Skook News Obituaries: April 26th, 2026
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Born in West Reading, PA on March 21, 1985, he was a son of Cheryl A. (Kull) Kelly, of Pottsville and the late James A. Hoptak, Jr.
Tyler is also preceded in death by his step-father, John J. “Jack” Kelly, Jr., maternal grandparents, Melvin & Mary Kull, paternal grandfather, James A. Hoptak, Sr., and several other family members.
He was a 2003 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, where he participated in the PAHS marching band where he enjoyed playing trumpet and being with his friends at football games and special events.
Tyler attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nursing. He was previously employed by Providence Place, Pottsville.
He enjoyed the simple things in life - taking walks, nature, riding his bike, and loving his cats and his dog Kodiak. His smile and his sensitive spirit will be missed by all.
He was a former member of the Salvation Army Pottsville Corps. In addition to his mother, Tyler is also survived by two siblings: Phillip Hoptak, Pottsville, & Ashley, wife of Karlton Gantt, Jacksonville, FL, paternal grandmother, Catherine “Kitty” Hoptak, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, his longtime dear friend and confidant, Scott Hunt, Johnstown, and two beloved cats, Salvation and Hades.
Details for an upcoming memorial service will be announced upon completion of arrangements.
Tyler’s family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Humane Society of Cambria County, 743 Galleria Drive Ext., Johnstown, PA 15904.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Joy Ann Wensel, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, April 29th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Rick Kantner officiating.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville.
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Anthony C. Yanchulis, 84, of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 24th.
Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Minahan) Yanchulis.
Anthony was employed as a state inspector for the Licensing Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until his retirement.
Anthony had a deep passion for running and embraced the discipline, dedication, and sense of peace it brought to his life. Whether taking to the streets of town or enjoying the fresh air of the outdoors, running was one of his greatest joys and a reflection of his strong spirit and determination. He also found great happiness in gardening, taking pride in tending to his flowers and plants and watching them flourish through the seasons. He was always busy building or creating something with his hands.
Above all, Anthony was a devout Catholic whose faith was the foundation of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.
He cherished his family deeply and held a special love for all of his nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Interment will be held in Annunciation Cemetery, Englewood section of Frackville.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, and for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.
The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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