Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2026
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Roseann P. Curran, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.
Born in Ashland on February 25, 1943, Roseann was a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Griskevich) Arcuri.
Roseann was a graduate of Frackville High School.
She was the widow of Thomas Curran.
Roseann worked as a manager at various businesses and was also a homemaker.
Roseann is survived by a daughter Gina Andrews, Pottsville; sons Christopher Bugdenavage, husband of Daw, Lewistown Valley, Walter Bugdenavage, Pottsville, Anthony Bugdenavage, Pottsville; grandchildren Lacey Manou, wife of Garba, Georgia; Marques Reaves, Philadelphia, Britney Bugdenavage, St. Clair, Kaleb Bugdenavage, Pottsville, Jackie Bugdenavage, North Carolina, Robert Bugdenavage, North Carolina, Christopher Bugdenavage, North Carolina; great-grandchildren Giovanni, Amari, Laila, Anthony; great-great-grandson Roman.
In addition to her parents and husband, Roseann was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Harhigh.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Greenwood Cemetery, Frackville.
The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born in Shenandoah on June 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas and Veronica (Garber) Flannery.
Tom worked many years for the Department of Environmental Protection as a mining supervisor. He enjoyed antique cars, motorcycles, and his guitars. He liked to collect firearms and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Tom was also president of the Holmes Safety Association (an organization focused on miner’s safety and well-being), he was secretary of the Northern Swatara Watershed Association, and an active member of the Mahanoy Creek Watershed Association.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Swearhart) Mensick, his stepchildren- John with his wife Patty, Scott with his wife Theresa, Lee, Jill with her husband Bobby, and Joseph with Jenn, his nephews- Ryan and Robert, and his cousin- Patsy.
A visitation for family and friends will take place on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah. Burial will immediately follow in Sky-View Memorial Park in Hometown. Please feel free to dress casually.
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Sandra L. Ketterer, 58, Williamstown, formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday August 15, 2026 at her home with her husband at her side.
Born in Pottsville, October 11, 1967, She was a daughter of the late William and Ida Mae (Hower) Becker.
Sandy worked as a Traveling Nurse’s Aide and also assisted her husband in his home improvement business.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Frackville. She enjoyed doing stenciling and painting.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers John Kowker, Arthur Kowker and William Becker; Sister Victoria Becker
Surviving are her husband of 38 years Donald E. Ketterer; Step Daughter Trisha Ketterer Miller of Lykens; Granddaughter Aliza Reightler; sister Diana Rivenburg of Gilberton; Goddaughter Ester Steinheiser Hernandez of Shenandoah; Nieces and Nephews
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday August 24, 2026 from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Rev. Joshua Hughes officiating. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 139 S. Center St. Frackville, PA 17931
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Born in Pottsville, October 11, 1967, She was a daughter of the late William and Ida Mae (Hower) Becker.
Sandy worked as a Traveling Nurse’s Aide and also assisted her husband in his home improvement business.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Frackville. She enjoyed doing stenciling and painting.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers John Kowker, Arthur Kowker and William Becker; Sister Victoria Becker
Surviving are her husband of 38 years Donald E. Ketterer; Step Daughter Trisha Ketterer Miller of Lykens; Granddaughter Aliza Reightler; sister Diana Rivenburg of Gilberton; Goddaughter Ester Steinheiser Hernandez of Shenandoah; Nieces and Nephews
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday August 24, 2026 from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Rev. Joshua Hughes officiating. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 139 S. Center St. Frackville, PA 17931
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
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