Skook News Obituaries: April 5th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Fearon R. "Rick" Stiver, Jr., 79, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - East Campus, Pottsville.
Born in Elkton, MD on January 5, 1945, he was the son of the late Fearon R. Stiver, Sr. & Margaret Etta (Hess) Stiver.
In February, Rick & Marlene E. (Dietterick) Stiver celebrated 54 years of marriage.
After graduation from Bloomsburg High School in 1964, Rick served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964-1968. He spent 1.5 years in Vietnam during the war and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
In 1977, Rick graduated from Alvernia College, Reading, where he received a Bachelor's Degree.
For 22 years, he served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. Rick's first assignment was at the Fogelsville Barracks, with his last assignment at the Hamburg Barracks. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Police.
He and his wife owned and operated Highland Greens Tree Farm, New Ringgold for 20 years.
He was a member of Grace Free Church, Cressona.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Rick enjoyed wood carving, photography, and traveling with his wife in their RV across the United States.
In addition to his wife, Rick is survived by his daughter, Robyn, wife of Steve Howell, of Schuylkill Haven; son, Bryan, husband of Marianne Stiver, of Landingville; and grandchildren, Chloe and Gretchen Howell.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Gary Stiver and sister, Connie Konopelski.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 10th at Grace Free Church, Cressona. A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Grace Free Church, 101 Graeff St. Cressona, PA 17929.
Joan M. Thomas, 76, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Joan was born in Pottsville on May 9, 1947, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Popnick) Wassell. She grew up in MaryD and was a 1965 graduate of Marian Catholic High School.
In her younger years, Joan worked as a beautician and in the garment industry. Joan had a sweet tooth and enjoyed sewing, baking, and watching the Lifetime Movie Network.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, David Thomas; brother, John Stencavage; and sisters: Theresa Large, Helen Briesch, and Christine Johnson.
She is survived by her children: Christy Collins and her husband, Charlie of Pottsville; Joanie Thomas and her fiancee, Herb Bohr of Lebanon; and David Roman and his wife, Lorraine of Frackville; two grandchildren: Cayleigh Collins and Jessica Heckman; two great grandchildren: Michael Heckman and Alissa Heckman; a sister, Anna Flail of McAdoo; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service at 11 AM on Saturday, April 27th at The First Baptist Church, 701 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville. A time of visitation with Joan's family will be from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service. Joan will be laid to rest at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Pottsville following the service.
Joan's family will provide flowers, and in lieu of flowers her family asks that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice in her memory.
The Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home is assisting Joan’s family during their time of need.
Michael Ryan Pritiskutch, 33, of Pottstown, died Easter Sunday afternoon as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while traveling to work.
Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Yvonne (nee Stripe) Pritiskutch and Joseph Pritiskutch, Pottstown. He was a 2009 graduate of Saint Pius X High School and attended Penn State – Berks before completing training in Automotive Technology at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Exton. He was currently employed as the assistant manager at Maggiano’s Little Italy, King of Prussia.
Michael enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Mike and his dad rode together numerous times through the coal region on day trips. He enjoyed hanging with his girlfriend and going on adventures. He loved family time gatherings when he was free and not working. He enjoyed seeing his nephews and niece and giving them his “big” hug. He will be remembered as a good son, good brother, good uncle and good friend to many.
In addition to his Mom, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Ann Marie (nee Brennan) Pritiskutch, both of whom were members of the former St. Vincent de Paul Church (now Holy Family Parish), of Minersville.
In addition to his Dad, Michael is survived by his brother, Joseph Pritiskutch (spouse, Valerie), two nephews and one niece, Brock, Remi and Roman; his maternal grandparents, Frederick Stripe and Leona Yeager; his Dad’s wife, Suzanne Pritiskutch; his companion, Daniela Mendez. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will accept visitors on Monday, April 15, from 8:00 A.M. until the Celebration of Michael’s life at Noon. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Born in Elkton, MD on January 5, 1945, he was the son of the late Fearon R. Stiver, Sr. & Margaret Etta (Hess) Stiver.
In February, Rick & Marlene E. (Dietterick) Stiver celebrated 54 years of marriage.
After graduation from Bloomsburg High School in 1964, Rick served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964-1968. He spent 1.5 years in Vietnam during the war and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
In 1977, Rick graduated from Alvernia College, Reading, where he received a Bachelor's Degree.
For 22 years, he served as a Pennsylvania State Trooper. Rick's first assignment was at the Fogelsville Barracks, with his last assignment at the Hamburg Barracks. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Police.
He and his wife owned and operated Highland Greens Tree Farm, New Ringgold for 20 years.
He was a member of Grace Free Church, Cressona.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Rick enjoyed wood carving, photography, and traveling with his wife in their RV across the United States.
In addition to his wife, Rick is survived by his daughter, Robyn, wife of Steve Howell, of Schuylkill Haven; son, Bryan, husband of Marianne Stiver, of Landingville; and grandchildren, Chloe and Gretchen Howell.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Gary Stiver and sister, Connie Konopelski.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 10th at Grace Free Church, Cressona. A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Grace Free Church, 101 Graeff St. Cressona, PA 17929.
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Joan M. Thomas, 76, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Joan was born in Pottsville on May 9, 1947, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Popnick) Wassell. She grew up in MaryD and was a 1965 graduate of Marian Catholic High School.
In her younger years, Joan worked as a beautician and in the garment industry. Joan had a sweet tooth and enjoyed sewing, baking, and watching the Lifetime Movie Network.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, David Thomas; brother, John Stencavage; and sisters: Theresa Large, Helen Briesch, and Christine Johnson.
She is survived by her children: Christy Collins and her husband, Charlie of Pottsville; Joanie Thomas and her fiancee, Herb Bohr of Lebanon; and David Roman and his wife, Lorraine of Frackville; two grandchildren: Cayleigh Collins and Jessica Heckman; two great grandchildren: Michael Heckman and Alissa Heckman; a sister, Anna Flail of McAdoo; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service at 11 AM on Saturday, April 27th at The First Baptist Church, 701 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville. A time of visitation with Joan's family will be from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service. Joan will be laid to rest at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Pottsville following the service.
Joan's family will provide flowers, and in lieu of flowers her family asks that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice in her memory.
The Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home is assisting Joan’s family during their time of need.
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Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Yvonne (nee Stripe) Pritiskutch and Joseph Pritiskutch, Pottstown. He was a 2009 graduate of Saint Pius X High School and attended Penn State – Berks before completing training in Automotive Technology at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Exton. He was currently employed as the assistant manager at Maggiano’s Little Italy, King of Prussia.
Michael enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Mike and his dad rode together numerous times through the coal region on day trips. He enjoyed hanging with his girlfriend and going on adventures. He loved family time gatherings when he was free and not working. He enjoyed seeing his nephews and niece and giving them his “big” hug. He will be remembered as a good son, good brother, good uncle and good friend to many.
In addition to his Mom, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Ann Marie (nee Brennan) Pritiskutch, both of whom were members of the former St. Vincent de Paul Church (now Holy Family Parish), of Minersville.
In addition to his Dad, Michael is survived by his brother, Joseph Pritiskutch (spouse, Valerie), two nephews and one niece, Brock, Remi and Roman; his maternal grandparents, Frederick Stripe and Leona Yeager; his Dad’s wife, Suzanne Pritiskutch; his companion, Daniela Mendez. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will accept visitors on Monday, April 15, from 8:00 A.M. until the Celebration of Michael’s life at Noon. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is entrusted with arrangements. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made to the charity of the giver’s choice.
William F. Cameron, Jr., 64, of Auburn, passed away early Friday morning, April 5, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
Born in Philadelphia, March 3, 1960, a son of the late William Sr. and Margaret Haig Cameron. Bill attended Frankford High School.
He was of the Catholic faith and was an alter server growing up.
Bill was an extremely hard worker, working in roofing for over 35 years. He began his career with McGinnis Roofing and eventually started his own company, Pay Less and Save More Roofing.
He will be remembered for his love for music and Philadelphia sports, especially the Eagles. He enjoyed scratch-off tickets and spending time with his dogs and could often be found going on walks or drives with his pets. Bill had a very close relationship with his dog Roxie. He was affectionately known as "Pops" to most of his community. Above all else, his daughters were his world and he loved spending time with them.
Surviving are his two daughters, Kayla and Ashlee Cameron, Auburn; his stepdaughter whom he helped raise, Brianna Sherick, Philadelphia; three siblings, Kathy Fairchild and her husband Larry, Lehighton, Terri Kennedy, Philadelphia, and Chuck Cameron and his wife Tara, Philadelphia; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held from 1-2 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from the Auburn Church of God, 230 Market St, Auburn, PA 17922 with Pastor Kerry Duke officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 644 E Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980 to help with expenses.
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Born in Philadelphia, March 3, 1960, a son of the late William Sr. and Margaret Haig Cameron. Bill attended Frankford High School.
He was of the Catholic faith and was an alter server growing up.
Bill was an extremely hard worker, working in roofing for over 35 years. He began his career with McGinnis Roofing and eventually started his own company, Pay Less and Save More Roofing.
He will be remembered for his love for music and Philadelphia sports, especially the Eagles. He enjoyed scratch-off tickets and spending time with his dogs and could often be found going on walks or drives with his pets. Bill had a very close relationship with his dog Roxie. He was affectionately known as "Pops" to most of his community. Above all else, his daughters were his world and he loved spending time with them.
Surviving are his two daughters, Kayla and Ashlee Cameron, Auburn; his stepdaughter whom he helped raise, Brianna Sherick, Philadelphia; three siblings, Kathy Fairchild and her husband Larry, Lehighton, Terri Kennedy, Philadelphia, and Chuck Cameron and his wife Tara, Philadelphia; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held from 1-2 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from the Auburn Church of God, 230 Market St, Auburn, PA 17922 with Pastor Kerry Duke officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 644 E Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980 to help with expenses.
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