Skook News Obituaries: June 13th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on July 22, 1980, he was the son of Kathy Beach James, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Edward Whalen.
Christopher attended Schuylkill Haven High School and obtained his GED. He then attended LCCC for Welding.
He worked at M&Q Packaging as a machinist and Hatteras Yachts as an electrician.
Christopher enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his children and family.
In addition to his mother Kathy, Christopher is survived by a daughter, Brianna Whalen, a son, Brandon Whalen, and their mother Jennifer Principato, of Schuylkill Haven; siblings, Kerrie Becker and Kimberly Beach; several half siblings; a niece Katelyn and nephew Eli, and their father Rodney.
A service will be announced at a later date.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Donate Life America, 5516 Falmouth Street, Suite 302 Richmond, VA 23230.
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Dolores (Panacio) Nark, 90, formerly of Preston Avenue, Girardville, passed away at her home in Forest Hill, Maryland.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements.
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Vietnam Veteran Richard C. Stewart, Jr., aged 79, of Tremont, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born on September 17, 1944, in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Richard C. Sr. & Esther (Morgan) Stewart. Richard proudly served as an Infantry Marine during the Vietnam War.
Richard was a skilled cook and enjoyed cooking for his family, he was a member of the Boilermaker’s union and dedicated his talents to the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia. Richard loved music, playing the drums, riding his motorcycle and living each day to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Joan Hodges, Ruth Stewart, and Lois Michell. Richard is survived by his loving daughters, Kathleen (Brian) Bacon of Eagleville, Sandra (Terry) Heim of Pine Grove, and his son, Richard (Rain) Stewart III of Pennsburg. He will be remembered by his six grandchildren: Angela, Leigh, Ethan, Austin, Mackenzie, and Xavier, as well as his great-granddaughter, Alice who all fondly called him “Pop”.
Additionally, he is survived by his two sisters, Margie Stetz of Levittown and Virginia VanHest of Wrightstown, N.J,
The family will be holding private services and ask that in lieu of flowers, you show your love for Richard by making a small donation to The Wounded Warrior Project at Donate to Veterans | Wounded Warrior Project
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard was a skilled cook and enjoyed cooking for his family, he was a member of the Boilermaker’s union and dedicated his talents to the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia. Richard loved music, playing the drums, riding his motorcycle and living each day to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Joan Hodges, Ruth Stewart, and Lois Michell. Richard is survived by his loving daughters, Kathleen (Brian) Bacon of Eagleville, Sandra (Terry) Heim of Pine Grove, and his son, Richard (Rain) Stewart III of Pennsburg. He will be remembered by his six grandchildren: Angela, Leigh, Ethan, Austin, Mackenzie, and Xavier, as well as his great-granddaughter, Alice who all fondly called him “Pop”.
Additionally, he is survived by his two sisters, Margie Stetz of Levittown and Virginia VanHest of Wrightstown, N.J,
The family will be holding private services and ask that in lieu of flowers, you show your love for Richard by making a small donation to The Wounded Warrior Project at Donate to Veterans | Wounded Warrior Project
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born in East Mauch Chunk on September 29, 1928, Leo was the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Guydish) Lesisko. A 1946 graduate of Mauch Chunk High School, he was the manager of the Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua Acme Markets for over 36 years. Leo was a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church and the former St. Jerome Catholic Church in Tamaqua. He was an active member and officer in Rotary, was a part of their Golden Anniversary celebration, and was also a member of the East End Fire Company of Tamaqua.
Leo enjoyed camping with his family and friends at Tobyhanna State Park, was an avid Notre Dame football fan, and attended many games at South Bend. Upon retiring from the Acme Markets, he frequently had the opportunity to travel to Germany. Leo enjoyed striking up conversations everywhere he went. Later, he opened a delicatessen on Mauch Chunk Street in Tamaqua. Leo loved to cook and would often be selected to prepare the food at family reunions. He volunteered at Copeechan Fish & Game Club in Schnecksville and at the Men’s Brotherhood of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua where he and “kitchen crew” served many funeral dinners for Tamaqua and surrounding areas.
Leo was known for his special sauce and chicken which everyone requested. Even during his volunteering, he still found time to watch his granddaughters and enjoyed taking them to many places when he had to buy food for dinners. Leo also helped for years with the bookwork for his wife’s store, Nan-Lee’s Fine Apparel, in Tamaqua.
Later in life, he enjoyed viewing the stock market daily and mowing his lawn. Above all, Leo was enormously proud of his family.
In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by three sons, Thomas and his wife Christine of New Ringgold, Lee and his wife Jennifer of Kresgeville, and Jon and his wife Michelle of Hebron, Connecticut; granddaughters, Noelle Stidham and her husband Jay, and Sarah Hollenbach and her husband Nick; great grandchildren, Matthew, Eli, and Emma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Paul, and three sisters, Lorraine Reinstein, Sister Vera, and Maryann Jones.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and administration of Maple Shade Meadows and the 5th floor of St. Lukes, Miners Campus for the excellent care and service that they provided to Leo.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 22, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Call from 6-8 PM on Friday and from 10-11 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leo’s name may be made to either Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, or St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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