Skook News Obituaries: June 13th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born February 7, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas she is survived by her parents, Sean W. and Sarah M. (Roberts) Snibbe; siblings, Noah W., and Molly M. Snibbe; maternal grandparents, Rev. Kevin Roberts and his wife Danette; paternal grandparents, Michelle L. Curwen and her husband Paul; Scott W. Snibbe and his wife Christine; paternal great grandmother, Kathleen Chan. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Emily.
A vivacious 14 year old, Emily was inquisitive, funny, perhaps a little nosy into her siblings affairs; however her vibrant personality and fortitude allowed her to be loved by many and deemed "The Mayor" of the West Penn Elementary School during her tenure. Emily was a member of her grandfather's church Bethany E.C.C. of Tamaqua and loved attending youth group and Bible School. "Alexa play" was a constant command coming from Emily's room as she requested music from all genres from Broadway Musicals, to Pop, to Country Music. Singing along, tapping on the drums or learning to play Ukulele. Emily enjoyed attending the Tamaqua Area Drama Club plays with her Mom & sister, collecting one play bill after the next.
As a family we are devastated; however, so blessed to have had Emily for these 14 years. As you often said; We love you to the moon & back, We'll miss immensely, We will carry you in our hearts and minds every day until we see you again, our brown eyed girl. Please give our love to your grandmother, Nora Roberts who passed away in 1990.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Bethany E.C.C. , 223 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Funeral Services will be held on Monday evening in church at 7 o'clock P.M.
Private interment
Memorials in Emily's name may be made in care of:
Tamaqua High School Drama Club
138 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
or
Schuylkill county Child Evangelism Fellowship
101 High Road
Pottsville Pennsylvania 17901
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James Smulligan, Jr., 62, of Andreas, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Lehighton. He was the husband of Cynthia (Bednarik) Smulligan, with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage this past September.
Born in Coaldale, James was a son of Ruth (Neiswender) Smulligan of Tamaqua and the late James R. Smulligan, Sr. A 1981 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and a 1983 graduate of Williamsport Area Community College, he worked for many years at Smulligan Glass in Tamaqua. Later, he was employed as a laborer at KME in Nesquehoning, from which he retired in 2021.
James was a founding member of the Tamaqua Street Machine Association and loved working on cars and attending car shows. He also enjoyed camping and skiing, served as a chaperone for the Tamaqua Area High School Ski Club, and was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua.
In addition to his wife, Cynthia, he is survived by his son, Matthew Smulligan of Andreas; his mother, Ruth Smulligan; his sister, Donna Romano and her husband, Christopher, of Annville, PA; as well as nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, James Smulligan, Sr., and an infant son, James Joseph Smulligan.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in James’ name may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Bonnie R. Mates, 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 11th, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Summit Station on September 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Echternacht) and Henry C. Fessler.
Bonnie was the widow of Edward L. Mates who passed away in 2008.
She was a 1954 graduate of Auburn High School.
Bonnie was a homemaker most of her life.
She was a member of St. John's Church in Auburn as well as the Auburn Area Historical Society.
Bonnie loved to host large family gatherings at her home and truly cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bonnie is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Kevin) Berger, of Auburn; Stacey Corondi, of Auburn; grandchildren: Lauren (Paul) Yelinek, Kevin (Amanda) Berger, Evan (Alissa) Corondi, Avery (Derek) Corondi; great grandchildren: Cole & Carson Yelinek, and Clara Berger. She is also survived by a brother, Lee (Marlene) Fessler; her twin sister, Connie (Richard) Reinhart; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bonnie is preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Leitzel; brothers, Charles & Carl Fessler; and a son-in-law, Thomas Corondi.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Compassus Hospice Care for their compassion and support towards Bonnie and her loved ones.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 18th at St. John’s Church in Auburn with Rev. Walter Breiner officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the beginning of the service.
Interment will be held privately at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church, P.O. Box 103 Auburn, PA 17922 or Auburn Fire & Ambulance Co., P.O. Box 137 Auburn, PA 17922.
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Born Thursday, July 6, 1944 in Newton Falls, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis and Elverna (Eddinger) McGlinchey. May Jane was also predeceased by; sisters, Ellen P Evans, Doris Stidham; brother, Joseph McGlinchey.
Surviving are; sister, Jeannie Rutch wife of Frank; brother, Francis McGlinchey; beloved niece and nephews, Angie Effe wife of Michael, Rusty McGlinchey and his wife Angelique, Terry Rutch; great nieces and nephews also survive MJ.
A 1963 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, MJ retired from Kraft foods of Allentown. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, MJ was an ardent Penn State football fan, and enjoyed doing Sudoku puzzle books. MJ enjoyed mothering to the children in her neighborhood. The back door was always open for popsicles or she would make a quick can of Campbell's soup which she always said was homemade.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o'clock A.M. on Monday June 23, 2025 from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Private Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in MJ's honor to:
Marian Catholic High School
166 Marian Ave.
Tamaqua Pennsylvania 18252
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Mary A. Wixted, 94, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.
Mary was born in Cass Township on Saturday, November 8, 1930 a daughter of the late Andrew and Veronica Hollis. She was a 1948 graduate of the Williamstown Catholic High School.
Mary was a retired seamstress, last working at the former Bobbi Rogers Factory in Wiconisco.
She was a lifelong Catholic and was a devoted member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown. She was a current member of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, where she belonged to the Parish Council of Catholic Women. Mary was a social member of the Williamstown American Legion. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Timothy J. Wixted, 2020; two brothers Julis and Andrew Hollis; two sisters, Anna Kopp and infant Mary Hollis.
Surviving are her children, Lisa McLaughlin, Exton and Timothy Wixted and his wife Laura, Williamstown; a granddaughter, Samantha Schifano and her husband Salvator; great grandchildren, Sophia and Sullivan Schifano; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday June 20, 2025 at 11:00 am from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish with Rev. Michael Opaki, AJ as celebrant. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00 at the church. Mary will be laid to rest in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown.
Memorial donations in Mary's name can be made to Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 732 E. Main Street, Lykens or the Williamstown EMS, P.O. Box 74, Williamstown PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored serve the Wixted family.
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Prior to retiring, she was employed as a sewing machine operator, worked at the school cafeteria and as a housewife on the family farm. Born in Aquashicola, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Shook) Beers. Dorothy was a member of St. Peter’s Church, West Penn, where she and her husband Mark were the sextons for over 30 years. She was also an active member in the Women Association of St. Peter’s, (W.A.S.P.).
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers, Allen Beers and his wife Ora Mae, and Richard Beers, two sisters, Arlene Silfies and her husband Russell, and Carolyn Kunkel, and son-in-law, James Iacoviello.
Surviving are a son, Barry; two daughters, Nancy, wife of Larry Neff, and Tammy Iacoviello; all of Andreas, brother, Robert Beers, and his wife Loretta, of New Ringgold; brother-in-law, Leon Kunkel, of New Ringgold; sister-in-law, Donna Beers, of Bowmanstown; four grandchildren, Diana, wife of Chad Schaeffer, of Andreas, Daryl Neff, and his wife Jen, of Tamaqua, Dr. Anthony Iacoviello, and his wife Dr. Morgane Bulpin, of Boston, MA; and Andrea, wife of Russell Blaker, of Slatington; great granddaughter, Madison Scheaffer; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be private with Rev. James Seifert officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 184 St. Peter’s Rd., Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
Services will be private with Rev. James Seifert officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 184 St. Peter’s Rd., Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
