Skook News Obituaries: July 15th, 2026
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Pauline was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a generous heart, a gentle spirit, and a beautiful way of making everyone feel welcome. Family was the center of her world, and she took great joy in caring for and supporting those she loved.
She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her and will forever remain in our hearts.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow in Holy Ascension Orthodox Cemetery, Frackville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Pauline's name, to Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Hershey, October 5, 1983, He was a son of Patrick Donaldson and his wife Barbara of St. Clair and June Breines and her companion Dennis Miller of Pottsville
He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School going on to work in Cell tower construction and as a handy man.
His greatest love was his girls, playing guitar, writing music and skateboarding.
He was preceded in death by a Grandfather William Donaldson; Grandmother Linda Ann Staller.
Surviving in addition to his parents are 3 daughters Laurel Staller; Madeline Staller; Scarlet Anabel Staller; Sister Jacklyn Donaldson; Brother Stephen Donaldson; Grandparents Robert C. Staller Sr. and his wife Ellen of Pine Grove; Marian Donaldson of St. Clair; Uncles Robert C. Staller Jr; Donald L. Staller; Tony Donaldson; Shawn Donaldson; Aunts Jennifer Staller; Karen Killian; Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM Sunday July 19, 2026 at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. Saint Clair, PA 17970. Friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the funeral home. A picnic will be held after the services at the St. Clair Fish & Game. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to his children c/o Allison Pauly 320 W. Market St. Floor 2, Pottsville, PA 17901.
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James was born in Cressona on May 12, 1944, a son of the late Henry and Mae (Ulshafer) Antonelli. He was a 1962 graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School.
A man of the Christian faith, he loved the outdoors and animals, always having some type of pet as a companion. In his early days, he worked in the computer and electronics industry, programming and writing software for several companies. Lately he was known as CJ, a singer and DJ, who owned and operated J&A Entertainment, a local music and karaoke company, and he truly loved to entertain people.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Carmella and Aleda; a daughter, Angela in 1998, and a granddaughter Tiffany.
Jim is survived by his four children, Christina Custred, Zion Grove; James Antonelli, Jr., Bloomsburg; Cheryl Grady, Wilkes-Barre and Dave Antonelli, Brandonville. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive, along with her his former wife, Rosemarie Antonelli.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown at 11 AM on Thursday, July 16th at 11 AM. A viewing will be held Thursday morning from 9-11 AM prior to the service.
Jim will be laid to rest at the Nuremberg Cemetery, immediately following the service.
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Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Born on January 27, 1942 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Paul H. and Mary C. Weaber Maidenford.
He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He then spent 22 years in the Army where he was a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for over 17 years. He was a farmer and also had worked at Jones and Hunt and the former Tamaqua Cable.
Eugene was a member of the Pine Grove VFW Post 3432. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceding him in death were two children, Eugene V. Maidenford, Jr. and Esther Lyn Maidenford; three brothers, Robert Maidenford, Henry Maidenford, and Dennis H. Maidenford; six sisters, Ruth Romberger, Mary Ann Sattizahn, Pauline Keefer, Arlene Lucas, Shirley Miller and Dorothy Wesner.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Linda Lehr Maidenford; children, Victor Maidenford, Aaron (Jadyn) Maidenford, Leigh Ann (Emi) Adams, Jessica (James) Peters; six grandchildren, Lea, Kota, Zander, Finn, Evie and Laken; two great grandchildren, Julian and Jayla; three brothers, Albert Maidenford, Thomas Maidenford, both of Pine Grove; and Stephen Smith of York; many nieces and nephews.
There will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Bethesda EC Church, 23 Meadowbrook Rd., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements
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Born on April 1, 1941 in Pennsauken, N.J. , he was a son of the late Francis Frank and Ursula FitzSimons.
He had been a member of St. Joseph's Church, Mechanicsburg.
William was a Customer Service Representative and Manager and had worked for various companies.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Ann Lawler FitzSimons; a son Stephen J. FitzSimons; a brother, John McGuinness; three sisters, Joan Passwaters, Eileen Fitzpatrick and Rita Patricia McGuinness.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Erica FitzSimons; a step grandson, Joel Curry, both of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews..
Graveside Services and interment will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove with Father George Kochuparambil officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc, 139 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 in his memory.
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