Skook News Obituaries: May 1st, 2026
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Marion was born in South Manheim Township on July 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Stella Mae (Reichert) and Paul Chistian Brown. She was the widow of Donald W. Gideon. She was employed as a Technical Information Assistant for the food & drug administration.
She was a 1952 graduate of Orwigsburg High School. She loved to travel, enjoyed puzzles and was in the quilting group at St. Paul’s.
She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Adamstown, PA.
Marion is survived by her daughter, Rev. Sandra L. Gideon and son, Kenneth Gideon, husband of Kelly; grandchildren Michael (Alyssa), Christian and Rebecca Gideon, Maigan Hoover (Tyler), Stephanie Wheeler, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Ernest Brown.
Memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church P. O. Box 385 Adamstown, PA 19501
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 on Friday, May 8th at Schuylkill Memorial Park, in the garden of the Apostles section, with Pastor Chris Rothharpt officiating.
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Born in Girardville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Carmella (Spaniel) Thomas. She was the companion of George Mitchell with whom she resided. Mary was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville. She had worked Dell Petrol and Penn of Deer Lake, PA., as Secretary to Mr. Dell for several years.
She is predeceased by one son, Wilbur Clark; one brother, Daniel Thomas; one sister, Madeline T. Mitchell.; Niece Linda Labenburg. Surviving are three sons, John J. husband of Carol Homka, Jr., Schuylkill Haven, PA, Stephen Homka Companion of Lauren Onorofsky, Frackville, PA, Ronald husband of Linda Clark, Hamburg, PA; 8 Grandchildren, Melissa Lehman, Stacey Moyer, Amy Hasara, Brian Clark, Ronald Clark, Christine Clark, Michelle Clark and Patti Clark.; Several Great Grandchildren: Several Great Great Grandchildren and Gr Gr Gr Grandchildren; Nephews John and Robert Labgenburg.
She is predeceased by one son, Wilbur Clark; one brother, Daniel Thomas; one sister, Madeline T. Mitchell.; Niece Linda Labenburg. Surviving are three sons, John J. husband of Carol Homka, Jr., Schuylkill Haven, PA, Stephen Homka Companion of Lauren Onorofsky, Frackville, PA, Ronald husband of Linda Clark, Hamburg, PA; 8 Grandchildren, Melissa Lehman, Stacey Moyer, Amy Hasara, Brian Clark, Ronald Clark, Christine Clark, Michelle Clark and Patti Clark.; Several Great Grandchildren: Several Great Great Grandchildren and Gr Gr Gr Grandchildren; Nephews John and Robert Labgenburg.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mark J Hummel Funeral Home, 48 N Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville. Rev. Guency Isaac Officiating. Relatives and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in her memory to the Hillside SPCA, M 51 Spca Rd., Pottsville, PA. 17901. Online photos and memories can be shared with her family at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com
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