Skook News Obituaries: September 16th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on June 14, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Marie (McDermott) Wisner and Vernon Dillman.
Married 29 years, she was the wife of Mark Lopez.
After graduating from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1987, Carol attended Northampton Community College where she completed the dental assistant program.
Carol worked as a school bus driver for R&J Transportation, followed by working as a phlebotomist. Most recently, she spent five years as a tri-axle dump truck driver. Outside of her work, Carol loved to travel with her family, planning vacations around watching the Phillies play at visiting stadiums. She also loved to spend time at home, having fires and enjoying her gardens.
In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by a son, Matthew Lopez, husband of Sarah, of Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Maria Lopez, partner of Zachary, of Schuylkill Haven; two sisters, Catherine, wife of Edward Bensinger, of Pottsville; Corrine, wife of Michael Setlock, Jr., of Minersville; a brother, Vernon Dillman III, husband of Amy, of Auburn; & 6 nieces.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, September 26th at Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home in Cressona with Rev. Kenneth McDowell officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private at the family's convenience.
At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. 300 Moon Hill Dr. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Stephen W. Meyers, 79, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Josephine (Sacco) Meyers.
Stephen was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also of the Roman Catholic faith.
Prior to retiring, he was employed for 38 years at Consolidated Cigar and Altadis USA Inc., McAdoo.
Stephen was a friendly and kind man. He enjoyed chatting with friends and neighbors on his daily walks. He will be missed by many.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary T. (Lazur) Meyers; and a sister, Betty Ann (Meyers) Pohida.
Surviving, are his sister, Sandra (Meyers) Saxon; and brothers, Michael and David Meyers; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, McAdoo.
The Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., McAdoo is assisting with arrangements.
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Julia A. "Julie" Legutko, age 77, of Port Carbon, PA passed away Monday, September 15th, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill, East, Pottsville.
Born in Mansfield, Ohio on August 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rita (Monti) Chillemi.
She was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School, Class of 1967. She worked as a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service in Pottsville.
Julie was a member of the former St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Port Carbon and was Girl Scout Leader for over 20 years. She loved doing crafts, going to Disney and the beach, and most of all, her grandchildren.
Julie is survived by her husband of 44 years, David A. Legutko; four children: Jennifer Troiano (Tony), Bobbi Jo Cooper (Brian), Sheree Hill, and David Legutko; two sisters: Rosemary Powanda and Margaret Walters; brother Anthony Chillemi; ten grandchildren: Christopher Cooper (Andi), Connor Verhagen, Madison Legutko Scanlan (Ryan), Kaylee Kemfort (Kyle), Braden Verhagen, Alec Verhagen, Trevor Hill, Carrah Hill, Grant Legutko, and Riley Legutko; great-grandchildren: August and Jude Kemfort and a great granddaughter on the way; aunt Mary Kunisky; and nieces, nephews,and cousins.
A Religious Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon, PA. at 7pm on Thursday, September 18th, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday 5-7pm at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Dementia Unit 401 UniversityDrive Pottsville, PA 17901.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
