Skook News Obituaries: January 13th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Joan was born in Sheppton, PA on July 1, 1935, of the late Anna (Serafini) and Martin Baddick.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sheppton, PA
She graduated from Sheppton High School Class of 1953.
She had worked for many years at General Cigar, Mahanoy City, PA
She enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. She enjoyed making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the bear and feeding them off her deck. Also loved going to her cabin on the Conowingo Dam, on the PA/MD border with family and her hunting trips to Maine. She was also involved in local politics and was also East Union Township Secretary for several years. Also enjoyed going on outings for ice cream with her caretaker and telling stories of her childhood.
Joan was the wife of the late Richard W. Grabosky who passed away on November 1, 2022.
Also preceded in death by a son Albert Kutsko and a sister Regina Hardy.
Joan is survived by a daughter Joan Gibbons, husband Kenneth of Ringtown.
Two sons Martin, husband of Vicky Kutsko of Brandonville and Rick, Husband of Angie, of Brandodnville; three sisters, Marie Martz, of Sheppton; Anne Careyva, of Ringtown; Carol Frask , of Hazleton.
She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Jenny, Kenny, Megan, Kayla, Sarah, Anna and Leah. and also 2 Great-Grandchildren Jaime and Gretchen, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Sheppton, at 11 AM on Saturday, January 18th, with Father Dominick Pham officiating.
Friends and Family may call Saturday from 9 to 11 AM.
Interment will follow at Annunciation Cemetery Frackville.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view the tribute video and send sympathy cards.
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Daniel was born in Buffalo, NY on July 12, 1946, a son of the late Daniel, Jr. and Lois (Brown) Bynon.
After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as an E3 until his discharge. He was a member of the Summit Hill American Legion and the VFW.
Daniel enjoyed the outdoors, and was a member of the Bear Creed Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of AA, and was proud of his 17 years of sobriety. Daniel was a life long self employed traveling salesman.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by a sister, Danell Rhodunda and a brother, James Bynon.
He is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia Kantner, Hazle Township; Tammy Bynon, Deer Lake and Amber Bynon of Pottsville, along with 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A brother, Robert Bynon and a sister Peggy Kassak survive along with nieces and nephews.
As per Daniels wishes, he will be laid to rest at sea in the near future.
The Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville, is honored to serve Daniel's family during their time of need.
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Born Sunday, November 13, 1938 in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Cooke) Hess. Shirley was also predeceased by; brother, Richard Hess.
Surviving are: her loving husband of 67 years, Paul C. Dodson; sons, Jim Dodson and his wife Liz of Summit Hill; Kenny Dodson and his wife Norma of York; and daughters, Debi Dodson of Tamaqua; Bonnie Dodson-Burk and husband Thomas Burk of Pittsburgh. Shirley was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Justin Brock, Beth Dodson, Jenna Heim, Jessica Brock, Olivia Burk, and Andrew Burk; and great grandchild Madelyn “MJ” Boles who affectionately called her; "Gammy the Great."; brother, Larry Hess. Many nieces and nephews also survive Shirley.
A graduate of Benton Joint High School in Benton, PA, “Miss Shirley” provided in-home child care services for countless Tamaqua youth and later worked at a child-care center in town. A devoted member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church of Tamaqua, Shirley served as Treasurer for many years, assisted in the nursery school, taught Bible School, and did many taskswithout fanfare. As a member of Tamaqua Area Community Faith Fellowship Network, Shirley assisted in organizing hunger walks and food collections.
Shirley was extremely intelligent, quick-witted, and never hesitated to speak her mind. She and Paul enjoyed concerts, plays, visiting with family and friends, playing cards, and - of course - watching their favorite respective baseball teams.
A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held on Saturday January 18, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. from Bethany E.C. Church located at 223 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Family and friends may call in church beginning at 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
Memorials in honor of Shirley in care of Bethan E.C.C.
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Born Saturday, October 6, 1934 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey the daughter of the late William F. Spiegel and Margaret L. (Patterson) Spiegel. Jacquelyn was also predeceased by; her husband, Robert A. Resch.
Surviving are son, Timothy A. Resch, daughter, Robyn A. Resch.
A graduate of Boonton High School, Jacquelyn worked as bookkeeper for Givaudan Corporation, large construction firms, and orthodontic practices in New Jersey. Jacquelyn had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in local choirs.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
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Mary Ellen was born in Tower City on Friday, July 31, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Ruth Kopp Jones.
She was a graduate of the former Tower City High School class of 1949 and also attended Lankenau Nursing School, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City, and active with Tower-Porter Community Library. Mary Ellen enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles, but above all else, she cherished the time spent with her family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands George A. Parson and Mark Bender. Mary Ellen was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Yegley.
Surviving are her four children, Lynne S. Houtz and her husband Tom, Tower City, Sheryl J. Johnson and her husband Kevin, Silverdale, Washington, George A. Parson and his wife Gwen, Loyalton, and Meredyth E. Hubler and her husband Noel, Philadelphia; one sister, Janice Luckenbill and her husband Ken, Tower City; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.
Mary Ellen will be laid to rest privately in the Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City with Pastor Maureen Duffy-Guy officiating.
Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the Tower-Porter Community Library, 230 East Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve Mary Ellen's family.
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Charles Fulmer, Jr. of Tamaqua, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Coaldale. He was the husband of Lois (Brobst) Fulmer with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage this past September.
Born in Coaldale, Charles was the son of the late Charles Fulmer, Sr. and Mary (Barrett) Fulmer. He graduated from Marian Highschool in 1959 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Charles worked for the Keystone Lamp Factory for forty years and, later, for Harbor Electric in Hazleton. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the American Legion Post C.H. Berry Post 173, Tamaqua, the Tamaqua Rifle and Pistol Club, and the Fraternal Order of Police, Schuylkill-Carbon Lodge #13.
Charles is survived by his son Charles Fulmer, III and his wife Nicole of Bloomsburg; two sisters, Catherine Zupko of Tamaqua, and Rosemarie Conner and her husband Marc of Hometown; grandchildren Ainsley Fulmer and Charles Fulmer IV of Bloomsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Robert I. Sargent IV, 56, of Elm St. , Tamaqua, former Ashland and Girardville resident, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, with family by his side, at the St. Luke’s Miners Hospital, Coaldale.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Rose M. (Purcell) Moyer,79, of Minersville, passed away Saturday, January 11th, at Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville
Rose was born in Forestville, Pa. on October 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Frances (Angelo) and Thomas Purcell.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by infant daughter, Tracey Moyer, infant Grandson Jacob Moyer. Brothers; Vincent, Thomas, Francis, William, and James Purcell.
Rose is survived by two daughters, Frances Neidlinger, and Theresa, wife of Raymond Nebroskie. Sons, Robert W. Moyer Jr., Carl, husband of Debra Neidlinger. Rose is also survived by three sisters, Rhoda Weir, Mary Polinsky, and Theresa Walsh, and a brother, Alfred Purcell.
Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services are private at the convenience of family.
Interment at St. Vincent De Paul#2 Cemetery.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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