Skook News Obituaries: September 22nd, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Roaring Creek, PA., she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Lorant) Norwich. Dorothy was a graduate of Frackville High School and retired as a Seamstress from local factories. She was loving Mother, wife Grandmother Dorothy was predeceased by brothers, George, Raymond and Donald Norwich; sister, Elenor Roman. Surviving are her children, Denise wife of Joseph Conapinski, Frackville, PA., John J. Teijaro, Frackville, PA, Patricia wife of Dan Marshall, Pen Argyl, PA, Douglas husband of Ilene Teijaro, Mount Joy, PA, Robert husband of Jamie Teijaro, Schuylkill Haven, PA; sisters, Ruth Dimmick, Frackville, PA, Jeanette Semaseck, Frackville, PA, Loretta Horan, Frackville, PA.; 10 Grandchildren, Tamie, Nichole, Joseph, Daniel, Tina, John Ross, Tanya, Christiana, Robert, Tyler; 16 Great Grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Private at the convenience of the family at the Mark J Hummel Funeral Home, 48 N Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.StJude.org and click DONATE.
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Born on July 29, 1960, in Coaldale, Gary was the son of the late John W. "Jack" and Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode. A 1978 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Gary spent his career in the warehouse industry and previously worked at the former Morgan Knitting, Leiby's Restaurant, and Atlas Powder Co. He was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua.
A devoted father and grandfather, Gary is survived by his sons, Brian Brode, and his wife, Anna, Chad Brode and his wife Sarah; and his daughters, Shannon Schwalm and her husband, Steven, Crystal Leary and her fiancé, Michael DiNapoli, and Stephanie Brode and her life partner, Stephen St. John. He will be deeply missed by his many grandchildren: Ryan and Brianna Schwalm; Gabriella, Hailee, Madison, Parker, Cooper, and Rowan Brode; and Damian D. Gigli, Alivia Leary, PFC Freeman Leary, Garret Leary, John Leary, IV and Autumn Farber. He is also survived by his brother, Michael T. Brode, and his wife, Lori. Also surviving is the mother of his children Candy Glover.
Gary was preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Teter and Sharon Zehner, and his brother, John Brode.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 25th at 11am at Sky View Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Contributions can be made to Primitive Methodist, 55 Hunter Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
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He was born on April 4, 1943, in Newmanstown, a son of the late Frank and Marie Kline Reedy.
Prior to retiring Larry worked as a truck driver for Interstate Dress Carriers and Clover Farms.
Larry was a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and could often be found cheering for his favorite team on game day.
Larry was predeceased by his wife, Billie Ann Lord Reedy, in 2005; a son, Michael S. Reedy, Sr.; two grandchildren, Bruce and Meadow; and a brother, Kenny Reedy.
Larry devoted his life to his family who survives him, a daughter, Debra Leeper of Lebanon; a son, Larry F. Reedy, Jr. of Pottsville; and daughter, Shannon Roskosky of Pottsville. His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Brandon, Trooper Larry F. III, Taylor, Michael S. Jr., Haley, Natasha, Jordan, and Delilah as well as his great-grandchildren, Trinity, Jordan, and Abbey; his sister Loretta Stump and her husband Dwight, Newmanstown, numerous nieces and nephews, his companion Theresa Skrobak, of Ashland.
Service of Remembrance will be held Friday at 11AM from the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9AM until the time of services. Interment will be private at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
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Born in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 22, 1967, a beloved son of the late William and Mae Ossman Rabuck.
Jason attended and graduated from Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, Marlin.
He will be remembered for being a gentle soul, who could watch the TV series Little House on the Prairie for hours on end. He loved going out to eat, shopping, and spending Friday afternoons at the Gratz Auction.
He is survived by his cousin and caregiver, Debra Cook-Bourgeois and her sons, Steven Cook (Pam) and Ryan Cook (Bethany). Debra's grandson, Michah shared many Hershey Bars, over the years with Jason, something he always looked forward to. He is also survived by caregiver, Jackie Besbitt and her family, who thought the world of Jason. Jackie's dog, Blake, was always a highlight whenever Jason would see him.
Jason will be laid to rest privately with his parents in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve Jason's family.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
