Skook News Obituaries: July 30th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Klokus) Bunsavage.
Janet was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Stepulaitis; a brother, John Bunsavage and a sister, Patricia Murphy.
Janet is survived by her husband, Joseph Stepulaitis, Girardville; a son, Joseph Stepulaitis Jr. and his wife Kathy of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter Jaime Wesloskie and her husband Delroy of Mount Carmel; her grandchildren: Kayla, Aidan, Joseph III and Katelyn; her beloved great-grandchildren: Bruin, Noah, Theodore and Garhett; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 7th at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 W. Main Street Girardville with Msgr. Francis Karwacki officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to her visitation at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marion was born on April 26, 1930 to George and Mary Upanavage. On April 23, 1955, she married Stephen Basheda, who died in 2011. They were lifelong Frackville residents.
Marion was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Frackville.
Marion is survived by her daughter, Lisa Kanehann, with whom she resided for the past 3 years and son Stephen and family, who are estranged. She is also survived by grandchildren: Katherine, Jack and Michael; a beloved grandson, Billy, who died in 2013; her brother, Gene Upanavage and family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 4th at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 49 N. Line Street, Frackville, with Rev. Guency Isaac, pastor, as the celebrant. Private interment will follow the mass in St. Louis Cemetery, Englewood, Frackville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Marion’s name, be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Frederick T. and Mary (McClafferty) Heffner. He was a 1963 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and earned his municipal police officer training at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He was employed as an officer by the Mahanoy City Police Department for many years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a former member of the Humane Fire Company # 1.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife Barbara in 2019 and a sister Teresa Peckman. Survivors include 3 sons James of Gilberton, Fred of Allentown and Christopher and his wife Brooke of Monroe, NC, a sister Mary Harach, a granddaughter Piper Heffner as well as nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.
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Joyce Horowski, 90, of Allentown and formerly of Tamaqua, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Allentown. She was the wife of Theodore Horowski to whom she was married for 54 years at the time of his death in 2009.
Born in Coaldale, Joyce was a daughter of Daniel and Thelma (Correll) Flexer. A 1952 graduate of Tamaqua High School and a 1954 graduate of McCann’s Business School, she worked for many years at the Office of the Magisterial District Court in Tamaqua and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Tamaqua. Joyce enjoyed word puzzles and stayed active for her many years at Country Meadows by helping to organize the residents’ mail and the residents’ store.
She is survived by a son, David and his wife Diane (DiGirolamo) Horowski of Zionsville; a grandson, Neil Horowski and his wife Dana of Zionsville; a granddaughter, Jenna Sampley and her husband Matt of Denver, Colorado; three great grandchildren, Addison, Simon, and Cecilia; and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore, and a brother, Daniel Flexer.
Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with The Rev. Kevin Roberts officiating. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown will follow the services. Call 9-10 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. 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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Gregory "Greg" Joseph Gnall, 76, of Coaldale, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday morning, July 27. He was the loving husband of Theresa (McDonald) Gnall, his sweetheart for 53 wonderful years.
Joseph J. Post Jr. 73 of Pottsville, formerly of Minersville, passed away peacefully Thursday July 24, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke Hospital Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville, January 14, 1952, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Post Sr. and Ella (Schultz) Post.
A 1969 graduate of Minersville High School, he went on to earn his Associate degree from the Ford School of Business in Pottsville. Joe is retired from the Pa. Department of Revenue, Harrisburg where he was employed for 35 years. He also worked as a Real Estate Agent and Appraiser for Holden Realty.
Joseph was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, St. Michael the Archangel church. He served on the Minersville Borough Council for 16 years and as Mayor of Minersville for 8 years. He was a member of the Rolls Royce Foundation, Harrisburg, where he also served as a R.R.O.C. judge for car shows. Joe was also a member of the Minersville Lions Club and a past President; Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Pottsville; Knights of Columbus Minersville; and Life member of the Goodwill Fire Company, Minersville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Gary Post.
Surviving is his wife of 46 years Mary Ann (Batt) Post; brother Jerry Post and his wife Kimberly of Plains; Sisters-in-law Carol Post of Schuylkill Haven; Joann Lechanic of Pottsville; Brother-in-law Edward Batt of Canada. Niece, great nieces, nephew, and many cousins.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to cousin Jennifer Edwards and Uncle Bob Post for the care they have given to both Joe and Mary Ann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Thursday July 31, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel RCC, 539 Sunbury St. Minersville, Pa. 17954. Rev. Jojappa Adagatta will be officiating.
Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Minersville Lions Club or the Pottsville Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Shenandoah, Gregory was a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Pascavage) Gnall. He was of the Byzantine Catholic faith. He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1967, attended Williamson Trade School, and received an associate degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. Greg served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and had the utmost respect for our veterans. A man of many talents, he was a meticulous mason and welder early in his career. He enjoyed being an electrical foreman at Lehigh Coal & Navigation for many years. He was a member of the Coaldale American Legion and St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahanoy City. Greg was an avid fisherman, archer, and hunter, who was humane in his craft. Deer, groundhogs, and starlings are now breathing a sigh of relief, for if Greg was near, they were in fear. Always one to follow rules, he instructed his young daughter to throw back a largemouth bass because it was one day before the season began. Although Greg suffered a life-altering injury to his back at age 27, he never complained about his health or the daily pain he endured. He was a lover of life and the great outdoors; only his family and friends did he cherish more. He was a devoted spouse to his soulmate and a dedicated caregiver to his late brother-in-law, John (McDonald). Greg was an unconditionally loving father. His world revolved around his daughter, whom, as a child, was his shadow everywhere he went. Through his daughter's marriage, he gained a devoted son, Ben, whom he loved unconditionally. Greg was most proud of his grandchildren and left them with many fond memories to cherish, including Pop-Pop's mixed-up, twisted fairy tales, sliding down mountains of coal, and catching bluegills at a dear friend's farm. In return, his family and friends loved and cared for him just as fiercely as he did them. Whether you were a friend or stranger in need, Greg would not hesitate to give you the shirt off his back, fix your car, or make you a cheesecake.
In honor of Greg's memory, please consider taking a moment to connect with nature and hold the people that you love close.
"Human dignity is more precious than prestige." ~ Claudia McKayson
"To live an honest life, you should be able to lay your head down on your pillow at night and get up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror." ~ Greg Gnall
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Gnall; and a nephew, Codey McDonald. He leaves behind to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, his wife, Theresa; a daughter, Laura Gnall-Peter and her husband Benjamin Peter of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; one brother, Joseph Gnall and his wife Mary Louise, of Allentown; one sister, Janet Gnall of Doylestown; two grandchildren, Neena and Cash Peter; three nephews, Joseph Gnall, Michael Gnall, and Matthew Bausch; and one niece, Carra Caroll. The Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 4 in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 621 West Mahanoy Avenue, Mahanoy City with The Rev. James Carroll officiating. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua will follow the liturgy. Call 6-8 PM on Sunday, August 3 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and from 10-11 AM on Monday, August 4 in the church. Parastas will be held at 7:30 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials in Gregory's name may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015.
The family extends a sincere thank you to their neighbors in Seek who assisted them during Gregory’s illness, especially Glenn, Will, Orlando, and Lou and friends, Patricia, and Tom Schieffer. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
In honor of Greg's memory, please consider taking a moment to connect with nature and hold the people that you love close.
"Human dignity is more precious than prestige." ~ Claudia McKayson
"To live an honest life, you should be able to lay your head down on your pillow at night and get up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror." ~ Greg Gnall
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Gnall; and a nephew, Codey McDonald. He leaves behind to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy, his wife, Theresa; a daughter, Laura Gnall-Peter and her husband Benjamin Peter of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; one brother, Joseph Gnall and his wife Mary Louise, of Allentown; one sister, Janet Gnall of Doylestown; two grandchildren, Neena and Cash Peter; three nephews, Joseph Gnall, Michael Gnall, and Matthew Bausch; and one niece, Carra Caroll. The Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 4 in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 621 West Mahanoy Avenue, Mahanoy City with The Rev. James Carroll officiating. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua will follow the liturgy. Call 6-8 PM on Sunday, August 3 at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua and from 10-11 AM on Monday, August 4 in the church. Parastas will be held at 7:30 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials in Gregory's name may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015.
The family extends a sincere thank you to their neighbors in Seek who assisted them during Gregory’s illness, especially Glenn, Will, Orlando, and Lou and friends, Patricia, and Tom Schieffer. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Born in Pottsville, January 14, 1952, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Post Sr. and Ella (Schultz) Post.
A 1969 graduate of Minersville High School, he went on to earn his Associate degree from the Ford School of Business in Pottsville. Joe is retired from the Pa. Department of Revenue, Harrisburg where he was employed for 35 years. He also worked as a Real Estate Agent and Appraiser for Holden Realty.
Joseph was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, St. Michael the Archangel church. He served on the Minersville Borough Council for 16 years and as Mayor of Minersville for 8 years. He was a member of the Rolls Royce Foundation, Harrisburg, where he also served as a R.R.O.C. judge for car shows. Joe was also a member of the Minersville Lions Club and a past President; Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Pottsville; Knights of Columbus Minersville; and Life member of the Goodwill Fire Company, Minersville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Gary Post.
Surviving is his wife of 46 years Mary Ann (Batt) Post; brother Jerry Post and his wife Kimberly of Plains; Sisters-in-law Carol Post of Schuylkill Haven; Joann Lechanic of Pottsville; Brother-in-law Edward Batt of Canada. Niece, great nieces, nephew, and many cousins.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to cousin Jennifer Edwards and Uncle Bob Post for the care they have given to both Joe and Mary Ann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Thursday July 31, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel RCC, 539 Sunbury St. Minersville, Pa. 17954. Rev. Jojappa Adagatta will be officiating.
Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Minersville Lions Club or the Pottsville Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
