Skook News Obituaries: April 10th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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John was born in Shenandoah on August 1, 1957, a son of the late Edward and Stella (Domozik) Subach. He was last employed by Goulds Pump in Ashland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Liscusky and a brother Edward Subach.
He is survived by his two sisters, Rose Marie Sedlock, Frackville, Justine, wife of Gino Monahan of Shenandoah. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian at the Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah on Tuesday, April 22nd. 2025 at 10 AM. A visitation will be held from 8:30-9:45 AM at the Walukiewicz Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah. John will be laid to rest following mass at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Divine Mercy Church or an organization of your choice.
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Jean was born in Mahanoy City in 1940, the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Farnsworth) Wagner. She was a graduate of the Mahanoy Area high school.
Jean spent much of her career at Hershey Foods, where she formed lasting friendships and made significant contributions to the company. Her strong work ethic and dedication were evident to everyone who worked with her, and she took great pride in her accomplishments.
Beyond her professional life, Jean was an avid traveler. She and her beloved husband, Joe traveled across the United States together, exploring new places, and making memories that they cherished forever. Whether it was a road trip through a new city, landmark, or their favorite destination, Disney World, she embraced every journey with enthusiasm and joy.
Jean had a special love for nature, and her garden was a reflection of that. Her love for flowers was well known, and she poured her heart into cultivating a space filled with vibrant colors and fragrant blooms. Roses, African Violets, and Orchids were her favorites.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Joseph Novak, two infant children Kevin and Renee Laudeman, a brother Edward Wagner, a sister Lorraine Heiser, and a grandson John Gustitis.
Jean is survived by her three children: Kimberly Furedi wife of Pam Little, Sheppton; Darrell Laudeman and his wife Kelly, Ringtown; and John Gustitus, Pottsville; her three grandchildren: Brian Furedi and his fiancé Laura Sees, Sheppton; Tyler Laudeman and his wife Emily, York, and Danielle Laudeman and her fiancé Greg Merchlinsky, Williamsport. She is also survived by step-children Joseph Novak, Allentown; Cheryl Harvilla and her husband Anthony, Tresckow; granddaughters Nichole Novak, Lauren Harvilla, Lindsey Kick, husband Preston and great-grandchildren Betty and Reid Kick, and nieces and nephews.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In accordance with Jean's wishes, private services will be held by her immediate family.
The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, is assisting Jean's family during their time of need.
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Bob attended Saint Patrick's Grade School in McAdoo, PA. During that time, he enjoyed sports and riding his bike with his buddies. He then attended McAdoo High School from 1958 to 1962, where he excelled in organized sports and was voted "Mr. High School."
From a young age, Bob was a hard worker. He held various jobs, including picking blueberries, painting high-wire tension towers, and working as a pantry chef in Wildwood, NJ. After high school, Bob volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany before continuing his service in the Army Reserve for four additional years.
One of the best days of Bob's life was October 1, 1966, when he married the love of his life, Victoria Ann (Reba) Skiptunis. The two met en route to a Jordan Brothers concert and it was love at first sight. They were married at Saint Michael's Church in McAdoo, on October 1, 1966 and they later moved to Pottsville, PA to be closer to Victoria's father, George Reba.
In his professional career, Bob worked at Cressona Aluminum, Evan Delivery, and finally at Roadway Express, where his dedication and hard work allowed him to retire at the age of 55.
He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him as a kind, humorous, and honest man.
He leaves behind his children, Robert Skiptunis, Jr., and Andrea (Skiptunis) Koppenhofer; his son-in-law, Michael Koppenhofer; his 3 grandchildren, Cassius Michael Koppenhofer, Leighann Bee Koppenhofer, and Olivia Ann Koppenhofer; his loving sister, Mary Anne (Skiptunis) Casas; 6 nephews; 1 niece; and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
In addition to his loving wife Victoria and his parents; he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, John, and Raymond.
Services will be private. Bob will be laid to rest at Schuylkill Memorial Cemetery in Orwigsburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity.
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Ethel Swartz passed peacefully from this earth on the morning of April 8, 2025, with the support of her family and the amazing care team at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. The family cannot express enough how grateful we are for the efforts made and for providing her comfort at the end.
Ethel was born on June 1, 1933, to Michael and Elizabeth (Legaza) Futchko. Ethel lived in the Schuylkill County area all of her life, raised in St. Clair and also residing in Minersville and Pottsville, PA. Ethel met and married Robert (Bob) Swartz on July 9,1955 and together they raised sons Brian and John in Minersville, PA. Ethel spent the first half of her life as a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Later in life, Ethel began a career with the Minersville School District, working her magic with food across many cafeterias, much to the joy of students year over year. A single word used over and over again to describe Ethel was spunky – even into her earlier 90’s she remained active and amazed everyone with her energy and spark – running circles around many much younger than her!
Ethel was accomplished in many things such as being an amazing seamstress, making everything from clothes to curtains. Ethel was also famous in the family for traditional holiday treats such as apple cake, perogies, halupkis and, if you were lucky enough to get a box, peanut butter chocolate eggs that arrived every Easter. In addition to these things, Ethel very much enjoyed trips to area casinos, where she would find her Lucky 7’s slot machine and spend hours pulling the lever with one hand, while holding her lucky troll doll in the other – she enjoyed a good penny slot machine as well. Ethel also enjoyed her lottery “rubbies” and loved sharing that joy by giving family tickets with the hopes of us hitting it big!
Ethel was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth, her husband Robert and siblings John, George, Michael, Andrew, Irene (Futchko) Thur, Elizabeth (Lee Futchko) Tomko, Eleanor (Futchko) Youshock, and Mary Cernesky. Ethel is survived by sons Brian (Pine Grove, PA) and John and Jamie Swartz (Wilmington, DE), sisters Annie (Futchko) Peiffer, Barbara (Futchko) Kuneiga, Dorothy (Futchko) Stranko, grandchildren Diana Sorokach, Brant Swartz, Sarah Swartz and great-granddaughter Whitten Sorokach. Other surviving family members include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins all of which Ethel loved dearly.
A Visitation shall be held Monday, April 14th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersvillle. A Catholic Funeral Rite will follow with Rev. Hubert Asante Kumi, officiant. Interment Schuylkill Memorial Park.
As a devote and deeply religious member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, the family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to support the ongoing work of catholic charities. Contact information: St. Patricks Church, 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 – website: stpatrickpottsville.org
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersvillle entrusted with the arrangements.
Ethel was born on June 1, 1933, to Michael and Elizabeth (Legaza) Futchko. Ethel lived in the Schuylkill County area all of her life, raised in St. Clair and also residing in Minersville and Pottsville, PA. Ethel met and married Robert (Bob) Swartz on July 9,1955 and together they raised sons Brian and John in Minersville, PA. Ethel spent the first half of her life as a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Later in life, Ethel began a career with the Minersville School District, working her magic with food across many cafeterias, much to the joy of students year over year. A single word used over and over again to describe Ethel was spunky – even into her earlier 90’s she remained active and amazed everyone with her energy and spark – running circles around many much younger than her!
Ethel was accomplished in many things such as being an amazing seamstress, making everything from clothes to curtains. Ethel was also famous in the family for traditional holiday treats such as apple cake, perogies, halupkis and, if you were lucky enough to get a box, peanut butter chocolate eggs that arrived every Easter. In addition to these things, Ethel very much enjoyed trips to area casinos, where she would find her Lucky 7’s slot machine and spend hours pulling the lever with one hand, while holding her lucky troll doll in the other – she enjoyed a good penny slot machine as well. Ethel also enjoyed her lottery “rubbies” and loved sharing that joy by giving family tickets with the hopes of us hitting it big!
Ethel was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth, her husband Robert and siblings John, George, Michael, Andrew, Irene (Futchko) Thur, Elizabeth (Lee Futchko) Tomko, Eleanor (Futchko) Youshock, and Mary Cernesky. Ethel is survived by sons Brian (Pine Grove, PA) and John and Jamie Swartz (Wilmington, DE), sisters Annie (Futchko) Peiffer, Barbara (Futchko) Kuneiga, Dorothy (Futchko) Stranko, grandchildren Diana Sorokach, Brant Swartz, Sarah Swartz and great-granddaughter Whitten Sorokach. Other surviving family members include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins all of which Ethel loved dearly.
A Visitation shall be held Monday, April 14th from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersvillle. A Catholic Funeral Rite will follow with Rev. Hubert Asante Kumi, officiant. Interment Schuylkill Memorial Park.
As a devote and deeply religious member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, the family requests donations be made in lieu of flowers to support the ongoing work of catholic charities. Contact information: St. Patricks Church, 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 – website: stpatrickpottsville.org
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersvillle entrusted with the arrangements.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Marie Cizauskas on April 4, 2025, at the age of 94. Theresa was born on May 2,1930 in New Philadelphia, PA, to Andrew S. and Agnes (Lescavage) Carroll.
Theresa met the love of her life and beloved husband, John Francis Cizauskas of 62 years. Theresa was known for her family and religious values, prolonged hugs, and love and support for her family and community. Theresa took great pleasure in celebrating holidays, vacationing in Hawaii, going to casinos, and attending regular luncheons with her friends. Along with her husband, she was a devout member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Lansdale, PA.
Theresa worked as a Bookkeeper for Penna. National Bank. Her work experience continued as an Executive Secretary at AEL in Palmer, PA. Later, she worked for Sperry, Rand, Univac, Unisys as an Executive Secretary where she retired.
Preceded in joining the Lord: Mother & Father, Andrew & Agnes Carroll, her husband, John Cizauskas, and her siblings, Agnes (Trembicki) Carroll, Regina (Laughlin) Carroll, Andrew S. Carroll Jr., Joseph Carroll, Marie (Buber) Carroll, and Anna (Dubosky) Carroll.
Theresa is survived by her sister Helen (Wendel) Carroll and several loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in Theresa’s name, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at https://www.alz.org
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in Theresa’s name, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at https://www.alz.org
Funeral services are under the direction of Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, PA 17965 on Saturday, April 12th at 12:00PM. Theresa’s final resting place will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Philadelphia, PA following the services.
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She was the widow of Richard A. Calm.
Connie graduated from Blue Mountain High School in 1979 and received her Masters degree from Penn State University. She worked as a financial analyst at Carpenter Technology. She was a member of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and loved going to Ulta to get her hair done. She loved watching the birds as she drank her morning coffee. Connie lived for her kids.
Connie is survived by her daughter, Sarah Calm, fiance of Brandon Shoemaker and her son, Travis Calm, fiance of Karley Germani; brother, David, husband of Roberta Bolich and closest, dearest friend, Kurt Krammes. She is also survived by her dog Sophia Grace.
She was predeceased by her brother Dale Bolich.
A Religious Service will be held at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg. The public is invited to call from 6 PM until the time of service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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He was born on Thursday, April 4, 1963, in Pottsville, a son of the late Irvin Mace and the late Beverly A (Robinson) Mace.
Earl was a graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School.
He was a truck driver for Casa Trucking, Spring Glen, prior to becoming ill.
He was an avid NRA member. Earl loved camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by two sons, Joey R (Denelle) Mace of Dalmatia and Timothy S Mace of Lebanon; a granddaughter, Riley M Mace; a grandson, Bryant S Mace; two brothers, David Mace of Spring Glen and Michael (Amy) Mace of Spring Glen; two sisters, Carol (John) Hartman of Gratz and Tammy (Ed) Goetz of Chambersburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Salem Church of Rough and Ready, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the church.
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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Born in Coaldale, Megan was the daughter of the late Edward and Mari (Harris) Williams. A 1951 graduate of Coaldale High School, she graduated from the Pottsville School of Nursing in 1954 and had a distinguished career as a pediatric nurse and, later, as an oncology nurse in Coaldale State Hospital and the Miner’s Clinic. Megan was a devoted and faithful member of the First Congregational Church in Coaldale. For many years, she was a volunteer coordinator of the church’s Vacation Bible School, Welsh cookie sale, and sauerkraut supper. An avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, Megan is remembered by her family for making the best cherry pies and for her unwaveringly love of her grandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Harry Reichelderfer, Jr., and his wife Anna Marie of Macungie; a daughter, the Rev. Megan Ann Fiti, and her husband the Rev. Tatupu Fiti of West Virginia; a grandson, Anthony Reichelderfer and his fiancé Brooke of Bear, Delaware; a granddaughter, Victoria Reichelderfer of Colchester, Connecticut; and several nieces.
She was predeceased by two brothers Edward and John Williams; and two sisters Dorothy Paquette and Mary Fredericks.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April14, at the First Congregational Church, 123 East Ruddle Street, Coaldale with the Rev. Dr. Wayne Benack officiating. Call Sunday from 5 to 7 PM at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and Monday at 10 AM at the church.
Interment will follow at Sky-View Memorial Park, 108 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua.
Memorial donations in Megan’s name may be made to the church or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org/pa.
Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
