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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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
