Skook News Obituaries: March 4th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Philadelphia, February 1, 1945, he was the son of the late Franklin and Gertrude Jones Rauch.
Ken was a graduate of Blue Mountain Area High School. He was a member of Bible Tabernacle Church in Schuylkill Haven.
Ken loved Elvis Presley and enjoyed listening to his music over the years.
He was employed at Craftex Mills in Auburn until their closing at which time he retired.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rauch who passed away on January 7th.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Renee Eisenhauer wife of Steven of Orwigsburg. He is also survived by his grandson, Steven Eisenhauer, Jr. husband to Alyssa of Port Clinton. Ken was devoted to his family and loved spending time together.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8th, at 11:00 A.M. at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Interment will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bible Tabernacle Church, 35 S. Margaretta Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhomes.com
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Born in Pottsville October 27, 1940 he was a son of the late John and Mary (Hocko) Hutsko.
He was a 1958 graduate of Cass Township High School, Francis went on to serve the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Butch worked Construction before his career as a machine operator at Exxon, Mar Lin. He enjoed country and oldies music, especially the Rolling Stones. He was a life member of South Cass Fire CO. His favorite activity was spending time with his grandson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 brotheres, Dr. Joseph Hutsko; Mike “Mim” Hutsko; John “Dizzy” Hutsko; Nicholas Hutsko; Duffy Molocznick; 2 Sisters, Julie Holige and Ann Cutler.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years Gloria (Baritsky) Hutsko; a son Frank M. Hutsko of Pottsville; Duagher Vicky A Schach and her husband Warren of Llewellyn; Grandson Evan Motley; Sister Mary Sullivan; Nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenece of the family. Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born Monday, June 14, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard E. Ritter Sr., and Marion M. (Collins) Ritter. Richard was also predeceased by; wife, Sharon (Murphy) Ritter.
Surviving are sons, Richard E. Ritter, III and his wife Sonja, Shawn Miller; daughter, Christine Ritter; brother, Daniel Ritter and his wife Lynn; sister, Marion Cipko wife of David; grandchildren, Richard IV, Zella, Damian, Colton, and Jacklyn.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
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J. Alvin Snyder, 80, of Tower City, PA, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Christian Home in Ephrata, PA on March 2, 2025.
He was the husband of Jean (Seibel) Snyder with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster County, PA, on May 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Elam N. and Ada (Zimmerman) Snyder. He was a member of the Hegins Valley Mennonite Church in Hegins, PA, and served as a bishop in the Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by eight children, Carey, husband of Joyce (Rohrer) of Waymart, PA; Mary Ann, wife of Gary Martin of Decker, MI; Beth, wife of Kenneth Martin of Trout Run, PA; Susan, wife of Dwayne Heatwole of Spring Dale, WA; David, husband of Amy (Garman), of Tower City, PA; Rachel, wife of Arlyn Ebersole of Shippensburg, PA; Joel, husband of Karen (Zimmerman) of Mohnton, PA; Anthony, husband of Lucille (Horst) of Ashland, PA; 43 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Ann, wife of Myron Newswanger of Ephrata, PA.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Parke Snyder and one infant granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Road, Myerstown, PA. A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 9 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 10 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Swatara Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the Hegins Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Snyder family.
Carol A. (Garraway) Kline, 85, of Wiggans Patch died Saturday at her home surrounded by family.
Born in Shippensburg, PA on January 10, 1940, to the late Thomas and Helen (Wagner) Garraway.
Carol worked as a long-distance telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. in Philadelphia, Pa. Later, she was a newspaper correspondent for the Pottsville Republican where she learned the art of photography. She then worked for the Shenandoah Evening Herald and became one of their most sought-after reporters/photographers.
She was a former member of Saint Canicus Church until its closing, then Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish where she was an officer member of the Sodality serving as secretary.
Surviving is her son Nicholas Kline of White Haven, her daughter Stephanie Ponchery and her husband Richard of Beaver Meadows, and daughter in-law Cynthia Kline of Mahanoy City. A sister Jean Keim of Frackville and sister in-law, Anne Garraway of Frackville. Grandchildren – Amanda (Garber) Eye, David Thatcher, Kelsey (Garber) Bescos, Nikki Kline, Dylan and Destiny Ponchery. Great Grandchildren Kristopher Hanlon, Autumn Garber, Vivian and Levi Bescos.
Preceding her in death is her husband of 55 years Harry Kline, two daughters, Christine Hanlon and Sandra Kline. Grandchildren – Kristopher Hanlon and Skyler Garber. Three Brothers - John Wagner, Wayne and Joseph Garraway. One Sister – Ruth Onisick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 7th at 10am in Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and will be officiated by Fr. Kevin Gallagher. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 10am in the church. Burial will immediately follow services in Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua.
Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Sodality.
The James P. Haughney Funeral Home of Mahanoy City with the assistance of the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, of Shenandoah are entrusted with the arrangements.
He was the husband of Jean (Seibel) Snyder with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster County, PA, on May 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Elam N. and Ada (Zimmerman) Snyder. He was a member of the Hegins Valley Mennonite Church in Hegins, PA, and served as a bishop in the Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by eight children, Carey, husband of Joyce (Rohrer) of Waymart, PA; Mary Ann, wife of Gary Martin of Decker, MI; Beth, wife of Kenneth Martin of Trout Run, PA; Susan, wife of Dwayne Heatwole of Spring Dale, WA; David, husband of Amy (Garman), of Tower City, PA; Rachel, wife of Arlyn Ebersole of Shippensburg, PA; Joel, husband of Karen (Zimmerman) of Mohnton, PA; Anthony, husband of Lucille (Horst) of Ashland, PA; 43 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Martha Ann, wife of Myron Newswanger of Ephrata, PA.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Parke Snyder and one infant granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Road, Myerstown, PA. A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 9 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 10 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Swatara Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the Hegins Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Snyder family.
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Sylvia B. Weikel, 92, of Cressona passed away on Sunday while at Golden Living Nursing Home in Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on January 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Sadie Moyer.
Sylvia attended Schuylkill Haven School throughout her life.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.
Sylvia worked for Alpha Mills as a factory worker for many years. She then moved on to work as a nurse’s aide at several nursing homes throughout the area.
Sylvia loved to listen to Jonny Cash and Buck Owens. She loved to collect angels and enjoyed butterflies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James who passed away in 1999.
She is survived by her sons; James husband to Marie of Pottsville, Jeffrey husband to Jacqui of Pottsville and Todd of Cressona. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Moyer of Schuylkill Haven along with two grandchildren, Desiree Weikel and Priscilla Weikel and two great grandchildren, Wesley and Benjamin Evans and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Pastor Chris Rothharpt will officiate. Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, is entrusted with services.
Sylvia B. Weikel, 92, of Cressona passed away on Sunday while at Golden Living Nursing Home in Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on January 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Sadie Moyer.
Sylvia attended Schuylkill Haven School throughout her life.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.
Sylvia worked for Alpha Mills as a factory worker for many years. She then moved on to work as a nurse’s aide at several nursing homes throughout the area.
Sylvia loved to listen to Jonny Cash and Buck Owens. She loved to collect angels and enjoyed butterflies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James who passed away in 1999.
She is survived by her sons; James husband to Marie of Pottsville, Jeffrey husband to Jacqui of Pottsville and Todd of Cressona. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Moyer of Schuylkill Haven along with two grandchildren, Desiree Weikel and Priscilla Weikel and two great grandchildren, Wesley and Benjamin Evans and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Pastor Chris Rothharpt will officiate. Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, is entrusted with services.
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Born in Shippensburg, PA on January 10, 1940, to the late Thomas and Helen (Wagner) Garraway.
Carol worked as a long-distance telephone operator for Bell Telephone Co. in Philadelphia, Pa. Later, she was a newspaper correspondent for the Pottsville Republican where she learned the art of photography. She then worked for the Shenandoah Evening Herald and became one of their most sought-after reporters/photographers.
She was a former member of Saint Canicus Church until its closing, then Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish where she was an officer member of the Sodality serving as secretary.
Surviving is her son Nicholas Kline of White Haven, her daughter Stephanie Ponchery and her husband Richard of Beaver Meadows, and daughter in-law Cynthia Kline of Mahanoy City. A sister Jean Keim of Frackville and sister in-law, Anne Garraway of Frackville. Grandchildren – Amanda (Garber) Eye, David Thatcher, Kelsey (Garber) Bescos, Nikki Kline, Dylan and Destiny Ponchery. Great Grandchildren Kristopher Hanlon, Autumn Garber, Vivian and Levi Bescos.
Preceding her in death is her husband of 55 years Harry Kline, two daughters, Christine Hanlon and Sandra Kline. Grandchildren – Kristopher Hanlon and Skyler Garber. Three Brothers - John Wagner, Wayne and Joseph Garraway. One Sister – Ruth Onisick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 7th at 10am in Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and will be officiated by Fr. Kevin Gallagher. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 10am in the church. Burial will immediately follow services in Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua.
Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Sodality.
The James P. Haughney Funeral Home of Mahanoy City with the assistance of the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, of Shenandoah are entrusted with the arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville