Skook News Obituaries: January 16th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on October 3, 1933, she was a daughter of the late James & Barbara (Neider) Hampford.
Married 44 years, she was the widow of Joseph Patrick "Packy" Devlin.
Barb was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.
She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.
Barb worked as a teacher’s aide at the Schuylkill IU 29, Mar Lin, and as a lab technician for the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.
A devoted mother, she is survived by three sons: Patrick J. Devlin, Sr., husband of Cathy, Lititz; Michael J. Devlin, husband of Judy, Schuylkill Haven; & James E. Devlin, Sr., of Pottsville; and one daughter, Mary “Molly” Hall, of Bel Air, MD. A loving Nana, she is also survived by grandchildren: Patrick J. Devlin, Jr. (Connor), Matthew Devlin, Christopher Devlin, Brandon Devlin (Rebecca), Meghan Heim (Jonathan), James E. Devlin, Jr. (Ashley), Allison Devlin, Elizabeth Banion (Matthew), Sarah Hall, Michael Hall, & Julia Hall, and great-grandchildren: Annabella Scott, Abigail Parsons, Daniel & Collin Devlin, Micah & Silas Heim, Nicholas Devlin, River Banion, & Patrick J. Devlin, III, and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Barb is also preceded in death by two brothers: James "Jim" Hampford, & John E. “Jack” Hampford, grandson, Ryan Devlin, daughter-in-law, Mary Devlin, & son-in-law, Michael Hall.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven on Saturday, January 25th at 10:30 AM. A Visitation in the church’s chapel will be held from 9:15-10:15 AM.
Interment will follow mass at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb’s memory may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in Minersville, April 20, 1926, she was a daughter of late Emil and Romilda (Dallago) Rizzi.
She graduated from Minersville High School Class of 1944 and was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA, and Third Order of St. Francis.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Michael Bulino, 4 brothers, Joseph, Francis, John and Emil Rizzi, and 4 sisters, Amelia Koscil, Marie Stefanko, Dorothy Foran, and Elizabeth Andrusisian.
Surviving are 2 sons Michael E. Bulino of St. Clair: David Bulino and his wife Annette of Minersville; a daughter Donna Bulino of St. Clair; 8 grandchildren; Luke Bulino, Taryn Johnson, Ian Bulino, Jeffrey Bulino, Rochelle Bulino, Brett Bulino, Ethan Bulino, Catherine Skopowski, Justin Dutcavich and 5 great-grandchildren.
Divine Liturgy will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 22, 2025 from St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 131 South Morris Street St. Clair. The Very Rev. Gregory Noga will be officiating. . Friends may call from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Tuesday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 North 2 nd Street St. Clair PA 17970.. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Memorial Fund, Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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John was a 1971 graduate of Wilson Borough High School in Easton, PA. He went on to graduate, magna cum laude, from Nyack College in New York. He earned a certificate of ministry from D.O.V.E. Christian Fellowship International in Lititz, PA. John worked as a media director for the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat in New Ringgold, PA for the past 34 years.
In addition to his loving wife, Beth, he is survived by his son, Joshua D. Worman, and companion, Valerie Lawson of New Ringgold; daughter, Anna R. Worman at home; grandson, Atreus Worman; brother, David A. Worman of New Ringgold.
A private graveside service will be held at Jacob’s Union Cemetery in New Tripoli, PA. Pastor Jim Shade will officiate. There will be a celebration of life gathering announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be sent to Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, 1 Christian Lane New Ringgold, PA 17960 and/or D.O.V.E. Christian Fellowship North Gate, 31 North 3rd Street Hamburg, PA 19526.
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