Skook News Obituaries: March 26th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on Wednesday, July 4th, 1934, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she was the second of four daughters of the late William Joseph and Mary Agnes (Kumatis) Coleman. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Joseph Patusky of Middleport, Pennsylvania, whom she married on September 29, 1956, and by her sister, Mary Patricia (Patsy) Baddick.
Sara is survived by her children, Robert and his wife Patricia, William, Marie Nicolosi and her husband Randy, and Christopher and his wife Kiernan; six grandchildren, Christina (Patusky) Bihary and her husband Alex, Beverly (Patusky) Tran and her husband Andrew, Andrew Patusky and his wife Lyn, Lisa Patusky and her husband Darren Weinhold, Luke Patusky, and Alice Patusky; five great grandchildren; and sisters Rosalie McGorry and Suzanne Hamilton. Many nieces and nephews also survive Sara.
Sara was an intelligent, faithful, and empathetic person. Her love and support for the people in her life, that she gave without condition, left a beautiful and indelible imprint on all who knew her.
Known for her sharp mind -- Sara skipped a grade during elementary school. She was a 1951 graduate of the former St. Jerome R.C.C. High School in Tamaqua. Sara loved poetry and read voraciously, completing the body of work by mystery writer Agatha Christie among an endless flow of books that passed through her hands. Also, a deeply devout person, she attended St. Bertha’s Roman Catholic Church in Tuscarora, PA as a child, was a member of St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church of Stamford, CT during her working years, and attended St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, PA while in retirement.
Sara was also an excellent swing and polka dancer, attending dances with her husband Stanley throughout her marriage, including at the Lakewood Ballroom. But most of all, she will be remembered as a woman who cherished time with her family, and who helped them become better people through her example, her works, and her unending belief in them.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 6682550.
Friends may call on Monday evening April 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial in Sara's name will be Celebrated on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Internment St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. Online condolences or a fond memory of Sara can be made to the family by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com. Please direct memorial contributions in her memory to the Tuscarora Firehouse or St. John XXIII R.C.C. church.
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Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Grace M. (Himmelberger) Schaeffer. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1976; and had attended 2 years at Penn State University taking courses for his career at DANA. He worked as a truck mechanic at DANA Corporation for 23 years until retiring when DANA closed. Most recently, he and his wife owned and operated Market Basket Produce and Deli, Windsor Twp., for the past 27 years. He loved to travel to the beach, especially Ocean City, Maryland. He enjoyed cars, and drag racing. Barry was a member of Vaux Lodge No. 406 F&AM; and Rajah Shrine.
He is survived by two sons: Oliver M. Schaeffer, fiance of Jasmine M. Walter, West Brunswick Twp., and Christopher M. Schaeffer, companion of Jessica C. Mattes, Hamburg; and a granddaughter: Olivia G. Schaeffer. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; and his six beloved cats.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
The family would like to thank Advantage Home Health and Hospice for all of their support that has been shown to the family.
Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Thomas E. "Tom" and Linda M. (Wesner) Snyder, Mohrsville. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1993, and later received an associates degree in Criminal Justice from McCann School of Business in 2013. Amy worked as a customer service representative at Service Electric for the last 15 years. She was a member of Divine Mercy Church, Shenandoah. She loved her family and her pets. She was known to be protective of her family. She enjoyed reading, watching TV, and was a "trivia queen" always researching to make sure she knew the correct answers. She was also very generous.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents is a son: Ace M. Christian, at home; two sisters: Sherry L. (Williams) Gonzalez, wife of Florentino, Muhlenberg Twp., and Kimberly A. (Snyder), wife of Michael L. Eckenroth, Bern Twp.; nieces and nephews: Carly P., and Cody M. Eckenroth, Miranda M., and Diego M. Gonzalez, Bo C., and Janessa F. Williams. She is also survived by a brother in law: Jacob D. McSurdy, husband of Jennifer, Denver, Colorado; a sister in law: Sabrina Christian, Whitehall; and her beloved pets: Rocco, Shadow, Clipper, and Dolly. Amy was predeceased by a brother: Scott C. Williams; and a brother in law: Charles A. Christian.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held from 12 to 1 pm in the funeral home.
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