Skook News Obituaries: March 2nd, 2026
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Born December 17, 1938, in Ashland, Pennsylvania, Larry was a lifelong resident of Frackville and a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Frackville. He was the son of the late John and Ruth Greblick and was preceded in death by his brother, John Greblick, and a nephew David Semanchick.
Larry married the love of his life, Miriam (Buchspics) Greblick, on March 3, 1962, and together they shared nearly 64 years of marriage filled with love, family, and devotion.
He was a graduate of Frackville High School, Class of 1956, and proudly served his country in the United States military. Larry worked at the former Allied Chemical in Marlin before opening Larry’s Sport Shop on Lehigh Avenue in Frackville in 1963, which he owned and operated for nearly 60 years. He was a familiar and beloved presence in town and was often spotted sitting outside his shop, enjoying a cigar and greeting friends. His shop was not only a place of business, but a place where the community gathered.
Larry found great joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, watching a good western movie, and traveling to Canada on fishing trips with his family. He was a proud member of the Buck Buster Hunting Club and a founding father of the Broad Mountain Archery Club, where he shared his passion for archery, hunting, and the outdoors with lifelong friends. He also enjoyed simple drives through the area, taking in the places he had known his entire life.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Miriam; his children, Michelle Chandler and her husband Douglas of Huntington, Vermont; Gary Greblick and his wife Stacy of Deer Lake; Brian Greblick and his wife Christine of Lavelle; and Matthew Greblick of Huntington, Vermont; his grandchildren, Jay Chandler, Jordynn Brisbin, Courtney Greblick, Trevor Greblick, Sarah Greblick, Luke Greblick, and Olivia Greblick; his great-granddaughter, Ivy Brisbin; his sister, Joanne Semanchick and her husband Gene; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Phillips and her husband James; his brother-in-law, Lewis Buchspics and his wife Grace; and many nieces.
Larry will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and as a lifelong and proud member of the Frackville community.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, March 6th at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 West Washington Street, Frackville. A funeral service will be held on Friday evening beginning at 7:30 pm with Pastor Nong Bautista officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry’s honor to the South End Field & Stream Association, 102 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17931.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Coaldale on April 9, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth “Betty” Neifert. A 1965 Panther Valley graduate, she was known for her tireless work ethic and her hands that were rarely still; she was a talented seamstress and an avid reader who spent over a decade organizing weekly bingos for the Coaldale Ambulance Association. Before retiring from St. Luke's Miners, Linda worked as a bookkeeper for the former Panther Valley Carriers for many years.
Linda was also predeceased by; James Fedorick who resided with she and Michael for over 50 years; best friend, Linda (Richards) Huynh.
Linda’s heart was always at home. She shared 61 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, Michael J. Mundy Sr. Together, they built a life centered on family, Linda is also survived by; son, Michael J. Mundy, Jr. and his wife Christie; daughters, Bobbi J. Kulaga, Tina M. VanBuren wife of Frank; brothers, William Weaver, Sr. and his wife Roseann, Robert Neifert, Jr.; sister, Kim Usalis; grandchildren, Aleida and her fiancé Connor, Ashley and her husband Nate, Haley and her partner Jalen, Hunter and his partner Dakota, Alyssa and her husband Tyler; great grandchildren, Ryan, Cole, and much anticipation awaits the arrival of Baby McHugh in May.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Linda's Life will be held on Thursday evening March 5, 2026 from the funeral home at 7 o'clock P.M. Friends and family may call from 5:00 P.M. until the time of services.
Memorials in her honor maybe made to:
American Fire Co. #1
26 East Patterson Street
Lansford Pennsylvania 18232
Online condolences or a fond memory of Linda may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Judi Lee Barton, age 65 of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.
She was born on January 18, 1961, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Charles Hancock and Dorothy Stevenson Hancock.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Pottsville. She was a Registered nurse. She was a beloved godmother to Tim Moran and Brian Moran. Member of the Mechanicsville Fish and Game, Saint Clair Fish and Game, and Seltzer Gun Club. Retired RN from Lehigh Valley Health Network, Schuylkill East. She loved baking for family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Hancock; her mother, Dorothy Hancock; and her grandson, Timothy Witman.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome "Jerry" Barton of Pottsville, PA; her daughter, Amy Barton-Witman, her husband, Ray Hoppes of Pottsville, PA; her son, J.D. Barton, his wife, Stephanie Barton; her son, Jacob "Jake" Barton station at Robins AFB, GA; her three siblings, Robin Moran, her husband Kevin, Donald Hancock, his wife, Peggy, and Glenn Hancock, his wife Doreen, her sister-in-law, Joan Marie Bowers ; her brother-in-law, John Bowers ; three grandsons, Peter Witman, II, Tyler Barton and Eli Barton; five great grandchildren, and fur babies, Kacie and Brody. She will be missed by her beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be held at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville, on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM, with Pastor Chris officiating.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home.
In lieu of flower, memorial donations can be made in Judi's name to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or online at https://www.hillsidespca.com/donate .
Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barton family.
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She was born on January 18, 1961, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Charles Hancock and Dorothy Stevenson Hancock.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Pottsville. She was a Registered nurse. She was a beloved godmother to Tim Moran and Brian Moran. Member of the Mechanicsville Fish and Game, Saint Clair Fish and Game, and Seltzer Gun Club. Retired RN from Lehigh Valley Health Network, Schuylkill East. She loved baking for family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Hancock; her mother, Dorothy Hancock; and her grandson, Timothy Witman.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome "Jerry" Barton of Pottsville, PA; her daughter, Amy Barton-Witman, her husband, Ray Hoppes of Pottsville, PA; her son, J.D. Barton, his wife, Stephanie Barton; her son, Jacob "Jake" Barton station at Robins AFB, GA; her three siblings, Robin Moran, her husband Kevin, Donald Hancock, his wife, Peggy, and Glenn Hancock, his wife Doreen, her sister-in-law, Joan Marie Bowers ; her brother-in-law, John Bowers ; three grandsons, Peter Witman, II, Tyler Barton and Eli Barton; five great grandchildren, and fur babies, Kacie and Brody. She will be missed by her beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be held at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville, on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM, with Pastor Chris officiating.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday at Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home.
In lieu of flower, memorial donations can be made in Judi's name to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or online at https://www.hillsidespca.com/donate .
Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barton family.
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