Skook News Obituaries: October 22nd, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Pottsville on December 13, 1982, he was the son of Mary C. (Kowalski) Skubel of Ringtown and the late Joseph W. Skubel, Sr.
He was a 2001 graduate of North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School.
Joe was employed as a union pipefitter with UA Local 524 Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC's, Scranton.
On May 15, 2010 in Saint Casimir Church, Shenandoah, he married the former Samantha Redanauer who survives.
He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and the Park Crest Fish & Game Protective Association, Rattlin Run, Ringtown.
Joe was an avid Penn State and Carolina Panthers football fan. Above all else, he cherished his family; he was a devoted husband and father. He lived for his girls; he especially enjoyed coaching their basketball teams, watching their soccer games and taking them fishing.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Mary C. Skubel and his wife of fifteen years, Samantha Skubel are his two cherished daughters, Sophia and Anne Skubel both at home; his sister, Jessica McKay with her husband, George and their son, Joe’s nephew and godson, Joseph all of Suffolk, VA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Nancy Weber of Ringtown; aunts, uncles, additional nephews, nieces, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Casimir’s Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at the church. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mt. Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor and Christopher L. Kowalski, Funeral Director are in care of the arrangements.
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Born in Danville, she was a daughter of Duane Bainbridge and Betty Hackenberg.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville.
Katie was known for her quick wit, her unforgettable laugh, and the way she could light up any room with her sense of humor. She told the best jokes that left everyone smiling. She was always “Daddy’s little girl,” a title she cherished throughout her life.
With a heart of gold, Katie was kind, caring, and always put others before herself. Her greatest joy in life was her children, whom she loved more than anything in the world. Her love for them was endless and unconditional — the foundation of everything she did.
She will be remembered for her laughter, her warmth, and the love she shared so freely with everyone around her.
She was preceded in death by her companion Cody Murphy; her paternal grandmother, MamMam Bainbridge and paternal grandparents Doris and Michael Hughes.
In addition to her parents, Katie is survived by her son Braeden Bainbridge; her daughters; Keira Murphy and Nova Murphy; her brothers: Dylan Hughes and Cody Hackenberg; her sisters: Miranda Bainbridge, Jesalynne Bainbridge and Justeen Hackenberg; her boyfriend, Bobby Seigal. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, with pastor Rev. Carl Shankweiler, officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions for Katie’s children be made to Duane Bainbridge at 121 W. Chestnut Street Frackville, PA 17931
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville