Skook News Obituaries: September 22nd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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At age 17, he found a Marine Corps recruiter in Schuylkill Haven and advised the recruiter that he wanted to leave the next day. However, he was not old enough so he had to wait another month until he turned 18 to join the Marine Corps. He graduated from Parris Island on April 4, 1977 and began an odyssey that took him halfway around the world, twice.
He started as an aviation hydraulics mechanic but actually served in many capacities; from trapping F-4 Phantoms, 4-6 Intruders and A-4 Skyhawks at an expeditionary airfield in 29 Palms, California, to the position he loved the most, being an aerial gunner on a Sikorski CH-53 for HMH-462. Afterwards he was a crew chief for HMH-363. He was a Weapons & Tactics Instructor course trained Crew chief and flew with numerous outstanding aircrews all over the western United States, Japan, Ryuku Islands, and South Korea.
Upon on his discharge from the Marines, he enrolled at Penn State, Hazelton campus and earned both his Associates Degree & Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-law. He was then accepted at Delaware Law School and at the University of San Diego’s Institute on International & Comparable Law, held in London, England. While in Europe he traveled extensively from London, Amsterdam down the coast across the Strait of Gibraltar into Tangiers then onto Casablanca, Morocco.
After graduation, Lloyd initially worked with his great-uncle, the Honorable G. Harold Watkins as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. His next position was assistant solicitor for Schuylkill County court system where he was known for his friendly demeanor. Throughout his career he handled cases in California, Maine, Virginia and Pennsylvania. He maintained his own law practice from 1990 until his passing. While many of the cases he handled were very high stakes, he always approached each case and his clients with tenacity and a smile.
Lloyd had a penchant for complex machinery and he operated everything from a Sikorski CH-53 Heavy lift helicopters, to dragline shovels, excavators, dozers, and farm equipment. He held a Class A CDL for most of his adult life and owned and operated his own trucking company where he would personally drive coast to coast, Canadian provinces and the island of Newfoundland. He also initiated the Rattling Run home development with his brother, David as well as continued farming.
The love of his life was his daughter, Kierstynn Marie, to whom he gave many affectionate nicknames as he did to so many friends and family, he considered special. He and Kierstynn traveled extensively together to visit family in Panama, a cross-country trip to Seattle, Washington for an Alaskan cruise with the late Dr. Charles Stanley.
Lloyd was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Frackville, PA and Simpson’s United Methodist Church in Gordon, PA. As well a long-term member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge #294
Lloyd also guided his step-son James Petrusky into the Marine Corp where James also served as a CH-53 Crew Chief in Lloyd’s old squadron, HMH-462 and now works for Lockheed Martin. Lloyd was married to James’ mother, Debra Wise. He is preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Noah Hampton. He is also survived by his sister, Carole Mishlanie and her husband, Raymond, of Ringtown, PA, his brother David M. Hampton and wife, Karen, of Frackville, PA, and his brother Attorney John M. Hampton and his wife, Cynthia, of Gordon, PA. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends.
The Hampton family respectfully invites our family and friends to celebrate Lloyd’s life on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Christ United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland, PA beginning at 9am with funeral service conducted by Rev. Carl Shankweiler at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers are requested to go to https://Sgt.Major Robert Fontello ALS midatlantic.org /
Nice Hart Funeral Home, Frackville is in charge of arrangements.
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Eugene Franklin McCormick, Jr., age 65, of Middleport, PA passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at his home.
Born in Hazleton, PA on April 10, 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene Franklin and Henrietta (Burger) McCormick.
Eugene was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, Class of 1978. He served in the U.S. Marines. from 1979 to 1985. Eugene worked as a prison guard at the PA State Corrections Department in Frackville. He was a member of the Middleport Legion, an avid football fan, hunter, and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Edna Burger
Eugene is survived by his wife of 43 years Elizabeth (McPartland) McCormick; two sons: Michael E. McCormick and his wife Vanessa and Jeremy J. McCormick and his wife Nicole; a daughter Kaitlyn A. Reyes; grandchildren: Alexia, Lia, Reese, Maddox, Jovie, and Madilyn; a sister Marge Fetterman; niece Donna Fredericks; Nephews: Donnie, David, Danny, and Dennis Fetterman.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Kaska Fire Department on September 28th from 1pm to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke's hospice center.
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John ‘Jack’ Isgate, 70, a resident of Weston Place, Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. He was the son of the late Francis J. Isgate Sr. and Eleanor (Wishnefsky) Isgate. John was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School, class of 1971, then went on to attend the White Sulfur Springs Photography School in West Virginia where he received a certificate of completion as a professional amateur photographer.
He was retired, having been employed by various service companies including Amazon, Ateeco, Inc., and Michael's Distribution. John was an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his free time in the field hunting and fishing with friends and family. John was also a member of the former Primitive Methodist Church in Shenandoah.
He is survived by his siblings, Mary Lynn Volk of Oregon City, Oregon, Glenn Isgate of Ashland, and Francis J Isgate II of Charleston, WV., along with nephews and nieces.
Scripture Services will be held at at 11 AM on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at the Walukiewicz-Oravitz-Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah, with Rev. Julian Milewski, officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Geisinger Neurological Center, 100 Academy Lane, Danville, PA 17822.
The Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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Her passion for exploration of North America and all its national parks took her on many amazing adventures with her two daughters whom treasure those experiences, with there unique minded mother. Joan was an avid hiker and enjoyed swimming, bicycling & amusement parks. Her favorite ride being tower of terror.
She worked as a desk clerk manager in the hotel industry and in her retired years she worked for Sea World, entertaining gift shop patrons.
She was born in Williamstown Pennsylvania, but her love of sunshine, Mickey Mouse, and Shamu took her to Kissimmee, Florida, where she lived most of her life.
Joan is survived by her 2 sons Eugene Pribilla & John Pribilla and 2 daughters Julie Gomez de Molina & Ann Hungerford and her 6 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene G. Pribilla.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM from Our Lady Help of Christian Parish, Lykens. Visitation will be from 10-11 in the church. Joan will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to handle local arrangements.
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Karen M. Locke, 78, of Frackville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s University Hospital-Bethlehem Campus.
Born in Shenandoah on May 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Jean (Martin) Lorah.
Karen was a 1965 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, then went to Marlin Nursing School where she became an LPN. She was an active member of Trinity UCC Church in Shenandoah and would take time for her daily devotionals. She was also an auxiliary member of the Columbia Hose Fire Co. in Shenandoah. Some of Karen’s interests included crafting, playing bingo, cooking, gardening, and reading.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Locke Morris in 2009, and her brother, Tom Burkey.
Surviving family includes her husband of 58 years- John Locke; her son- John L. Locke of Colorado (US Navy), her brother- William Markert Jr. with his wife Linda of Warminster; her sister-Joan Hilpl with her husband Carl of Doylestown; 3 grandchildren- David Forgotch of Elysburg, Harry Fisher of Pine Grove, and Steven Brill of Arizona; 1 great granddaughter- Joyce Fisher of Germany and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will take place on Thursday, September 26th from 9:00 to 10:30am at the Trinity UCC Church in Shenandoah with Scripture Services to be conducted and 10:30am by Pastor Ray Reigle. The burial will take place at 3:00pm in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memory may kindly be made to the Trinity UCC Church, 109 W. Lloyd St, Shenandoah.
Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah are entrusted with the arrangements.
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