Skook News Obituaries: April 24th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on August 28, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Stanley & Anna (Sninsky) Babiarz.
She met her high school sweetheart, Harry J. Brown at the age of 14. The couple married August 24, 1968, inseparable for over six decades.
Diane was a 1965 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, and later graduated from Sacred Heart Nursing School, Allentown.
Diane was a very skilled registered nurse, having worked in orthopedics and hospice care.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.
In addition to her parents, Diane is also preceded in death by two sisters: Dr. Mary Pat Hemstreet, and Sister Rose Immaculate.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by three children: Harry J. Brown, Jr. & wife, Kelly Ann Brown, Greencastle, Indiana, Christopher J. Brown, & wife, Dr. Anna T. Brown, Chevy Chase, MD, & Melissa M. Felty, & husband, Robert Felty, Schwenksville; ten beloved grandchildren: Neva, Laurel, Celeste, Elisabeth, Harry, Augie, & Peter Brown, and Benjamin, Ava, & Hannah Felty, her nephew, Dr. Phil Hemstreet, and her niece, Mieke Hemstreet.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 29th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:15-10:15 AM.
Private interment will be held at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diane's memory may be made to St. Ambrose RCC building fund. Check's can be made payable to "Capital Improvement Fund" and mailed to 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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May 20, 1933 – April 2, 2024
Born Florence Mary Yanosky, May 20, 1933 in MarLin, Pennsylvania, her whole life was dedicated to being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved it dearly.
Florence spent her final week, as one could only hope for at the conclusion of life, visiting with her loving daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, recounting memories, laughing, and sharing stories. She kept her quick wit and humor until the very end. Florence passed peacefully in Virginia Beach on April 2, 2024, exactly as you would often find her throughout life: surrounded by family, with her beloved Phillies on the television.
In life, she was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, then Holy Family Parish, Minersville, attending weekly services for as long as her health permitted.
Florence loved “bumming around” with her friends and family, whether it be to one of her favorite casinos, the mall, or Palermo’s. She loved to go, go, go. An avid traveler, Florence had visited nearly every State in the U.S., as well as Mexico and many Caribbean islands. No vacation was ever complete for the grandchildren without their Nan.
Florence is preceded in her passing by her parents, Anna Janowski (née Sumoski) and Frank Janowski; her loving husband, since 1953, Donald T. Doyle; only son, Joseph; brother Joseph Janowski and wife, Julia; brother Frank Yanosky and wife, Jean; and sister Dorothy Long and husband, Russ.
Her legacy of love and joy continues through her daughter Mary Jane Drebitko and husband, Joe, of Virginia Beach; daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Kasmari and husband, Alex, of Minersville; granddaughter Stephanie Pastula and partner, John Pierotti, of Philadelphia; granddaughter Dr. Allison Baragona (née Kasmari), husband, Rob, great-granddaughter, Aria, and great-grandson, Luca, of Coopersburg; and granddaughter and best buddy, Shaina Pastula, of Pottsville. She also had many nieces and nephews and 14 godchildren.
Private services held as arranged by Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. Florence joins her husband and parents in Saint Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery 2, Minersville, for eternal rest.
On her family: “I have the best of the best. I always knew, if I needed something, you would always be there. I never doubted that.” – Florence M. Doyle, March 27, 2024
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Kline was born on January 12th, 1982.
Obituary posted by Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville.
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Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Earl Eugene Sr. and Mrytle Mae (Cummings) Bullington.
She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School
Betty worked as a server for many catering businesses, including Christy Joy, Pottsville and for CP Lighting, Pottsville.
She loved Swimming, Bingo and Shopping Trips
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son James Ray Sellars; 3 brothers Francis Ray Bullington; Lester Herbert Bullington; Earl Eugene Bullington Jr.; a sister Shirley Mae Rasar.
She is survived by 2 sisters Dianne Jarrett of Enoree SC; Janice Bullington of Greenwood, SC; Nieces and nephews including her caregiver Rhonda Weaver of Minersville.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenicnce of the family. Burial will take place Green Lawn Memorial Garden, Spartanville, SC.
The Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late David Wise and Anna Marie Shimko Wise.
David was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School in 1984. After high school, David enlisted in the United States Air Force where he spent 30 years serving his country.
David is survived by his former wife and friend, Pamela Melford of Westwego, LA along with many other friends who helped him over the years.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
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Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Marvella B. (Welsh) Duda. She was of Protestant faith. Jean enjoyed making homemade greeting cards. She loved going on excursions with her daughter-in-law, Christa.
Jean was also preceded in death by her beloved and faithful grand dog Bongo, and brother-in-law, Willie Bernheisel.
Surviving are her son, Ronald L. Miller Jr. and his wife Christa, of Mary D; two brothers, John Duda, of Lansford, and Richard Duda and his wife, Linda, of Shellhamersville; sister, Theresa Bernheisel, of New Ringgold; nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Private service with Vicar Brian Buzik and LLM Emma L. Weaver officiating.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
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Born in Pottsville, PA on May 1, 1986, she was the daughter of Kerry Commings and Michele Ann (Kintzer) Sarkowski and her husband MItchell Sarkowski.
Melissa was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 2006. She worked as a sales clerk at Rite Aide and the Giant Food Store. Melissa was a member of former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon. She loved the outdoors, fishing, swimming, camping, shopping, and watching football.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents James and June Kintzer and an uncle David Kintzer.
In addition to her parents, Melissa is survived by her longtime companion Kyle Jocken; a son Evan Jocken; a sister Kristine Hunt and her companion Robert Murray; and uncles: James and Gary Kintzer.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon at 7PM on Thursday, May 2nd.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday evening from 5:30-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
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Born in Pottsville, PA on August 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Willam John and Elizabeth Ann (Vogelsang) Haley.
Tim served in the U.S. Marines as a Cpl in the Vietnam War from 1966 till 1969. He worked as a Bus driver for the Schuylkill Transportation System in Pottsville for over 30 years. Tim was a member of the Vietnam Vets in Schoentown, the East End Fire Company and Citizens Fire Company, both of Palo Alto.
Tim is survived by a brother John W. Haley and his wife Patty; sister Lavinia E. Brobst; brother William M. Haley and his wife Nancy; brother Stephen T. Haley and his wife Gerri Lynn; sister Elizabeth A. Kleckner and her husband Vernon; and his wife Sandy (Zalonka) Haley, all of Palo Alto; and many nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held on Sunday April 28th at 7PM at the Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon, with Rev. Kevin Bobbin officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Sunday evening from 5-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment with Military Honors will be held on Monday April 29th at 11:30AM at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Tim's memory to either the Joseph C. Cappella Memorial Vietnam Veterans Home Association 612 Fifth Street Port Carbon PA 17965 or the Wounded Warriors.
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Maria was born in Shenandoah on July 15, 1959, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Lebby) Curreli and Salvadore "Sammy" Curreli of Shenandoah.
She was educated in local schools and was employed by Jeld Wen in Ringtown, and later by the Shenandoah Valley School District, first as a teachers aide, then retiring as a culinary assistant in the cafeteria.
Maria was preceded in death by her grandfather, Giovanni B. Curreli, grandmother Antoinette Curreli, uncle Carmen Curreli, mother, Dorothy (Lebby) Curreli, husband Anthony "Bimbo" Anuscavage and her son, Robert "Bobby" Anuscavage.
Surviving is her father, Salvadore "Sammy" Curreli and her cousin Mario C. Curreli.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11 AM at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, with Rev. Craig Zimmerman officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 9 AM until 11 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
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