Skook News Obituaries: September 5th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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He was the loving son of Angelia Barlip of Florida and James Strockoz of Coal Township Pa.
Joshua was employed by Sylo in Tamaqua PA.
He enjoyed four wheeling, helping friends, joking around but the most important thing in his life was his son Arian.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are his son Arian Barlip, sister Allison VanHorn, half sister Nicole and half brothers Christian and Cory.
Nephews: Leonard IV and Aedon VanHorn and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Maternal great grandmother; Elizabeth Hansen, his aunt; Laura Brunner, Cousin; Andrea Brunner and grandfather Charles Barlip, Sr.
Private arrangements at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
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Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Henry and Martha Troup Wilson.
Robert attended Pottsville schools.
Robert enjoyed shooting pool and was a member of several teams including Rumors A.S. of I. Pool Team. He was also a car enthusiast and enjoyed racing along with the annual Cruise Night in Pottsville. Robert was also a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Robert was married to the former Janye L. Orwig. Together they enjoyed travelling to Hollywood Casino and Atlantic City in their younger years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Clarence Wilson, Walter Wilson, Harry Wilson, Donna Mae Nash, Kenneth Wilson and Ronald Wilson.
In addition to Robert’s wife Jayne, he is survived by their daughters, Tanya James wife of Matthew of Red Lion and Shelby Wilson of Harrisburg. He is also survived by grandchildren Alyssa Zelwalk companion to Alex Bean and Nevaeh Boykins. He is survived by siblings, Richard Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Mary Jane Wilson, and Dennis Troup and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, at 1:00 P.M. A viewing will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of services. Interment will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhomes.com.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
