Skook News Obituaries: December 6th, 2025
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Keith was born in the former Ashland Hospital on February 25, 1958, a son of the late Alfred and Edith (Thompson) Knott, and grew up in Pattersonville.
He was a 1976 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school and went on to work as a supervisor at Tri-State Envelope Company for over 30 years. He also was a valued and active member of the William Penn fire company, where he was a former chief engineer. Throughout Keith's life he loved hunting, fishing , fixing cars with his sons, traveling all over with his wife and daughter. In recent years loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Keith was the best father and grandfather he cherished every moment with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Knott, and by two brothers, Kyle and Kevin.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years Deborah (Crishock) Knott, two sons, Gary Knott and his wife Joie, of William Penn; Gavin Knott, and a daughter, Jessica Knott both of Lost Creek. He is also survived by a daughter in law, Ashely Knott. Three grandchildren, Logan Knott, Ryan Hasker and Josephine Knott, also survive along with nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Wednesday, December 17th, at 5:30 PM at the Walukiewicz Oravitz-Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah. Visitation will be held from 4 PM until the time of the service.
Keith will be laid to rest on Thursday, December 18th at 11 AM at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Shenandoah Heights.
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Walter J. Tutko, Jr., 83, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away on December 5, 2025, at Orwigsburg Center. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Shenandoah, PA.
Walter was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Balaschak) Tutko and is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Tutko.
A private graveside service at the convenience of the family will be held at a later date in St. Casimir's RC Cemetery, Shenandoah. James H. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., St. Clair, is entrusted with arrangements.
These obituaries are being brought to by Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville
