Skook News Obituaries: December 21st, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Denise (Derr) Maloney, 68, of Ashland, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah. Born at the former Ashland Hospital, Fountain Springs. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Leinenbach) Derr. Denise was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1975, and was employed for many years in the printing department of the Tri State Envelope Corporation until her retirement. She loved Birds, Cats, all wildlife, vacationing in Wildwood, New Jersey, and watching the TV show General Hospital. She was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Ashland. Preceding her in death was her twin sister, Debbie Jordan, brother Joseph Derr, a sister Peggy Ann Edmondson.
Survivors
Husband: James Maloney
Sister: Diane wife of David Nunziata
Son: Jesse (Jess) Derr
Son: Jason Derr
Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and “Grand dogs”
At the family’s request, funeral services are private. Memorials may be made to the Hillside S.P.C.A., 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome to leave condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
