Skook News Obituaries: June 20th, 2026
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Frank Paul, 84, of Brock Street, Ashland, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by family at his home. Born in Gordon, December 19, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Paul. He was a graduate of the former Ashland Area High School, class of 1959. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, earning the National Defense Metal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Unit Citation Commendation Ribbon. During his service time, he was assigned to the 820th Combat Defense Squadron supporting the Strategic Air Command, as a Senior Airman Air Police, securing the surrounding of the entire military base with numerous combat aircraft throughout the Pacific Theatre.
He was also, a 50+ years member of the Washington Fire Co. of Ashland, Pa
He was employed as a school bus driver, oil delivery man, an attendant for the former Richard’s Exxon Station, Ashland, and lastly for the Borough of Ashland, 35 years, until his retirement.
Preceding him in death was a sister June Paul, Grandchildren; David and Illyssa Paul, a nephew, Earl Richards Jr., and a daughter in law, Denise (Eisenhart) Paul.
Survivors:
Wife: Suzanne (Weikel) Paul, married 60 years
Daughter: June Paul
Sons: Timothy (Tim) and Frank (Spanky) Paul Jr.
Sister: Dora Richards
Grandchildren: Skylar Paul, and Justin Eisenhart
God-Son: Matt Grosser
Many nieces, nephews, and good friends
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Frank’s Life, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 7 PM, in Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland, PA., 17921. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Beissel, pastor. A viewing will begin in the church at 5 PM until time of service. Military Air Force Honors will take place at 6:30 PM. Frank’s family requests memorials be made to the Hillside S.P.C.A., Hillside Road, Pottsville, PA. 17901, in his honor.
Survivors:
Wife: Suzanne (Weikel) Paul, married 60 years
Daughter: June Paul
Sons: Timothy (Tim) and Frank (Spanky) Paul Jr.
Sister: Dora Richards
Grandchildren: Skylar Paul, and Justin Eisenhart
God-Son: Matt Grosser
Many nieces, nephews, and good friends
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Frank’s Life, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 7 PM, in Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland, PA., 17921. Officiating will be Rev. Brian Beissel, pastor. A viewing will begin in the church at 5 PM until time of service. Military Air Force Honors will take place at 6:30 PM. Frank’s family requests memorials be made to the Hillside S.P.C.A., Hillside Road, Pottsville, PA. 17901, in his honor.
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Gerald J. Dinger, 81, of Molleystown Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at home.
Born on August 29, 1944 in Donaldson, he was a son of the late Edwin and Irene Klouser Dinger.
Gerald was a Plant Manager, Industrial Engineer and Production Manager at Moen in Pine Grove for 36 years.
He was an outdoorsman, an avid hunter and loved to tinker and fix things. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Leroy Dinger and Lamar Artz and a sister, Mary L. Ferrebee.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Sandra Miller Dinger; four sons, Scott and wife Anna Dinger of Arizona, Todd Dinger, Wayne and wife Christine Dinger, Bryan and companion Angie Dinger, all of Pine Grove; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Shenae, Jared, Kaleen, Shauna, Erica, Brennen and Jacob; eighteen great grandchildren, Bria, Zayden, Karter, Quinn, Ivy, Jordyn, Eila, Violet, Kyleigh, Bryce, Bre, Bentley, Remi, Jaxson, Vance, Mason, Meadow and Wrenlee; two brothers, Earl Dinger of Pine Grove, Richard and wife Judy Dinger of Donaldson; many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
Rodger L. Lymaster, 63, of Mountain Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at home. He was a beloved husband, father, and pappy, affectionately known to many as "Chop."
Born on April 5, 1963, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late James L. Lymaster and Gertrude C. Motter Yorty Lymaster.
He was baptized in the Brethren faith and held those values close to his heart throughout his life.
Rodger was a man of diverse interests and a true collector at heart. From vintage tractors to collectible trucks, he found genuine joy in the hunt and the history of the things he gathered. Rodger was a skilled ‘fixer’ who could repair almost anything once he set his mind to it. Above all, Rodger loved his family fiercely. He offered unwavering love and support for those he cared about, a dependable presence you could always count on to show up the moment you needed him.
Preceding him in death were his son, Thomas J. Lymaster, and a brother, George "Butch" Yorty.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Sashee Kunwor Lymaster; a daughter, Sheena and husband Justin Pierce of Lancaster, two grandchildren, Parker and Jackson Pierce; three brothers, James Lymaster, Jr. of Lebanon, David Lymaster of Pine Grove, and John Yorty of Tremont; a sister, Linda Felty of Pine Grove; two aunts, Betty Deck of Manheim and Hattie Moyer of Richland, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Ronald Stump, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Zane Allen Ingram, 23, of Kutz Farm Dr., Pine Grove passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Born on July 4, 2002 in Independence, MO, he was a son of Brian and Arlene Kutz Ingram of Pine Grove.
He was a 2021 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
Zane was currently serving in the United States Army National Guard. He had been called to active duty and served in Africa during the Global War on Terrorism. He received the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ Device
He worked at Wegmans Warehouse and also at his grandfather's family business, Kutz Farm Equipment, Pine Grove.
He was a member of the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432 and was a volunteer football coach at Pine Grove Area High School. He enjoyed fishing.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Alex Ingram of Pine Grove; a sister, Cierra Ingram of Oklahoma; two nieces, Cambria and Rhiannon; grandmother, Vanita Payne; grandfather, Gerald Kutz; girlfriend, Alissa Mallett; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove.There will be a viewing on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Strouphauer Meeting House Cemetery, Pine Grove.
Born on August 29, 1944 in Donaldson, he was a son of the late Edwin and Irene Klouser Dinger.
Gerald was a Plant Manager, Industrial Engineer and Production Manager at Moen in Pine Grove for 36 years.
He was an outdoorsman, an avid hunter and loved to tinker and fix things. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Leroy Dinger and Lamar Artz and a sister, Mary L. Ferrebee.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Sandra Miller Dinger; four sons, Scott and wife Anna Dinger of Arizona, Todd Dinger, Wayne and wife Christine Dinger, Bryan and companion Angie Dinger, all of Pine Grove; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Shenae, Jared, Kaleen, Shauna, Erica, Brennen and Jacob; eighteen great grandchildren, Bria, Zayden, Karter, Quinn, Ivy, Jordyn, Eila, Violet, Kyleigh, Bryce, Bre, Bentley, Remi, Jaxson, Vance, Mason, Meadow and Wrenlee; two brothers, Earl Dinger of Pine Grove, Richard and wife Judy Dinger of Donaldson; many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born on April 5, 1963, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late James L. Lymaster and Gertrude C. Motter Yorty Lymaster.
He was baptized in the Brethren faith and held those values close to his heart throughout his life.
Rodger was a man of diverse interests and a true collector at heart. From vintage tractors to collectible trucks, he found genuine joy in the hunt and the history of the things he gathered. Rodger was a skilled ‘fixer’ who could repair almost anything once he set his mind to it. Above all, Rodger loved his family fiercely. He offered unwavering love and support for those he cared about, a dependable presence you could always count on to show up the moment you needed him.
Preceding him in death were his son, Thomas J. Lymaster, and a brother, George "Butch" Yorty.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Sashee Kunwor Lymaster; a daughter, Sheena and husband Justin Pierce of Lancaster, two grandchildren, Parker and Jackson Pierce; three brothers, James Lymaster, Jr. of Lebanon, David Lymaster of Pine Grove, and John Yorty of Tremont; a sister, Linda Felty of Pine Grove; two aunts, Betty Deck of Manheim and Hattie Moyer of Richland, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Ronald Stump, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Pine Grove.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
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Born on July 4, 2002 in Independence, MO, he was a son of Brian and Arlene Kutz Ingram of Pine Grove.
He was a 2021 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
Zane was currently serving in the United States Army National Guard. He had been called to active duty and served in Africa during the Global War on Terrorism. He received the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ Device
He worked at Wegmans Warehouse and also at his grandfather's family business, Kutz Farm Equipment, Pine Grove.
He was a member of the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432 and was a volunteer football coach at Pine Grove Area High School. He enjoyed fishing.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Alex Ingram of Pine Grove; a sister, Cierra Ingram of Oklahoma; two nieces, Cambria and Rhiannon; grandmother, Vanita Payne; grandfather, Gerald Kutz; girlfriend, Alissa Mallett; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove.There will be a viewing on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Strouphauer Meeting House Cemetery, Pine Grove.
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