Skook News Obituaries: September 23rd, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born at Reading Hospital January 15, 1986 she was the daughter of Gregg J. Sterling and Lois (Osman) Sterling.
A 2005 graduate of Minersville High School, Hannah was a member of the marching band and choir. After graduation she studied at LCCC and Northampton, later earning her degree in Early Childhood Development from McCann School of Business. Hannah was passionate in working with children. She cherished time spent with her nieces and nephews, and holidays spent with her family and friends.
She worked as a preschool teacher at both child development and the Montessori school.
On November 12, 2016 Hannah married her loving husband John E. Lisowski. They were about to celebrate their 9 year wedding anniversary.
She was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Ashland where she sang in the choir. She loved traveling especially camping and trips to the beach. Hannah also enjoyed team bowling and civil war reenactments with her husband. Hannah was always spending time with her family especially her dad; they enjoyed cooking and canning pickles and kraut. Hannah was active within her local community, serving as Judge of Elections.
Surviving In addition to her parents Gregg J. Sterling and Lois (Osman) Sterling are her husband, John E. Lisowski; brothers Cole Sterling and his wife Afton of Texas; Ross Sterling and his wife Amanda of Buck Run; her many nieces and nephews, and loving fur babies Rosalyn, Casper and Rapunzel.
Celebration of life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland PA 17921. The Reverend Brian Beissel will be officiating. Friends may call from 9 AM to 11 AM at the church. Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care is entrusted with arrangements.
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Lawrence “Larry” Cooney, 62, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Township.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Lawrence P. and Irene (Kelly) Cooney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Arlene, Pat and Michael Cooney.
Larry is survived by his siblings: Kelly, Theresa, Peggy, Tammy, Dennis and Tommy; his step-siblings: Kim, Michelle and Chris. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born on January 10, 1930 in Wayne Twp., she was a daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Luella Schaller Clauser.
She was a 1947 graduate of Cressona High School.
Elaine enjoyed ceramics, knitting, crocheting and baking. She was a die-hard Philadelphia Phillies Fan.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Auburn, where she was involved in the Friendly Circle and served on the search committee. She had also been a member of TOPS.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Lewis S. Krause; a granddaughter, Jennifer; a sister, Jeannette Krammes and two brothers, Paul Jr. and Herman Clauser.
Surviving are two sons, Lewis II and wife Luana Krause of Cheyenne, WY, Kevin and wife Marsha Krause of Harrisburg; a daughter, Barbara Leete of Harrisburg; 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsey, Stephanie, Nathan, Lewis III, and Lucas; 7 great grandchildren, James, Nessa, Lily, Connor, Ethan, Joshua and Brittany; 3 great great grandchildren, Genesis, Ayven and Adalynn; a sister, Fern Krause; a brother, Richard and wife Linda Clauser; a sister-in-law, Nancy Clauser, all of Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1235 Summer Hill Rd., Auburn with Pastor Ken McDowell officiating. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in the Summer Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1235 Summer Hill Rd., Auburn, PA 17922 in her memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
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She was born on August 6, 1956, in Pottsville, a daughter of Terea Mercuri, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Natale "Chris" Mercuri.
She was a 1974 graduate of Blue Mountain Area High School.
Natalie devoted much of her professional life to the restaurant business including the former Villa Montagna, Roman Delight, the Country Squire, and Schuylkill Country Club. She retired in the service of caring for young children as a Nursery Room Attendant at the Schuylkill Racquet Club and Fitness Center in Orwigsburg.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven and its women's auxiliary.
Natalie was known for her deep dedication to her faith and her profound love for her family. She loved her husband, girls, and grandchildren fiercely. Despite her many limitations, she always made sure she was the most stylish one in the room and enjoyed the blessings of life.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. "Lucky" Gennerella in 2020, and a sister, Mary Rinaldo in 2018.
Surviving in addition to her beloved mother are two daughters, Alexandra Patrocino and her husband Willy, Schuylkill Haven, Angela Hufnagle and her husband Eric, Auburn: her three grandchildren, Marcus and Elliot Patrocino, and Adaline Hufnagle; two sisters, Antonette "Tina" Mercuri, Schuylkill Haven and Rosina Mercuri, Pottsville, along with a brother, Domenico Mercuri, Pottsville; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Natalie's family would also like to thank the staff at Green Valley, Providence Place, and Compassus Hospice for the compassion and care they provided to her.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept 29th, at 10:30AM from St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, with Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9-10:15AM at the church. Interment will follow mass at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrance in the form of contributions in memory of Natalie be made to Dementia Society of America, 188 N. Main St. Doylestown, PA 18901.
Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.
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However, her greatest passion was music. Her lifelong dedication to church music began in the choir at Zion‘s Lutheran Church. In 1957, she began as choir director at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, which is where she met her future husband Luther Paisley, who was the organist. She also served as choir Director at St. John United Church of Christ, and then at Presbyterian Church. She later learned to play the organ to fill in for her husband during an illness. She last served at Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was the choir Director and organist. In addition to her seven decades of directing choir and playing the organ, she loved singing and playing the piano and was a vocalist with the Barnesville Patriots for over 15 years.
Phyllis was a former member of the Tamaqua Business and Professional Women’s Club and, in her personal time, she loved watching old movies. Phyllis is survived by two daughters, Joan Nowak and her husband Robert of Shenandoah, and Edythe Milchick and her husband George of Tuscarora; one son, Wendel Paisley and his wife Maribeth of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Nicholas Emerich, Elizabeth Robins, Marie Wilczewski, and Zara Paisley; five great-grandchildren, Delylah, Jackson, Lukas, Brielle, and Scarlett; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther; a daughter, Naomi Paisley; and a brother, Charles Hillegas.
Services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, with The Rev. Darryl Kensinger officiating. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown, will follow the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 PM on Thursday, September 25 and 9-10 AM on Friday, September 26. Memorial donations in Phyllis’s name may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Online condolences may be shared at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and C Joan E. (Herb) Palsgrove remation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dillman) Herb.
She was a 1954 graduate of the former Frackville High School. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone in Frackville and as an assistant librarian at the Frackville Library until her retirement
Joan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends. She especially cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, David and Raymond Herb, and her sister Carol Herb.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Orval Palsgrove; two sons Robert Palsgrove and his wife Marion of Elkton, MD; David Palsgrove and his wife Debra of Barnesville; daughter Elizabeth Love and her husband Jeff of Lavelle; six grandchildren, Matthew Palsgrove, Kevin Palsgrove, Ashley Fryer, Ryan Palsgrove, Jason Love and Jamie Love; four great-grandchildren, Elliott, Juliana, Owen, and Rhett; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 33 South Broad Mt. Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. The Rev. Carl Shankweiler will be officiating.
Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, or the Frackville Free Public Library Memorial Fund, 56 North Lehigh Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, Adele Kripas Reedy and John Reedy; her sisters, Evelyn Reedy Greis and Rose Reedy Schuettler; her brother, John Reedy; her son, Harry Keefer; and her grandson, Robby Keefer.
Joan is survived by her son, James (Jake) Keefer, and wife Janice, her daughter, Barbara Keefer Thomas, and husband Patrick Thomas. Her legacy lives through her grandkids: Heather R., Ashley S., Miranda T., Miranda A., and Steven S. She also leaves behind her great grandkids: Joseph, Avery, Grady, Jocelynne, Gabriella, Ryker, Fisher, and Savannah. She is also fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.
Joan was known for her love of socializing, arts and crafts, and her enjoyment of bingo, polka music, as well as singing and dancing. She treasured the special moments spent with her family and especially cherished holiday dinners, which filled her heart with laughter, love, and togetherness. She touched countless lives, bringing joy to everyone she met.
Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
Funeral services will be held private.
The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
