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.
Beverly was born on August 10, 1965, a daughter of the late Irene (Yurenko) and Marlin Kramer. She was a member of New Life Ministries, Schuylkill Haven. She graduated from Blue Mountain High School.
She liked motorcycles and was an Eagles fan.
Beverly is survived by her two daughters, Amber Ricketts, wife of Thomas and Autumn Zimmerman; grandsons Hunter Ricketts and Elijah Gonzalez, nieces and nephews, as well as her brother, Randy Kramer. She was predeceased by her grandson Miguel Gonzalez on December 20, 2011.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 20th, at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg at 11 AM with Pastor James Fidler officiating. Visitation with family will be from 9 until time of service. Interment will follow in Drehersville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home, Inc. 116 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.
Jackie was born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, July 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Earl and Elsie Kaster Kendig.
Jackie assisted her late husband, Dr. Leslie Wenrich, as the office manager in his chiropractor offices. Most recently, she could be found working on Wednesday and Friday evenings at Mione's Pizza.
Jackie had a huge heart for volunteering. She was very active throughout the Tower City community and could always be found attending various functions. She was a member of the Porter Tower Lions Club and the Tower City Loyal Order of Moose. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and could often be found sitting on her porch.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by stepchildren, Randy Wenrich and Beth Burgess, a grandson, Joey Siegrist, and her sister, Christine Kendig.
She is survived by her children, Robert Stager, Billie Gibson, and Andrea Duhon (Jerome); stepchildren, Penny Beller (Lee), Christy Hile (Bud), Lynda Carlson, and Brian Wenrich (Christine); grandchildren, Tara Stager, Izabella Duhon, Keegan Duhon, Mandy Tipton, Leslie Wenrich, Broc Wenrich, Daniel Beller, Lynda Wenrich, Bradley Simpson II, Matthew Wenrich, Erika Hydinger, Scott Hydinger, Kristalynn Wenrich, Kelly Beller, Austin Carlson, Shay Burgess, and Cassie Burgess.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the chapel.
