Skook News Obituaries: December 11th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born on May 27, 1959 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Gloria Jones Moyer.
Timothy was a member of Salem Hetzel's UCC, Pine Grove.
He enjoyed music, playing bingo, browsing magazines, and watching Spongebob
Surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins, and his friends from the ReDCo Group, where he lived for many years, and the Lighthouse Day Program.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Paul Cronin officiating. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Salem Hetzel's Cemetery, Pine Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Salem Hetzel's United Church of Christ, 261 Hetzel's Church Rd. Pine Grove, PA 17963 in his memory.
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Born in Sheridan on Saturday, February 21, 1948, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Evans Fauber.
Pat attended Williams Valley School District and Harrisburg Area Community College. She was a retired nurse's aide with local hospice organizations.
She was a member and past officer of the Tower City American Legion Auxiliary and also had been a member of the Women of the Moose, Tower City Lodge.
She was an avid reader and could often be founding swimming in the summertime. Pat was an extremely proud 'Mem" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, always looking forward to babysitting them. Her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Gary Fetterhoff and Mervin Schaeffer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Raymond "Buddy" Fauber.
Surviving are her two sons, Gary Fetterhoff, with whom Pat resided with in Lykens, and Todd Fetterhoff and his wife Tracy, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; a step daughter, Janice Schaeffer, Lykens; four grandchildren, Dr. Kelly Oxendine, Dr. Dustin Fetterhoff, Chelsea Goldman, and Rylee Fetterhoff; four great grandchildren, Damian, Montgomery, Zelda and Josie.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. Viewing will be from 11:30-12:30 at the chapel. Pat will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, Muir.
Memorial donations in her memory can be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr, Pine Grove, PA 17963.
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He spent many years working as a crane operator at Jeddo Highland Coal Company and later retired from Pagnotti Enterprises of Hazleton in 2001. He was well known for his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Gayle Weikel and Shela Howell; his grandchildren, Jack Clews, Jessie Dengler, James Dengler Jr., and Candice Bartos; and his great-grandchildren, Izabela, Mackenzie, Kaylie, Kelsie, Jase, Emma, Ares, and Asher. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Weikel, and his sisters, Mary Lou, Betty Jane, and Darlene (“Toot”). He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty Ann; his daughter, Mary Jane; his son, Dale; as well as his sisters and brothers.
Rich can be remembered for his dedication to his bountiful gardens and hunting, as well as his giving hand. Everyone knows you’d never leave his home without food from his garden or a smile on your face from his humor. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
We ask friends and family to come together to remember him at a Celebration of Life Service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence, 17 Woodland Heights, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Merwine, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Frackville.
Visit www.fritzfuneralhome.com to leave condolences. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Donna M. Vuksta, 50, of Minersville, passed away Saturday December 6, 2025 at Geisinger-St. Luke Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville January 6, 1975, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Ann (Kroznuskie) Vuksta.
She was a 1993 Graduate of Minersville Area High School and went on to work as a Nurse for various nursing homes, private duty jobs and personal caretaker. A selfless person, she provided care for her patients, friends, family and anyone else who was in need.
Donna had a lifelong love for Softball Playing for Minersville and later some Pottsville Teams. She was also a dedicated coach and heavily involved with Make-A Wish Softball Tournament. She volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association and was involved int the CNA Registry. A huge Penn State fan she enjoyed attending games and visiting her cabin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Stephen Vuksta and George Vuksta.
Surviving are her siblings Helen Ann Vuksta and her fiancé Thomas Vasura of Minersville; Joseph Vuksta and his wife Julianne of West West Terrace; John Vuksta and his wife Deneen of Hamburg; Paul “Duke” Vuksta of Minersville; Lisa DeFalco and her husband Frank of Minersville; Nieces and Nephews including Jessica Smith and her husband Stephen of Pottsville; Amy Wilk and her husband Michael of Larksville; Cousins including Mike Firestine of Minersville; Loving Canine Companion George.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday December 27, 2025 from Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Llewellyn. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to defray funeral costs at https://gofund.me/b2a2b3316 Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Pottsville January 6, 1975, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Ann (Kroznuskie) Vuksta.
She was a 1993 Graduate of Minersville Area High School and went on to work as a Nurse for various nursing homes, private duty jobs and personal caretaker. A selfless person, she provided care for her patients, friends, family and anyone else who was in need.
Donna had a lifelong love for Softball Playing for Minersville and later some Pottsville Teams. She was also a dedicated coach and heavily involved with Make-A Wish Softball Tournament. She volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association and was involved int the CNA Registry. A huge Penn State fan she enjoyed attending games and visiting her cabin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Stephen Vuksta and George Vuksta.
Surviving are her siblings Helen Ann Vuksta and her fiancé Thomas Vasura of Minersville; Joseph Vuksta and his wife Julianne of West West Terrace; John Vuksta and his wife Deneen of Hamburg; Paul “Duke” Vuksta of Minersville; Lisa DeFalco and her husband Frank of Minersville; Nieces and Nephews including Jessica Smith and her husband Stephen of Pottsville; Amy Wilk and her husband Michael of Larksville; Cousins including Mike Firestine of Minersville; Loving Canine Companion George.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday December 27, 2025 from Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Llewellyn. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to defray funeral costs at https://gofund.me/b2a2b3316 Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Danville, she was the daughter of Norman Walls and Mary (Adams) Garraway. Rachel was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, where she discovered her passion for the arts. She loved to draw and paint, and her creativity was a defining part of who she was.
Above all, Rachel loved her children—nothing brought her more joy than spending time with them. She was also a wonderful friend whose kindness and loyalty touched everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Wayne Garraway, as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Rachel is survived by her mother, Mary Garraway of Frackville, and her father, Norman Walls; her two sons: Gregory Laurusevage and Matthew Matern; her brother, James Garraway; and her step-sister, Rachel Garraway.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15th at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 West Washington Street, Frackville with Rev. Dana Heckman-Beil officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing at the funeral home on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Ringtown.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
