Skook News Obituaries: August 3rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on December 29, 1978 in Pennsauken, N.J., he is the son of William Glenn FitzSimons and the late Ann Lawler FitzSimons.
He was a 1997 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Lower Allen Twp. and received an Associates Degree in Film and Photography from Philadelphia Institute.
Stephen worked as a customer service representative for Rite Aid Corp.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg and the Knights of Columbus.
Stephen was a jokester but loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved adventure whether it was going to amusement parks or on road trips, especially to the beaches in New Jersey. He also loved Star Wars and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife of 16 years, Erica Sattizahn FitzSimons; a step son, Joel Curry; many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Father George Kochuparambil officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory to help with expenses.
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Born in Pottsville on February 2, 1931, Norma was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Ferris) Mozloom. She graduated St. Clair High School and from the Barbizon School of Beauty. She was accepted at the Julliard School of Music as a mezzo-soprano; instead, she embarked on a career as a talented beautician in her shop on North 2 nd Street in St. Clair.
She enjoyed and excelled in various crafts including beautiful crochet work, ceramics, and sewing. She painstakingly made Christmas and Easter memorable holidays by decorating the house or dyeing and hiding Easter Eggs for the numerous children she “adopted as her own” throughout her lifetime. Her love of music was well known. Stories of the Mozlooms singing to neighbors, and troops during World War Two, family at reunions, weddings, and funerals still resonate in our hearts. It is a talent she shared with her many nieces and nephews now in its third generation.
As a devout, dedicated Catholic and a renowned lifetime member of the St. Clare of Assisi Roman
Catholic Church(formerly known as St. Mary’s), Norma shared her faith through her beautiful voice in
the church choir. She also sang with the local choral group for many years and patiently taught religious education to children in the Parish. Her faith sustained her throughout her life.
Norma is survived by her sister Marie Barber of Sewell, NJ; sister Janet Massoud of Utica, NY; and her
brother John “Jack” Mozloom of Hamilton, NJ. She also leaves behind Nieces and Nephews; great
Nieces and Nephews, and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews who have known her incredible capacity for love, adoration, and generosity.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Vincent Mozloom, Francis
Mozloom, and Thomas Mozloom; three sisters: Anna Joseph, Gloria DeMarkis, and infant Mary
Madeleine Mozloom.
The family is forever grateful to beloved nephew William Murray, of St. Clair, PA, for the many years of compassionate care he provided Norma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from St. Clare of Assisi
Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Wednesday at the Church.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund, at the above
address. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Norwegian Twp. Bruce T. Hart Funeral
Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
Mozloom, and Thomas Mozloom; three sisters: Anna Joseph, Gloria DeMarkis, and infant Mary
Madeleine Mozloom.
The family is forever grateful to beloved nephew William Murray, of St. Clair, PA, for the many years of compassionate care he provided Norma.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from St. Clare of Assisi
Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Wednesday at the Church.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund, at the above
address. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Norwegian Twp. Bruce T. Hart Funeral
Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
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James P. Carduff, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Connerton on January 31, 1935, he was the son of the late James J. and Mary (Walsh) Carduff.
James was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Twp. High School. He worked in the printing business as a collator for many years. Outside of work, James volunteered his time with the Fire Police of the William Penn Fire Company. He also enjoyed shooting darts, playing pool, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
Preceding him were 3 brothers- Robert, Bernard, and Gerald Carduff.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene Alice (Unsworth) Carduff, 1 son, Nicholas Carduff with Kelly- Frackville, 2 daughters, Kathy Rhoads with Wayne- Zion Grove and Karen Everett with Chris- Zion Grove, 2 sisters, Margaret Carduff- Frackville and Mary Elizabeth Cecchini- Frackville, along with 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 8:30 to 10:30am from the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am in the funeral home by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. Burial will immediately follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901
James P. Carduff, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Connerton on January 31, 1935, he was the son of the late James J. and Mary (Walsh) Carduff.
James was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Twp. High School. He worked in the printing business as a collator for many years. Outside of work, James volunteered his time with the Fire Police of the William Penn Fire Company. He also enjoyed shooting darts, playing pool, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
Preceding him were 3 brothers- Robert, Bernard, and Gerald Carduff.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene Alice (Unsworth) Carduff, 1 son, Nicholas Carduff with Kelly- Frackville, 2 daughters, Kathy Rhoads with Wayne- Zion Grove and Karen Everett with Chris- Zion Grove, 2 sisters, Margaret Carduff- Frackville and Mary Elizabeth Cecchini- Frackville, along with 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 8:30 to 10:30am from the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am in the funeral home by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. Burial will immediately follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901
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