Skook News Obituaries: April 20th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, PA on November 5, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Earl Oliver Williams, Jr. and Barbara Ann (Dodds) Williams, who survives her in Saint Clair.
Debbie was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1989. She first worked for Lighthouse making arts and crafts and then for the Avenues making jewelry and candles. Debbie was a member of The Faith Church in Orwigsburg and was a gril scout and loved bowling.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an uncle James Dodds.
In addition to her mother, Debbie is survived by a brother Earl O. Williams III and his fiance' Ashley Hein, a niece Emma Williams, and uncles: Vincent Dodds and his wife Lois Dodds and Thomas Dodds and his wife Wanda, all of Saint Clair; an aunt Dorothy Shea, Maryland; and several cousins.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon at 1:30PM on Wednesday, April 23rd, with Rev. James Fidler officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday afternood from 12-1:30PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Saint Clair.
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Michael and Joanne were together 51 years before Michael passed on their anniversary, September 10th, 2023. Now they have gone from life to new life.
They would both say that the time they spent as worship leaders and with Shout Humbly Music Ministry with John and Patti Fatora, along with singing with their friend Brian Reading, was their greatest accomplishment on earth. For Joanne, worship was more than music—it was a way of life, and she believed with her whole heart that what we do for God through our gifts is what matters most.
Joanne also leaves behind a legacy of deep love for her family and friends, too many to name. Through her prayers, encouragement, and compassion, she touched countless lives. Her warmth, steady faith, and genuine care for others will continue to be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
Joanne also leaves behind a legacy of deep love for her family and friends, too many to name. Through her prayers, encouragement, and compassion, she touched countless lives. Her warmth, steady faith, and genuine care for others will continue to be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
Joanne’s Celebration of New Life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00AM. Meal with family and friends to follow in Fellowship Hall.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation of any amount to: THE FELLOWSHIP; International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 97339, Washington D.C., 20077-7945
Joanne’s Celebration of New Life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00AM, at First United Methodist Church in Schuylkill Haven.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville