Skook News Obituaries: January 22nd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Washington Twp., he was a son of the late Abraham & Mildred (Brown) Stump.
Marlin was the husband of Delores (Teter) Stump.
After graduation from Pine Grove High School in 1956, Marlin served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army.
He was employed by Alcoa, but the majority of his working career was spent as a truck driver for Marlin Ernst, Barry Bashore, & Rick's Backhoe Services.
Marlin was an active member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, Pine Grove, where he had served as a Deacon.
Marlin loved chocolate, ice cream, and a good Hank Williams song. He enjoyed motorcycles and cars, the color red, and baseball, especially the Giants. He hated wearing shorts, the beach, and any water sports. Marlin had an excellent memory for bible verses and baseball statistics. He was a hard worker with incredible work ethics and seldomly missed a day of work. He enjoyed history and Hershey Park and a good car ride! Marlin often didn't know how to show his love, but deeply loved his wife and family.
In addition to his wife, Marlin is survived by two daughters, Sheila, wife of Grayson Krauss, of Pine Grove; Brenda Ebling, of Reading; and a sister, Raedelle, wife of Ronald Sherman, of Pine Grove.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday at Schuylkill Church of the Brethren in Pine Grove. A viewing will be held from 10 AM until the time of services at church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of Compassus Hospice, Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, and Providence Place for their exceptional care.
At the family's request, memorial donations in Marlin's name may be forwarded to Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd. Pine Grove, PA 17963.
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Mary was born in Mineola, NY, on August 31st, 1952, a daughter of the late William and Marie (Serva) Ellingsgard.
She was of the catholic faith, and enjoyed painting and working around her house. She was last employed in customer service at the St. Clair Walmart.
Mary is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Foley of Tremont, a daughter, Stephanie Foley of South Carolina, and her two grandsons, Colin and Derick Foley, who she loved dearly.
She is also survived by her brothers, William and Kevin, by her sisters, Joanne, Chistine, Deborah, Kim, Darlene and Marueen, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville. A religious service will be held during the visitation.
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Harry Cheeseman, 76, Gordon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18th at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine Fisher Cheeseman. He worked as a butcher until his retirement.
Harry was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, he loved fishing but most importantly he loved his family and his many dogs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arthur S. Cheeseman.
Harry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carole (Berger) Cheeseman, Gordon; his two sons: William Cheeseman and his wife Laurie of Sunbury; John Cheeseman, Gordon; his two daughters: Amy Cheeseman, Gordon; Mary Cheeseman-Boehm and her husband Doug of Gordon; his cousin Harry Fisher and his wife Julie of South Hampton; his grandchildren: Adalynn, William, Titus, Presleigh, Joslynne, Devon and Jack.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date to be announced by the family.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Still Creek and raised in Tamaqua, Helen was the daughter of the late Major Theodore and Ida Novy (Wills). In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by a brother Teddy.
Helen loved all animals and was a great friend to the Carbon County Animal Shelter, for which she led a fundraising campaign in 2023. Having spent the last year and a half in dialysis treatment, Helen raised funds for the campaign by instituting a Lenten swear jar at the Davita St. Lukes Dialysis Center, whereby each time someone cussed, they must contribute. Helen pre-deposited money in the jar each time she entered the center. She had a passion for spirituality, thrifting, reading, cruising, music, gardening, and traveling. She enjoyed her monthly luncheons with her classmates, especially the Band of Five, proving that some friendships last a lifetime. Some of her fondest memories were of years spending summer Sundays together at the family’s grove in Still Creek. Following her mother’s passing, Helen took pride in being the
matriarch and nurturer of the family and keeping everyone together, which she did beautifully.
She had a diverse career history, including as a direct-support professional, truck driver and eighteen wheel armored driver.
Helen is survived by three cherished daughters, Denise Fitzgibbon (Jeff) of Eden, Vermont, Jennifer King (Marcello Russo), and Melissa Wickersham (Dennis) of Tamaqua, as well as her beloved companion, her rescue dog Bud. She loved her grandchildren, Kayla, Madison and Nathan Wickersham, and she couldn’t have been more proud of their accomplishments and college pursuits. She was close to her siblings Gary Novy (Tamaqua) and Lisa Novy-Wikowski (Elverson), as well as nieces and nephews who loved and admired her dearly.
Helen will always be known in her family for never saying goodbye, but saying “Love you most” instead.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 25, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240
Helen requested that those attending her funeral wear tye dye or bright colors.
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Born in Lost Creek on February 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Helen and Michael Martinick.
Kitty was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights.
On November 16, 1946 in St. Casimir Church, Shenandoah, she married John F. Bagienski who passed away on January 1, 2017.
Prior to her retirement, Kitty worked as a seamstress at the former Connie Fashions in Shenandoah for twenty-one years. Earlier in life, she worked in New York City at the Biltmore Hotel during WW II; the time that she spent in the city was a great topic of conversation.
Kitty was a member of both St. Michael's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and Divine Mercy Catholic Church both in Shenandoah. She was also a member of the Polish American Fire Company Women's Auxiliary, and the Greater Shenandoah Area Citizens. She made numerous trips with the seniors to Atlantic City, playing the quarter machines and also ocean excursions to Myrtle Beach.
Kitty loved creating outfits in her sewing room at home. She was chosen to portray Betsy Ross in the 1966 Shenandoah Centennial Parade on the American Flag Float. Baking cakes was also one of her favorite pastimes. Among her cherished memories were the “snow bird” trips she made to Florida. Her family will greatly miss her Christmas Eve “Holy Supper” Ukrainian dinner.
In her short stay at Providence Place, she enjoyed greeting guests in the lobby.
Kitty was the longest surviving member of her immediate family.
Surviving are her son, John M. Bagienski of Leesburg, Florida; two daughters, Janet Baginski (Robert Zaretskie Sr.) of Frackville and MariLynn Bagienski of Barnesville; one grandson, Robert Zaretskie Jr. and his wife Jessica of Lake Wynonah, Auburn; a great grandson, Blaize Zaretskie; nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:00 am in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah. Monsignor Myron Grabowsky will officiate. Interment will follow at 11:30 am at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A viewing will be held on Thursday morning from 8:00 am until 9:00 am in the church.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
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Doris Longenberger, 90, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Doris was born in Zion Grove on March 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Ralph and Matilda (Lutz) Davis.
A lifelong homemaker, Doris enjoyed crocheting, gardening and mowing her lawn. Doris was a member of Saint Peter's 'Hargers' Union Church of Christ, and was active helping at various functions. She also enjoyed helping make the candy Easter eggs for the Davis Chapel fundraiser.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, William Longenberger, her son, Terry Longenberger, and by her siblings, Paul Davis and Mae Crouse.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Cindy, wife of David Cymbala and her special grandchildren, Alicia, Adam, Mike, Rachel, along with Kristie, TJ and Josh. She is also survived by her special great grandson, Brexton, along with Laura, Sophia and Jack.
Doris will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Davis Chapel Cemetery during private services, which are being provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in Ringtown.
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