Skook News Obituaries: August 4th, 2026
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Born Sunday, March 13, 1955 in Hazleton, the son of the late Samuel and Ellen (Greenaway) Martin. Tim was also predeceased by; siblings, Harry Martin and Elise Walk; grandson, Jedidiah Martin Caruso.
Surviving are; his wife whom he shared 17 years with, Vicki (Parrish) Martin; son, Brian Martin; daughters, Allison Martin, Janine Martin; grandson Cory Martin; step children, Nicole Paulas, her children, Jason, Matthew, and Miranda Hedrick, Kristin Benek, her children, William and Aaron Eidem; former wife, Cindy Collura.
A 1973 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Tim retired from Allentown Beverage having spent his entire working career in the Beer Business starting with Reinhart Beverage in Tamaqua. Tim carried the moniker of "the Bud Man". Tim was an avid Las Vegas Raiders fan.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
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Born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Curtis and Irene (Folk) Wagner. Pat was also predeceased by; husband, Robert D. Lore; daughter, Denise O'Brien; siblings; twins, Charles C. Wagner and Charlotte M. Katulka, twins, Barry Lee and Larry L. Wagner whom she helped to deliver at the age of 6 years.
Surviving are son, Gene A. Lore and his wife Connie; daughters, Cherie L. Hadesty, Barbara A. Weisbeck and her husband Charley; sister, Jeanette Nowacki; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive Pat.
A 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, Pat worked in the retail industry. Pat's family relished being outdoors, trips to Maine fishing, hunting and camping have become family folklore.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Private Interment will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania.
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Born on August 26, 1937 in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Alvin T. and Eva M. Keefer Umbenhauer.
He was a 1955 graduate of Pine Grove High School and received an Associates Degree from Stevens Trade School.
Charles was a United States Army Veteran.
He was a Pattern Maker for Myerstown Pattern.
Charles was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. He was a member of the Oak Grove Sportsmans Association, NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, United Sportsman and a life member of the Pine Grove Fish & Game and the H. H. & L. Fire Co. #1. He was an avid sportsman whether it would be hunting or taking care of the pigeons and was very active and did volunteer work in the Oak Grove Community. He regularly attended Pine Grove High School Sporting events and was an avid Penn State fan as well as all the Philadelphia teams. Charles loved visiting and helping others and spending time with family and friends, especially the coffee club in the morning. He was loved by all and will be truly missed.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Roxanne Lehman Umbenhauer, a son, Neil A. Umbenhauer, and a brother, Kenneth Umbenhauer.
Surviving are a son, Eric and wife Carolyn Umbenhauer, of Pine Grove; two grandchildren, Allen Umbenhauer, and fiance' Jessica Ferdinand, Nicole and husband Zachary Tomasko; a sister, Joan Heebner of Shillington; and two nieces.
Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove with Pastor Michael Reist officiating. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 in his memory.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements
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Born in Altoona on May 14, 1936, Jacqueline was a daughter of the late Herman P. & Helen (Wakefield) Kutz.
Jacqueline was the widow of Rudy Franklin Moyer, who passed in 2023, to whom she was married for 66 years.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jacqueline is also preceded in death by her step-mother, Geraldine (Correll) Kutz.
She was a lifetime member of Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, Cressona.
Jacqueline is survived by her daughters Rudi M. Moyer, fiance of David J. Weiss, Schuylkill Haven and Brenda C. (Moyer) Cooper, wife of Robert, Summit Station; grandchildren Robert R. Cooper, husband of Dawn and Kristin B. (Cooper) Reinert, wife of Terry; great-grandchildren Alaina Jade Cooper, Madison Kinsley Reinert, Ethan Michael Cooper and Jaxon Layne Reinert; siblings Joan Stramara, widow of Sal, Orwigsburg, Charles Kutz, widower of Bel, Cressona, Michael Kutz, husband of Carolyn, Auburn, Margaret Scott, wife of Ronald, Cressona and Debbie Ketner, wife of Richard, Schuylkill Haven.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 7th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Dennis Snyder officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until time of services. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
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