Skook News Obituaries: November 12th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Anne was born in Shenandoah on February 23, 1933, daughter of Thomaz Zinkiewicz and Mary Sinkiewicz Zinkiewicz. She was the youngest and last surviving of 9 children to the Polish-speaking couple.
Anne attended St. Casimir’s Elementary School and was a hearty “Cakie” of Shenandoah Catholic High School where she excelled academically and graduated as Class Speaker. She continued her education at Misericordia Nursing School in Philadelphia where she received her RN degree.
As a high school soda jerk working at Burke’s Drug Store, she met her future husband Frank Ulicny, and their romance continued leading to marriage in St. Casimir’s Church on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1954.
The couple first lived a year in Philadelphia, moved to Mt. Carmel, and eventually back to Shenandoah in 1962.
Anne was jokingly referred to as St. Anne for having the grace and patience to raise her ten children, including seven rambunctious boys. She was revered by all members of her family as it grew… with in-laws through marriage and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Last count tallied 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Anne was a dedicated family historian keeping photos and albums along with both the Polish and Slovak family trees updated.
She was a great cook for the family, practically a caterer for the large crowd at every night’s dinner table. She was known for her cakes, baked from scratch, and sold at the Church Bingos at St. Stephen’s Hall. She was a leader in directing the church’s annual bazaars and an active member in church circles. She even served as a Den Mother in the local Cub Scout Troop.
Her children include: Peter of Shenandoah, Andrew with wife Debra of Shenandoah Heights, Mary wife of Paul Noon of Duncott, Daughter in Law Jane Ulicny (the late Frank) of New Boston, Thomas (late wife Debbie) of Shenandoah, Michael and wife Pam of Hegins, Daughter-in-Law Gerry Ulicny (the late Joe “Uzhu”) of New Philadelphia, Anne and husband Robert Taylor of Weston Place, Susan in adult care at Summit Station, and Stephen with wife Johanna of Tamaqua.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Oravitz Home for Funerals at 40 N. Jardin in Shenandoah. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah, and will be celebrated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. Burial with Graveside Services will immediately follow in St. Stephen’s Parish Cemetery in Shenandoah Heights
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations sent in her name to some of her favorite charities: Shenandoah Senior Living Community’s Activity Fund, Divine Mercy Parish, or The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society.
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He was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1953, in Pottsville, a son of the late William H Bowman and the late Mary E (Smeltz) Bowman.
Ned was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
He was a custodian for the Tri-Valley School District.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.
Ned was an avid Phillies fan. He also enjoyed professional basketball and history.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Thomas L Bowman.
He is survived by a brother, Jerry W Bowman and his wife Christine of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento..
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born on June 30, 1952 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Marlin J. and Emma Louise Neidlinger Witmer.
He was a 1970 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. He also graduated from Central Texas College with an Associate Degree in General Studies.
Stephen was a United States Army Veteran having served during Desert Storm.
He was a Mechanic in the Army and a Truck Driver for CR England.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Eric Witmer.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Donna Heffner Witmer; two sons, Stephen Witmer, Jr. of Pine Grove, Brian Thompson of MD; two daughters, Sherry Nelson of VA, Jennifer Jackson of Charlotte, S.C.; four grandchildren, Deontae Jackson, Terrell Jackson, Jasmine Witmer, and Shyanne Nelson; three sisters, Louise Wallish of Selinsgove, Cynthia Pennington of Jonestown, and Elizabeth Eck of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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Born in Lehighton, he was the son of Denise (Troxell) Kovalovsky, of Coaldale, and the late Allen Bauder Sr. He was employed as an electrician assistant at Phillips Electric, Northampton, until a debilitating motorcycle accident. Allen was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and NASCAR fan, and his favorite driver was William Byron. He loved playing bingo and skill machines.
He was also preceded in death by a stepfather, Joseph Kovalovsky, maternal grandmother, Marylou Troxell, and paternal grandparents, Henry and Dorothy Bauder.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Denise, are a wife, Ashley Yarnell, of Lansford; two sons, Aaron and Alixzander, of Coaldale; daughter, Alexis, of Lansford; sister, Amy, wife of David Kostick, of Coaldale; maternal grandfather, Berlyn Troxell, of Andreas; two granddaughters, Anaya and Isabella; aunts and uncles; cousins; and nieces and nephews.
Private service.
Contributions may be made to the funeral home to help defray the funeral expenses.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
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Born in Pottsville April 13, 1947, he was a son of the late William O. and Margaret (Madara) Beadle Norris.
A 1966 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, he went on to serve in the US Navy.
He worked in Maintenance Systems Repair for Exxon, Mar Lin, before retiring from Gould’s Pumps, Ashland.
William was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville- St. Michael The Archangel R.C.C. and the former St. Kieran RCC; He was an associate member of the Clover Fire CO.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Noll) Beadle on April 27, 2021; an infant sister Catherine Beadle; Brothers Thomas Beadle, Robert Beadle.
Surviving are two children, William C. Beadle of Pine Grove; Denise Beadle of North Carolina; six grandchildren, Meghan, Caitlin and Rachelle Radziewicz, Trisha Beadle and Brooklyn Cutler; 4 Great Grandchildren; Joshua, Millie, Miles and Jude. Brother Joseph Norris and his wife Stacy of TN; sisters Jeanne Androshick of St. Clair; Peg Naydock and her companion Roger Gillman of Hershey; Nieces and Nephews
A Memorial Mass will celebrated Monday November 17 2025 at 10:30 AM from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 528 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954. Burial with military honors will be held at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to St. Michael Memorial Fund at 538 Sunbury St. Minersville PA 17954 or Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
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Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville.
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Born in Connerton, he was a son of the late Steve Shalamanda Sr. and Mary (Felegi) Shalamanda.
Sonny owned and operated DRZ Coal for 12 years before working as a heavy equipment operator for Empire Wrecking until his retirement. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542 and a member of the Ashland Gun Club.
Sonny had a lifelong passion for raising and training pigeons. He loved traveling and looked forward to vacations, especially during his retirement years. Known for his remarkable ability to fix just about anything, Sonny was a true handyman whose resourcefulness and skill were admired by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joan A. (Drosey) Shalamanda in 2014; his brother, Anthony Shalamanda and his son-in-law, Larry E. Brindle.
Sonny is survived by his daughter Joanne Brindle of Pine Grove and her children Grant (Jackie) Brindle, Jamie (Abe) Hitz, Kevin (Jennifer) Brindle and great-grandchildren Ava, Ella, Luke, Olivia, Cole Brindle and Carter, Rylinn Hitz; his daughter: Chris Rineer and her husband Jim of Mechanicsburg and their son Adam Rineer and his husband Jason Aguirre; his daughter, Diane Abbanato and her husband Ken of Mount Carmel and their daughter Kendra Abbanato; his daughter Patti Cataldo and her husband John of Pine Grove and their children, Evan Cataldo, Nick (Claudia) Cataldo and John (Stacey) Cataldo and great-grandchildren Cade, Palmer and John Shepherd; his son Stephen J. Shalamanda Sr. and his wife Rita (Sabol) of Ashland and their son, Dr. Stephen J. Shalamanda Jr. and his fiancé Abigayle; his brother: Joseph Shalamanda along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 W. Main Street, Girardville with Fr. Guency Isaac officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
