Skook News Obituaries: June 25th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on March 6, 1963, in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earlamonde (Darker) and James Bennett.
Theresa was a dedicated worker, having been employed at Shenandoah Rag and later at UPS in St. Clair. She was the beloved wife of the late David "Bun” Kuropatsky.
She is survived by her loving family, including five sisters: Pearl, wife of Michael Long, of Strausstown; Bernice Bennett, fiancé of David Fortner, of Mahanoy City; Loretta Bennett, fiancé of Joseph O’Boyle, of Ashland; Colleen Gilgore, of Ashland; and Toni, wife of William Walters, of Gilberton. She is also survived by her brother, Michael, husband of Katie, of Gilberton, and her sister-in-law, Irene, of Liberty Hill. Theresa was a cherished grandmother to Jacob, Kylie, and Brynlee, and she leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers James and Dennis, her daughter Vicki Brassington, and her grandchild Abbygail.
A Funeral Service at the funeral home at 11 AM on Monday, June 30th, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.
Friends and family may call Monday 9 to 11 AM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Interment at Christ United Church Cemetery Tamaqua.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view the tribute video and send sympathy cards.
Anna Filiziani, 98, formerly of Frackville passed Saturday June 14, 2025 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.
Born in Frackville, June 11, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Heinly) Hinkle.
She was a 1945 graduate of Frackville High School. She retired as a secretary receptionist working for the Frackville Library and Frackville Police Department.
Anna enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and loved attending adult daycare in Mahanoy City and Tamaqua.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Filiziani, 2 sons Dominic and Raymond, a sister Mabel Yurkonis, 7 brothers George, Robert, Bruce, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and Wayne.
Surviving are 3 sons Louis and his wife Darlene of Schuylkill Haven, Francis and his wife Shari of Lancaster, Thomas and his wife Clair of Morea, 5 daughters Lisa Adams and her husband Robert of Harrisburg, Ann Marie Lorah and her husband John of Ringtown, Mabel Bolar and her husband John of Ephrata, Angela Filiziani and her husband John Dackweiler of Sinking Springs, Eleanor Styka of Frackville, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services for Anna will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions maybe be made to : Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 or Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph R. Snyder Jr., 76, of Wilburton formerly Ringtown passed away Tuesday evening June 24th at his residence.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.
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Mark J. Graham, 43, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1981, in Wilkes-Barre, Mark was the beloved son of Mark and Donna (Babbitt) Graham. He was a husband, devoted father, son, brother, and uncle—cherished by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Heather Thomas Graham; his children, Noah and Mackenzie Graham; brother, Eric Graham and wife Stephanie; sister, Megan Silva and her wife Lauren; and sister-in-law, Keshia Kiddish. He will also be deeply missed by his nephews: Kasen, Caleb, and Carter Graham, and Jayce and niece Finley Silva.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Graham.
A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Mark went on to attend Wilkes University and later worked as a crane operator. An avid outdoorsman, Mark was a hunter, but mostly enjoyed spending time in the woods with his daughter Mackenzie and playing with his children in the yard or just relaxing and enjoying movies. Mark cherished every moment spent with his family.
His warmth, dedication, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 30, 2025 from St, Patrick's R.C.C. 411 Allegheny Street White Haven Pennsylvania 18661 at 11 o'clock A,M.. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's R.C.C. Cemetery, White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mark's name may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Theresa was a dedicated worker, having been employed at Shenandoah Rag and later at UPS in St. Clair. She was the beloved wife of the late David "Bun” Kuropatsky.
She is survived by her loving family, including five sisters: Pearl, wife of Michael Long, of Strausstown; Bernice Bennett, fiancé of David Fortner, of Mahanoy City; Loretta Bennett, fiancé of Joseph O’Boyle, of Ashland; Colleen Gilgore, of Ashland; and Toni, wife of William Walters, of Gilberton. She is also survived by her brother, Michael, husband of Katie, of Gilberton, and her sister-in-law, Irene, of Liberty Hill. Theresa was a cherished grandmother to Jacob, Kylie, and Brynlee, and she leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers James and Dennis, her daughter Vicki Brassington, and her grandchild Abbygail.
A Funeral Service at the funeral home at 11 AM on Monday, June 30th, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating.
Friends and family may call Monday 9 to 11 AM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Interment at Christ United Church Cemetery Tamaqua.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, view the tribute video and send sympathy cards.
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Born in Frackville, June 11, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Heinly) Hinkle.
She was a 1945 graduate of Frackville High School. She retired as a secretary receptionist working for the Frackville Library and Frackville Police Department.
Anna enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and loved attending adult daycare in Mahanoy City and Tamaqua.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Filiziani, 2 sons Dominic and Raymond, a sister Mabel Yurkonis, 7 brothers George, Robert, Bruce, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and Wayne.
Surviving are 3 sons Louis and his wife Darlene of Schuylkill Haven, Francis and his wife Shari of Lancaster, Thomas and his wife Clair of Morea, 5 daughters Lisa Adams and her husband Robert of Harrisburg, Ann Marie Lorah and her husband John of Ringtown, Mabel Bolar and her husband John of Ephrata, Angela Filiziani and her husband John Dackweiler of Sinking Springs, Eleanor Styka of Frackville, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services for Anna will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions maybe be made to : Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 or Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Joseph R. Snyder Jr., 76, of Wilburton formerly Ringtown passed away Tuesday evening June 24th at his residence.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.
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Born on December 31, 1981, in Wilkes-Barre, Mark was the beloved son of Mark and Donna (Babbitt) Graham. He was a husband, devoted father, son, brother, and uncle—cherished by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Heather Thomas Graham; his children, Noah and Mackenzie Graham; brother, Eric Graham and wife Stephanie; sister, Megan Silva and her wife Lauren; and sister-in-law, Keshia Kiddish. He will also be deeply missed by his nephews: Kasen, Caleb, and Carter Graham, and Jayce and niece Finley Silva.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Graham.
A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Mark went on to attend Wilkes University and later worked as a crane operator. An avid outdoorsman, Mark was a hunter, but mostly enjoyed spending time in the woods with his daughter Mackenzie and playing with his children in the yard or just relaxing and enjoying movies. Mark cherished every moment spent with his family.
His warmth, dedication, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 30, 2025 from St, Patrick's R.C.C. 411 Allegheny Street White Haven Pennsylvania 18661 at 11 o'clock A,M.. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's R.C.C. Cemetery, White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mark's name may be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville