Skook News Obituaries: February 12th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on May 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Petrusky) and Enoch Musalavage.
Adeline was the widow of Jerome F. Salak, Sr., who passed away in 2011.
She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Adeline was employed by various garment factories and later became a homemaker.
For several years, Adeline volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Adeline is survived by a son, Jerome F. Salak, Jr, of Pottsville; a granddaughter, Brittany, whom she loved spending time with; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Adeline is preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Clement Musalavage.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 17th at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville with Rev. Philip Rodgers officiating. A viewing will be held at 9:30 AM at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.. Pottsville until the procession leaves for church.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St. Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in St. Clair, July 31, 1942, He was a son of the late Patrick and Anna (Sabados) Haffey.
Joseph J. Haffey served in the US Army.
He then went on to work in Food Distribution at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi RCC, St. Clair and St. Clair Fish & Game.
Surviving are a sister Patricia Mitchell of St. Clair; Good friend Gene Rossi of St. Clair.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday February 14, 2024 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair, PA 17970. Deacon John Setlock will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Pottsville.
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Grace Jean Kopko (Yurenko), 98 of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 14, at Providence Place Retirement Community in Pottsville.
Grace was born on September 16, 1926, daughter of Edna and Charles Noecker. She was the widow of Edward Kopko.
Grace is survived by her daughter, Debbie, granddaughter, Lisa, brother, Sterling and beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to her first husband Harry Yurenko, Grace is predeceased by her son Bradley Yurenko , and her siblings Evelyn Houser, Eleanor Schwenk, Kenneth Noecker and Lester Noecker.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA
Jay William Ryan, 74, of Delano passed away at home February 8th.
Jay was a 1968 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971.
Jay was actively employed with Access Records Management Services. He was a member of the American Legion of Quakake and was a lifelong member of the Delano Township Fire Company. He actively served as a supervisor for Delano Township for 39 years. He was an active member of Bears Head Sportsman Association, and was serving as club treasurer. He was known for his ability to fix most anything, lending a helping hand, and being quick with a joke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time with his family and friends.
Jay was married for 50 years to his wife Anne (Merinsky). Additionally, he is survived by his mother, Nelda (Drums), his sister, Marcy (Florida), his son, Patrick and daughter-in-law Maureen (Delano), his daughter, Katie and son-in-law Brian (Lansdale), and three grandchildren, Colin, Madelyn, and Connor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 17th at 11:00am is St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Barnesville by Fr. Robert Finlan. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 11:00am in the church. Burial will immediately follow in the White Church Cemetery in Barnesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delano Township Fire Company.
The James P. Haughney Funeral Home with the assistance of the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, are entrusted with the arrangements.
In addition to her first husband Harry Yurenko, Grace is predeceased by her son Bradley Yurenko , and her siblings Evelyn Houser, Eleanor Schwenk, Kenneth Noecker and Lester Noecker.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA
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Jay was a 1968 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971.
Jay was actively employed with Access Records Management Services. He was a member of the American Legion of Quakake and was a lifelong member of the Delano Township Fire Company. He actively served as a supervisor for Delano Township for 39 years. He was an active member of Bears Head Sportsman Association, and was serving as club treasurer. He was known for his ability to fix most anything, lending a helping hand, and being quick with a joke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time with his family and friends.
Jay was married for 50 years to his wife Anne (Merinsky). Additionally, he is survived by his mother, Nelda (Drums), his sister, Marcy (Florida), his son, Patrick and daughter-in-law Maureen (Delano), his daughter, Katie and son-in-law Brian (Lansdale), and three grandchildren, Colin, Madelyn, and Connor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 17th at 11:00am is St. Richard’s Catholic Church, Barnesville by Fr. Robert Finlan. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 11:00am in the church. Burial will immediately follow in the White Church Cemetery in Barnesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delano Township Fire Company.
The James P. Haughney Funeral Home with the assistance of the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, are entrusted with the arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
