Skook News Obituaries: May 30th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Joan Ann Reinhart, 81, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at her home
Born in Ashalnd, December 23, 1943, She was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Achenbach) Orzechowski.
Following her graduation from Frackville High School, she worked as a Head Checker for Acme Markets, Ashland.
She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Parish, Frackville; the former Annunciation BVM Church, Frackville, where she was active with the Knights of Lithuania Council 144. She was also a former member of the Frackville Elks Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Edward Orzechowski.
Surviving are son Daniel Reinhart of Ringtown 3 Grandsons Daniel Reinhart of New Market, VA; Justin Reinhart and his companion Nina Ralston of Minersville; Scott Reinhart of Frackville; Great Grandson Bryce Reinhart; brother Joseph Orzechowski of Pottsville; Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday June 4, 2025 from St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 49 S. Line St. Frackville with Rev Giuseppe Esposito officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Knights of Lithuania c/o Paul Domalakes 156 S. Center St.
Frackville, PA 17931.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jean was born in Lykens on Wednesday, June 25, 1952, a daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Trego Kreiser.
She was retired from the maintenance department at MSC, Lickdale. Prior to that, she worked for Zemco in Williamstown.
Jean was an active member of the Trinity United Church of Christ and an auxiliary member of the Tower City Fire Company.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church, and attending community functions. She was a devoted mother to her son Michael, and she missed him very much.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brennan Sr., her son, Michael Brennan Jr., and a brother, Bobby Kreiser.
She is survived by her sister, Darlene Wilhelm, Halifax; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral procession will leave the Dimon Funeral Home on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Committal services will be held at 11:00 AM with her pastor, Rev. Maureen Duffy-Guy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her church, Trinity United Church of Christ, 446 E Grand Ave, Tower City, PA 17980.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., is honored to serve Jean's family.
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Nancy Kabana, 85, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on May 28th at her residence. She was the wife and high school sweetheart of Lawrence Kabana, to whom she was married for 52 years at the time of his death in 2014.
Born in Coaldale, Nancy was the youngest child of the late Carl and Fannie (Hosler) Wolfe. A 1957 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Nancy was a social butterfly who enjoyed staying in touch with her friends and planning and attending her class reunions.
She worked for many years at the Sears & Roebuck catalog store in Tamaqua and later as a teller at various banks in the Lansford and Tamaqua area. Nancy was a supportive military spouse while her husband served in the United States Army and the United States National Guard.
Nancy and Lawrence were both devoted members of the American Legion C. H. Berry Post #173. Nancy often referred to the members of the Tamaqua Legion Post as her “Legion Family.” She served as the Tamaqua Auxiliary Unit Treasurer and Secretary for many years and volunteered for many Legion events, including raffles and breakfasts. She was a regular planner of the Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day festivities. This past Memorial Day marked her first absence in many years. She never sat still during Legion events; always walking around with her apron on, taking care of things. “Sit down, Nanc,” could usually be heard—but you wouldn’t catch her listening.
Nancy was a very loving, devoted mother and matriarch. She loved hosting parties, attending her sons’ sporting events, her annual trips to Michigan and Virginia Beach, and her more regular visits to Orwigsburg. You could always count on Nana to send a card for every holiday and birthday. She would always call and sing “Happy Birthday,” ending with her famous, “Boop-Boop-Boop-Bee-Doop”!
She loved her older siblings and looked up to them very much. Nancy enjoyed trips with her brother and taking long car rides or the train to visit her sister in Virginia Beach. She looked forward to her nightly ritual of speaking to her sister or listening to weekly church services together on the telephone.
Surviving are two sons, Kevin Kabana and his wife Paula of Davison, Michigan, and John Kabana and his fiancée Chrissy Slog of Tamaqua; four grandchildren, Leanne Stuart, Michael Kabana, Brett Kabana, and Katie Kabana; seven great-grandchildren, Brayden Kabana, Isabella Larkin, Kaylee Kabana, Jett Kabana, Rory Stuart, Kayden Kabana, and Kinsley Kabana.
Also surviving are a sister, Beverly Agnor and her husband Robert of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Melody Kabana; two nieces, Wendy Schuld and Lori Agnor; two nephews, Lawrence Agnor and Scott Wolfe; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends—all of whom were considered her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; a brother, Robert Wolfe; a sister-in-law, Joy Wolfe; a brother-in-law, Daniel Kabana; and a nephew, Dennis Wolfe.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 3, in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 109 North Greenwood Street, Tamaqua, with The Rev. Cindy White officiating. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, will follow the services. Call Tuesday from 9 to 11 AM in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to American Legion, Auxiliary Unit #173, 206 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Angelo J. Sfarra, 86 years of age of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at home.
Born Tuesday, July 12, 1938, in West Penn Township the son of the late Attilio and Guilia (Ciccozzi) Sfarra. Angelo was predeceased by; sisters, Anne Ciccozzi, Alia Roman; brother, Anthony J Sfarra; granddaughter, Samantha Sfarra.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Wentz) Sfarra; sons, Angelo J Sfarra, Jr. and his wife Stephanie, David Sfarra and his wife Sharon Evans, Christopher Sfarra and his wife Julia; daughters, Tammy Polney wife of Steve, Annette Etchberger wife of Dean; brother, Emilio M Sfarra and his wife Alberta; sister-in-law, Philomena Sfarra; grandchildren, Anthony Sfarra, Jason Stemmler, Deanna Nunemacher, Zachary Stemmler, Danielle Etchberger, Natasha Sfarra and Magnus Sfarra. Many nieces and nephews also survive Angelo.
A 1956 Tamaqua High School graduate, Angelo was a member of the varsity football team. Angelo was a graduate of Lincoln Technical School in Allentown and served honorably in the United States Army. Having worked for RCA and General Electric for many years, after retiring Angelo opened Angelo's Appliance Service operating it for over 22 years. A talented guitarist and singer, Angelo entered a singing competition in 1975, and he won a prize which was the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to record his songs "You're My Life Complete” and “How Much I Cared for You” on the front and back of a 45 RPM vinyl record. His genuine love of country music and steel guitar was evident his entire life. Angelo's devotion to his family was the cornerstone of his life. A wonderful Husband, doting Father, and loving Nonno, Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cutting the grass, tending to his fruit trees, wood working and holidays with his family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Celebration of Angelo's Life will be held on Friday June 6 2025 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home, Military honors will be bestowed. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services.
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Born Tuesday, July 12, 1938, in West Penn Township the son of the late Attilio and Guilia (Ciccozzi) Sfarra. Angelo was predeceased by; sisters, Anne Ciccozzi, Alia Roman; brother, Anthony J Sfarra; granddaughter, Samantha Sfarra.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Wentz) Sfarra; sons, Angelo J Sfarra, Jr. and his wife Stephanie, David Sfarra and his wife Sharon Evans, Christopher Sfarra and his wife Julia; daughters, Tammy Polney wife of Steve, Annette Etchberger wife of Dean; brother, Emilio M Sfarra and his wife Alberta; sister-in-law, Philomena Sfarra; grandchildren, Anthony Sfarra, Jason Stemmler, Deanna Nunemacher, Zachary Stemmler, Danielle Etchberger, Natasha Sfarra and Magnus Sfarra. Many nieces and nephews also survive Angelo.
A 1956 Tamaqua High School graduate, Angelo was a member of the varsity football team. Angelo was a graduate of Lincoln Technical School in Allentown and served honorably in the United States Army. Having worked for RCA and General Electric for many years, after retiring Angelo opened Angelo's Appliance Service operating it for over 22 years. A talented guitarist and singer, Angelo entered a singing competition in 1975, and he won a prize which was the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to record his songs "You're My Life Complete” and “How Much I Cared for You” on the front and back of a 45 RPM vinyl record. His genuine love of country music and steel guitar was evident his entire life. Angelo's devotion to his family was the cornerstone of his life. A wonderful Husband, doting Father, and loving Nonno, Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cutting the grass, tending to his fruit trees, wood working and holidays with his family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Celebration of Angelo's Life will be held on Friday June 6 2025 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home, Military honors will be bestowed. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
