Skook News Obituaries: July 21st, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Predeceased are her parents; Edward J. & Josephine (Soltysiak) Novitsky of Phoenix Park, in Branch Township, and also a biological son, David Scott Novitsky, adopted and raised by her parents.
Surviving is a son, William Weidenheimer and spouse Susan of Mohrsville, PA, a brother Edward J. Novitsky of New Ringgold, PA, five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, is in charge of the arrangements.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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Scott was born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, February 24, 1965, a son of the late Marlene Kocher Nice. He attended Williams Valley High School.
He was employed in the construction field and previous worked at the Pine Grove Homes and Morgan Knitting Mills, Hometown.
Scott's life could be defined by his love for music. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to all kinds of music, and going to concerts. He followed the bands Savatage faithfully throughout his life. Scott could often be found in his backyard working on different projects, always finding something to do. He loved having social gatherings at his home with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Kelly Cain; a daughter, Jasmine Hawk, Lykens; a son, Matthew Rhoades (Staci), Harrisburg; grandchildren, Aurora, Ariana, Draven, Dominic, and Jayd; three sisters; many friends including, Randy and Janet Wiscount.
Please join us on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, where Scott's life will be celebrated and remembered. A visitation will be from 5:30-6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dimon Funeral Home, 644 E Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980, to help with expenses.
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He was born on Monday, February 2, 1948, in Hegins, a son of the late Herman J Artz and the late Lillian V (Smith) Artz.
He served in the US Army.
Robert was plant manager for the former LandL Pheasant Farm, Hegins.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the yard, and spending time with his grandchildren. His famous words were "You do It".
His wife Ruby J (Flannery) Artz, passed away in 2006. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy M Betz, Miriam Kimmel, and Irene M Artz; and a brother, Marlin E Artz.
He is survived by two sons, Robert L (Annette) Artz, Jr of New Berlin and Jonas E (Kathy) Artz of Valley View; a daughter, Teresa M (Jason) Howard of Mifflinburg; eleven grandchildren Deven, Logan, Jacksyn, Kurt, Zachary, Samantha, Dakota, Jayce, Rachelle, Julie, and Nathaniel; nine great grandchildren, Jaelyn, Azaela, Kai, McKenna, Faye, Ruby, Abigail, Scarlett, and Emmalie; two brothers, Mervin F Artz of Williamstown and Richard R (Ruth) Artz of Tremont .
Graveside services will be held at Friedens Cemetery, Hegins, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Diane Moll, 89, former Lavelle resident, passed away, Sunday, July 20, 2025, with family by her side, at the U.P.M.C. Hospital, Carlisle. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Visit www.FritzFuneralHome.com to leave condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Rick was a 1963 graduate of the Perkiomen Prep School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, and attended Pennsylvania State University. He was a former owner and president of Boyer Printing of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and, more recently, worked as an insurance agent for Prudential. In later years, Rick worked for Giant Food Market. He retired in 2000.
Rick enjoyed buying and selling antique toys at local flea markets, resulting in a substantial toy collection. Considered to be a well-rounded businessman, he was also a former president of the Association of American Boyers, Inc., an organization dedicated to fostering the family spirit of the Boyer people. Rick was of the Lutheran faith.
He is survived by a nephew, William Donato of Gettysburg; a cousin, Valarie; and his companion of 12 years, Nancie Shay of Annville.
A graveside interment service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at Sky-View Memorial Park, 108 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, with the Rev. Dillon Epler officiating.
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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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
