Skook News Obituaries: July 9th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Diane was born in Pottsville on March 7, 1967, a daughter of Richard Gerber & the late Ruth A. (Morgan) Gerber.
She was the loving wife of Gary P. Forster.
Diane was a wonderful homemaker and had worked in the home healthcare and long-term care fields as a CNA.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by five children: Tasha Spross, Pottsville, Jared Moran & wife Adena, Hamburg, Bianca Rodgers & husband, Thomas, TX, Amanda Boyer, Allentown, & Justin Magrosky, Pittsburgh, eight grandchildren: Kahlan, Jaxon, Davine, Justin, Landon, Alexander, Kash, & Austin, six siblings: Richard Gerber & wife, Tammy, Minersville, Faye Schnoke, Pine Grove, Linda Gerber, Pottsville, Judy Gerber, Pottsville, Beverly Hennet, FL, & Allen Gerber, Williamsport, and several nieces & nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at the family’s convenience.
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Born in Osceola Mills, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Duke. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Duke.
Kathleen was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland. She was a strong pro-life advocate and a devoted catholic. She was also a past president of the Girardville Seniors.
Kathleen is survived by her brother Joseph "George" Duke, Spring Lake , NC and also by many cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15th from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Ashland with Rev. Guency Isaac, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, mass donations can be made, in Kathy's name, to St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut Street Ashland, PA 17921.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
