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Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 23rd, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  April 23rd, 2026

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Robin Lynn Lynch, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, April 21st, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Robin was born in Pottsville on January 27, 1965, a daughter of the late Richard Paul Wessner, Sr. & Barbara Ann (Davis) Wessner.

She was the widow of David H. Lynch.

Robin is also preceded in death by her brother, William Davis.

She was a 1984 graduate of Pottsville High School.

Robin had been employed by IWCO as a machine operator for 20 years, as well as JSM.

She was a former member of Northward Social Club.

Robin is survived by her fiancé, Joseph See, Schuylkill Haven, her twin brother, Richard Wessner, Jr. (Susan), Auburn, sisters: Christine Gradwell (Thomas), Cressona, & Patricia Leonard (Mark), Pottsville, and her brother, Robert Wessner, Minersville, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 27th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. David Poissant officiating. Public Viewing will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday, April 27th at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA - 18 Wertz Drive Pine Grove, PA 17963.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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David John “DJ” Kurtz, 78, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, April 21st, at home.

DJ was born in Williamsport on July 10, 1947, a son of the late Raymond Rudolph & Reba (Harron) Kurtz.

Married 39 years, he was the widower of Paulette Kay (Scarborough) Kurtz and is now reunited with “the best catch of his life”.

He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Ronnie Fetterolf.

DJ was of the Lutheran faith.

He was a 1965 graduate of Mountoursville High School.

He served in the U.S. Air Force in Security Forces from 1966-1970. DJ was discharged as a Sergeant after being stationed in England.

From 1972-1975, he worked as a correctional officer for Lycoming County Prison. For the next three years, DJ was the supervisor of the prison. In 1978, he was appointed the Deputy Warden, serving until he became the Warden of the Schuylkill County Prison in 1982. He retired from the Warden position in 1999. DJ received the Warden of the Year award for state in 1984 and was appointed to the MH/MR Advisory Board. He also belonged to the PA Warden Association.

Following his retirement from Schuylkill County, DJ worked as counselor for the Concern Home for Boys - Mahoning Valley, for 11 years.

DJ was an avid hunter and fisherman; and especially enjoyed trout fishing at Loyalsock, & Big Pine. He was a member of Pine Grove Fish & Game, NRA, American Legion, and Auburn VFW Post #3975.

DJ was a past coach for Montoursville Little League, scoutmaster for Reedsville Boy Scouts, and was a player, coach, and manager for modified softball league. He also belonged to a bowling league.

DJ is survived by three sons: John Raymond Kurtz (Maggie), Mechanicsville, David Matthew Kurtz (Jennifer), Pine Grove, & Sean Kurtz, Schuylkill Haven, his brother: Rick Kurtz (Nana), Pittsburgh, grandchildren: Taylor, Corrine, Nicholas, Nathan, Megan, AnnMarie, & Justin, great-grandchildren: Owen, Rylee, Aubrey, Sophia, Reyvion, & Oaklynn.

Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.

At the family's request, memorial donations in DJ’s name may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA - PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Cecilia C. Coyle, 64, of Walnut Street, Ashland, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, April 15, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecilia (Solarek) Coyle. She attended Mt. Carmel Area High School, and was employed for 23 1/2 years as a Presser in the Ashland Shirt Factory, until her retirement. Cecilia loved animals, having cats and a dog in her home. She enjoyed music and making plastic canvas embroidery.

Survivors

Sister: Theresa Coyle, Ashland

Brother: Joseph Coyle Sr. and his wife Ruby, Frackville

Brother: Patrick Coyle, Ashland

Companion: Andrew Kruczek, Ashland

Niece: Amanda Coyle, Frackville

Nephew: Joseph Coyle Jr., Frackville

Friends and relatives will be invited to attend a Celebration of Cecilia’s Life at the Washington Fire Company Park, Ashland, later this Spring. This celebration will be announced on the Fritz Funeral Home web page. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com to leave condolences. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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