Skook News Obituaries: December 7th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, October 23, 1952, he was a son of Michael Sr. and Mary (Babusik) Kerick.
He was a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School.
Michael Served in the US Marine Corps from 1970-1974. He often said, “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” He then went on to work for various construction companies, finally retiring in 2017 as a Construction Superintendent at Odyssey International.
He was a member the Marine Corps League and Yorkville Hose Co.
Michael was an avid outdoorsman – he enjoyed hiking, fishing and picking wild mushrooms. Spending time in the kitchen was his happy place, cooking up famous recipes from the “noodle” cookbook. When his children were growing up, he thoroughly enjoyed watching them play sports, supporting by keeping score at CYO basketball games and giving great advice following the game. Michael also was passionate about soccer. Joining the SYSA in the 90s and eventually refereeing PIAA Schuylkill League Soccer Games in his spare time. Later in life, he enjoyed watching his grandsons play football, basketball and baseball and visiting his daughter and her family in Texas. Michael will be remembered as a good friend, encouraging father and supportive husband.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Raymond O’Boyle and beloved cat, Maggie, who passed away recently at 23 years old.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years Kathleen M. (O’Boyle) Kerick; 2 daughters Alexandra (Mark) Kalyan of Pottsville; Samantha (Chris) Wood of Carrollton, TX; Grandsons Mason, Miles, and Maverick Kalyan; Granddaughters Addison Harmon & Willow Wood; Brothers James (Ruth) Kerick of St. Clair, Russell Kerick of Whitehall; Sisters Carol (Bob) Fenton of Holidaysburg; Jean (Bob) Kalochie of Saint Clair; Nancy (John) Houseknecht of St. Clair; Mary Beth Sankus of Flagstaff, AZ; Mother-in-law Anne Marie O’Boyle; In Laws – Raymond (Robin) O’Boyle Jr of Rheems; Barbara (Donald) Kohler of Castle Hayne, NC; Daniel (Cindy) O’Boyle of Sinking Spring; Mary Beth (Dan) Cordle of Swedesboro, NJ; Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Service of Remembrance/Celebration of Life will be held at 8:00 PM Sunday December 8, 2024 at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00PM at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 98, Saint Clair, PA 17970.
Burial with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 AM Monday December 9, 2024 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Angela M. Neary, 45, of Ashland passed away Wednesday evening December 4th at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.
Born in Shamokin on February 14, 1979 she was the daughter of Susan L. (Hess) and the late William A. Neary.
Angela graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1997.
She was of the Christian faith and attended St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ashland.
Angela was a proud mother to her son Connor. She enjoyed watching Connor perform in plays, chorus and band. She also enjoyed trivia and seeing her nephew’s band OROX perform.
Angela worked with her family business, Neary Abstract in Ashland. She also bartended locally.
She is survived by; son Connor C. Neary, Ashland; mother Susan Neary, Ashland; sister Shannon Correll (Chris), Ashland; niece Ava Correll, Ashland; nephew Ethan Correll, Ashland; aunts, uncles & cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Internment will follow services at Brock Cemetery in Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Connor Neary Trust Fund, 225 W. Centre St, Ashland PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born in Shamokin on February 14, 1979 she was the daughter of Susan L. (Hess) and the late William A. Neary.
Angela graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1997.
She was of the Christian faith and attended St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ashland.
Angela was a proud mother to her son Connor. She enjoyed watching Connor perform in plays, chorus and band. She also enjoyed trivia and seeing her nephew’s band OROX perform.
Angela worked with her family business, Neary Abstract in Ashland. She also bartended locally.
She is survived by; son Connor C. Neary, Ashland; mother Susan Neary, Ashland; sister Shannon Correll (Chris), Ashland; niece Ava Correll, Ashland; nephew Ethan Correll, Ashland; aunts, uncles & cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. A visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Internment will follow services at Brock Cemetery in Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Connor Neary Trust Fund, 225 W. Centre St, Ashland PA 17921.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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