Skook News Obituaries: June 17th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Buck Mountain she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kotch) Morba. She attended area schools and was briefly employed by City Shirt Factory. She was a member of the former St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mahanoy City and currently a member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Church in Shenandoah. Above all else, Dolores was the heart of her family-a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother whose warmth , wisdom, and unconditional love left an indelible mark on every generation. She never missed a Phillies game, cheering them on through every season with unwavering loyalty and most enjoyed family day at Citizens Bank Park. Her love for Polka music filled the house with joyful energy, often accompanied by the comforting aroma of something delicious simmering on the stove-because no one cooked quite like her. But it just wasn't the meals that nourished; it was the care and tradition she poured into every dish, making every gathering feel like home. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family, and her legacy lives on in the stories, recipes, laughter and love she passed down with open arms and a fullheart. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen in 2011 and a brother Joseph "Satch" Morba in 2020.
She is survived by a daughter Cindy Wagner and her husband Harry of Buck Mountain, sons Stephen J. Kozie and his wife Francine also of Buck Mountain
Thomas and his wife Jeanette of Barnesville and John and his wife Karen of Morgantown, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Friday morning at 11 AM from David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City. The Rev. Bohdan Vasyliv will officiate.
Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday morning beginning at 9 AM.
Contributions in her name to St. Michael's Church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
He attended Pottsville Area Schools. Luke worked for area warehousing jobs until his illness.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Thomas and Joseph Ferhat.
Luke is survived by his wife, Stacy Ferhat.
Daughter, Rayanne Ferhat, companion Michael Reed, Schuylkill Haven
Daughter, Alexandra Perez, Tamaqua
Son, Anthony Perez, Tamaqua
Step Sons Michael Heckman and Alexander Reber.
5 Grandsons
Sister, Angel Yost, and husband Elwood
Brother, Michael Ferhat and wife Lisa as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
