Skook News Obituaries: April 25th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Anthony & Evelyn (Reinecker) Ruckel.
Married 30 years, Donald C. McKeon passed away in 1993.
Betty was a member of Faith Worship Center, Orwigsburg.
In addition to working at the Walk-In Shoe Company, Schuylkill Haven, Betty was the co-owner of Magic Dragon Daycare, Shoemakersville.
In addition to her parents and husband, Betty is also preceded in death by her son, Robert "Bobby" McKeon who passed in 1986.
She is also survived by two daughters: Debora Faust & husband, Christopher, Deer Lake, and Christina Weiss & husband, Michael, New Philadelphia, grandchildren: Brenden Faust, Mikol McKeon, Cody Cookson, Kasandra Cookson, & Megan Weiss, great-grandchildren: Kieran, Laina, & Nori, brother, Thomas Ruckel & wife, Mary Jo, New York, nieces and a nephew, and her beloved dog, Cece, and cat, Cotton.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted at Faith Worship Center, Orwigsburg, at 1 PM on Tuesday. A visitation for family and friends will be held from noon until the time of service at the church.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to the American Lung Association and mailed to PO Box 756, Osceola WI 54020-0756.
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Born on February 10, 1929 in Wayne Twp., she was a daughter of the late Robert D. and Carrie A. Werner Moyer.
Ruth was a Sewing Machine Operator for Ethel Maid, Inc, and retired in 1994. She was a member of Salem Hetzel's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove and a former member of the Pine Grove Senior Citizens.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Arlin S. Miller on April 6, 2014; two sisters, Erma Brown and May Moyer; and six brothers, Russell, Wilson, Leo, George, Robert, and Joseph Moyer. Ruth was the last surviving member of her family.
Surviving are a son, Reynold A. Miller and his companion Sandra; a daughter, Rita A. and husband Gary Lehman, who provided care for Ruth in their home for three years; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Miller, all of Schuylkill Haven; three granddaughters, Kimberly A. and husband Greg Miller, Nicole L. and husband Donald Bohn, and Dr. Stacey L. Lehman-Tenuto and husband Michael Tenuto; four great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Rev. Marie Meeks officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove,.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Hetzel's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund ,233 Hetzel's Church Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963 in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1934, Rosemary was a daughter of Stanley J. and Susan (Farenish) Pawlowski.
She was the beloved wife and widow of Charles J. Czulada. Together they shared 50 years of marriage.
Rosemary was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was employed by Bell Telephone as a young woman, leaving to raise her sons. She returned to a career at Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation, retiring in 2000. She was a lifetime member of Church of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville where she enjoyed volunteering until she became physically unable. Rose was a very social person whose hobbies included crocheting, reading, shopping and trips to Stone Harbor, NJ. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and lovingly prepared delicious holiday meals featuring treasured ethnic recipes for her family leaving us with warm memories of numerous special occasions.
Surviving are her sons that she was exceedingly proud of Dr. Glenn Czulada (Beth), Covington Township, Dr. Gary Czulada (Colene), York, and Chip Czulada (Sandra), Sinking Spring; her grandchildren, Peter Czulada, Cristin Meyer, Justin Acosta, Amy Czulada, Amber Tabasso, Abby Czulada, Camilla Diament, Evan Czulada and Aaron Czulada; and great grandchildren Brandon, Lincoln, Hudson, Dawson, Brooklyn and Everett. Rose is also survived by her sister, Gloria Swanson and predeceased by brother, George Pawlowski.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Raedelle Foster, friend, companion, and caretaker for her years of assistance, to the staff at Providence Place for the kindness and affection they bestowed upon Rose during her time there and to the nursing staff at Compassus for the expert and compassionate hospice care they provided most recently.
Funeral services for family and relatives will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s memory can be made to the St. Patrick's Church Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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He was born in Hazleton on March 7, 1956, to the late Theodore and Rita Rose (Bane) Williams.
Preceding him in death were his parents and four siblings. Ted Williams, Gerry Williams, Rita Williams Holman, and Mary Lou Williams Buchinsky. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
John was a devout member of the Church of St. Patrick in Pottsville. He was a 1974 Shenandoah Valley High School graduate, where he excelled in several sports. John was Inducted in 2017 to the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from Penn State University with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, and he had previously been employed by Beneficial Finance, Community Banks, and the Schuylkill County Domestic Relations Office, where he ultimately retired.
Growing up in Shenandoah, John cultivated a passion for boxing, competing in and winning numerous amateur bouts. He was an avid supporter of Penn State football and Philadelphia sports teams. He took great pride in and enjoyed coaching his sons’ sports teams.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Beth Ludinsky: his two sons, Joshua of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Zachary along with his fiancee, Sarah, of Ashburn, Virginia; as well as several nieces and nephews.
May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.
Friends and family will gather on Saturday morning, April 27th, from 9:00 to 11:00am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Scripture services will be held at 11:00am and will be officiated by Rev. Ronald J. Minner. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the: Juvenile Diabetes Resource Foundation (JDRF), jdrf.org.
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Born December 10, 1940, John was a 1958 Graduate of Minersville High School. John started his love for golf while he caddied at the Schuylkill Country Club during and after High School.
John’s love for sports did not stop at golf it extended to baseball (New York Mets), football (Washington Redskins), and Bowling. He was a retired member of the Goodwill Fire Company. An active member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Minersville. He enjoyed his Wednesday Flea Market trips and collecting golf balls to pass the time.
John worked for Van Hausen for 21 years before going to Reading Anthracite and retiring from Lehigh Coal and Navigating.
During his careers and interactions with friends he acquired many nicknames: Putski, Silly Pickle, Plicker, Uncle Ju Ju and Junior.
John is preceded in death by his mother Anna (Sema) Melnick and John Melnick Sr and many other aunts, uncles, family, and friends that he was looking forward to being reunited with. There for sure was a party at the pearly gates when Junior arrived.
John is survived by his 2 brothers. Raymond E (his caregiver) and Edward G both of Minersville. Sister-in-Law Anna Marie Melnick, Port Carbon. Nieces Melissa Ann Melnick, Jonestown, and Kimberly Marie Gracely (wife of Shawn), Port Carbon. Great Nephew Gunner Lee Gracely, and Great Niece Isabelle ‘Izzy’ Whitney Hauser, as well as Godchildren, Karen Miller, Delaware and Tony Roland, Carlisle, and several other cousins.
John was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength and full of love for those who went before him. He will be missed dearly.
The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their care and compassion over the past 2 months.
A Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday April 30, at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. As well Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 9:30 am at the funeral home. A Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Wednesday, May 1 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church with Reverend Mark Fesniak celebrant, and Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko concelebrant. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School Fund.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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Regina E. Phillips, 96, of formerly of Norristown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24th, at Renaissance Home Pinebrook, Orwigsburg.
Born in Reading, PA on March 17, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Howard & Bertha (Boyer) Phillips.
She was a 1946 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Regina was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.
She had worked for Lansdale Tube for 30 years as a machine operator.
In addition to her parents, Regina is also preceded in by her son, James Phillips, sister, Betty Tobash, brother, Harold Phillips, previously of California, and companion, Paul Cirafesi.
Regina is survived by several nieces & nephews, and extended family.
A viewing will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn, from 9:30 AM until the time of service. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday. Interment will follow at Summer Hill Cemetery, Auburn.
Regina E. Phillips, 96, of formerly of Norristown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24th, at Renaissance Home Pinebrook, Orwigsburg.
Born in Reading, PA on March 17, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Howard & Bertha (Boyer) Phillips.
She was a 1946 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Regina was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.
She had worked for Lansdale Tube for 30 years as a machine operator.
In addition to her parents, Regina is also preceded in by her son, James Phillips, sister, Betty Tobash, brother, Harold Phillips, previously of California, and companion, Paul Cirafesi.
Regina is survived by several nieces & nephews, and extended family.
A viewing will be held Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn, from 9:30 AM until the time of service. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday. Interment will follow at Summer Hill Cemetery, Auburn.
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