Skook News Obituaries: September 8th, 2026
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Kimberly A. Neiswender, 55, of Pottsville passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Pottsville, July 21, 1971, Kimberly was the daughter of Robert Kehoe and Deborah Adams Kehoe.
Kimberly was a 1990 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She then went on to achieve her Certified Nursing Aid Certificate.
Kimberly will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the many lives touched throughout her life.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents; John and Dolores Adams and Robert and Edith Kehoe.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters; Kierstin Guers wife of Casey of Orwigsburg, Kaitlin Jalonski wife of Denny of Pottsville, Lauren Ditzler. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Lilly, Willow, Lennon, Ivy, and Eden and her brother Kyle Kehoe husband to Nicole of Jersey Shore, PA, and their children; Knox, Kruz, Luna
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 18th at 11:00 A.M. at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will be held at a later date on the grounds of Schuylkill Memorial Park, LLC.
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Robert was a high school graduate of Niles, Ohio. He worked as a police officer in Philadelphia, dedicating his career to serving and protecting his community. He also proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Robert had made Tamaqua his home since 2020 and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Snapp) Phillips; his sons, Robert Phillips Jr. and his companion, Cynthia Foder of Ohio,and Edward Phillips and his wife, Megan, of Levittown; and his daughters, Barbara Forrest of Tamaqua, and Dolores Valentine and her husband, Cody, of Tamaqua and daughter in law Ann Galiczynski. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Endress, and her husband, Jim; his daughter, Deborah Phillips; his brothers, Richard “Dick” Phillips, Thomas Phillips, and Allen Phillips; and his sister, Cathy Poorbaugh.
Robert will be remembered for his service to his country and community, his years as a police officer, and most importantly, for his devotion to his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
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Cynthia Ann O'Donnell, 65 of New Ringgold, PA passed away September 4, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 18, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Agnes (O'Brien) O'Donnell.
Cynthia worked as a laborer for many years.
Surviving are her son Raymond Ditzel, Joseph Ditzel, Christopher Ditzel, and daughter Stephanie Ditzel. New Ringgold and her former husband Roger Ditzel and her son Raymond Ditzel of New Ringgold.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Snapp) Phillips; his sons, Robert Phillips Jr. and his companion, Cynthia Foder of Ohio,and Edward Phillips and his wife, Megan, of Levittown; and his daughters, Barbara Forrest of Tamaqua, and Dolores Valentine and her husband, Cody, of Tamaqua and daughter in law Ann Galiczynski. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Endress, and her husband, Jim; his daughter, Deborah Phillips; his brothers, Richard “Dick” Phillips, Thomas Phillips, and Allen Phillips; and his sister, Cathy Poorbaugh.
Robert will be remembered for his service to his country and community, his years as a police officer, and most importantly, for his devotion to his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
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Born May 18, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Agnes (O'Brien) O'Donnell.
Cynthia worked as a laborer for many years.
Surviving are her son Raymond Ditzel, Joseph Ditzel, Christopher Ditzel, and daughter Stephanie Ditzel. New Ringgold and her former husband Roger Ditzel and her son Raymond Ditzel of New Ringgold.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania.
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