Skook News Obituaries: December 24th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Anthony, all of Pottsville, PA, Louise Schuler wife of Ralph, Lenhartsville, PA; brothers, Earl Lechleitner Jr. husband of Cathy, Gary Lechleitner husband of Patricia, both of Pottsville, PA; 1 Grandson, Quan Farber and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on January 10th at 12 PM at the Mark J Hummel Funeral Home, 48 North Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville. Friends and family will be received from 11 AM -12 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Online photos and memories can be shared with her family at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com
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Born in Pottsville, PA on August 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Ardell V. (Lloyd) Murray.
Lynn was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1963. She then was a graduate of the Pottsville School of Nursing and later earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from both Adelphia College and East Stroudsburg University. She worked as the School Nurse at Pottsville Area School District for over 30 years.
Lynn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville and loved going on vacations and helping her friends and neighbors.
Lynn is survived by her sister Carolee Ann Murray and nephews: Shawn A. Murray and Brian Heath Murray.
A Religious Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 11AM on Tuesday, December 30th, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday from 9-11AM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held in the Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Radio Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church 301 West Arch Street Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Born in Ashland, Michael was a son of the late Bernard and Theresa (Noon) Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Kelly, and his sister, Karen Kelly Vorce.
Mike was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland, and a proud graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School, class of 1974. He was employed as a grant analyst for the Pennsylvania State Department of Community and Economic Development, a role in which he took great pride. In addition, Mike was the longtime owner and operator of Kelly’s Corner Beer Distributor, a business well known throughout the community.
Mike was an avid runner and had a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he truly loved. He proudly participated in many local tournaments, forming lasting friendships along the way. Mike found joy in the camaraderie of golf trips, where laughter and friendship were always par for the course. Nothing brought him more peace than strolling the hallowed grounds of Augusta National during The Masters, savoring the moment with a cigar in one hand and a cocktail in the other.
Mike also dedicated much of his time to youth athletics. He coached both boys’ and girls’ CYO basketball and boys’ high school basketball at North Schuylkill High School where he was affectionately known as “Coach K.” He also served as a PIAA basketball referee, earning the respect of players, coaches, and fellow officials alike.
Mike was deeply proud of his Irish heritage and greatly enjoyed traveling to Ireland. He also had a love for cigars, good conversation, and sharing stories. A devoted Philadelphia sports fan, Mike was rarely seen without team apparel and could pair orange and green like no other—often sparking conversations with anyone who crossed his path. Mike thought long and hard about having the perfect outfit for each game or occasion. His hats were perfect, and always matched his shirt, pants and socks! Known for his sharp wit and gift for storytelling, he had a way of making people laugh and feel at ease.
Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Beverly J.(Galgay) Kelly, of Ashland; his son, Garrett Michael Kelly and his wife, Angela, of Harrisburg; four daughters: Erin Kelly of Suwanee, Georgia; Colleen Kramm and her husband, Eric, of Suwanee, Georgia; Nicole Kelly and her partner, Brittane Blankenship, of Philadelphia; and Lauren Kelly of Frackville; his two brothers, Bernard Kelly and his wife, Bridget, of Lewes, Delaware; Shawn Kelly and his wife, Sara, of Florida; his grandchildren: Ashley Goehrig and her partner, Akira Sanford; Michael James Goehrig and his wife, Riley; Zachary Goehrig; Mallory Kramm; Harper Kramm; Cameron Kelly; Adrianne Kelly; and Jordyn Kelly. He was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Parker and Baker, whom he loved dearly along with several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 30th at 1:30 pm from St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1115 Walnut St., Ashland. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at the church on Monday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm and again on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of mass.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville and Girardville are in charge of the arrangements.
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Born on April 10, 1934 in S. Manheim Twp., he was a son of the late Roy and Stella Spatz Moyer.
He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp, having served during the Cold War.
Raymond was a Maintenance Repairman for the Parish Frame Division of Dana Corp. in Reading, was a part time farmer and an EMT.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Friedensburg. He was a member of the Orwigsburg Schuylkill Masonic Lodge 138, Rajah Shriners, Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite and the Schuylkill Haven American Legion and a life member of Friedensburg Fire Co. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and after retiring, traveling with his wife.
Preceding him in death was a brother Robert Moyer.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Doris Frantz Moyer; a son Randy and wife Benita Moyer of Schuylkill Haven; two daughters, Norine and husband Larry Zimmerman of Schuylkill Haven, Karen and husband Tom Bizup of New Ringgold; 5 grandchildren, Jason and wife Christina Zimmerman, Joel and wife Kimberly Zimmerman, Danielle and husband Steven Detwiler, Tiffany and wife Alexis Raven Bizup, and Dr. Brandon Bizup; 9 great grandchildren; a sister, Verna Hepler; three brothers, George, Paul Sr. and David Moyer; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 24 Church Rd., Friedensburg with Pastor James Seifert officiating. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Masonic Services will be held at 10:45 A.M. followed by Military Honors. Interment will follow in St. John's Union Cemetery, Friedensburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to either St. John's Lutheran Church, c/o Walter Stump 1090 Deturksville Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or the Shriners Children Hospital 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 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
