Skook News Obituaries: December 3rd, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on April 30, 1945 in Buck Mountain, PA, Henry was one of six children, and is survived by three siblings: Katherine Nahas, Robert Mongrain, and Michael Mongrain. His father passed away when he was eight years old, and Henry was raised by his mother, Catherine, with the support of an entire community of relatives and neighbors who lived in the Buck Mountain coal patch. As a child, Henry played among the coal banks and grass fields, and he attended St. Nicholas School and then Mahanoy Area High School. It was there where he met his future wife, Arlene. They were married for 54 years at the time of Henry’s death.
Henry served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1963-1966. It was during this time that Henry came to love boating– a passion that would eventually lead him to living in Lake Wynonah where he enjoyed summers on the water with family and friends.
Following the end of his tour in the Coast Guard, Henry hitchhiked from Norfolk, VA, back to Buck Mountain where he took up the trade of ironwork. A lifelong advocate for workers’ rights, Henry served as the president of Ironworkers Council 420 and president of the Berks County Building Trades Association. Throughout his career, he secured union-based jobs for skilled tradesman. Henry was a fixture on picket lines and a force to be reckoned with during labor negotiations.
In addition to boating, Henry had a passion for muscle cars. It started with his 1966 Pontiac GTO. During their retirement, he and Arlene cruised in their vintage Corvettes, with Henry wearing one of his many fashionable men’s hats.
Henry was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, but his real passion was watching his boys play football: his sons, Noel and Mark, and later, his grandsons William and Patrick. Despite the fact that he was dyslexic, Henry was an avid reader. He loved history books and political analyses. He read a multitude of newspapers each day and enjoyed writers Maggie Haberman and Thomas Friedman. Henry shared his knowledge with members of the East Ward Social Club in Schuylkill Haven, where he engaged in (mostly) friendly debates. He was known for carrying a pocket-sized U.S. Constitution.
Each member of Henry’s family was special to him. He died with the titles of beloved husband, brother, father, Pappers, Democrat, advocate and friend.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 6th at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg, PA with Father David Loeper officiating. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Christopher Shadel, 54, of Shenandoah passed away at his home on Sunday, December 1st.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joyce (Teets) Reba and the late Harry Shadel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Ann Shadel; his maternal grandparents, Herb and Julia Craven.
Chris was known for his talent as a guitar player. He loved performing music and enjoyed playing with his band “State of Shock.”
Chris is survived by his mother, Joyce Reba and her husband Gary Salter of Shenandoah; his two brothers, Ken Shadel and Joey Metrick; he is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services and interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Frackville will be private.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Stanulis) Kriner. He was a 1971 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed as a maintenance manager at Hamburg and White Haven Centers. He was member of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City, the NRA and the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years the former Mary Lyons, 2 daughters Christine Hutko of Lavelle and Jennifer Rex and her husband Patrick of Frackville, 2 brothers David and his wife Charlotte of Barnesville and Edward of Birdsboro, 3 grandchildren Kevin Hutko and Audrey and Eliana Rex as well as nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Friday morning at 10 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Interment with Marine Corps honors will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown. Friends may call the church on Friday morning beginning at 8:30 AM.
David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.
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Michele was a graduate of Mahanoy Area School District. Michele was a dedicated home health aide for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her kitty, Springer, her family, and loved watching the Philadelphia Eagles. There was never a dull moment with her around; she was always able to put a smile on someone's face. She was one of a kind and will be missed greatly by her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her sister Angela Andricks and her brother Bernard Andricks Jr. She is survived by her boyfriend of 20 years, Leonard Chiscavage of Shenandoah; her brother Mark Andricks and his wife Barbara Andricks, and their four children, Justin, Kierstyn, Lily, and Chloe of Duryea; her sisters Jaclynn Gates and her husband William Gates, and their two sons, Daniel and Maxwell of Whitehall; and Anne Andricks and her daughter Krystal of Shenandoah; her niece Jasmyne Andricks of Lehighton.
She is also survived by her three nieces whom she loved like her own daughters, Brianna Helterbran and her wife Renee Helterbran of Pottsville, Gabriela Briones and her partner Gabriella Carter of New Philadelphia, and Destiny Briones of Bethlehem, as well as her dear friend Robert Rhodes of Shenandoah.
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Born in Pottsville he was the son of the late Sevilla (Deysher) and Alexander Todd.
John was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Queen of Most Holy Rosary in Elysburg.
He was the husband of Donna E. (Handerhan) Todd.
John graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1965. He also graduated from Susquehanna University in 1998 with a degree in Business Administration.
John worked for PPL for over 44 years. He started out as a lineman and retired as a foreman. John worked at the Marian Heights then Sunbury service centers. He also was an instructor for PPL at Northampton Community College before retiring in 2018. John was instrumental in developing the lineman program.
He was a member of the Elks in Mount Carmel. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; 2 brothers Edward & Thomas; sister Rosemary; son in law Ron Kemberling.
John is survived by; wife Donna E. Todd, Elysburg; son John J. Todd Jr. (Marisa), Springfield; daughter Kimberly Kemberling, Sunbury; 4 grandchildren Zachary Kemberling, Chandler (Korbin) Ross, Chase Todd & Kaitlyn Todd; 1 great grandson Jameson Ross; many nieces & nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday December 9th at 11:00 AM at Queen of Most Holy Rosary Church, 599 W Center St, Elysburg PA 17824. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday December 9th from 10-11:00 AM at church. Interment will follow mass at All Saints Cemetery in Elysburg.
Rothermel-Heizenroth-Clark Funeral Services Inc-Elysburg / Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann Yaworski Demcher.
She was a retired hair dresser and was a graduate of the former Cass Twp High School. She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church, Minersville..
Catherine was a woman with devout faith and believed “ Everything was going to be OK”. Her love for the Blessed Mother led her to visit Medigorgia.
Her annual trips to the Divine Mercy Shrine brought her much happiness. She enjoyed cooking, baking and sharing her bread pies. apple dumplings and Christmas cookies. Her generous heart was felt by many.
A caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Catherine will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Stephen in 2023 and a brother John Demcher and a sister Marie Drasdis Koval.
Surviving is a son Stephen Miller and his wife Cynthia, Plano, TX., Maryanne Marshall and her husband Bob, Minersville, a son Robert Miller, Orwigsburg; 4 grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan and Vaughan Marshall and Allison McClean and her husband Brendon; 4 great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Tyson, Alexa and Sonny; a sister, Ann Plachko, St. Clair and several nieces and nephews.
Requiem Divine Liturgy will be at 11AM in St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church, 415 Front St, Minersville on Thursday. Friends may call at the Church on Thursday morning from 9:30AM until the time of the service.
Internment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to the St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church Memorial Fund. Contributions will be accepted by the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Catherine’s memory,
She was a retired hair dresser and was a graduate of the former Cass Twp High School. She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church, Minersville..
Catherine was a woman with devout faith and believed “ Everything was going to be OK”. Her love for the Blessed Mother led her to visit Medigorgia.
Her annual trips to the Divine Mercy Shrine brought her much happiness. She enjoyed cooking, baking and sharing her bread pies. apple dumplings and Christmas cookies. Her generous heart was felt by many.
A caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Catherine will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Stephen in 2023 and a brother John Demcher and a sister Marie Drasdis Koval.
Surviving is a son Stephen Miller and his wife Cynthia, Plano, TX., Maryanne Marshall and her husband Bob, Minersville, a son Robert Miller, Orwigsburg; 4 grandchildren, Brandon, Jordan and Vaughan Marshall and Allison McClean and her husband Brendon; 4 great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Tyson, Alexa and Sonny; a sister, Ann Plachko, St. Clair and several nieces and nephews.
Requiem Divine Liturgy will be at 11AM in St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church, 415 Front St, Minersville on Thursday. Friends may call at the Church on Thursday morning from 9:30AM until the time of the service.
Internment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to the St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church Memorial Fund. Contributions will be accepted by the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Catherine’s memory,
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