Skook News Obituaries: August 20th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Wayne Twp., January 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Herman and Clara May (Bressler) Smith.
He served in the US Army from 1956-1958.
George worked in Press Operations and welding for Parrish Steel and Dana Corp. He also worked at Koperna Coal.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing gardening and sitting on the front porch talking to the neighbors. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church; Life member of Mt Zion Fire Co., Lebanon and Branchdale Fire Co.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Kevin Smith in 1974; twin siblings Pearl and Harvey Smith at 7 days old; Brothers Lester Smith and his wife Dorothy; Guy Smith and his wife Shirley and Charles Smith and his wife Lorraine.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years Rose Ann (Kushmanik) Smith; Robert G. Smith and his companion Amy Betz of Minersville; Daughter Jennifer R. Kostishak and her husband John of Branchdale; Grandsons Bradley Kostishak; Brandon Kostishak and his wife Erika; Wesley Brugger and his wife Kelissa; Bobby Brugger; Granddaughters Desiree Smith; Alexandria Brugger; Great-granddaughter Elizabeth Brugger; Nieces and Nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday August 23, 2025 at St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 139 Spruce St. Minersville, PA 17954 with Rev. Leo Maletz Officiating. Friends may call from 9:00AM-10:30Am Saturday from Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 200 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Branchdale Fire Co at PO Box 387, Branchdale, PA 17923. Burial will take place at a later date in Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemtery, Minersville.
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Kenneth R. Kautter, 81, of Mount Carmel passed away on August 17, 2025 at Geisinger Hospital in Danville. He was born on June 27, 1944 in Mt. Carmel. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School Class of 1962 and was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Fishman's in Shamokin and City Shirt in Frackville as a bookkeeper. Ken was a lifetime member of the Clover Hose Co. and served two terms as its president. He was an avid fan of the Mt. Carmel Red Tornadoes and only missed games later in life due to failing health.
He is survived by his brother, Richard and two nephews, Richard Jr. and Douglas. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Wayne and a sister, Carol Ann.
At Ken's request, services will be private.
Rothermel-Heizenroth-Clark Funeral Services Inc-Elysburg / Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
