Skook News Obituaries: June 26th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville, June 6, 1935, He was a son of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Diener) Brennan.
Jerry retired from working at Lehigh Valley Dairy, Schuylkill Haven.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Joan (Shappell) Brennan; a son Gerard Brennan; Daughter Joyce Brennan; 2 brothers James Brennan; Patrick Brennan; 4 sisters Elizabeth Frantz, Bernadette Brennan, Mary Brinich and Jean Brennan.
Surviving are daughter Christine Crouse and her husband Carl of Pottsville; Michele Varley husband Jim of Lehighton; 3 sons Shawn F. Brennan and his wife Kathy of Port Carbon; Scott Brennan and his wife Theresa of Pottsville; Christopher Brennan and his wife Danielle of Lehighton; 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren and 1 on the way; Nieces and Nephews;
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday June 28, 2025 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970. Msgr. William F. Glosser will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Pottsville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Theresa Kuropatsky, 62, of Gilberton, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on March 6, 1963, in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late 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 her mother Earlamonde (Darker) Bennett 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 son in law Barry Brassington, Barnesville, 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.
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 her mother Earlamonde (Darker) Bennett 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 son in law Barry Brassington, Barnesville, 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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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville