Skook News Obituaries: June 23rd, 2026
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Arlene Moyer, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 90 years old.
Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Donald Moyer, Sr., and was cherished by all who knew her.
Born on August 21, 1935, in Tamaqua, Arlene was the daughter of the late Archibold and Edna (Behler) Woodward. Her roots in Tamaqua ran deep, and she remained an engaged and devoted member of the community throughout her lifetime.
Arlene’s faith was an important part of her life. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, where she found strength, fellowship, and comfort. Beyond her dedication to her church, Arlene made a lasting impact as a den mother with the local scouting groups, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to countless young people in the area.
Arlene is survived by her son, Darron Moyer; her daughter-in-law, Stacey Moyer; her niece, Barbara Parrish; and her beloved grandchildren, Donald and Matthew Moyer. They will remember her warmth and devotion. Arlene was preceded in death by her sons, Dennis and Donald, and by her sister, June Stapleton. The loving memories and enduring influence of Arlene’s life will be carried forward by her family and all who were fortunate to know her.
A funeral service honoring Arlene’s life will be held on July 13 at 11:00 am at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sky View Memorial Park.
Arlene Moyer will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her kindness, faith, and service to her family and community.
Arlene Moyer, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 90 years old.
Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Donald Moyer, Sr., and was cherished by all who knew her.
Born on August 21, 1935, in Tamaqua, Arlene was the daughter of the late Archibold and Edna (Behler) Woodward. Her roots in Tamaqua ran deep, and she remained an engaged and devoted member of the community throughout her lifetime.
Arlene’s faith was an important part of her life. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, where she found strength, fellowship, and comfort. Beyond her dedication to her church, Arlene made a lasting impact as a den mother with the local scouting groups, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to countless young people in the area.
Arlene is survived by her son, Darron Moyer; her daughter-in-law, Stacey Moyer; her niece, Barbara Parrish; and her beloved grandchildren, Donald and Matthew Moyer. They will remember her warmth and devotion. Arlene was preceded in death by her sons, Dennis and Donald, and by her sister, June Stapleton. The loving memories and enduring influence of Arlene’s life will be carried forward by her family and all who were fortunate to know her.
A funeral service honoring Arlene’s life will be held on July 13 at 11:00 am at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sky View Memorial Park.
Arlene Moyer will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her kindness, faith, and service to her family and community.
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Born in Tamaqua, Jean was a daughter of the late Allen and Laura (Dietrich) Weyhenmeyer. A 1954 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she continued her education at the Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, graduating in 1957 as a Registered Nurse.
Jean devoted her professional life to caring for others. She was employed for many years as a nursing supervisor at the former Coaldale State General Hospital and additionally served Schuylkill County as a deputy coroner. Throughout her career, she was respected for her compassion, professionalism, and commitment to the well-being of her patients and community.
A faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tamaqua, Jean was actively involved in numerous community organizations. She volunteered her time with Zion Church Boy Scout Troop #76 and Girl Scouts and was active with the American Heart Association, where she certified CPR instructors. Above all, she treasured her family and took great pride in watching it grow through the generations.
Jean is survived by three daughters, Debra Linkhorst of Coaldale, Lauri Price and her husband, Kevin, of Lake Hauto, and Chrissy King and her husband, David, of Coaldale; two sons, Ritchie Linkhorst and his wife, Sherrie, of Tamaqua and Scott Linkhorst and his wife, Stacey, of New Ringgold; seven grandchildren, Samantha Leiby, Ashley Edwards and her fiancé Dominic Leto, Jaime Montecalvo and her husband, Nick, Jennifer Schade, Zackary King and his wife, Emma, Derek Linkhorst and his wife, Amber, and Amber Hill and her husband, Derek; nine great-grandchildren, Courtney Postupack and her companion Jewel, Jacob Leiby, Charlie Leiby, Owen Montecalvo, Sawyer Montecalvo, Jackson Overton, Mason Linkhorst, Bryson Linkhorst, and Kole Hill; a niece and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jessica Linkhorst and Justin King; a great-grandson, Finn Montecalvo; a brother, Robert Weyhenmeyer; and a sister, Judy Ann Haas.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials in Jean's name may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 109 North Greenwood Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Charles R. Schnoke, 89, of Hallton Hill Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the home of his niece in Pine Grove.
Born on September 22, 1936 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Sallie Heiser Schnoke.
He was a 1954 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
Charles was a Machine Operator for the former Fox Knapp Mfg. in Pine Grove and retired from Potts and Monger, Pine Grove.
He was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Pine Grove.
Charles loved to go to yard sales and auctions and collecting antiques. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, and telling stories as well as gardening and his chickens.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Leroy and Clayton Schnoke.
Surviving are three children, Jane and husband Earl Wensel of Pine Grove, Karolynn and husband Kevin Donton of Port Carbon, Carly Schnoke of Pine Grove; two brothers, Harry W. and Harold Schnoke, both of Pine Grove; four nephews, Chuck and Chris McGrath, Brian Herring and Christopher Schnoke, as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a viewing on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
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Phyllis was born in Windsor Township on December 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Hilda Mae (Gassert) Kramer.
She was raised in the Protestant Faith.
Phyllis worked as a sewing machine operator at Havenline Casket Company for 23 years. She enjoyed coloring and puzzles.
Phyllis is survived by a daughter, Patti Frey, companion of Kenneth Heckman;
son, Warren Frey, widower of Kathy; two brothers, Lester Gassert and Allen Kramer; grandchildren Angelica, Warren Jr., Anthony, Scott, and Nicole.
She was preceded in death by a baby sister, Rosalie Kramer.
A Religious Service will be held at 6 PM on Monday, June 29th at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg. A public viewing will be held from 4 PM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA 18 Wertz Dr Pine Grove, PA 17963.
Private interment will be at Zion's Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg.
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Born in Rockville, Connecticut on April 11, 1971, Heidi was the daughter of Rev. Jeffrey and Karen Stonesifer, who took her as a temporary foster child in August, 1973. As Karen drove her home from the hospital where she had been for 10 months, Heidi started screaming because she didn’t know what was happening. Karen remembers praying, “God, just let us get home and I know everything will be okay.” And 53 years later, Heidi indeed made it home safely.
Heidi had a zeal for life that was unmatched – her booming laugh, her big smile, and her love for her mom and dad. Heidi loved the programs she attended at St. Joseph's Center for special learning and Avenues Possibilities where she enjoyed participating in crafts and socializing. She loved her pets, fashion and food magazines and watching Daniel Tiger, as well as going on trips to the mall or other adventures with her parents and other caretakers.
Though Heidi had her share of severe disabilities, they never disabled her capacity to give and receive love in abundance. Heidi was loved fiercely and didn’t hesitate to give that love back to her parents, her siblings, and the many workers who helped take care of Heidi over the years. To know Heidi was to love Heidi, and the grief of her passing touches people far outside of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents Heidi is survived by her brothers Jonathan (Carla) Stonesifer, Jared (Gwen) Stonesifer and her sister Shannon (Tim) Stauffer as well as eight nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her biological family, mother Angie Knowlton, brother Danny Abbe and sisters Cindy (Will) Green and Emily Jennings.
A Religious Service will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 10 AM at Hamilton - Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg with Rev. Shannon Stauffer officiating. The public is invited from 9 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery, McKeansburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregational Free Church of Christ 81 McKeans Ridge Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or to either The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews or to Samaritan’s Purse.
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