Skook News Obituaries: February 20th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on April 17, 1935 in Bridgeton Township, Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Martha Furness Flagler.
She was a 1953 graduate of Sellersville-Perkasie High School, Perkasie.
In earlier days, Kathleen was a homemaker, a caretaker of the elderly, and a waitress at the Dublin Diner.
She was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove where she sang in the choir and helped with bible school and the phone prayer list. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and a member of the Dublin Fire Co., Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed helping with their annual carnival.
She loved flowers, cooking and baking, traveling, spending time with family, picnics and parties, bingo, and entertaining friends and family at her house. She was also the "official" family photographer, and her photo albums will be enjoyed by the family for generations. Kathleen, Kathy, Aunt Cass, was the heart of her family and she will be missed. Everyone who met her, loved her.
Preceding her in passing were her husband of 66 years, Albert W. Brand in 2024; a son, David Brand; three brothers, Edgar, William and Robert Flagler.
Surviving are three sisters, Verna Haines of Columbus, OH, Patricia French of Whitehall and Marjorie MacCoy of Chalfont; many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove with Rev. Marie Meeks officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
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Born Dec. 9, 1971, He grew up in Halifax, a son of the late Alan Stoneroad Sr. and Yvonne (Schappe) Stoneroad.
Alan was a graduate of Halifax High School, Class of 1991.
He was a Laborer for Universal Forest Products, Gordon, and most recently for Amazon warehouse.
Those who knew Alan knew him for his sarcastic tone. He was an avid movie quoter. His daughter Cheyenne was his whole world. They shared the love of the Phillies and Nascar. In the summer you could find them in Delaware at Dover Raceway, cheering on Chase Elliot. Alan always looked forward to Saturday trips to the Fairgrounds Farmers Market, with his friend Felix.
Alan is survived by Tracy Schaal, his companion of 27 years, daughter Cheyenne, also his brother Chad.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, Pennsylvania is in charge of arrangements.
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Born on November 26, 1937 in Ringtown she was the daughter of the late Creta (Faust) and Ides “Ike” Adams.
She graduated from Ringtown High School in 1955.
Marie was the wife of the late Burt Weinhold.
She was a member of St. Paul’s UCC in Ringtown.
Marie worked at the Nuremburg Bank until they closed. She also worked at Black Creek Dental in Nuremburg. She then moved to Arizona and worked at ASU.
She enjoyed playing bingo with her sister. She also enjoyed shopping and enjoyed her cats.
In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her brother in law Joseph Faust.
Marie is survived by; sister Kay Faust, Ringtown; 2 nieces Laura Faust (Mark Rusinko), Ringtown & Elizabeth “Betsy” Faust (Crystal Tracey), Coopersburg; nephew Charles Faust (Christina), Ringtown; 2 great nieces Ashley and Cassandra Teter; 1 great nephew Wyatt Faust.
A memorial funeral service will be held on Saturday March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s UCC Church, 100 E. Main St, Ringtown PA 17967. A visitation for family and friends will be at the church Saturday morning prior to services from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment will be private at the Old White Church Cemetery.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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She was born June 11, 1981 in Pottsville a daughter of the late Bernard J. Mason Sr. and Judy Pruden Neidlinger.
She attended Minersville Area High School and worked at Love's in Schartlesville.
Grace practiced Buddhism.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Mason; a sister Nadine Mason; maternal grandmother, Grace Shaup.
Surviving are 2 sisters, Bernadette Mason, Cumbola; Mandy Mason, and her wife Angela Kyleberg, Honey Brook; a brother Brenard J. Mason, Sr., Honey Brook; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside Services will be held 12PM Saturday March 1st at Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Clair. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
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Born in Pottsville on December 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Shuey) and Carlton Quinter.
Married for 37 years, Bill was the husband of Sandy (Schaeffer) Quinter.
He was the owner and operator of Bill Quinter's Auto Body Shop for 48 successful years.
A member of the local fire companies, Bill served as Assistant Chief (1981-1992) and President (1992-1993) at the Liberty Fire Company when he retired.
In his spare time, Bill could be found golfing at Indian Hill Golf Club with Don VanShura or setting records while trapshooting in Elysburg. Bill was a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and a social member at the Deer Lake Hosey.
On June 30th, 2024, he was inducted to the Coal Region Racing Hall of Fame.
He also truly enjoyed his Wednesday visits and calls from his dear friend, Butch Becker.
A proud father, Bill is survived by two sons, William C. Quinter and David J. "DJ" Quinter, husband of Jen (Flannigan); and step daughter, Jennifer, partner of Tony Sinkovich Whalen. He is also survived by a sister, "Peg" Doyle, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Joy L. (Zweizig) Quinter and a brother-in-law, Albert Shuey.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22nd at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Interment will be private at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the local fire companies: Liberty Fire Co. No 4, Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2, or Rainbow Hose Co.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the local fire companies: Liberty Fire Co. No 4, Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2, or Rainbow Hose Co.
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Born in Pottsville on October 31, 1953, he was the son of the late Anna (Vernicky) and William H. Moyer.
Married 46 years, Willy was the husband of Patricia Shirley Ann (Lehman) Moyer.
Willy graduated from Blue Mountain High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
Willy retired as a machine operator at Omnova Solutions, Auburn.
He was a member of Lost Dutchman Hunting Camp, Tioga County and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton.
In addition to his wife, Willy is survived by three daughters, Desirea Cerillo; Dawn; Dusk; three sisters, Christine, wife of David Darosh; Janice; Mary, wife of Andy Lukach; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Willy is preceded in death by a son, Neil Michael.
Services and interment will be held privately at the family's convenience.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to P.O. Box 132 New Ringgold, PA 17960.
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Michael J. "Moe" Straka, Sr., age 53, of Pottsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17th, 2025.
Born in Pottsville, PA on December 13, 1971, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Straka Jr. and J. Dolores (Joy) Straka who survives him in Friedensburg.
Michael worked as a truck driver at Potts & Monger Sanitation in Pine Grove and then for Plain & Fancy Doughnut Shop in Schuylkill Haven. He loved watching football, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and hanging out with his friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a niece Angelica Fort.
In addition to his mother, Michel is survived by a daughter Roxanne Straka; a son Michael J. Straka Jr.; a granddaughter Mya; sisters: Deborah Minchoff and Christine Straka; brothers: Andrew J. Straka III and David Straka; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon on Wednesday February 26th at 7PM, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 5-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville