Skook News Obituaries: July 28th, 2026
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Born in Auburn on March 21, 1945, he was a son of the late Blanche (Auman) and Jean “Dilly” Wike.
He was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn.
Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a former commander of the VFW in Auburn and a member of the Amvets in Pottsville.
He worked as a Supervisor at Wright's Knitting Mill, Auburn.
Paul is survived by his son Paul D. Auman Jr., husband of Diane, Hamburg; grandchildren Nathan Auman, Pottsville, Shane Auman, husband of Jasmine, Fort Drum and Harry Auman, Jr., Minersville; and a great-granddaughter Madison Auman.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his Paramour of 38 years, Kathy "Footloose" Laferty and sister Diane Schwenk.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 1st at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Kerry Duke and Rev. Walter Breiner officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30 AM until time of services.
Interment will follow at St. John's Church Cemetery, Auburn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven.
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Tony was born in Pottsville on November 21, 1945, a son of the late Anthony T. Hughes, Sr. & Clara Violet (Smith) Hughes.
A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Tony earned an Associate's Degree from Thompson Institute.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, honorably discharged as a SGT.
Employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Tony had worked at Hamburg Center as a Residential Services Aide.
He was a longtime member of the Schuylkill Christian Church, Schuylkill Haven. Tony was also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.
He was very proud to donate blood regularly.
Tony is survived by his daughters: Andraia Detweiler, Frackville, Jessica Valosin, wife of Christopher, Pottsville; grandchildren: Danielle Guldin, Alexandra Detweiler Sands, Lucian Valosin; great-grandchildren: Logan and Lincoln Guldin, Leighton Sands and 1 on the way; wife, Helena Hughes, nieces and nephews and their families; and friends that are like family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Blaine Hughes and Eva Stone.
Details for a Celebration of Life Memorial Service and interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be announced upon completion of arrangements.
At the family's request, memorial donations in Tony’s memory may be forwarded to Mid-Atlantic Air Museum: 110 Air Museum Drive, Reading PA 19605.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Before retiring, Diane dedicated her career to helping others and serving her community. Her career included serving as an aide at the Hamburg State Hospital, operating a home-based hairdressing business, and working as an accounts payable code clerk for Barbey Electronics in Reading
Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Harold F. and Verna M. (Snyder) Haupt. Diane was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg, where she volunteered and helped with numerous church functions and fundraisers. She was a 1963 graduate from Blue Mountain High School.
Diane lived a beautiful life centered around the people she loved most. She was the heart of her family; a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was also preceded in death by a son Dennis H. Frye, sister JoAnn C. Strauss, and brother-in-law Paul J. Strauss.
Surviving are two daughters, Michele, wife of Michael Mohn, of Mohnton, and Joy, wife of David Sherer, of Pottsville; brother, Greg Haupt and his wife Kim, of New Ringgold; daughter-in-law, Nancy Frye, of New Ringgold; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 1, at Christ Church McKeansburg, 6 S Race St, New Ringgold, PA 17960, with Rev. Jonathan Heim officiating. Calling hours 9-11am at the church. Interment in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
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Born in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late August and Vincenza (Canigha) Patente.
James was a US Navy Veteran serving during WW2. He was a retried Truck Driver and a member of Grace Evangelical Congregation Church of Schuylkill Haven, PA.
James is survived by Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 151 Earl Stoyer St., Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Private Burial was held at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
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