Skook News Obituaries: April 7th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on June 22, 1950 in Centralia she was the daughter of the late Stella (Timko) and Joseph Sabo.
Theresa was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo in Ashland.
Theresa graduated from Ashland High School in 1968.
She was the wife of the late Daniel H. Mock who passed away March 6, 2005.
Theresa was a homemaker but also worked as a caretaker over the years.
She was a former member of the Ashland VFW Post 7654 Ladies Auxiliary.
Theresa enjoyed spending time with her children and family, but most of all loving on her grandchildren. She loved to travel and dance and did it extremely well. Making others laugh was her true gift, even when she was ill and in pain.
In addition to her spouse, she was preceded in death by; sister Catherine Tanney; father-in-law Daniel T. Mock; mother-in-law Dorothy Mock; brother-in-law William Mock.
Theresa is survived by; son Daniel J. Mock, Ashland; son Charles Mock (wife Natalie), Frackville; son Joseph Mock, Philadelphia; sister Stella Starkoski, Carlisle; sister Maryann Kurpilis (brother-in-law Frank), Brandonville; sister Pauline Billus (brother-in-law Joe), Ashland; sister Irene Zaharick (brother-in-law Joe), Mount Carmel; grandchildren Sora & Connor Mock; and many nieces & nephews.
A Funeral Mass of Catholic Faith will be held on Thursday April 10th at 11:00 AM at St. Charles of Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921. A viewing for family & friends will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday morning in church prior to mass. Interment will be private.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc / Shawn E. Clark FD, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born in Manhattan, NY on June 10, 1971, he was the son of the late Judith A. (Watson) and Larnce L. Holland.
Anthony was the husband of Amber (Fick) Holland, to whom he was married for 16 years and together with for 20.
Anthony was self employed. Anthony will be remembered for his witty personality, strong work ethic, determination, and selflessness.
He was a loving husband and caring father. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, and the outdoors.
In addition to his wife, Anthony is survived by a daughter, Aaliyah Holland, at home. Siblings, Tanya Holland, Shelia Wallace and Karen Burns. Nieces, Kayla Smith and Hadley and Hayzel Fick.
In addition to his parents, Anthony is preceded in death by a brother, Danny Smith.
Services and interment will be held privately at the family's convenience. Anthony will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to: For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 West Germantown Pike, Suite 150, Plymouth Meeting, PA 194266.
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Henry "Hank" Hummel, 73, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 5th, at Laureldale Nursing & Rehabilitation, Laureldale, PA.
Born in Pottsville on June 9, 1951, he was a son of the late Edward L. Hummel, Sr. & Jeanette (Zimmerman) Hummel.
Married 45 years, he was the husband of Audrey M. (Morrison) Hummel.
Hank was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University.
He worked as the Human Resources Manager for the former Reneer Films Corp. and retired from the former Elk Corp., now GAF, Myerstown after 15 years of service.
Hank was a member of First United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife, Hank is also survived by his brother, Edward "Lew" Hummel, Jr., of Schuylkill Haven, and his beloved cat, Sabre.
A graveside service will be conducted at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, on Thursday, April 17th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Shawn VanDyke officiating.
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Howard C. Fallon, Jr., of Pottsville, passed away on April 4th, 2025 at the Green Valley Rehabilitation Center with his wife and family by his side.
Howard was born in Long Island, NY on August 26, 1937, a son of the late Howard C and Viola A (Bishoff) Fallon. He was a 1957 graduate of the Pottsville Area School District and then joined the United States Marine Corp., serving for eight years.
Howard was a member of St. Patirck Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. He was formerly employed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Pottsville for 30 1/2 years as a salesman and then Route Manager. He was later employed by the Pottsville Area School District for 27 1/2 years as a carpenter and in the transportation department.
Howard found great joy in the sport of boating and fishing, especially in making his own lures. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and also a member of the American Legion.
Howard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Madalyn M. (Marrazzo) Fallon. A son Darren P. Fallon, husband of Candice, Harrisburg; and a daughter, Patricia A. Aslan, wife of Dani, Coopersburg. Four grandchildren, Danielle F. and Luke D. Aslan, Coopersburg and Tristan J. and Samuel E. Fallon, Harrisburg also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at St. Patrick Church, Pottsville.
A viewing will be held from 8:30 AM until 10:15 AM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West market Street, Pottsville, prior to the mass.
Interment will take place immediately following at St.John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the hillside SPCA, PO box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or St. Patrick Church, 319 Mahantango Street, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born on January 6, 1944 in Host, she was a daughter of the late John and Kathryn Wengert Donton.
She was a 1961 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
Violet was a seamstress at Glory Knitting Mills in Robesonia and H. L. Miller in Schuylkill Haven. She also worked as a stocker at Walmart and most recently was a therapy assistant at the Tremont Health & Rehab Center.
She enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, and baking. She loved spending time with her family especially at family reunions and sleepovers with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a son, James Boyer; two brothers, James Donton and Robert Donton; two sisters, Elsie Schneck and Mary Gaston.
Surviving are a daughter, Angie and husband Bryan Dinger of Pine Grove; a son, David Boyer of Wernersville; five grandchildren, Kaleen Zerbe, Shauna Wolff, Erica Roland, Brennen Dinger, and Willow Boyer; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Blankenhorn of Schuylkill Haven, Sherry Wolff of Tremont; nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Wayne was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on November 20, 1942, a son of the late Doris Mae (Upton) and James Edgar Hamilton.
He was the husband of Lynda Beth (Lundbye) Hamilton. They were married on October 4th, 1969.
He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, and he was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1960. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years from 1964-1968, which included a tour of Vietnam from 1966-1967 at Tuy HOA Air Base is Saigon. He earned a Unit citation for service in Vietnam and good conduct service medal.
Wayne was employed from 1968 to 1970 for Matz Electric and was also a part-time policeman for Orwigsburg. From 1970 to 1977 he was the Police Chief of Orwigsburg after starting the first full time police force.
He graduated from Penn State, Schuylkill Campus, in 1977 with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice.
He attended Simmons School of Mortuary Science in 1977 in Syracuse, NY, and graduated in 1978. At that time, he began to work with his father-in-law at the John H. Lundbye Funeral Home, Inc. in Orwigsburg. After Mr. Lundbye's death in 1998, he became the owner and Supervisor with Kenneth Breiner, who then became the Director. Wayne educated many local funeral directors on the art of embalming.
Wayne's memberships include Black Diamond Lodge,Fraternal Order of Police; F&AM Lodge #138; Reading Consistory; He was a member and past president of the Orwigsburg Lions Club since 1968. He was also a Board member and Chairman of the Board of Schuylkill County AAA and he served as past President for two terms for Lebanon & Schuylkill Funeral Directors Association. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania & National Funeral Directors Associations. He was a member of the Schuylkill Country Club and the Second Mountain Rod and Gun Club.
Wayne was an avid fisherman, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and was a car enthusiast, especially Corvettes..
In addition to his wife Lynda, of 55 years, Wayne is survived by two brothers, James E. Hamilton, husband of Marie, of Tallahassee, FL; Roger G. Hamilton, husband of Mary, of Charlotte, NC, and sister Barbara Whitely, wife of Bruce, of Lake Worth, FL; niece Beth Cozza , wife of Daniel; nephew James Hamilton, husband of Susan; niece Heather Hahn, wife of Nate; nephew Seth Huey, husband of Teddi; niece Taryn Fisher, wife of Drew; niece Heather Palmer, wife of Chris and niece Maegan Whitely, fiance of Eddie Espinoza; great nieces & nephews Olivia, Nolan, Brayden, Jaxson, Ashley, Anthony, Mia,Zoe, Colleen and Molly. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Barbara Huey and her husband, Curt; as well as numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by a nephew Todd Hamilton
An evening visitation will take place from 5:00 PM until to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 10th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, PA. At 6:30 calling hours will be paused so that the Orwigsburg Lions Club can have a Necrology Service. Calling hours will resume after that service.
A Religious Service will be held after the Masonic service at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 11th at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Guests are also invited to visit from 9:00 AM until time of service on Friday.
Interment Services with Military Honors will follow in Salem Evangelical Cemetery, Orwigsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 236 East Market Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961, Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 216 West Independence Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or any charity of your choice.
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Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Stasek) Stratchko. Mary Rose was honored to grow-up as a coal miner’s daughter in a large family of 11 children.
A devout catholic and a love for the Blessed Mother, she was a faithful member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo.
Mary Rose was first employed at McAdoo Manufacturing and later in life at the Cigar Plant in McAdoo.
Her most important role was that of a homemaker. She always made sure her family was well taken care of; and loved to prepare homemade meals and make desserts using old-fashioned Slovak recipes.
In her younger years, she enjoyed polka dancing with her friends and the love of her life, her husband, Bernard. Mary Rose appreciated and always found a moment to enjoy the simple things, such as flowers growing in her garden or robins in her backyard. In her later years, she filled her days talking on the phone with her sisters and friends. Above all, nothing meant more to her than spending time, and watching her beloved granddaughters grow up.
Preceding her in death, were her husband, Bernard Harmonosky; brothers, John, Robert, Joseph and Daniel Stratchko; and sisters, Anna Comiskey, Helen Korinchock, Dorothy Stratchko, Delores Petrulsky and infant Theresa Stratchko.
Surviving are her son, John Harmonosky and wife Heather, of Sugarloaf; granddaughters Brooke and Lauren; sister, Veronica Martonick and husband Ronald, of Tresckow; sister-in-law, Annette Harmonosky, of Tresckow; and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held Friday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.
A calling hour will be held Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the church.
The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
