Skook News Obituaries: July 21st, 2026
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Chrisy Ann Taylor, 51, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Campus, Pottsville.
Born in Reading on December 30, 1974, she was a daughter of Carol Lee (Jones) Heller, of Cressona.
Chrisy was a 1994 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She enjoyed working with children at local childcare centers.
In addition to her mother, Chrisy is survived by her daughter, Tasha Lynn (Haller) Snyder; her grandson, Nikolai Allen Woodruff; longtime companion, William Edward Weikel, Jr.; and her beloved cats: Shadow and Patches.
Chrisy is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Frances Irene Jones.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, July 28th at Salem Hetzel’s Church Cemetery, 261 Hetzels Church Rd., Pine Grove, with Rev. Paul Cronin officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona.
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Chrisy Ann Taylor, 51, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Campus, Pottsville.
Born in Reading on December 30, 1974, she was a daughter of Carol Lee (Jones) Heller, of Cressona.
Chrisy was a 1994 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She enjoyed working with children at local childcare centers.
In addition to her mother, Chrisy is survived by her daughter, Tasha Lynn (Haller) Snyder; her grandson, Nikolai Allen Woodruff; longtime companion, William Edward Weikel, Jr.; and her beloved cats: Shadow and Patches.
Chrisy is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Frances Irene Jones.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, July 28th at Salem Hetzel’s Church Cemetery, 261 Hetzels Church Rd., Pine Grove, with Rev. Paul Cronin officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona.
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Janet was born in Pottsville PA July 15,1950 where she lived most of her life. The only daughter of Albert and Angela Bernosky, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, a mother, and an author.
She graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1968, and from the Pottsville School of Nursing in 1971. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, working in OB/GYN and home health.
She pursued her dream of writing while raising her 3 boys and working. She had short stories published in Seventeen Magazine, which led to her debut novel “Missing: Carrie Phillips, Age 15” published in 1989, followed by two additional novels.
Janet was an independent soul who valued both time with friends and family as well as quiet moments to herself. Janet leaves behind a legacy of compassion, creativity, resilience, and love. She will be remembered for the many lives she touched through her nursing, her writing, and most importantly, through the love she gave as a mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her 3 children: Mark Dagon and his wife Melissa of Orwigsburg PA; Jeff Dagon of Pottsville PA; Scott Dagon and his wife Kate of Land O Lakes FL; and her 2 grandchildren Maura and Brady.
Donations in memory of Janet can be made to the Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville PA 17901.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday July 27th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, 1818 Mahantongo St, Pottsville. Family and friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Interment will be privately held.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Born on October 4, 1946, in Mahanoy City, Dolores was a daughter of the late Eva (Puka) and Michael Seritsky.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and later worked at the former Harris’s Bakery in Shenandoah and at the Mahanoy City Hi-Rise.
Dolores enjoyed camping and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
She was the loving wife of Raymond Miller for 57 years.
She is survived by two sons: Randy Miller and his companion Robin Andrewsky of Morea, and Jeff Miller and his companion Mary McCabe of Mahanoy City; three sisters: Paula Potzner of Drums, Patricia Perry of Allentown, and Sandy Kahley of Mahanoy City; and two brothers: John Seritsky and his wife Tina of Frackville, and Thomas Seritsky and his wife Gloria of Frackville. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Miller Jr., her twin Michael and three sisters: Debbie Sendatch, Mary O’Neil, and Diane Lesser.
Friends and family may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences, the guest book, and tribute video may be viewed at www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com.
William “Bill” P. Hill, 71, of Tamaqua passed away Sunday July 19, 2026 at his residence.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Thomas Andrew Cunningham
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Thomas Andrew Cunningham, who passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on October 8, 1939, to Thomas J Cunningham and Kathryn M. (Strange) Cunningham, Tom lived a life defined by honor, devotion, and quiet strength. At the age of twenty, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1959 carrying the values of discipline and integrity with him throughout his life.
Following his military service, Tom dedicated his career to protecting others as a Sprinkler Fitter with Local 669 of the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry. He believed in honest work, steady hands, and providing for those he loved.
In September 1963, Tom met the love of his life, Rose Marie. They were married on April 18, 1964, beginning a partnership built on love, loyalty, and family that would span more than sixty years.
Above all else, Tom treasured his family. He is lovingly survived by in addition to his wife, his daughter Maria Leibenguth (Jamie), and sons, Thomas Cunningham, Michael Cunningham, (Yvonne) and Daniel Cunningham; his grandchildren, Jessica, Liane, Thomas, Ryan, and Anthony; and his cherished great-grandchildren, James, Jacob, Faith, Noah, Nathaniel, Hayley, Lennon, and Harlow.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Ann Koslosky and Mary Lou Sophy, and his brother, Robert F. Cunningham. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Kathryn M Julian & many nieces and nephews.
Tom's legacy lives on not only in the family he cherished, but in the values he quietly instilled through a life of service, humility, and unwavering love. He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever carried in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.
A Religious Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 12PM on Tuesday, July 28th, with Deacon John Setlock officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday morning from 10AM-12PM at the funeral home.
Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA Large Dog Shelter Fund P.O. Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.
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William “Bill” P. Hill, 71, of Tamaqua passed away Sunday July 19, 2026 at his residence.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Thomas Andrew Cunningham, who passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on October 8, 1939, to Thomas J Cunningham and Kathryn M. (Strange) Cunningham, Tom lived a life defined by honor, devotion, and quiet strength. At the age of twenty, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1959 carrying the values of discipline and integrity with him throughout his life.
Following his military service, Tom dedicated his career to protecting others as a Sprinkler Fitter with Local 669 of the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry. He believed in honest work, steady hands, and providing for those he loved.
In September 1963, Tom met the love of his life, Rose Marie. They were married on April 18, 1964, beginning a partnership built on love, loyalty, and family that would span more than sixty years.
Above all else, Tom treasured his family. He is lovingly survived by in addition to his wife, his daughter Maria Leibenguth (Jamie), and sons, Thomas Cunningham, Michael Cunningham, (Yvonne) and Daniel Cunningham; his grandchildren, Jessica, Liane, Thomas, Ryan, and Anthony; and his cherished great-grandchildren, James, Jacob, Faith, Noah, Nathaniel, Hayley, Lennon, and Harlow.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Ann Koslosky and Mary Lou Sophy, and his brother, Robert F. Cunningham. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Kathryn M Julian & many nieces and nephews.
Tom's legacy lives on not only in the family he cherished, but in the values he quietly instilled through a life of service, humility, and unwavering love. He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever carried in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.
A Religious Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 12PM on Tuesday, July 28th, with Deacon John Setlock officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday morning from 10AM-12PM at the funeral home.
Interment with Military Honors will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA Large Dog Shelter Fund P.O. Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901.
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