Skook News Obituaries: July 21, 2023
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Anthony P Brophy. 45, Hillsborough N.J formally from Frackville passed away peacefully with immediate family by his side on July 20th at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick N.J.
Full Obituary will soon be added.
Service Information:
Hillsborough, NJ:
4-8 pm viewing at Hillsborough Funeral Home
796 US-206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Thursday 7/27
10 am Mass at Mary Mother of God Church
157 S Triangle Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Repass to follow Mass, 12:30 pm location tbd
Friday 7/28
4-8 pm viewing at St Joseph the Worker (St. Ann’s)
49 N Line St
Frackville, PA 17931
Saturday 7/29
10 am Mass, St Joseph the Worker (St. Ann’s)
49 N Line St
Frackville, PA 17931
Burial to immediately follow Mass
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Joe was born in Pottsville on January 23, 1950. Joe’s mother was the late Christine (Castellano) Onuskanich. Joe was raised by his mother and her husband, John Katchmir, whom Joe considered his father.
He was a Blue Mountain High School Graduate, class of 1967. Joseph then went on to graduate from Stevens Technical Trade School in Lancaster in 1970. He worked as a mechanic his whole life and opened his own garage, Little Joe's in Pottsville.
He was a member of the Deer Lake / West Brunswick #1 Fire Company. He was also a member of the Never Hit Gun Club in Clinton County. He wrestled throughout high school and later coached Biddy wrestling, Little League and midget football. He was inducted into the Blue Mountain All Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
In addition to Beverly, his wife of 55 years, Joe is survived by three sons Joseph P. Onuskanich, Michael J. Onuskanich and Peter T. Onuskanich, husband of Christina. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Brooke, Jonathan, Juliana & Arabella.
Also surviving is his sister, Mary Ann Hubler, widow of Carl and his two brothers, Paul Onuskanich, husband of Joanne and John Katchmir, as well as nieces & nephews
A Religious Service will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday evening at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg, with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice, in Joe’s memory.
Survivors:
Son John Lesher Jr, wife Suzanne, Elizabethville
Son Michael Lesher, wife Marge, Gratz
Daughter Sharon Shade, Lykens
Daughter LaRay Howell and husband Daniel, Duncannon
9 Grandchildren Zachary, Ben and Josh Lesher, Jer Lettich, Shara Stoltzfus, Ashlyn Graeff, Javin Shade, Paul Strohecker, Brooke Howell; and 12 great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
Brothers Martin (Alicia) Lesher, Michigan, and Paul (Faye) Lesher, Gratz
Sister Ruth (Darvin) Bohner, Gratz
A service will be held at 11am on Tuesday July 25, from the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. A visitation will be held from 10am until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be made in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
