Skook News Obituaries: November 9th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Walter was born in Ashland on May 31, 1961, a son of Walter and Christine (Skocik) Hughes, both of Ashland. He attended North Schuylkill High School, and was a former member of St. Joseph's Church in Ashland, now St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
He last worked on bridge construction, employed by Wagman Construction of York, PA. Walter loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking and was a member of the Cold Spring Cabin Hunting Club in Center County. He also dearly loved his pets.
Walter was preceded in death by a sister, Kris Mazeika.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lynnann (Danouski) Hughes; two daughters, Natalie Hughes and Vanessa Allison; a brother Mark Hughes; and two sisters, Tracy Stanton and Kelly Scott, along with an extended family of relatives and friends.
Honoring Walters wishes, private services are being provided by the Walukiewicz Oravitz-Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah.
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Walter D. Perla, 77, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke’s in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. He left behind a legacy of love that will be felt for generations.
Walter was born in Tamaqua on January 7, 1948, the son of the late John Joseph and Jeanne A. (Moser) Perla. He bravely served our country as a Specialist 4 (SP4) in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, carrying with him the discipline that helped shape every other chapter of his life.
While Walter had no children of his own, he helped to pass on his families' stories and instill values in his younger siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and even great-nieces and nephews. Walter's compassion for others was evident in his work as a Direct Support Professional and lifesharing provider for C.A.R.E.S. and Access Services. He had an unmatched sense of humor and ability to make those around him laugh - even in the darkest of times.
Walter loved his time shared with family anywhere, but especially around a table filled with great food. He was proud of his role as the official family food taster, savoring every bite and every story shared with those he loved. In his younger days, he found joy and freedom in horseback riding, yet it was the laughter, stories, and countless conversations shared with family and friends that filled his heart with the deepest happiness.
Walter is preceded in death by his sisters Candice Perla-Filon, Martha Koch, Mary Ann Magone, and Sandy Perla; and brothers Jan Perla, John Perla, and Kevin Perla. He will be remembered with immeasurable love by his sisters Sheila Davison-Bray and her husband Jack, and Lori Miller and her husband Craig, and his brothers Gerald “Jerry” Perla, Eugene “Mig” Perla (wife Margaret, deceased), and Todd Perla. His memory will forever be cherished by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins, whose lives he touched with patience, humor, and an enduring sense of family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral Services will be held from the funeral home on Thursday November 13, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends and family may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Walter's name to:
Disabled American veteran
860 Dolwick Drive
Erlanger Kentucky 41018
Remittance Processing/DAV in Memorial
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Walter was born in Tamaqua on January 7, 1948, the son of the late John Joseph and Jeanne A. (Moser) Perla. He bravely served our country as a Specialist 4 (SP4) in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, carrying with him the discipline that helped shape every other chapter of his life.
While Walter had no children of his own, he helped to pass on his families' stories and instill values in his younger siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and even great-nieces and nephews. Walter's compassion for others was evident in his work as a Direct Support Professional and lifesharing provider for C.A.R.E.S. and Access Services. He had an unmatched sense of humor and ability to make those around him laugh - even in the darkest of times.
Walter loved his time shared with family anywhere, but especially around a table filled with great food. He was proud of his role as the official family food taster, savoring every bite and every story shared with those he loved. In his younger days, he found joy and freedom in horseback riding, yet it was the laughter, stories, and countless conversations shared with family and friends that filled his heart with the deepest happiness.
Walter is preceded in death by his sisters Candice Perla-Filon, Martha Koch, Mary Ann Magone, and Sandy Perla; and brothers Jan Perla, John Perla, and Kevin Perla. He will be remembered with immeasurable love by his sisters Sheila Davison-Bray and her husband Jack, and Lori Miller and her husband Craig, and his brothers Gerald “Jerry” Perla, Eugene “Mig” Perla (wife Margaret, deceased), and Todd Perla. His memory will forever be cherished by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins, whose lives he touched with patience, humor, and an enduring sense of family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Funeral Services will be held from the funeral home on Thursday November 13, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends and family may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Walter's name to:
Disabled American veteran
860 Dolwick Drive
Erlanger Kentucky 41018
Remittance Processing/DAV in Memorial
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Born May 20, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Florence (Clay) Hower.
She was a member of the former United Methodist Church in Cumbola, enjoyed doing word search puzzles and playing bingo.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel H Strausser; Son Timothy Strausser; Brothers and Sister.
Surviving are 4 children Barbara Koons and her husband Robert of Pottsville; Debra Reiner and her husband Randall of Muir; Samuel Strausser and his wife Dorothy of Pottsville; Melissa Maidenford and her husband Thomas of Pottsville; 22 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday November 12, 2025 from Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care 200 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday and 10:00-11:00AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park.
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She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters. Helen is survived by her son, Robert “Bobby O” Owsinski, of Burbank California.
All services are private.
Interment Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements
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Maureen Sullivan, 62, formerly of New Philadelphia , passed away Wednesday, November 5th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville
Maureen was born in Pottsville, Pa. on April 17, 1963, a daughter of the late Josephine (Buchinsky) and Donald Mehlman.
She worked in the Maintenance Dept.at the Simon Kramer Institute
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Roberty Mehlman.
Maureen is survived by two sons Michael G.,Sinko husband of Dana Tucker, and Sean Sullivan (Kristin Austerberry) Maureen is also survived by, a brother, Donald Mehlman, and by 4 grandchildren, along with her former companion Gerald Sinko.
All services are private. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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Ron was born in New Jersey on September 7th, 1953, a son of the late Anthony Malacusky and Plyliss (Layton) Bosavage.
He worked as a lifelong self employed truck driver, and had an awesome sense of direction, being able to navigate to and from anywhere without any problems.
Ron enjoyed working on his trucks, as well as being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Shenandoah Fish and Game Club, the East-End Fish and Game Club, as well as the Mandata Legion Post 504 American Legion. Above all, Ron loved being surrounded by his family.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by six brothers.
He is survived by his children, Ronald Malacusky and his fiancee, Mary Jo Pancheri of Catawissa; Jason Malacusky and his wife Cindy of Zion Grove; and Candice Malacusky of Tennessee.
Eight grandchildren also survive, Mykenzie, Myranda, Desiree, Seth, Christopher, Blake, Zoey and Aiyva, along with his companion of many years Mary Ann Seritsky, Mahanoy City.
He is also survived by two brothers, Tony Malacusky, Florida and Adam Malacusky of Dalmatia; along with four sisters, Bonnie Hannis, Shenandoah; Roseanne Yunevage, Sheppton, Alicia Kowker, Frackville and Toni Lynn Malacusky of Sunbury, along with many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 1-3 PM at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown.
Ron will be laid to rest during private services at the Brandonville Union Cemetery.
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Robert J. Brennan, 80, of Elysburg, former Girardville resident, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Funeral arrangements will be announced.
The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
