Skook News Obituaries: May 25th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on March 3, 1944 in Pine Grove, PA, she was a daughter of the late Mark Lehman and Ruth Tobias Lehman Cappel.
She was a member of Jacob's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove.
Barbara had a number of jobs throughout her life. What will be remembered about her, though, is her love for Jacob's, animals, baking, slots, but mostly, her family and friends. Barbara loved nothing more than a trip to the casino, curling up on her recliner with a kitty in her lap, breakfast at Buddy's with the girls or doing whatever, whenever for her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Larry Schwartz; and a sister, Nancy Hopple.
Surviving are two sons, Chris Schwartz of Belleville, IL, Jeff Schwartz of Pine Grove; a grandson, Chad Schwartz, who was her pride and joy; and two nephews, Craig Hopple and David Lehman.
A service of remembrance will be held at a later date as well as Interment in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Jacob's Lutheran Church, 316 Suedberg Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963 in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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He was born on April 29, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of Ethel J. McClure Benedict, Pottsville and the late James M. "Irish" Benedict.
He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Wolf was well-known in the community for his low-key personality and dedicated service to the City of Pottsville, where he worked for the Street Department and until recently served as the driver of the city streetsweeper.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Buck Fever Gun Club, both of Pottsville.
In addition to his father, Wolf was preceded in death by his wife Janice McShaw Benedict; 2 daughters, Bobbi Jo Wrona and Tammi Jo McShaw; a sister, Darlene Benedict Williams, and a nephew, Joel Benedict.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by 3 grandchildren, Cordin, Abby, and Lily Wrona, all of Pottsville, 2 great-granddaughters, Addilyn and Alannah; his companion of many years Debbie Cox; 4 sisters: Colleen "Inky" Benedict, Deanna Kintzel, both of Pottsville; Lori Benedict; Fl, and Stacy Benedict, Mar Lin; many nieces and nephews.
Wolf leaves behind a legacy of hard work, and familial love that will be deeply cherished by all who knew him.
Service of remembrance will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, Family and friends and invited to a visitation from 9AM until the time of services. Interment will follow at Mount Peace Cemetery in Minersville.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
