Skook News Obituaries: January 28th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Paul Douglas Kell, 69, of Auburn, passed away Friday, January 24th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.Born in Millville, NJ on December 25, 1955, he was a son of Catherine (Fallows) Kell, of Florida, and the late Paul H. Kell.
Married 23 years, Paul was the husband of Cindy M. (Yerger) Kell.
Paul loved the Lord. He was a member of Calvary Chapel of the Oley Valley. He enjoyed assisting churches with their lighting and sound equipment.
He worked in logistics for Group SEB USA.
Paul enjoyed camping and loved spending time at the beach.
A true family man, there is nothing Paul loved more than his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters: Bethany, wife of Patrick Rich, of Franklin, TN; & Tori, wife of Dylan Albright, of Parrish, FL; three sons: Joshua, husband of Lauren Kell, of Glassboro, NJ; Jason, husband of Crystal Mullins, of Auburn; & Jared, husband of Cheryll Mullins, of Douglassville. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Zephaniah, Zara, Catherine, Logan, Noelle, Jeffrey, Isaac, Joshua Kent, and one on the way, and two siblings: Michael Kell, husband of Kim, of Vineland, NJ, & Susan Kell, of Albuquerque, NM.
In addition to his father, Paul is also preceded in death by his son, Justin Seltzer.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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She was born on Saturday, November 3, 1956, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Norman "Dick" R Rothermel and the late Nancy F (Hoffman) Rothermel.
She was a 1974 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
Gail was a farm hand for Lazy M Farms and then worked for UPS for over thirty years until her retirement.
She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready.
Gail enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and her dogs..
She was preceded in death by her parents; by a son, Gary L "Chirp" Laudenslager, two brothers, Richard S Rothermel and Randy C Rothermel, and by a sister, Cathy G Herb.
She is survived by her husband Gary F Laudenslager, to whom she was married for 50 years.
She is also survived by a daughter, Melissa L Harner of Klingerstown; a son, Adam J (Meghan) Laudenslager of Klingerstown; seven grandchildren; a great granddaughter; three brothers, Kenneth D Rothermel of Leck Kill, Michael J Rothermel of Klingerstown, and Timothy L Rothermel of Klingerstown; and by several nieces and nephews.
As per Gail's request there will be no services.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Rough and Ready.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville