Skook News Obituaries: August 5th, 2026
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Born Friday, March 21, 1958 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William G. and Doris (Yeakel) Zuber. Patricia was also predeceased by; sisters, Wanda Dunn, Tammy Zuber, Theresa Zuber, Lorraine Breslin; brothers, William, Roger, Raymond Zuber.
Surviving are; daughters, Nicole Leary, Mary Beth Serina; son, Christopher Joseph Serina; brother, Bob Zuber; sisters, Bonnie Weaver and Donna Brobst; grandchildren, Michael Leary, Haley Eberts and her husband Cole, Alyssa Leary, Dylan Leary and Grace Slane; great grandchildren, Ariella and Rowan Eberts. Many nieces and nephews also survive Patricia.
A Panther Valley High School graduate, Patricia worked as a CNA at Gnaden Huetten in Lehighton for many years. Patricia enjoyed doing crafts, and gardening; however, her greatest joy where her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Patricia was fun to be around, she was her families "Fire Cracker".
Pending arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
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Born in Coaldale, Margaret was a daughter of the late Hugh “Wink” Gallagher, Sr., and Margaret (Eva) Gallagher. She was a 1966 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. Margaret earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Kutztown State College in 1970 and a Master of Science degree with reading certification from Bloomsburg University.
Margaret worked for the Tamaqua Area School District for 35 years as a reading specialist, primarily in the district’s elementary schools, before retiring in 2005.
She treasured her many friendships and enjoyed traveling. Above all, Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially cherished the years she spent caring for her granddaughters, babysitting them from their earliest years until they reached middle-school age.
In addition to her husband, Louis, Margaret is survived by a son, Mark and his wife, Kara (Menconi) Coassolo, of Macungie; two granddaughters, Maggie, and Anna Coassolo; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Gallagher, and a brother, Hugh “Buddy” Gallagher, Jr.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park will follow the service. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Marian Catholic High School, 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, Tamaqua.
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Robert C. Ahn, Jr.,” Big Bob" 72 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 47 years; Julie A. (Green) Ahn and his family.
Born Tuesday, September 15, 1953 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the son o the late Robert C. Sr. and Gizella (Domitrovitz) Ahn. Bob was also predeceased by bonus son, Joey; sister, Debbie Ahn.
Surviving in addition to his wife are; his favorite daughter, Katelynn N. Ahn; sons, Robert C. Ahn, III, Thomas J. Ahn, Jason D. Ahn companion Kristen Smith; brother, David Ahn and his wife Karen, sisters, Nancy Gary,Judy Korpics and her husband Frank; grandchildren; Robert C. Ahn IV and Nicholas Ahn who bob raised as sons; Dominic, Alexander, Damian, Jason Jr., Degan, Eli, Mason, Nathan, Karson, Kamren, Keleid, Jaydyn, Ariah.
Bob graduated from Northampton High School in 1971 and went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force. A skilled electrician, he trained at the Bell & Howell Institute in New Jersey and later worked for Altadis USA Inc. in McAdoo. Bob had a brilliant mind for technology and was always chasing new creative challenges. Many will fondly remember the hovercraft he built from scratch, as well as the 3D printer he constructed well before they hit the market. His talents also extended to woodworking; as Commander of the Lansford American Legion Post 123 from 2004 to 2006, Bob beautifully hand-built the post's bar. Bob also operated Coins to Ring's at the Hometown Auction where he turned old coins into beautiful jewelry.
Pending arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be announced at a later date.
David H. Fisher, 78, of Mount Wilson Rd., Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in the Hershey Medical Center.
Born on July 14, 1948 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Homer and Martha Lengel Fisher.
He was a 1966 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture from Temple University.
David was a very talented horticulturist and landscaper. He was the head of grounds maintenance at Hershey Medical Center and most recently worked at the Country Store at Thousand Trails Campground in Lebanon.
He enjoyed exploring anything related to the Civil War, going to the beach, auctions and furbabies.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Gloria J. Umbenhauer Fisher; two daughters, Kristie and husband Donald de Mackiewicz, Keri and husband Harry Barnes; three grandchildren, Sarah and Alex de Mackiewicz and Thomas Fisher; two brothers, Donald Fisher and Rev. Frederick Fisher; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Sadie Umbenhauer; and many furbabies.
Per David's wishes there wil be no services. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
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 to help with expenses.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
She treasured her many friendships and enjoyed traveling. Above all, Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially cherished the years she spent caring for her granddaughters, babysitting them from their earliest years until they reached middle-school age.
In addition to her husband, Louis, Margaret is survived by a son, Mark and his wife, Kara (Menconi) Coassolo, of Macungie; two granddaughters, Maggie, and Anna Coassolo; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Gallagher, and a brother, Hugh “Buddy” Gallagher, Jr.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park will follow the service. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Marian Catholic High School, 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, Tamaqua.
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Born Tuesday, September 15, 1953 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the son o the late Robert C. Sr. and Gizella (Domitrovitz) Ahn. Bob was also predeceased by bonus son, Joey; sister, Debbie Ahn.
Surviving in addition to his wife are; his favorite daughter, Katelynn N. Ahn; sons, Robert C. Ahn, III, Thomas J. Ahn, Jason D. Ahn companion Kristen Smith; brother, David Ahn and his wife Karen, sisters, Nancy Gary,Judy Korpics and her husband Frank; grandchildren; Robert C. Ahn IV and Nicholas Ahn who bob raised as sons; Dominic, Alexander, Damian, Jason Jr., Degan, Eli, Mason, Nathan, Karson, Kamren, Keleid, Jaydyn, Ariah.
Bob graduated from Northampton High School in 1971 and went on to serve honorably in the United States Air Force. A skilled electrician, he trained at the Bell & Howell Institute in New Jersey and later worked for Altadis USA Inc. in McAdoo. Bob had a brilliant mind for technology and was always chasing new creative challenges. Many will fondly remember the hovercraft he built from scratch, as well as the 3D printer he constructed well before they hit the market. His talents also extended to woodworking; as Commander of the Lansford American Legion Post 123 from 2004 to 2006, Bob beautifully hand-built the post's bar. Bob also operated Coins to Ring's at the Hometown Auction where he turned old coins into beautiful jewelry.
Pending arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be announced at a later date.
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Born on July 14, 1948 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Homer and Martha Lengel Fisher.
He was a 1966 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture from Temple University.
David was a very talented horticulturist and landscaper. He was the head of grounds maintenance at Hershey Medical Center and most recently worked at the Country Store at Thousand Trails Campground in Lebanon.
He enjoyed exploring anything related to the Civil War, going to the beach, auctions and furbabies.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Gloria J. Umbenhauer Fisher; two daughters, Kristie and husband Donald de Mackiewicz, Keri and husband Harry Barnes; three grandchildren, Sarah and Alex de Mackiewicz and Thomas Fisher; two brothers, Donald Fisher and Rev. Frederick Fisher; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Sadie Umbenhauer; and many furbabies.
Per David's wishes there wil be no services. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
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 to help with expenses.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
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