Skook News Obituaries: February 23rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late T. Earl Cannon and Helen (Leinenbach) Cannon. She worked as a CNA for the Mount Carmel and Shenandoah Senior Living Communities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Cannon.
Eileen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
Eileen is survived by her husband of 37 years, John J. O’Donnell; her four sons: Edward Korn, John O’Donnell Jr., Patrick O’Donnell (Kali) and Joseph O’Donnell (Amy); her sister-in-law, Carol Cannon; her brothers-in-law, Joseph O’Donnell (Steph) and Tim O’Donnell (Cathy); her seven grandchildren: Brayden, Autumn, Ryan, Jayden, Meghan, Addy and Kellen; she is also survived by her nieces, nephews and her many close friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family
Sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville/Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born Tuesday, November 27, 1934 in Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Daniel, and Blanche (MaGuire) McDermott. Patricia was also predeceased by; husband, Robert M. Rose; sisters, Elizabeth Christensen, Mary Hennessey, Helen Edwards, Alice Shirley; brothers, James, George, Daniel, Jack, Eugene, and Larry McDermott.
Surviving are sons, Dale Collins, Kevin Collins and his wife Angela; daughter, Barbara Hawkes; 4 grandchildren.
A graduate of Upper Marion High School, Patricia was an Administrative Assistant with Commonwealth Aluminum. Catholic by faith, Patricia was an advocate for cat adoption and rescue, she enjoyed antiquing.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884.
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Francis T. (Frank) Selgrade, 72, a resident of Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
Frank was born March 16th 1951. He was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Utarus) Selgrade, Girardville.
Frank graduated from Cardinal Brennan High School, Class of 1969.
Frank was a kind soul who had great faith and prayed daily, with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. He enjoyed the simple things in life, family visits, spending time with family especially during the holidays, when he was able. He enjoyed receiving sweet treats on occasion, especially milk shakes. Frank led a very colorful life; we are grateful that he is now at peace.
Frank is survived by 10 siblings: brothers - Joseph (Marilyn), Robert “Bo” (Ellen), Michael (Raylene), sisters - Marie (Jerry) Beckman, Alice Osborne, Barbara (Joe) Haardt, Patty (Dan) Ingersoll, Liz (Kurt) Pitts, Peggy (Darren) Waddle, Kathy (Bill) Rhoades, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ken Osborne.
Services for Frank will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Interment will be at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
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