Skook News Obituaries: December 2nd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Iris B. Weller, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at home.Born in Ringtown on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Darvin & Winifred (Reigle) Houser.
She was the widow of Victor Francis Weller, Jr.
Iris is also preceded in death by her brothers, William, & Furn Fuhrman, & great-granddaughter, Kajia.
She was a 1958 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
She worked as a machine operator for local textile factories.
Iris was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cressona Chapter, and was a charter member of the Friedensburg Fire Company Auxiliary.
Iris is survived by two sons: David, husband of Angela Weller, of Orwigsburg; & Mark, husband of Lori Weller, of Minersville; grandchildren: Rebecca, Heather, Markea, Victor, & Marica, great-grandchildren: Leah, McKinley, Azuri, Kaden, Waylon, & Akira, and her sister, Patsy Lins, of Schuylkill Haven.
A Funeral Service will be held at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona at 10:30 AM on Thursday. A Viewing will be held from 9:30-10:15 AM. Eastern Star service will be conducted at 10:15 AM. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annvillle.
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Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late William and Constance (Swingle) Horwath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John Govern and a sister, Connie Horwath.
Theresa enjoyed visiting flower gardens and listening to oldies music.
She is survived by her son, John J. Rogers Jr., Frackville; her brother, William Horwath; her sister, Alberta Serrano; her ex-husband and longtime friend, John J. Rogers Sr.; several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Allentown, Patrick was a son of the late Leo and Mona (Krause) McAndrew. A 1970 graduate of Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Patrick was an interplant truck driver for Mack Trucks. He enjoyed a reputation for being a great mechanic who was always working on cars and rebuilding engines.
Patrick is survived by two daughters, Marie McAndrew and her husband Evan Mitos of Nazareth and Jennifer Mellon and her husband John of Muncy; one brother, Michael McAndrew and his wife Ann Lovelace of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Jacqueline Herstich, and her husband Robert of Bethlehem; and six grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly Whitton in 2018. Per Patrick’s wishes, his body is being donated for research through the Anatomy Gifts Registry.
No services are scheduled.
Memorial donations in Patrick’s memory may be made to Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
William M. Rose, Sr., 74, of Woodland Acres, Norwegian twp. passed away Friday, November 29th, at his home.
He was born in Pottsville, Pa. on September 6, 1950, a son of the late Gladys (Barton) and Frank Rose.
He was the husband of Jacqueline F. (Parry) Rose of whom he married to for 54 years.
He was employed by the Swatara Coal Company, Pottsville Area School District, and the State of Pennsylvania Wernersville State Hospital of where he retired from. He was also a business owner of J & B Market & Deli and R. & R. Quick Mart. He was a basketball coach in the C.Y.O. League for Saint Francis of Assisi. He was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed hunting. What he enjoyed and loved the most was spending time with his two grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew "Butch" Rose, Frank "Fritzie" Rose, sisters, Barbara and Gayle Rose. In-laws Robert and Carole Parry.
Bill is survived by his wife Jacqueline, three sons, Robert J.,husband of Michelle Rose, William M. Jr, husband of Kacey Rose, and Jeffrey S. Rose.
Bill is also survived by two sisters, Rosemarie Kuehn and Sandra Spirko, two brothers, James Rose, and Robert Rose.
He is also survived by the loves of his life, grandchildren Emily & Jaxson Rose.
All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 7th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville. A Religious Service will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside S.P.C,A. 5 SPCA Rd Pottsville, 17901.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Scheib, 88, of W. Main St., Tremont, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Sch. East, Pottsville.
Born on January 26, 1936 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Francis A. Sr. and Mary Wolf Wiscount.
Mary was a 1953 graduate of Tremont High School.
She was a member of the Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont.
Mary enjoyed baking and everyone loved her homemade bread, doughnuts for Fasnacht day and her homemade spaghetti.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Earl J. Scheib, Sr.; two daughters, Sharon Fortner and Frances Rosenbaum; two sons, Earl Scheib, Jr. and Daniel Scheib; a sister, Patricia Fenedick; three brothers, David Wiscount, Charles Wiscount, Sr., and Francis A. "Sonny" Wiscount, Jr.
Surviving are five daughters, Mary Becker of Texas, Debra Dehoff of York, Karen Schramm of Marietta, Brenda Scheib of Tremont, Belinda Scheib of Pine Grove; two sons, Karl Scheib of Newtown and Dennis Scheib of Lititz; 16 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Hummel of Tremont, Roxanne Myers of Lock Haven; a brother, Dennis Wiscount of Tremont; an aunt, Emily Koppenhaver of Bensalem; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont with Father George Kochuparambil officiating. There will be a viewing on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove and on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont, PA 17981 in her memory.
Michael John Hughes, 65, passed unexpectedly on November 27th, 2024 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, surrounded by his family.
Michael was born June 10th, 1959 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Walsh) Hughes. Michael was a hard working family man. He worked hard to buy his first car before he turned 16 and continued that hard work his whole life, working 30 plus years in the trucking and automotive industry. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Donna Hughes. She was the joy of his life.
Michael was an avid gardener, kept chickens, and had a great love for pets, he left behind his dog Max, his cat Jinx, and his bird Nicky.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his wife Donna Hughes, his brother Mark Hughes, sister Marilyn Hughes, and his son Michael Hughes.
He is survived by his children: Catherine (Ferd) Wise of Frankford DE; Betty Hughes of Scranton; Daniel (Christin) Hughes of Paxinos; Ann (Josh) Mease of Dupont; Michele Hughes of Lancaster; and Marilyn (Drew) Wagner of Lewisburg. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon, Stas, Joelle, Noel, Katie, Dylan, Cody, Justeen, Dalton, Skyla, Ava, Ashton, Ella, Kayla, Joshua, Mya, Mila, Alissa, Austin, Daniel, Dominick and Neela along with six great grandchildren.
Michael is also survived by his siblings, his sisters Mary Hughes, Theresa Hughes, Michele Demcher, and brother Thomas Hughes, along with nieces and nephews.
Michael will be laid to rest alongside his wife Donna at the Northumberland Memorial Park during private services.
The Staffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, is assisting Michaels' family during their time of need.
Ruth Snyder, 76, former Gilberton and Ashland resident, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Pottsville. Born in Gilberton, October 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Parker Deitzel. Ruth was a graduate of the former Mahanoy City High School, class of 1966, and was employed many years as a personal care giver for many area families. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and playing Bingo. She was a member of the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland. Preceding her in death was her husband, Russell, passing in 2019, brothers; Edward, Wayne, and James Deitzel.
Survivors
Son: David Snyder, Lancaster
Daughter: Kelly Barnes, Ashland
Daughter: Tracey Mekosh, Willis, Texas
Daughter: Jill, wife of Michael Zimmerman, Ashland
Daughter: Noreen, wife of Bryan Slotcavage, Ashland
Sister: Noreen Caddy, Virginia
Grandchildren: Richard and Rebecca Barnes, Emilee and Chase Stotcavage
Great Grandchildren: Sadie and Brinley Barnes
Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Ruth’s life funeral service, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 AM, in the Bethany Congregational Church, 13th and Market Streets, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Visitation in the church 10 AM untill service.
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He was born in Pottsville, Pa. on September 6, 1950, a son of the late Gladys (Barton) and Frank Rose.
He was the husband of Jacqueline F. (Parry) Rose of whom he married to for 54 years.
He was employed by the Swatara Coal Company, Pottsville Area School District, and the State of Pennsylvania Wernersville State Hospital of where he retired from. He was also a business owner of J & B Market & Deli and R. & R. Quick Mart. He was a basketball coach in the C.Y.O. League for Saint Francis of Assisi. He was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed hunting. What he enjoyed and loved the most was spending time with his two grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew "Butch" Rose, Frank "Fritzie" Rose, sisters, Barbara and Gayle Rose. In-laws Robert and Carole Parry.
Bill is survived by his wife Jacqueline, three sons, Robert J.,husband of Michelle Rose, William M. Jr, husband of Kacey Rose, and Jeffrey S. Rose.
Bill is also survived by two sisters, Rosemarie Kuehn and Sandra Spirko, two brothers, James Rose, and Robert Rose.
He is also survived by the loves of his life, grandchildren Emily & Jaxson Rose.
All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 7th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville. A Religious Service will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside S.P.C,A. 5 SPCA Rd Pottsville, 17901.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born on January 26, 1936 in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Francis A. Sr. and Mary Wolf Wiscount.
Mary was a 1953 graduate of Tremont High School.
She was a member of the Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont.
Mary enjoyed baking and everyone loved her homemade bread, doughnuts for Fasnacht day and her homemade spaghetti.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Earl J. Scheib, Sr.; two daughters, Sharon Fortner and Frances Rosenbaum; two sons, Earl Scheib, Jr. and Daniel Scheib; a sister, Patricia Fenedick; three brothers, David Wiscount, Charles Wiscount, Sr., and Francis A. "Sonny" Wiscount, Jr.
Surviving are five daughters, Mary Becker of Texas, Debra Dehoff of York, Karen Schramm of Marietta, Brenda Scheib of Tremont, Belinda Scheib of Pine Grove; two sons, Karl Scheib of Newtown and Dennis Scheib of Lititz; 16 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Hummel of Tremont, Roxanne Myers of Lock Haven; a brother, Dennis Wiscount of Tremont; an aunt, Emily Koppenhaver of Bensalem; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont with Father George Kochuparambil officiating. There will be a viewing on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove and on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Most Blessed Trinity Parish, 113 Cherry St., Tremont, PA 17981 in her memory.
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Michael was born June 10th, 1959 in Philadelphia, a son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Walsh) Hughes. Michael was a hard working family man. He worked hard to buy his first car before he turned 16 and continued that hard work his whole life, working 30 plus years in the trucking and automotive industry. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Donna Hughes. She was the joy of his life.
Michael was an avid gardener, kept chickens, and had a great love for pets, he left behind his dog Max, his cat Jinx, and his bird Nicky.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his wife Donna Hughes, his brother Mark Hughes, sister Marilyn Hughes, and his son Michael Hughes.
He is survived by his children: Catherine (Ferd) Wise of Frankford DE; Betty Hughes of Scranton; Daniel (Christin) Hughes of Paxinos; Ann (Josh) Mease of Dupont; Michele Hughes of Lancaster; and Marilyn (Drew) Wagner of Lewisburg. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon, Stas, Joelle, Noel, Katie, Dylan, Cody, Justeen, Dalton, Skyla, Ava, Ashton, Ella, Kayla, Joshua, Mya, Mila, Alissa, Austin, Daniel, Dominick and Neela along with six great grandchildren.
Michael is also survived by his siblings, his sisters Mary Hughes, Theresa Hughes, Michele Demcher, and brother Thomas Hughes, along with nieces and nephews.
Michael will be laid to rest alongside his wife Donna at the Northumberland Memorial Park during private services.
The Staffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, is assisting Michaels' family during their time of need.
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Ruth Snyder, 76, former Gilberton and Ashland resident, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Pottsville. Born in Gilberton, October 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Parker Deitzel. Ruth was a graduate of the former Mahanoy City High School, class of 1966, and was employed many years as a personal care giver for many area families. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and playing Bingo. She was a member of the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland. Preceding her in death was her husband, Russell, passing in 2019, brothers; Edward, Wayne, and James Deitzel.
Survivors
Son: David Snyder, Lancaster
Daughter: Kelly Barnes, Ashland
Daughter: Tracey Mekosh, Willis, Texas
Daughter: Jill, wife of Michael Zimmerman, Ashland
Daughter: Noreen, wife of Bryan Slotcavage, Ashland
Sister: Noreen Caddy, Virginia
Grandchildren: Richard and Rebecca Barnes, Emilee and Chase Stotcavage
Great Grandchildren: Sadie and Brinley Barnes
Nieces and Nephews
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Ruth’s life funeral service, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 AM, in the Bethany Congregational Church, 13th and Market Streets, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Snyder, pastor. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Visitation in the church 10 AM untill service.
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