Skook News Obituaries: October 30th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late George T. and Rose (Swaldi) Bracey. He had been employed as a foreman for #1 Construction Company until his retirement.
He was a proud Dallas Cowboys fan who cheered on "America's Team." He loved the freedom of the open road, especially when riding his Harley-Davidson. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his beloved son and grandson, creating memories full of laughter and love. His faithful dog, Emmitt, was never far from his side and brought him endless joy and companionship.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters: Barbara Wood and Rose Garrity; his nephew, Joseph Wood Jr.
George is survived by his son Louis J. and his wife Rebecca Bracey, Frackville and his grandson Nico Mark Bracey. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Branchdale on Wednesday, February 21, 1934, a son of the late James and Stella Sternick Wiscount. Joe was a 1952 graduate of Minersville High School.
He was a proud United States Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Joe was a lifelong truck driver. He drove for numerous companies throughout his life, retiring from Rick Withelder Trucking Company. He had a very strong work ethic and he always kept himself busy doing side jobs.
He was of the Catholic faith, belonging to the former St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Branchdale.
Joe’s family will miss his trademark sarcasm, stories of days gone by, and sports commentary. A proud member of the Newtown Fire Company and Newtown Gun Club, Joe loved being outdoors, fixing up the house, and working on furniture projects that “only needed a few adjustments.” He was happiest with a cup of coffee in hand, spending time with family, talking everyone’s ear off, and bragging about his grandkids. Since Joe hated long obituaries, we’ll keep this short – but know that his humor, heart, and conversation will be missed far longer than he’d have patience for reading this.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Wiscount and a great grandson, Tyler Milbut; two sisters, Elizabeth Dorazio and Joanne Wiscount.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Stine Wiscount, to whom he would have celebrated 63 years of marriage on November 18th; four children, Lorrie Frey (Dave), Heckscherville, Jodie Thomas, Minersville, Joseph Wiscount (Lee Ann Butensky), Branchdale, and Marea Heck (Dale), Virginia; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City. Visitation will be from 12-1 PM at the chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or the Suicide Prevention Task Force of Schuylkill County, 11 E Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
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Born in McAdoo, he was the son of the Late Steve and Helen (Sterlock) Pritulsky.
Joseph was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.
A hardworking man, he began his career as a truck driver in the coal mining industry. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a carpenter and homebuilder for many years.
He was a member of the former McAdoo American Legion, the Prime Timers and the McAdoo Centennial Committee.
Joseph was a kind man who loved volunteering and helping kids. He enjoyed woodworking and crafting wooden toys for children. He also loved biking with his grandchildren. He also shared that joy by repairing bicycles and gifting them to the neighborhood kids. Joe and his wife Frances spent many evenings playing board games with his children and grandchildren. Whenever friends and family came to town, they knew they were always welcome in his home.
Joe was always there to help his family and friends with any kind of home repair. He helped in the remodeling of the former St. Patrick’s School when his girls attended there.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 68 years, Frances (Musial) Pritulsky; son-in-law, Henry Ziolkowski; brothers, John, Stephen and James Pritulsky; sisters, Violet Zrinsky, Marian Gardner, and Cecelia Pritulsky.
Surviving are his daughters, Karen Ziolkowski of Hanover Twp. PA, Joanne O’Connor, and husband Joseph of Springfield, VA, and Debora Ervin, and husband Mark of Pennsburg, PA; grandchildren, Megan, Eileen, Jessie, Emily, and Allen; great-grandchildren, Harper, Ellie, Lia, Wesley and Daphne; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Friday, November 7. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, with Rev. Barnabas Shayo as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery, McAdoo.
A calling hour will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
