Skook News Obituaries: November 24th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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John was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Ann Marie Nancy, and his daughter, Marla Maryniak.
He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Feger of Schuylkill Haven; his son, John Di Filippo Jr., and wife Kendalle of Middleport; granddaughters Alexis Falcone and Karlee Feger; grandson John Ryan Di Filippo; and great-grandson Oliver Falcone. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers Emmett Phillips (Joanne) of New Jersey and Anthony Phillips (Sandy) of Primrose; sisters Gloria Paltanavage of Minersville and Maria Bartush (Chester) of Pottsville; along with many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.
John dedicated 43 years of service to the Postal Service in Pottsville, retiring at the age of 80. Known for his friendly smile and dependable nature, he touched countless lives along his route. Outside of work, he was an avid sports fan, proudly cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed spending time at the casino, where he found joy and camaraderie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Holy Cross Church, New Philadelphia. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas J. Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests monetary contributions, which will be directed toward the establishment of an award for a local graduating senior pursuing a career in the trades.
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Carol Ann Frantz, 91, of Lansdale passed away Sunday while a resident of Traditions of Lansdale.Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Hamilton Francis
Carol was a 1952 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She was married at the age of 20 to her late husband Leonard. Carol lived throughout the country while her husband was in the Air Force. Some of the places she lived in were Mississippi, Maine, and raising her family for 20 years in Garland, Texas before coming back to Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Carol loved her family dogs and the simple things in life like travel and being with her family. She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. Carol also collected porcelain dolls.
In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by her daughter Nadine Frantz in 1955 along with her son Denny who passed away 2021. Carol is preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Jefferson.
Carol is survived by her three sons: Randy Frantz husband to Janice of Coopersburg, PA, Jerry Frantz, husband to Angela of Lansdale, PA, Larry Frantz husband to Denise of E. Greenville, PA. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Lisa Frantz of Boyertown, PA. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 29th at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Interment will follow on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhomes.com
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
