Skook News Obituaries: March 18th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Anna Nall Shultz, 98, of Brockton, Pennsylvania, died Friday March 15, 2024, in Coaldale. She was the wife of the late John G. Shultz who died in 1989.Born in Schuylkill Township on May 20, 1925, Anna was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Cromyak) Polyak and attended Blythe Township Schools. Anna was employed by the Department of State as a homemaker. She was a member St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Brockton and also worked for years at the election polls.
Anna is survived by a son John Nall and his wife Marilyn of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, K. Melissa Lowry of Harrisburg, and Lynda Williams and her husband Albert of Brockton; seven grandchildren, Marc and his wife Michal, Kimberly, Jenifer, Anita and her husband Luke, James and his companion Michelle, Robert, and Albert Jr and his wife Monica; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers Robert Polyak, Peter Polyak, and a sister Helen Harahus.
Private services at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Brockton, c/o St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 621 W. Mahanoy St., Mahanoy City, PA 17948.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Daniel J. Fegley, 74, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, March 16th.
Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1949, he was a son of the late C. Joseph & Betty R. (McMillan) Fegley.
Together 35 years, Dan was the husband of Lenora A. (Whiteash) Fegley.
Dan was a life member of the Northward Social Club, and the Rainbow Hose Co. No. 1, both in Schuylkill Haven. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed collecting guns. He was a former member of the NRA.
In addition to his wife, Dan is also survived by three children: Kevin Fegley & wife Laura, Andrew Fegley & wife, Jan, all of Hellertown, and Shannon Fegley, Catty, three step-children: Stacey Strokelitus, Marlin, James Becker & wife, Brittany, Pottsville, & Janette Jones & husband, Robert, North Manheim Township, 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, siblings: Nancy Wilcosky, Pottsville, Gary Fegley & wife, Darlene, Friedensburg, & Donna Susan Moyer & husband, Gary, Cressona, and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, Dan is also preceded in death by his previous wife, Margaret "Peg" Fegley, and niece, Rhonda Muthersbaugh.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 21st at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, 26 Chestnut St., Cressona. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona.
At the family's request, to defray the cost of funeral expenses, contributions may be sent to Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven PA 17972.
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Born on February 12, 1932 in Pine Grove Twp., she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Cora Dewalt Becker Zettlemoyer.
Leah had been employed as a factory worker. She enjoyed going to the casino.
Leah was a loving aunt, a good cook and baker and friends and family were always welcome.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 59 years, William L. Koons; six brothers, Charles, Phaon, Donald, and Glenn Zettlemoyer, Harry and Milton Becker; four sisters, Annie Luckenbill, Irene Peiffer, Janet Lazarchick, and June Zimmerman.
Surviving are nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 11:30 AM in the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, with Pastor Terry Jansma officiating. There will be a viewing on Thursday, March 21, from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard J. Kellner, 79 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at home while in the care of his daughter Jennifer Schwoyer.
Born Monday, May 15, 1944 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard John, and Dorothy (Bottomley) Kellner. Richard was also predeceased by; his first wife, Bette L. (Schuetrumpf) Kellner on May 23, 2018; second wife, Sharon A. (Johnson) Kellner on Dec. 21, 2023; son, Richard R. Kellner Jan. 18, 2016; granddaughter, Amber Lynn Schwoyer on Jan. 27, 2021.
Surviving are; beloved daughter, Jennifer Schwoyer wife of Daniel of Coaldale; brother, William Kellner and his wife Marianne; grandson, David W. Schwoyer; great granddaughter, Kinsley Lyn Knapp; daughter-in-law, Tammy Jean Kellner. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Richard.
A Coaldale High School graduate, Richard retired from L.C.& N. mines of Coaldale. A member of the United Methodist Church of Coaldale, Richard assisted his late son operating a small engine repair business for many years. Richard enjoyed doing adult color by number paintings. Richard and his late wife Sharon looked forward to meeting friends at the West Penn Dinner, and Pizza Como in Lehighton.
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday March 23, 2024 from Grace Community Church located at 15 West Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232. Friends may call on Saturday morning at church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.
Private Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Richards name to:
Grace Community Church
15 West Ridge Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232
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Christopher A. Frederick, 58, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, March 14th, at LVHN Cedar Crest.
Christopher was born in Pottsville, Pa. on April 14, 1965, a son of Elizabeth J. (Dusel) and Jerome E. Frederick He was the husband of Brenda Lee (Bernasz) Frederick. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a Coach with both the Pottsville Girls softball league and an assistant Coach with Minersville Area High School Softball. Chris enjoyed riding his Harley. He was an Antique Car enthusiast. A Member of the Chrysler 300 Club, an avid hunter and fisherman. He was known for his love for his dogs. Going to the beach was a favorite destination of his. He enjoyed going to concerts and educating his children on all music genres and he loved collecting Sports Cards and memorabilia.
In addition to his parents, and his wife, Brenda he is survived by a daughter, Alysia Frederick, a son, Jerome, husband of Nicole Frederick. Chris is also survived by a brother, Bryan, husband of Lisa Frederick.
A Visitation will be held 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23rd at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville, PA. A Religious Service will follow at 11:00 with Wayne Orlick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Minersville Area Hiigh School Softball or Pottsville Area High School Softball. For those attending the family ask’s all to dress casually with anything sport or Harley Davidson related.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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