Skook News Obituaries: November 2nd, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Millie was the daughter of the late John J. Sitch and Mildred (Frankenstein) Sitch.
She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. Millie was a 1972 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was also a graduate of Empire Beauty School and worked as a beautician at the former Mr. John’s Beauty Salon in Pottsville. Millie also served as a nurse at hospitals in Schuylkill and Lehigh Counties.
Millie is survived by her sister, Elaine Riskis of Pottsville. She is also survived by her neighbor, Bob Cappella of Pottsville, who was like a brother to the family. Millie is survived by her beloved cat, Shiloh.
A religious service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the James H. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., St. Clair, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Kurt K. Kovalovich officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday morning at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
James H. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., St. Clair, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Born in Oakland, California, Edward dedicated his professional life to the roofing trade for more than three decades. Yet, his true passions lay in the quiet concentration of the outdoors and the satisfaction of creation.
A skilled fly fisherman and hunter, Edward spent countless hours in nature. He seamlessly blended his love for fishing with his artistic talent, meticulously hand-tying his own flies. His creativity didn’t stop there; he was a gifted painter and an engineer at heart, finding immense pleasure in building and flying detailed remote-controlled airplanes.
Edward leaves behind a legacy of craftsmanship and a close-knit family. He is survived by his son, Justin E. Hill, and daughter-in-law, Jane Kieffer-Hill with whom he resided, of Tamaqua; his daughter, Melanie Hill; his 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; his brothers, James and Lyle Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Leah (Oakley) Hill; and his daughter, Jessica Hill.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
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Sally was born in Orwigsburg on July 29, 1934
Sally was married to the love of her life, Steven, for over 72 years.
She was the daughter of the late Laura J. (Morris) and Walter E. Heim.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven
Sally worked for 30 years at the Sylray underwear factory. She became a licensed beautician and opened her own shop in 1970 and retired in 2010. She was a woman with an abundance of faith, love of family, love for her customers, enjoyed dining out and the Jersey shore.
Sally is survived by two sons Steven E. Orlosky, husband of Donna M. and Leonard Heim, husband of Joanne. Sally is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter, nieces and nephews.
She was one of four children that predeceased by her. Joanna Schell, wife of Ronald; Walt Heim, husband of Roberta; Sylvester Heim.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday November 10th at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. Visitation will be held 9:15 to 10:15 in the church chapel.
Interment at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Inc. Schuylkill Haven will follow.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to be serving the family.
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The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
