Skook News Obituaries: June 1st, 2026
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Born in Frackville, Ken was a lifelong resident of the community and a son of the late Michael and Mildred (Alton) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael "Ted" Martin.
Ken was a graduate of the former Frackville High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964 until 1967 during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Frackville American Legion Post 398.
Ken shared 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Helen M. (Nolter) Martin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Kenneth L. Martin Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Dover; two daughters, Pam Kaufman and her husband, Mark, of Gordon, and Samantha Barrett and her husband, Chris, of Pasadena, Maryland; six grandchildren: Ian, Nicholas, Trent (Alyson), Kathryn, Logan, and Breanne; and two great-grandchildren, Kaydence and Luke.
Ken enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and especially loved fishing, auto racing, traveling, and camping. He found great joy in feeding the wildlife and nature that surrounded him and treasured the time he spent outdoors with family and friends.
Funeral services and interment will be held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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 Pottsville, on October 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Stephen and Helen (Smyk) Rennick.
He was a 1966 graduate of St. Clair High School, going on to attend Penn State University before earning his B.S. in Liberal Arts from Kutztown University.
Stephen served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division as an infantryman during Vietnam.
He retired as the Chief Probation Officer for the Adult Probation and Parole Department in Schuylkill County.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic church and the former Immaculate Conception Church; St. Clair Amvets Post 142, and American Legion Post 719. Other memberships include Independent Hunting Club; St. Clair Fish & Game; Vietnam Veterans' Home Association, Shoentown; PIAA Football and Basketball Referee for 31 years; and CBOA College Basketball Referee for 10 years. During the 1980's, he was a member of the St. Clair and Schuylkill IU #29 School Boards and the St. Clair Sewer Authority.
He was preceded in death by his wife Christine (Mellot) Rennick in 2020; Nephew Jeff Tohill.
Surviving are his daughter Michelle Kearns and her husband Stephen of Myerstown; brother Robert Rennick and his wife Karen of St. Clair; sister Helen Tohill and her husband James of Port Carbon, Nieces and Nephews, Jennifer Thomas and her husband Jason; James Tohill Jr. and his wife Heidi; Elizabeth Bush; Amanda Overby and her husband Darrin; Great Nieces and Nephews; Former wife and friend Carol Rennick of St. Clair.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday June 5, 2026 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Home Association 612 N 5th St. Port Carbon, PA 17965. Burial with military honors will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair is in charge of arrangements.
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Bill was born and raised in Media and graduated from Media High School.
As a teenager he worked cooking in the kitchen at the Townhouse in Media, where the owner took great interest in him and wanted to mentor him into full time work after school.
In his free time, he could be found at the pool hall learning from some of the best.
After graduation, he decided to join the Navy and spent 20 years in the service. During his twenties, he took an interest in archery hunting and started spending more time at his Uncle’s farm on the weekends in Ringtown. He soon became a country lover and avid outdoorsman and talked Joan into taking the leap and moving to the country.
After moving to Hegins and retiring from the service at the age of 38, he chased another dream- He went to truck driving school and took a job with Pennsylvania Forest Products. He would drive for them until retirement. Bill became an Avid Bass fisherman in his later years, buying a bass boat and entering tournaments across PA. During retirement Bill returned to the pool circuit and was member of a couple different pool leagues. His team competed at high levels and he loved his time with his teammates.
Bill had a big personality and a big smile and laugh to match. Everyone loved him!
He was a fun dad and wasn’t afraid to do crazy things , but when he became a grandfather, all rules changed and they were barley allowed to play on a swing set in front of him.
As the Great grandchildren came along, his eyes would light up when he saw them and his eyes would fill with tears.
Bill and Joan had 2 wonderful children but suffered unimaginable loss when their only son succumbed to cancer at the age of 15.
Finally after all these years, he gets to see his beautiful Billy again, both of them happy, healed and whole in the presence of Jesus.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William F. Loveland; one brother, Thomas Loveland; one sister, Diane Kerestua.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Joan P. Dorwick Loveland; a daughter, Joanne Rabuck (Dennis); three granddaughters, Ellie Weaver (Jeremy), Laura Spickler (Luke), and Katie Weachock (Cole); six great grandchildren, Penelope Weaver, Skye Spickler, Asher Weaver, Walker Weachock, Lilly Weachock, and Josiah Weaver; two sisters, Sandy Bertulis and Denise Loveland.
Services will be held on Monday June 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City, with Pastor Normal Lawrence officiating. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel. Bill will be laid to rest in the Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
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She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Dietrick.
Rita was preceded in death by her loving sisters, Helen Stanell, Mary Lou Whalen, Eileen Wylonis, and Patricia A. Ryan; her nephew, Joe Whalen; and her beloved maternal uncle, Fred Romanchick, her mother Anna's brother, with whom she shared a close bond.
She is survived by her nephews and nieces and their spouses: Frank Whalen, Dennis Whalen and Thomas Loeffel, Mary Jean Whalen, John and Debbie Ryan, Karen and Alberto Ruiz, Michael and Jennifer Ryan, and Kevin and Sandra Ryan; as well as numerous great-nieces and great- nephews.
Rita graduated from Shenandoah Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, she proudly served her country as a medic in the U.S. Air Force. She later worked in the packaging industry and went on to become a licensed practical nurse.
Rita loved the outdoors and animals. She taught many of her nieces and nephews how to fish, swim, and ride horses. Dogs and cats were always an important part of her life. She also enjoyed watching the Phillies and taking an occasional trip to the casino, where a good win — like a Phillies victory — always brought a smile to her face. Rita will be remembered for her independent spirit, her love of family, her compassion for animals, and the joy she brought to those who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Rita's life. A viewing will be held at Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin Street, Shenandoah, on Thursday, June 4th from 8:30 to 10:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Ringtown at 10:30am and will be officiated by Father Dominic Pham. Burial will immediately follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rita's memory to Krazy Kritters Co. in New Ringgold, Hillside SPCA in Pottsville or Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA in Pine Grove.
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Keenan was born in Pottsville on September 19, 2002, the son of Steven G. & Kimberly A. (Bensinger) Cryts.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School – Class of 2021, and a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
He was employed as a surveyor in training by Benesch.
In addition to his parents, Keenan is also survived by three brothers: Jacob Cryts, husband of Tessah, Schuylkill Haven, Colton Cryts (Tomara Wingle), & Brody Cryts, both at home, two nephews: Crue & Cade, maternal grandmother, Sandy (Mommer) Bensinger, paternal grandfather, Billy Cryts, aunts & uncles: Karen Conage (Jason), Kevin Bensinger (Tami), Sheri Cryts (Todd Fekete), & Marci Kramer (Jeffrey), and cousins: Abby Vitez (Steven), Ethan Conage (Sammy), Josh Ashman (Ciara), Tyler Bensinger, Wyatt, Abby, Bethany, & Ben Kramer, and pets: Maizey and Bogey. In addition to his family, Keenan is survived by an army of friends and a community that held him close and loved him deeply.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald (Pap) Bensinger, and paternal grandmother, Marion Cryts, as well as cherished pets: Stitch, Izzy and MoMo.
Not everyone leaves this world with a long list of accomplishments. Some leave something far more valuable behind. Keenan Cryts left behind love. He left it in the stories his friends tell. He left it in the laughter of his nephews. He left it in the hearts of his parents, his brothers, and the countless people who were fortunate enough to be loved by him.
Keenan passed away unexpectedly as the result of an MVA on May 24, 2026, at the age of 23. Though his life was far too short, it was marked by a kind of gentleness and sincerity that cannot be measured in years, only in impact. To know Keenan was to know someone who met the world without judgment or condition. He never asked people to become anything other than who they already were. There was an ease to him—an openness that made others feel accepted without explanation. If someone needed help, he gave it. If someone needed to be heard, he listened. If someone needed a friend, he was already there.
Family was the center of his world. He found happiness in the simple, ordinary moments shared with the people he loved—holidays, vacations, weekend meals, golf outings or just being in each other’s presence. He did not need grand plans to feel fulfilled. For Keenan, being surrounded by his people was enough and never taken for granted. He was a fantastic son, bringing so much pride and joy to his parents. He was also a treasured brother of Jacob, Colton, and Brody Cryts. The bond between the brothers was unshakable—built on years of growing up together as teammates, protectors, best friends, and sometimes rivals, but always brothers in the deepest sense of the word. At home, that love extended even further. As an uncle to Crue and Cade, he showed a tenderness that was unmistakable. His nephews adored him, and he returned that love without hesitation or restraint. The same quiet devotion could be seen in the way he cared for his dogs, Maizey and Bogey, who were loved as fully and unconditionally as everyone else in his life.
Keenan also cherished time spent with his friends. Whether he was playing sports, out on the golf course, sitting around a fire, or simply enjoying a day together, he had a way of making every gathering better just by being there. He will be remembered for his quick wit, contagious smile, competitive spirit, and the seemingly endless knowledge he carried about the things he loved. As a teammate, he was never focused solely on himself. He pushed others to be better, celebrated their successes, and always put the team first. That same quality carried into every part of his life. He was constantly thinking about the people around him and how he could support them. Curious by nature, he took a genuine interest in others, asking thoughtful questions and taking the time to know people beyond the surface. He made people feel important because to him, they truly were.
Keenan was also building a career with Benesch in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Even in the early stages of that path, he was respected for his steady work ethic and the sincerity he brought into every space he entered. He didn’t need to demand attention—people naturally gravitated toward the way he carried himself, grounded and genuine.
In the days ahead, his absence will be felt in the smallest of ways—in routines that no longer feel complete, in conversations that reach for him out of habit, and in the quiet moments where his presence once felt certain. But what remains is not only absence. It is memory. It is laughter that echoes long after it happened. It is the way he made people feel safe simply by being himself. It is love that continues to exist in every person he touched. Some people leave behind achievements. Keenan left behind something quieter, but far more lasting. He left behind love.
Keenan’s legacy lives on through his Gift of Life organ donation to help others in need. The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or at www.donors1.org/give.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 918 Long Run Rd., Schuylkill Haven, from 4-6 PM on Saturday, June 13th.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Theodore T. Donmoyer, Sr., 87, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born on June 21, 1938 in Tremont, he was a son of the late Theodore A. and Ruth E. Noll Donmoyer.
Theodore worked as a DC Operator for Alcoa in Cressona.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceding him in death were a granddaughter, April Donmoyer; a grandson, Timothy Fesig; a brother, Robert M. Donmoyer, Sr., and a sister, Betty Shirley Ann Donmoyer.
Surviving are two sons, Theodore T. Donmoyer, Jr. of Pottsville, Rodney Donmoyer, Sr. of Tower City; two daughters, Judith Smith of Minersville, Robin Simpson of Cocoa, FL; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Shelters of Pottsville.
Graveside Services and interment will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, W. Wood St., Pine Grove with Pastor Richard Straub officiating.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Gloria was born on December 12,1930 in Hecla, PA. She was the eldest daughter of the late Newton and Elizabeth (Boyer) Nester.
Gloria was the widow of Robert N. Stein who passed away on November 28, 2008. Also preceded by death of four sisters: Sandra Nester, Linda Nester, Marlene Brensinger, and Joan Mantz. Gloria is survived by one sister, Carole Rehrig of Centerport, PA, and several nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Gloria and Bob lived in New Philadelphia until 1972 then moved to Orwigsburg. She worked as a Notary and an Administrative Assistant at the Robert N. Stein Insurance business until they retired.
Gloria was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia and then in Schuylkill Haven. She sang in the church choir and performed in the Ocean Grove Choir Festival in New Jersey every summer for years where 1,700 people from the East Coast gathered to perform.
Gloria was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia and then in Schuylkill Haven. She sang in the church choir and performed in the Ocean Grove Choir Festival in New Jersey every summer for years where 1,700 people from the East Coast gathered to perform.
As an avid volunteer, Gloria volunteered at the Bloodmobile, the Orwigsburg Library, and community clean-ups. She was involved in other activities over the years to include the Orwigsburg Women’s League (OWL), a “Rotary Ann” with the Southern Schuylkill Rotary Club, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), and Curves circuit training. She could also be spotted walking four miles almost every day all around the neighborhood.
Gloria was such a delightful hostess and loved to entertain her family and friends during the holidays and anytime throughout the year. She always warmly welcomed people into her home and she was a wonderful baker, cook, and gardener.
Throughout their married life, Gloria and Bob traveled internationally which she really enjoyed, with Iceland being her favorite country. During their retired years, they were “snowbirds” at Fort Myers Beach, FL in the winters which Gloria thoroughly enjoyed. She loved collecting seashells and watching the sunsets from the beach.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home, Inc. at 116 South Liberty Street in Orwigsburg on Friday June 5th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brian Reading officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment service will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Glenn R. Zimmerman, 77, of Beaver Dam Road, Ashland, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side on May 27, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Ashland on May 17, 1949, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Hoffman) Zimmerman of Helfenstein. He graduated from the North Schuylkill High School in 1967. Following graduation, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. He was later deployed to South Korea during the Vietnam War. During his military service, Glenn was a Rifle Sharpshooter; he also earned a National Defense Service Medal and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. After his Honorable discharge from the Army, he returned home and began work in the plumbing profession. In 1979, he began working for the North Schuylkill High School in the maintenance department from which he retired in 2009 as Head of Maintenance. In his free time, Glenn enjoyed hunting, mowing grass, and fixing thing in and around the house.
Survivors:
Wife: Carolee (Herb) Zimerman, married on September 18, 2005
Son: Jeffrey T. Zimmerman and his wife Bridget, Shillington
Stepdaughter: Janelle M. Berry and her husband Kyle, Maryland
Stepson: Jeffrey E. Smith and his husband (Brian), Scranton
Sister: Barbara Fetterolf, Lavelle
Sister: Shirley Weinreich, Lavelle
Sister-In-Law: Penny Herb, Lavelle
Brother-In-Law: William Herb and his wife Karen, Lavelle
Granddaughters: Sydney and Zoey Zimmerman
Grandson: Caden Berry
Grandson: Samson Sobolewski
Nieces and Nephews, many close friends
Two beloved cats: Alfie and Archie
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Celebration of Glenn’s Life, June 15, 2026, at 11 AM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Beissel, pastor of Christ’s United Lutheran Church. A visitation in the funeral home will begin at 9 AM until time of service. Internment with Army military honors will be held at Indiantown National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA. June 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The family requests memorials may be made to Strays No More, P.O. Box 114, Valley View, PA 17938. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Survivors:
Wife: Carolee (Herb) Zimerman, married on September 18, 2005
Son: Jeffrey T. Zimmerman and his wife Bridget, Shillington
Stepdaughter: Janelle M. Berry and her husband Kyle, Maryland
Stepson: Jeffrey E. Smith and his husband (Brian), Scranton
Sister: Barbara Fetterolf, Lavelle
Sister: Shirley Weinreich, Lavelle
Sister-In-Law: Penny Herb, Lavelle
Brother-In-Law: William Herb and his wife Karen, Lavelle
Granddaughters: Sydney and Zoey Zimmerman
Grandson: Caden Berry
Grandson: Samson Sobolewski
Nieces and Nephews, many close friends
Two beloved cats: Alfie and Archie
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Celebration of Glenn’s Life, June 15, 2026, at 11 AM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Beissel, pastor of Christ’s United Lutheran Church. A visitation in the funeral home will begin at 9 AM until time of service. Internment with Army military honors will be held at Indiantown National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA. June 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The family requests memorials may be made to Strays No More, P.O. Box 114, Valley View, PA 17938. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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