Skook News Obituaries: December 1st, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Gregory J. Bruno, 78 years of age of Rush Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Gregory's passing comes with many blessings for his beloved wife Helene and family for it was seven years ago on July 4, 2018 that Gregory was given the Gift of Life in Temple receiving a lung transplant that gave he and his family these seven precious years together.Born Saturday, September 6, 1947 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Moisey) Bruno.
Surviving are; his beloved wife, Helene T. (Tarone) Bruno; daughter, Kimberly Ann Handlong wife of Robert III; granddaughter, Englysh Ann (Handlong) wife of James Enochs; brother, Lester Bruno and his companion Doris; sisters, Deborah ( Bruno) Motika - Lorah wife of Denny Lorah Janet Houseknecht wife of Richard. Many nieces and nephews also survive Gregory.
A Hazleton High School graduate, Gregory was a self taught stone mason who owned and operated his own business for many years.
Private Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Interment Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Gregory's name may be made to:
Gift of Life Howie's House
401 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
or
Leader Dogs for the Blind
1039 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills MI 48307-3115
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Born Monday, May 26, 1941 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Martin and Katherina (Klimek) Sverchek. Abby was also predeceased by; her husband, Kenneth Leroy Campbell; Margaret Sverchek, Ellen Kotch.
Surviving are sister, Lillian Holota and nephews, Michael, Martin, Mark and Richard.
A 1958 graduate of the former Coaldale High School, Abby was born and raised in Coaldale. Abby worked for Dr. Thomas Dirnberger for many years. Abby enjoyed the companionship of her dogs, liked to garden and take long walks.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Mary (Takach) and George Pannullo, and the stepson of the late Jack Falzone.
Thomas was the husband of Debra Lee (Zukosky) Pannullo, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage and 43 years together.
He was a 1965 graduate of Walt Whitman High School, Huntington, NY.
Thomas served in the U.S. Army, spending two years stationed in Germany, where he drove an ammunition truck.
He was a restaurant manager at Boscov’s Greenery Restaurant, Quality Inn and Suites, both of Pottsville, and Swiss Chalet, Orwigsburg. He was also employed at Pine Creek Structures, Gratz.
In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by three children: Michael Maroukis (Jessica), Heather Luscavage (Scott), and Jeremy Maroukis (Steph), all of Pottsville. He is also survived by grandchildren: Brock, James, Alexis, Noah, Nate, Faith, Ashton, & Averey; and three brothers: George Pannullo, of CA, Phillip Pannullo, of Las Vegas, and Jack Pannullo, of St. James Place, NY.
A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, December 4th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Pottsville, PA.
Interment will be held privately at the family’s convenience.
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Born in Pottsville he was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Purcell Doyle. He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and was retired from Quaker Maid Kitchens. He was a member of St. Michael’s Church of Holy Family Parish, Minersville, the former Independent Fire Co., Minersville, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Holy Family Parish Outreach Program/Food Pantry.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene & his brother James.
He is survived by his sons, Michael and his wife Tina; Patrick and his partner Cynthia; four grandchildren, Jennie Stauffer and husband Ryan; Michael Doyle and partner Lina; Shauna Doyle; Mark Doyle and wife Bre. Also blessed with three great grandchildren; Brynn, Hayden and Lincoln. Beloved sister Anne Doyle, three sisters-in-laws; Donna Doyle, Pauline Zaharis and Julie Snyder, nieces and nephews. Special cousins Barb Sincavage & Nancy Washinsky and longtime dear friend, Sister Catherine.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated December 6th at 11:00 AM in St. Michael’s Church of Holy Family Parish, 538 Sunbury St., Minersville.
Interment will be in St. Vincent’s #2 Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions to Holy Family Outreach Program/Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home Minersville.
Clair R Dunkelberger Jr., age 77, of Hegins, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Providence Place, Pottsville.
He was born on Thursday, September 2, 1948, in Ashland, a son of the late Clair R Dunkelberger, Sr and the late Dawn M (Rickert) Dunkelberger.
Clair was a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He was Chief of Police in Lykens for 20 years prior to his retirement. He than worked at Supreme Mid Atlantic, Jonestown.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.
He was also a member of the Valley View Gun Club, Valley View VFW, the former Valley View American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Liberty Hose Company #2, Lykens.
Clair enjoyed hunting, attending Tri-Valley sporting events, and was an avid car enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife Pauline M (Smeltz) Dunkelberger, to whom he was married for 51 years.
He is also survived by two sons, Clair R "Richie" (Carolyn) Dunkelberger, III and Adam D (Rebecca) Dunkelberger both of Hegins; three grandchildren, Ellie C Dunkelberger, Noah J Dunkelberger, and Madison A Dunkelberger; and a sister, Karen (Gary) Harring of Pitman .
Private graveside services will be held at Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 29, 1947 in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Lester and Grace Zimmerman Lindenmuth.
He was a 1965 graduate of Ringtown High School.
Gary was a Unites States Army Veteran from 1967 to 1970 having served in Germany during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Army National Guard in Bloomsburg.
He was a Machine Operator and worked and retired from Honeywell, Pottsville.
Gary enjoyed woodworking, playing the piano, baseball, camping, and in his younger years had played in a band. He was a Penn State and Philadelphia Phillies Fan and was formerly a member of the Ringtown and Pine Grove Lions Clubs.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Margaret Jean Krieger Lindenmuth; two children, Robert and wife Tracey Rada of Louisiana, Stephen and wife Christa Rada of Pine Grove; 5 grandchildren, Crystal McNeil, Tabitha and husband Todd Rotzell, Ethan and wife Emily Rada, Nicholas and wife Samantha Rada, Connor Rada; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a brother, Donald and wife Linda Lindenmuth of Frackville; two nephews, Matthew and David Lindenmuth.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions may be made to either the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc., 1013 Mumma Rd. Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 or online at www.kidney.org in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
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He was born on Thursday, September 2, 1948, in Ashland, a son of the late Clair R Dunkelberger, Sr and the late Dawn M (Rickert) Dunkelberger.
Clair was a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He was Chief of Police in Lykens for 20 years prior to his retirement. He than worked at Supreme Mid Atlantic, Jonestown.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.
He was also a member of the Valley View Gun Club, Valley View VFW, the former Valley View American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Liberty Hose Company #2, Lykens.
Clair enjoyed hunting, attending Tri-Valley sporting events, and was an avid car enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife Pauline M (Smeltz) Dunkelberger, to whom he was married for 51 years.
He is also survived by two sons, Clair R "Richie" (Carolyn) Dunkelberger, III and Adam D (Rebecca) Dunkelberger both of Hegins; three grandchildren, Ellie C Dunkelberger, Noah J Dunkelberger, and Madison A Dunkelberger; and a sister, Karen (Gary) Harring of Pitman .
Private graveside services will be held at Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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Gary Robert Lindenmuth, 78, of Locust St., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon.Born on April 29, 1947 in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Lester and Grace Zimmerman Lindenmuth.
He was a 1965 graduate of Ringtown High School.
Gary was a Unites States Army Veteran from 1967 to 1970 having served in Germany during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Army National Guard in Bloomsburg.
He was a Machine Operator and worked and retired from Honeywell, Pottsville.
Gary enjoyed woodworking, playing the piano, baseball, camping, and in his younger years had played in a band. He was a Penn State and Philadelphia Phillies Fan and was formerly a member of the Ringtown and Pine Grove Lions Clubs.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Margaret Jean Krieger Lindenmuth; two children, Robert and wife Tracey Rada of Louisiana, Stephen and wife Christa Rada of Pine Grove; 5 grandchildren, Crystal McNeil, Tabitha and husband Todd Rotzell, Ethan and wife Emily Rada, Nicholas and wife Samantha Rada, Connor Rada; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a brother, Donald and wife Linda Lindenmuth of Frackville; two nephews, Matthew and David Lindenmuth.
All Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions may be made to either the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc., 1013 Mumma Rd. Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 or online at www.kidney.org in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville