Skook News Obituaries: June 3rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Mary A. Negri, 80, of Kelayres passed away Saturday afternoon June 1, 2024 at home.
Born on February 2, 1944 in Kelayres she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Fristick) and Andrew Shisko.
Mary was the wife of the late Ralph J. Negri III who passed away July 15, 2023.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in McAdoo.
Mary last worked for Allen-Stevens Corp in Valmont.
Mary enjoyed her grandchildren, spending time with family and watching Lifetime movies.
She is survived by; son Richard Hunsinger Sr., Kelayres; daughter Stacey Hunsinger, Junedale; son Travis Negri (Tracy DaCunha), Freeland; brother Andrew Shisko (Joanne), McAdoo; grandson Richard Hunsinger Jr. (Toni Kline), Drums; granddaughter Breanne Hunsinger, Philadelphia; 2 great grandchildren Violet & Silias; 2 nieces Terri & Danielle.
Services and interment will be private at the family’s request.
For more information or to extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Born on February 2, 1944 in Kelayres she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Fristick) and Andrew Shisko.
Mary was the wife of the late Ralph J. Negri III who passed away July 15, 2023.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in McAdoo.
Mary last worked for Allen-Stevens Corp in Valmont.
Mary enjoyed her grandchildren, spending time with family and watching Lifetime movies.
She is survived by; son Richard Hunsinger Sr., Kelayres; daughter Stacey Hunsinger, Junedale; son Travis Negri (Tracy DaCunha), Freeland; brother Andrew Shisko (Joanne), McAdoo; grandson Richard Hunsinger Jr. (Toni Kline), Drums; granddaughter Breanne Hunsinger, Philadelphia; 2 great grandchildren Violet & Silias; 2 nieces Terri & Danielle.
Services and interment will be private at the family’s request.
For more information or to extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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- Clare Pooley
Joseph David Eshleman, of Schuylkill Haven, a warm and caring soul who brightened the lives of all who knew him, passed away on June 1, 2024 at the age of 51 after an extended battle with cancer.
Born on July 22, 1972 in York, Pennsylvania to Dr. Joseph K. Eshleman and Ella Margaret "Margie" Daubert Eshleman, Joe faced life's challenges with unending optimism, a generous spirit and an open heart.
A talented artist who loved animals (especially dogs), dancing, music and spending time with friends, neighbors and his beloved Daubert and Eshleman families, Joe found joy in the simple things. His genuine warmth and caring touched all those fortunate enough to be in his orbit, including the staff and friends he made through Avenues, ACCESS Life, Special Olympics, Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, and Pine Grove Community Church.
Despite complex medical issues and special needs, Joe lived life to the fullest. Over the past two years, as he received cancer treatment in Philadelphia, he became a bright light to patients and staff alike. He would arrive at the infusion center to cries of "Hi Joe!" and "How are you doing, Joe?" and spend hours perfecting jokes and committing wholeheartedly to their delivery, even as his health failed. There was truly no one like Joe, whose spirit continued to shine and bring joy to others until the very end.
Joe is survived by his mother Ella Margaret "Margie" Daubert Eshleman, with whom he resided in Schuylkill Haven, his sister and brother-in-law Stefanie and Matthew Wakeman of Philadelphia, and a community who loved him dearly. Our "Bunky Boy" will be forever missed.
Funeral Services for Joe will be held on Saturday June 8, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Road, Pine Grove PA 17963 with Pastors Mike Barnhart and Bob Kensinger officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the Church. Interment will follow in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove.
If you would like to honor Joe's memory, please make a donation in his name to either the Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center, www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/giving, the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, c/o Lois Lehman, 26 Pine Hill Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or ACCESS Services, www.accessservices.org/donate or mail to Access Services, Inc., Development Office, 500 Office Center Dr., Suite 100, Ft. Washington, PA 19034-3234 and put "Greatest Need" in the memo line.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born Thursday, August 21, 1941 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elias, and Maude (Reinert) Hartranft. Hazel was also predeceased by her husband of 55 yrs.; James C. Kachelries on July 20, 2015; sisters, Marie McGeehan, Mary Frye; brothers, Roy Habel, and John Hartranft.; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Napolitano.
Surviving are sons, James Kachelries and his wife Sandra, John W. Kachelries fiancée Tara Goho; daughters, Hazel D. McCaffrey and finance George Mitzen, Jeanette Major companion Thomas Williams; sister, Patricia Eisenberg - Rarick wife of Jack; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren.
A member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Hazel had worked in the textile industry for many years, and as custodian at the Tamaqua High Rise.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 6, 2024 at noon from the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in Odd Fellows, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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