Skook News Obituaries: May 29th, 2026
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Born in Pottsville, September 16, 1928, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Grace (Kaiser) Ponter.
He attended Pottsville High School, leaving early for military service.
Thomas served in the United State Marine Corps in World War II, was stationed in China, and went on to serve in the PA National Guard for many years.
He was a former member of St. Patrick RCC, Pottsville and St. Francis RCC, Minersville. He was a member of Mountaineer Hose Co. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles Fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Robert Ponter and James Ponter; 2 sisters Dolores Land and Grace Charlton.
Surviving are 5 children Linda Ponter of Marlton, NJ; Diane Buehner and her husband Dr. Earl of Mt. Joy; Thomas Ponter and his wife Sheri of Primrose; Patricia Watcher of Minersville; James Ponter and his wife Mindy of Lake Wynonah; Grandchildren Matthew Ponter; Thomas Ponter Jr.; Dr. Ryan Buehner; Mark Buehner; Troy Buehner; Michael Watcher; Blake Watcher; Daniel Subach; Evan Ponter; Amanda Ponter; Great Grandchildren Nolan, Landyn, Justin, Clayton, Knox, Luke, Gavin, Piper, Owen and Eleanor; Brother-in law Vincent Land; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, June 1, 2026 from Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 200 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Marine Corps Toys for Tots c/o Ed Quirin Po Box 98 St. Clair, PA 17970. Burial with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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Madeline was born on Wednesday, September 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Roy and Florence Straub Richard.
She was a retired seamstress in the local garment industry. Madeline and her late husband, Mark, had also been the caretakers, for Dunwoody Fish and Game Club, where she cooked many meals for the members over the years.
Madeline was an active and faithful member of the Church of Christ of Christian Union, Ashland (Weisample). She was always willing to volunteer wherever needed.
Madeline enjoyed traveling with her late husband and lived in twelve different states throughout her life. She had a talent for cooking, sewing, and crocheting. She could often be found going for walks, taking in all nature had to offer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Mark Jones, 2020; a son, Dennis Jones, 2012; grandson, Brent Harner,1992; two sisters, Ruth and Grace.
She is survived by her two daughters, Janice Harner and her husband Kim, Sacramento and Debra Moore and her husband Ron, Pitman; four grandchildren, Cliff and Chad Harner, Tish Kay and Riane Guay; great grandchildren, Jon, Amanda, Brenton, Kaden, Blake, Hunter, Aspen, Austin, Ryder, Isabella, and Rivers; one great great granddaughter, Honey.
A Celebration of Madeline's life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm from the Church of Christ of Christian Union, 952 Deep Creek Road, Ashland (Weisample). A visitation will be from 2:30-3:00 pm at the church.
Madeline will be laid to rest beside her husband in the church cemetery.
Donations in Madeline's name can be made to Tremont Health and Rehab, Activity Fund, 44 Donaldson Road, Tremont PA 17981.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve Madeline's family.
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