Skook News Obituaries: March 27th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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John was born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1946, to Edward T. and Anne (Cuff) Cantwell, of Girardville. Ed and Anne operated Cantwell’s Uptown saloon and restaurant on Main Street, and John and his older siblings, Jim and Anne, grew up at the center of life in what was then a vibrant coal town. John loved to tell tales of the colorful characters who visited Cantwell’s tavern and were his neighbors in Girardville.
John went to St. Joseph’s Elementary School and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in 1964. He served as an MP in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. Following his honorable discharge, he attended LaSalle University, graduating with a degree in business administration in 1971.
John met the love of his life, Susan Roberts, at Reichwein’s swimming pool in 1968 and they began dating immediately. They were married two years later in the United Methodist Church in Girardville but settled down for their first year of marriage in Philadelphia while John finished college.
John and Suz, as John called her, moved to Pittsburgh when John joined IBM Corp. as a salesman. They soon returned to Schuylkill County when John became a founding partner of the Regional Development Corporation (ReDCo), providing management services to the county. John worked at ReDCo for over a quarter century, retiring as chief operating officer.
John and Suz settled down in Pottsville in 1974, where they raised their two sons, John Jr., 51, and Jeremy, 47. John Jr. is an attorney with the Commonwealth’s Office of General Counsel, and Jeremy is an underwriting supervisor with Risk Partners, Inc. Both sons live in Lancaster.
John's great joys included traveling the world with Suz; vacationing in Stone Harbor, NJ; and wintering in Bonita Springs, FL, where they have a second home. John adored spending time as "Pop" with his granddaughters Brighid, 23, Tierney, 23, and Rory, 21.
John was an avid golfer and shot a hole-in-one in 2020 at Fairview Golf Course in Lebanon shortly after the course reopened after the Covid pandemic. He liked playing cards with his many friends, some of whom he grew up with in Girardville. John and Suz were longtime members of St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Pottsville before they moved to Mt. Joy.
John is predeceased by his parents, Ed and Anne, brother, Jim, and sister, Anne (Malarkey). In addition to his wife, sons, and grandchildren, John is survived by his in-laws Marian Cantwell of Reston, VA; Gerald and Elizabeth Nesvold of Pitman; Rex Roberts of Orwigsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private services and interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Contributions in John’s memory may be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at pulmonaryfibrosis.org. To express condolences, please visit www.buchfuneral.com.
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Gertrude G. Gahres, 97 of Pottsville, formerly of Minersville, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Gertrude G. Gahres, 97 of Pottsville, formerly of Minersville, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Minersville July 7, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Edward T. and Genevieve Kondzialko (Jennie Conshue) Chescavage.
She was a graduate of Branch Twp. High School and retired as the head cashier and Sears in Frackville.
Gertrude’s joy in life was caring for her family. She was an active member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville and a member of the BVM Women’s Solidarity of St Stanislaus Parish. She also enjoy spending her time working for the parish fund raisers.
Gertrude’s joy in life was caring for her family. She was an active member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville and a member of the BVM Women’s Solidarity of St Stanislaus Parish. She also enjoy spending her time working for the parish fund raisers.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Francis William “Sonny” Gahres in 1999.
Surviving are 2 Daughters Ann Marie Pukas widow of Andrew of Minersville; Dolores Gahres of Pottsville; a son John F Gahres and his wife Michelle Barton of Wernersville; 5 Grandchildren Randall Gahres, Carol Pukas, Adam Pukas, Kathryn Gahres and Jessica Werner and her husband Paul; 5 Great Grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the Family at St. Stanislaus #2 Cemetery, Minersville with the Rev Leo Maletz Officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish Community Outreach Program, c/o Sister Catherine, 538 Sunbury St, Minersville, PA 17954.
Dutcavich Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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Teri Ann Scheib, 64, of Lykens, passed away Saturday evening, March 22, 2025 at UPMC-Harrisburg, with her family by her side after a sudden illness.
Born in Lykens on Monday, January 2, 1961, a daughter of Irene Shreve Dubbs, Tower City and the late Eugene Dubbs.
Teri was a 1978 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
She was the current Secretary for St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City. Teri retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry. She had also worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap and for her mother at Irene's Bakery.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City.
Teri enjoyed knitting, crocheting and tending to her many house plants. She always looked forward to her trips with her mom to the casino and having breakfast at the Williamstown Legion every weekend. Above all, her greatest joy was that of her family. She adored her grandchildren and will be deeply missed.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband, Brian K. Scheib, to whom she would have celebrated 43 years of marriage in June; her son, Brian Schieb (Hailie), Tower City, three grandchildren, Brian, Brantley and BrynLee Scheib; one brother, Gene Dubbs, Tower City; a nephew, Dennis Dubbs,
A Celebration of Teri's life will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 am from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. A visitation will be held from 10-11 at the church. Following the service there will be a luncheon and time of fellowship in the church social hall.
Through her selflessness and generosity, Teri chose to become an organ donor through the Gift of Life program. In doing so, she touched the lives of others in the most profound way, giving the gift of life to those in need.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her Teri's memory can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 415 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Born in Lykens on Monday, January 2, 1961, a daughter of Irene Shreve Dubbs, Tower City and the late Eugene Dubbs.
Teri was a 1978 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
She was the current Secretary for St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City. Teri retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry. She had also worked at Ft. Indiantown Gap and for her mother at Irene's Bakery.
She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City.
Teri enjoyed knitting, crocheting and tending to her many house plants. She always looked forward to her trips with her mom to the casino and having breakfast at the Williamstown Legion every weekend. Above all, her greatest joy was that of her family. She adored her grandchildren and will be deeply missed.
Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband, Brian K. Scheib, to whom she would have celebrated 43 years of marriage in June; her son, Brian Schieb (Hailie), Tower City, three grandchildren, Brian, Brantley and BrynLee Scheib; one brother, Gene Dubbs, Tower City; a nephew, Dennis Dubbs,
A Celebration of Teri's life will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 am from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. A visitation will be held from 10-11 at the church. Following the service there will be a luncheon and time of fellowship in the church social hall.
Through her selflessness and generosity, Teri chose to become an organ donor through the Gift of Life program. In doing so, she touched the lives of others in the most profound way, giving the gift of life to those in need.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her Teri's memory can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 415 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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He was born March 3, 1944, in Cressona a son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Helen Moyer Zimmerman Buber.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Barry served his country honorably as a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Prior to retiring he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, as a letter carrier in Ashland.
Barry was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona; Stanley Dengler American Legion, Post #286, Cressona; Cressona Fire Company No. 1; and North Ward Social Club, Schuylkill Haven.
Barry was an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports teams. He relished the camaraderie that came with supporting his teams. He also had a creative spirit and enjoyed playing the guitar, notably singing his favorite song, "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals.
Barry was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles E. Zimmerman, Jr. and Clair Zimmerman, as well as a sister, Barbara Saunders.
He is survived by a niece and nephew, Tammy and Todd Saunders, who were his caregivers, along with many other nieces, nephews, and cousins
Funeral services will be held 11AM, Wednesday April 2, 2025, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven
The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Barry be made to Cressona Fire Company, No. 1, 59 S. 2nd St. Cressona, PA 17929
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
