband Michael; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; neighbors, Mike, and Betty Terry.
A graduate of Shenandoah High School, Ron retired from General Motors in Linden New Jersey having served as Vice President of the Local Union # 595. An avid outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed hunting, traveling with Vivian, and the companionship of his dog Libby.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
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Barbara (Skarupsky) Examitas, 95 passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 21, 2023 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Private services and interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville will be held at the convenience of the family.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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Born in Passaic, NJ, on October 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Kakaley) Houser.
She helped her husband at the family business OA Beninsky Raw Furs and Live Bait, Ringtown.
She was a longtime active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ringtown. She was always active in the church, community and with her family.
Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years, Oscar A., two loving daughters, Cheryl Stefanowicz and Kristen Dubesky, a loving son, Anthony “Tony” Beninsky, grandchildren, Erik Beninsky, Samantha Shoup, Julian Dubesky, Melody Dubesky, Valerie Dubesky, several nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM at Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 W. Main Street, Ringtown. A service will be held at 7:00 PM with Pastor Craig Zimmerman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 106 W. Main Street, Ringtown, PA 17967
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