Skook News Obituaries: February 13th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Todd D. Dohner, 58, of Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Optima Fountain South in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Born on January 22, 1966 in Pottsville, he is the son of Dennis Dohner of Pine Grove and Mary Sue Clark Dohner of Harrisburg.
Todd worked as a Knitting Technician for Lanco Knitwear in Ephrata.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ceramics and playing basketball.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Timothy and wife Roxanne Dohner of Pine Grove; a nephew, Jason and wife Logan Dohner; two nieces, Samantha and husband John Perez, Shannon and husband Matthew Leaman; great nieces and nephews; an aunt Mildred "Millie" and husband William Dukmen; and a cousin Matthew McLaughlin.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Marie was incredibly proud of her daughters Marie (Susie) Ritsick and Colleen Agosti, and loved her sons-in-law, Bob Ritsick, and Steven (Beaver) Agosti, like they were her own sons. She doted on her four grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Ritsick and Steven and David Agosti, attending all their school plays and sporting events, and traveling to their various graduations from higher education. She never failed to tell everyone how proud she was of, and how much she loved, her family.
Small but mighty, Marie was a granny’s granny, with white hair, warm hugs, and an open door for anyone who needed it. She radiated love and warmth, and was happiest when she was taking care of others. Granny’s house was where everyone went for a full belly and a good belly laugh. When you came to visit, you were guaranteed something to eat— grilled cheese, chicken pot pie, halupki, and rice pudding were her specialties. So many people have wonderful memories of snow days where she made us french toast and scrambled eggs, or sick days sitting with her and having her cure all, tea and toast.
Marie was always smiling, happy, and laughing. She had a permanent, mischievous twinkle in her eye and loved a good joke, whether she was making it or in on it. Few grannies would’ve watched “Knocked Up” with their grandchildren, or continued laughing when pranked with a hidden stuffed skeleton. Her comedic timing was legendary. Her family maintains a running list of granny-isms, like “I’m as good as I can be for how I am.” Harder of hearing later in life, there is no shortage of stories of her misheard utterances. Once, when asked if she took a fall, she responded “No, I’m off salt.” Of her many stories, among our favorites are her tales of her youthful shenanigans with her twin sister, Ann, and their best friend, Audrey. From throwing going-away “parties” for young friends headed off to the seminary, to “traveling” abroad to assist wildlife, she lived a long life of adventure filled with laughter.
Marie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Colleen and Beaver of Tuscarora, and Susie and Bob of Still Creek, and her grandchildren Jessica (Washington, D.C.), Michael (Still Creek), Steven and wife Lauren and great grandson Leo (Walnutport), and David and wife Alyssa and granddog, Tilly (Bethlehem), and innumerable nieces, nephews, and extended family who will miss her open arms and infectious laugh.
Marie was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Helen (Brennan) and John Chinchar; four siblings, brothers: Joe, John (Buddy), Danny Chinchar, twin sister Ann (Chinchar) Smith, and loving husband of 58 years, Joseph Kupetz.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 15, 2024 from St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Friends may call from 9-10:30 AM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA. Burial will be in St. Bertha's Cemetery, Tuscarora, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Tamaqua Area Adult Daycare Center, 801 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252.
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Born Saturday, September 3, 1932 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Arthur and Martha (Kleinhagen) Zeplin. Bob was predeased by his beloved wife of 62 years Anne H. (McGroarty) Zeplin on December 29, 2023. He was also predeceased by a son-in law, Jason Lee Frohnheiser, and his three sisters Jane Williams, Doris Kurtz, and Gladys Linkhorst.
A graduate of Tamaqua Area High School Class of 1950, Bob honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Atlas Powder Company where he worked as a mechanic for 32 years. He was a member of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church. Bob was an active part of the Tamaqua community as a member of the East End Fire Company and a long-time coach in the Tamaqua Baseball Association. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies, Penn State football, college basketball, and particularly all of the local games for his grandchildren.
Surviving are daughter, Theresa M. Brode and her husband Gene of Tamaqua, PA, Anne Frohnheiser of Tamaqua, PA, Debra Moyer of Pottsville, PA, Robert A. Zeplin and his wife Lorna of Deer Lake, PA, and Chrisanne Seguin and her husband John. Bob is also survived by his brother, David Zeplin and his wife Jean, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mapleshade Meadows for providing such peace of mind over the last year and extending such care and kindness.
Services have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 17 at noon from St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Friends may call at the church hall from 10:30 AM until time of the service. Interment will be in St. Jerome's Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name can be sent to:
Tamaqua Little League
c/o Bill Angst
986 Catawissa Road
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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Lorraine M Waizenegger, 60, former Ashland resident, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her residence in Lancaster, PA. Born in Philadelphia, April 21, 1981, she was the daughter of Raymond and Wanda Snyder Fishburn. She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1981, and was a member of the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland. Lorraine was employed for over 40 years as a customer service manager for Long Johns Silvers Fish Restaurant, Schuylkill Mall, and later as part of the management team for Turkey Hill Markets, northeast and central Pennsylvania. Preceding her in death was her husband, Alfred Waizenegger, passing June 20, 2014.
Survivors
Daughter: Samantha wife of Jason Knorr, Valley View
Son: Clayton Evans III, Aurora, Colorado
Sister: Doretta Taylor, Ashland
Sister: Marie wife of Lenny Bair, Ashland
Brother: Raymond Fishburn and his wife Tish, Ashland
Cousin: Robert Snyder, Locustdale
Cousin: Albert Snyder and his wife Niki, Ashland
Grandchildren: Angelique, Dakota and his wife Jenni, Hunter, Cayley, Carley, Caleb
Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Mack, Benjamin, Charlotte
Additional Nieces and Nephews
Daughter: Samantha wife of Jason Knorr, Valley View
Son: Clayton Evans III, Aurora, Colorado
Sister: Doretta Taylor, Ashland
Sister: Marie wife of Lenny Bair, Ashland
Brother: Raymond Fishburn and his wife Tish, Ashland
Cousin: Robert Snyder, Locustdale
Cousin: Albert Snyder and his wife Niki, Ashland
Grandchildren: Angelique, Dakota and his wife Jenni, Hunter, Cayley, Carley, Caleb
Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Mack, Benjamin, Charlotte
Additional Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life funeral service, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor of the Bethany Evangelical Church, Ashland. A visitation will begin at 9 AM until the service. The family requests memorials be made to the Bethany Evangelical Church, 13th and Market Streets, Ashland, PA 17921.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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