Skook News Obituaries: December 31st, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
Born in Duncott, August 6, 1942, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Voloshin) Fesnock Geles.
He retired as a construction manager having worked for several area construction companies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion Corrine Litwak, brothers George Geles Jr, John Fesnock, Paul Fesnock; Sisters Pauline Willis, Helen Zurat, Betty Butsko.
Surviving are a son Joseph Geles of VA; sister's Mary Dembinsky, Ashland, and Anna Copelin, California. Nieces and Nephews, including Linda Swartz and her husband William of Teaberry Hill.
Per Joseph's wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care Inc.
Born in Ashland on April 21, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Regina (Yeager) and Edward Devlin.
Patricia was of the Catholic faith. She graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1970.
Patricia worked for Samson Metal Supply-Cranbury NJ in accounts receivable prior to retirement.
She was a devoted mom to her 2 sons Henry and Chris.
In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by her aunt Clara Ann Gaughan.
Surviving are 2 sons Henry and Chris Freels, Hamilton NJ; longtime friend John Ragno Sr. (Deborah), Hamilton NJ; several cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday January 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Charles Boromeo, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921. A viewing for family and friends will be from 9:30-10:30 AM prior to mass at the church Friday morning. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery Fountain Springs.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
