Skook News Obituaries: September 7th, 2026
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Grace Amelia Otterbein, age 79, of Watsontown, PA passed away Friday, September 4th, 2026 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, PA on January 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Grace (Strohecker) Bebelheimer.
Grace was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.
Grace is survived by her husband Charles F. Otterbein, Sr. and her son Charles F. Otterbein, Jr.
A Memorial Service will be held at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 7PM on Wednesday, September 16th, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday from 6-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private at convenience of the Family.
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Ricky Gene Barron, 72 of Lansford, Pa, passed away September 3, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born July 18, 1954 in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron.
Ricky was a free-spirited man who had a way of enjoying life on his own terms. He found happiness in the things he loved most like crafting, cooking, decorating for the holidays, and spending time working on his train set. He especially loved Christmas and enjoyed making the holidays special, filling his home with decorations.
Throughout his life, he worked several different jobs, but his favorite was working as a cook. He enjoyed being in the kitchen and preparing meals, knowing that something he made could bring happiness to others brought him joy.
After retiring, his greatest role became being there for his young children. He spent his retirement caring for them, being a part of their everyday lives, and watching them grow. Those years gave him renewed meaning and purpose.
At the heart of his life were the simple things that mattered most to him. He will be remembered for the memories he left behind with the people who loved him.
He is survived by his children: Nicholas Barron, Jeremy Barron, Tara Shumgart, Monica Barron, Samantha Barron, Caylee Barron, Alissa Barron and Elizabeth Barron.
Siblings: Dennis L. Barron, Steven, husband of Jolene Barron, Duane, husband of Michelle Barron, Sandra, wife of Bill Hill and Holly wife of Dave Fredericks.
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Brianna, Brittany Makayla and a great grandson, Cole.
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Alan Barron, Gerald Barron and Barbara Melchior.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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Born July 18, 1954 in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron.
Ricky was a free-spirited man who had a way of enjoying life on his own terms. He found happiness in the things he loved most like crafting, cooking, decorating for the holidays, and spending time working on his train set. He especially loved Christmas and enjoyed making the holidays special, filling his home with decorations.
Throughout his life, he worked several different jobs, but his favorite was working as a cook. He enjoyed being in the kitchen and preparing meals, knowing that something he made could bring happiness to others brought him joy.
After retiring, his greatest role became being there for his young children. He spent his retirement caring for them, being a part of their everyday lives, and watching them grow. Those years gave him renewed meaning and purpose.
At the heart of his life were the simple things that mattered most to him. He will be remembered for the memories he left behind with the people who loved him.
He is survived by his children: Nicholas Barron, Jeremy Barron, Tara Shumgart, Monica Barron, Samantha Barron, Caylee Barron, Alissa Barron and Elizabeth Barron.
Siblings: Dennis L. Barron, Steven, husband of Jolene Barron, Duane, husband of Michelle Barron, Sandra, wife of Bill Hill and Holly wife of Dave Fredericks.
Also surviving are his grandchildren: Brianna, Brittany Makayla and a great grandson, Cole.
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Alan Barron, Gerald Barron and Barbara Melchior.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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He was born December 1, 1952, in Pottsville, a son of the late Irvin R. and Mary Lou Kulp Hubler.
He was a 1971 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War Era.
Prior to retiring Rich was employed as a Diesel Mechanic for Harvey B. Moyer Construction, West End Motors, East Penn Fire & Emergency, and Penske Trucking.
Rich enjoyed simple pleasures that brought him joy throughout his life. He loved watching NASCAR, and he especially enjoyed cheering for his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He also enjoyed fishing with his dad, a pastime that held special meaning for him and remained a cherished part of his life until the passing of his father.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Freese;
Surviving are his wife, Donna Eiler Hubler; his son, Richard A. Hubler, Jr.; his twin sister, Fay Hartman, Pine Grove; sisters, Dolores Rem, Mount Carmel; Darlene Murphy, Heckscherville; Donna Seiders, Schuylkill Haven; Ellen Martz, Orwigsburg; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 11AM Friday September 11, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services. Interment with military honors will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Rich be made to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 131, P. O. Box 13735 Reading, PA 19612.
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