Skook News Obituaries: February 9th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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A 1942 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Phyllis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Albright College in 1946. Before retiring in 1981, she was employed by the former Atlas Powder Company, later ICI Americas, as an analytical chemist and manager of product development and advertising. She also served as the 33rd president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Phyllis was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Tamaqua. She began serving as a director for the Tamaqua Public Library in 1981, where she also served on the Library Endowment Fund.
She is survived by a niece, Nancy Reese and her husband William and their children, Douglas Reese (Melissa), Christine Butler (Richard), and Karen Reese, and a nephew, Thomas S. Carter and his children, Charles H. Carter III (Tammy), Peter Carter (Jennifer), and Laura Crawford (Peter) as well as 10 great-grand nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was predeceased by a brother, Charles H. Carter, Jr., in 2017.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in the First United Methodist Church, 124 West Broad Street, Tamaqua with Pastor Deb Forney officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Alan R. Barron, 78 of Coaldale passed away Tuesday February 6, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Carbon Campus, Lehighton.
Born in Coaldale February 24, 1945 he was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Alan worked as a Machine Operator.
Surviving are his 2 sons Scott Barron and his wife Colleen of Northhumperland, Chad Barron, 3 grandchildren Daylon, Carson and Nicholas, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Gerald and sister Barbra.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Born in Danville on August 27, 1983 he was the son of Edward J. O’Donnell Jr. and the late Mary Beth (Courtney) O’Donnell.
Eddie was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland. He graduated from Cardinal Brennan High School in 2001 and Schuylkill Institute of Business & Technology.
He was last employed as a computer analyst for Geisinger. In addition to being a black belt in karate, Eddie enjoyed collecting coins and playing piano.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by; uncle Shawn O’Donnell; aunt Kathleen Campomizzi RN; maternal grandparents James & Elizabeth Courtnye; paternal grandfather Edward J. O’Donnell Sr.
Eddie is survived by; father Edward J. O’Donnell Jr.(Hawa), Ashland; paternal grandmother Ruth Ann O’Donnell, Frackville; sister Kayla O’Donnell (Andrew Hubler), Ashland; nieces Kiara Lutz and Sophia Hubler; aunts, uncles & cousins.
Services will be announced at a later date this spring.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Sophia was born in Pottsville, on November 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Magdaline (Korslevat ) and Paul Yanchick .
She was the widow of Paul Edison Gambill. he passed away July 11th, 2015.
During her life she was employed as a Bus Driver at the IU School in Pottsville. She practiced the Lutheran faith. In addition to her family, her joys in life were shopping and Bingo.
Sophia is survived by two daughters, Ruth Shadle, of Pine Grove, PA and Gail, wife of John Morris, of The Woodlands, TX.
Sophia is also survived by her grandchildren Denise, wife of Jim Felty; Kelly and Jack Morris; two great grandchildren Devon Young and Nathan Felty; and two great great grandsons Mason Young and Maverick Goul. Sophia is also survived be several nieces and nephews.
Sophia was predeceased by her siblings Nick, Michael, Olga and Anna.
Interment Services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, On Friday February 16th at 2:00 PM.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. , Orwigsburg, is honored to be serving the family.
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He was born February 5, 1936 in Summit Hill, PA to the late Charles and Anna (Bobick) Markey. He graduated from Lansford High School and later joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean war. Bernie retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier in Summit Hill. He also worked for St. Joseph Church in cemetery maintenance and as a parking lot attendant at the Carbon County Courthouse. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Summit Hill, American Legion Post 316 and was honored as Grand Marshall of the 2017 Summit Hill Memorial Day Parade. He played basketball in summer leagues, enjoyed his many trips to Las Vegas, connecting with facebook friends and spending time at his beach condo in Brigantine, NJ. Bernie was also a long time avid New York Yankees fan.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann (Gavula) Markey, son Charles (Cheryl) of Wellsville, daughter Margaret Mary Storch (John) of Boiling Springs, son Bernard (Marilyn) of Summit Hill and John (Staci) of Franklintown,. Four grandsons, John and Robert Markey, Tyler (Meredith) Storch and Arron (Fiancé' Nicole Huffer) Storch. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name to St. Joseph Church, Summit Hill would be appreciated by the family.
David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.
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Glenn E. Ney, 69, of Muir passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home.
Born in Harrisburg, January 16, 1955, a son of the late Allen and Helen Hoover Ney. Glenn attended Williams Valley High School.
He was a proud United States Army veteran, serving as a first sergeant. His military service took him across the world, spending time in Hawaii, Louisiana, Germany, Kentucky, and Alaska. He retired from the Army following 20 years of service.
After retiring, his passion for the outdoors brought him to open up his own business, Glenn's Archery and Fish Producing Shop. He took great pride in his business and looked forward to his customers and friends coming to visit the shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and doing taxidermy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kadian Tige Mann and Talen Luth Ney; three brothers, Robert Ney, Edward Ney, and James Nye; two sisters, Jean McCready and Barb Felton.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Jody A. Strohecker Ney; three sons, Jason Ney and his wife Lovely, Alaska, Glenn Ney II, Alaska, and Andy Ney and his wife Sue, Wiconisco; five grandchildren, Areiya, Zinnia, Halo, Cheyenne, and Joel Ney; three brothers, Richard Nye, Linglestown, Gary Ney and his wife Connie, Williamstown, and Scott Ney and his wife Patty, Williamstown; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be announced in the near future.
Please omit flowers, donations in Glenn's name should be made to the Twin Valley Alliance Church, 9781 St. Rt. 209, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Ney family.
Born in Harrisburg, January 16, 1955, a son of the late Allen and Helen Hoover Ney. Glenn attended Williams Valley High School.
He was a proud United States Army veteran, serving as a first sergeant. His military service took him across the world, spending time in Hawaii, Louisiana, Germany, Kentucky, and Alaska. He retired from the Army following 20 years of service.
After retiring, his passion for the outdoors brought him to open up his own business, Glenn's Archery and Fish Producing Shop. He took great pride in his business and looked forward to his customers and friends coming to visit the shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and doing taxidermy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kadian Tige Mann and Talen Luth Ney; three brothers, Robert Ney, Edward Ney, and James Nye; two sisters, Jean McCready and Barb Felton.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Jody A. Strohecker Ney; three sons, Jason Ney and his wife Lovely, Alaska, Glenn Ney II, Alaska, and Andy Ney and his wife Sue, Wiconisco; five grandchildren, Areiya, Zinnia, Halo, Cheyenne, and Joel Ney; three brothers, Richard Nye, Linglestown, Gary Ney and his wife Connie, Williamstown, and Scott Ney and his wife Patty, Williamstown; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be announced in the near future.
Please omit flowers, donations in Glenn's name should be made to the Twin Valley Alliance Church, 9781 St. Rt. 209, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Ney family.
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Richard B. Martin, 71, of Ashland passed away Thursday afternoon February 8th at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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