Skook News Obituaries: May 31st, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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John was predeceased by one sister, Sharon Tregembo. Surviving is one daughter, Shannon M. wife of John C. Burkitt, Atlas, PA; brother, Allen Seitzinger Frackville, PA.; sister, Joyce Moyer, Tamaqua, PA; Grandchildren, John Robert, Brent and Matthew Burkitt. Also surviving are his dogs, Dixie, Macey, Molly, Angel, Bella and Abby.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 49 N. Line St., Frackville, PA. Rev. Giuseppe C. Esposito, Celebrant. A viewing will held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Church. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Frackville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Hillside SPCA at hillsidespca.com and click donate or to Ruth Steiner SPCA at rsmspca.org an click donate. Online photos and memories can be shared with his family at markjhummelfuneralhome.com
Carl E. Yost, 78, Ashland, passed away on Saturday, May 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Ralph and Marian (Ermert) Yost. Carl worked as a general repairman for Reading Anthracite for over 30 years and also for KayTee Products, Cressona before retiring.
Carl was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland. He was a member of the Ashland Elks, the Fountain Springs and Friendship Fire Co., Englewood. Carl enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed tinkering around in his workshop and working side by side with his best friend Mel Johnson fixing lawn equipment.
Carl enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His family meant everything to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Yost.
Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Chareen (Fetterolf) Yost, Ashland; his two daughters: Tracy Yost, Ashland; Robyn Sweinhart and her companion Rich Geist, Hegins; his sister, Ruthann Slotterback, Lavelle; his two grandchildren: Samantha Sweinhart and her companion Josh Hamilton; Tyler Sweinhart and his fiancé Felicia Stine; his great-grandson, Ashtyn; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 11 a.m. from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth Street Ashland with Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil, pastor, and his good friend Rev. Trudy Joy Irving officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to his viewing at the church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Carl’s name, to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 35 N. Ninth Street, Ashland, PA 17921.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Molly (Rodichok) Challenger passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 at the age of 93.
Molly was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Williamstown, PA before moving to Lancaster in 2010.
Throughout her entire life Molly was known for her keen intellect, kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. She was a voracious reader and had a wonderful sense of fashion and style. At her retirement community, she was known as the most stylish woman in the community right up until her final days.
At the center of her life was her family. She was an “always there” mother to her two daughters each and every day of their lives, a meaningful part of the lives of her four beloved grandsons, and got to spend time with four of her great grandchildren. She loved meeting her newest grandson, just three months old, through pictures and videos. Her entire family feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she was.
Molly was predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) Challenger and is survived by her two daughters, Susan Hendrickson and Barbara Bechara, her four grandsons, Matthew Hendrickson, Andrew Hendrickson, Dr. Michael Bechara, and Dr. John Bechara, and her five great grandchildren, Hazel Hendrickson, Reed Hendrickson, Imogene Hendrickson, Eloise Hendrickson, and Remy Bechara.
Services will be announced at a later date.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Challenger family.
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Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Ralph and Marian (Ermert) Yost. Carl worked as a general repairman for Reading Anthracite for over 30 years and also for KayTee Products, Cressona before retiring.
Carl was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland. He was a member of the Ashland Elks, the Fountain Springs and Friendship Fire Co., Englewood. Carl enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed tinkering around in his workshop and working side by side with his best friend Mel Johnson fixing lawn equipment.
Carl enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His family meant everything to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Yost.
Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Chareen (Fetterolf) Yost, Ashland; his two daughters: Tracy Yost, Ashland; Robyn Sweinhart and her companion Rich Geist, Hegins; his sister, Ruthann Slotterback, Lavelle; his two grandchildren: Samantha Sweinhart and her companion Josh Hamilton; Tyler Sweinhart and his fiancé Felicia Stine; his great-grandson, Ashtyn; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 11 a.m. from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N. Ninth Street Ashland with Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil, pastor, and his good friend Rev. Trudy Joy Irving officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to his viewing at the church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Carl’s name, to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 35 N. Ninth Street, Ashland, PA 17921.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Molly was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Williamstown, PA before moving to Lancaster in 2010.
Throughout her entire life Molly was known for her keen intellect, kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. She was a voracious reader and had a wonderful sense of fashion and style. At her retirement community, she was known as the most stylish woman in the community right up until her final days.
At the center of her life was her family. She was an “always there” mother to her two daughters each and every day of their lives, a meaningful part of the lives of her four beloved grandsons, and got to spend time with four of her great grandchildren. She loved meeting her newest grandson, just three months old, through pictures and videos. Her entire family feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she was.
Molly was predeceased by her loving husband John (Jack) Challenger and is survived by her two daughters, Susan Hendrickson and Barbara Bechara, her four grandsons, Matthew Hendrickson, Andrew Hendrickson, Dr. Michael Bechara, and Dr. John Bechara, and her five great grandchildren, Hazel Hendrickson, Reed Hendrickson, Imogene Hendrickson, Eloise Hendrickson, and Remy Bechara.
Services will be announced at a later date.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Challenger family.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville