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     Sophia (?) married Edward Schweers.¹

     Ralph William Strohecker was born on 30 August 1920, Mechanicsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ Some sources record that Ralph William Strohecker was born on 31 August 1920.² He was the son of John Alfred Strohecker and Emma Schweers.¹ Ralph William Strohecker was baptized on 2 September 1920, Christ Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.² He died on 25 September 1920, Mechanicsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was buried on 27 September 1920, at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3

     Ella Sophia Strohecker was born on 2 March 1913, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Alfred Strohecker and Emma Schweers.¹ Ella Sophia Strohecker was baptized on 18 October 1913, Christ Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She married Russell H. Cook, son of George C. Cook and Florence M. Harris.² Ella Sophia Strohecker died on 21 December 1987, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.^3,2
Newspaper obituary:
Ella S. Cook
Ella S. Cook, 74, of 324 E. Race St., Pottsville, died Monday evening in Pottsville Hospital.
She was born in Schuylkill Haven, March 2, 1913, a daughter of the late John A. and Emmalina Schuveers Strohecker.
She resided in Pottsville most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, and three sons, William, Ronald, and Paul.
Surviving are five sons, Robert, Fenton, Cyril, James and Russell, all of Pottsville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Miller, Temple.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The Rev. Philip S. Bendle III, Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Dec 1987, Tue, Page 2.⁴
She was buried on 24 December 1987, at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Russell H. Cook was born on 30 December 1908, Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,2 He was the son of George C. Cook and Florence M. Harris.² Russell H. Cook married Ella Sophia Strohecker, daughter of John Alfred Strohecker and Emma Schweers.¹ Russell H. Cook died on 19 October 1977, Wernersville State Hospital, Wernersville, Berks County, PA, at age 68.³
Newspaper obituary:
Russell Cook Russell Cook, 324 E. Arch St., died Thursday at Wernersville State Hospital.
Mr. Cook was born in Frackville and was the son of the late George and Florence Harris Cook. Before retiring five years ago he had been employed as a heavy equipment operator by J. Robert Bazley Inc.
Surviving are his widow, the former Ella Strohecker; seven sons, Ronald, Robert, Fenton, Cyril, James, Paul and Russell Jr., all of Pottsville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services will be held Monday morning from the Morgan Home for Funerals with the Rev. Byard J. Ebling, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 21 Oct 1977, Fri, Page 10.⁵
He was buried at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3

     Paul Cook was born on 13 November 1945, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Paul Cook died on 9 January 1980, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 34.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Paul Cook
Paul Cook, of 324 E. Race St., died Wednesday night from, an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was employed by Penn Steel of Hamburg and was a member of the United Steel Workers Union-CIO.
Mr. Cook was born in Pottsville, a son of Mrs. Ella Strohecker Cook and the late Russell Cook.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are brothers, Ronald, Robert, Fenton, Cyril, James and Russell Jr., all of Pottsville.
Services, and interment will be at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Byard Ebling, Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Morgan Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican, January 11, 1980, Page 2.³
He was buried at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1

     William Cook was born on 29 August 1934, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ William Cook died on 17 November 1943, Pottsville General Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 9.^1,2 He was buried on 19 November 1943, at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2

     Cyril George Cook was born on 13 August 1942, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Cyril George Cook died on 20 December 1992, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 50.^1,2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Cyril G. Cook
Cyril G. Cook, 50, of 854 Water St., Pottsville, died Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Pottsville, Aug. 19, 1942, he was a son of the late Russell and Ella Strohecker Cook. He attended Pottsville schools.
He was a heavy equipment operator for Reading Anthracite Co., Pottsville, before becoming disabled in March.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America, Local 1686.
A brother, Fenton, died in January 1989.
Surviving are his wife of 26 years, the former Faith E. Bowers; two sons, Wade A. and Charles J., both at home; a daughter, Michelle Aungst, Schuylkill Haven; three brothers, Robert and James, both of Pottsville, and Russell, Schuylkill Haven; a granddaughter.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The Rev. Robert C. Reier, of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 21 Dec 1992, Mon, Page 3.⁴
He was buried on 23 December 1992, at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3

     Fenton M. Cook was born on 19 February 1938, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Fenton M. Cook married Hilda A. Neidlinger, daughter of Albert Neidlinger and Hilda (?), circa 1963.^2,3 Fenton M. Cook died on 28 January 1989, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 50.^1,2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Fenton M. Cook
Fenton M. Cook, 50, of 453 Nichols St, Pottsville, died Saturday afternoon in Good Samaritan Hospital where he was admitted Jan. 24.
He was born in Pottsville, Feb. 19, 1938, a son of the late Russell and Ella Strohecker Cook.
He attended Pottsville schools.
Mr. Cook was disabled for the last two years. Prior to that he was an automotive reconditioner and last worked for Allen Strouse Auto Sales.
Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Neidlinger, to whom he was married for 26 years; two sons, William and Michael, both at home; four brothers, Robert, Cyril, James and Russell, all of Pottsville; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. The Rev. David R. Brumbaugh, Trinity United Church of Christ Pottsville, will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Pottsville Republican, January 30, 1989, Page 24.³
He was buried at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

     Hilda A. Neidlinger was born on 15 August 1944, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Neidlinger and Hilda (?)² Hilda A. Neidlinger married Fenton M. Cook, son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker, circa 1963.^1,3 Hilda A. Neidlinger died on 1 January 2016, ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Hilda A. Cook, 71, of Pottsville, died Friday at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.
She was born Aug. 15, 1944, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Albert and Hilda Neidlinger.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was employed by J.D.M., Hamburg, prior to retiring.
Hilda was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Pottsville, and served on the Elm Street Project Board. She was also an avid bowler throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Cook, Jan. 28, 1989.
Surviving are two sons, William Cook and his companion, Jeanne Pelachick, and Michael Cook, all of Pottsville; seven grandchildren, Christin Cook, Marissa Cook, William Cook, Allison Rose Clark, Morgan Harig Cook, Rylee Harig Cook, Blake Wesler; a brother, Peter Ford, St. Augustine, Fla.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, with Pastor James R. Fidler officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. Please share your memories and condolences with Hilda's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Jan. 3, 2016.²
She was buried on 5 January 2016, at Schuylkill Haven Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Albert Neidlinger married Hilda (?)¹

     Hilda (?) married Albert Neidlinger.¹

     Ronald Cook was born on 30 October 1931, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Ronald Cook died on 7 July 1983, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 51.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Ronald Cook
Ronald Cook, of 107 N. George St., Pottsville, died in his home Thursday evening.
He was born in Pottsville, a son of Ella Strohecker Cook, and the late Russell Cook.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, of Pottsville, are five brothers, Robert, Fenton, Cyril, James and Russell Jr., all of Pottsville.
Morgan Home for Funerals, Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 08 Jul 1983, Fri, Page 2.³
He was buried on 12 July 1983, at New Saint John's Church Cemetery, Auburn, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5

     Robert Cook was born on 9 August 1935, St. Clair, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Robert Cook married Elizabeth Louise Russell, daughter of Arthur E. Russell and Maybell Stone, on 11 August 1956, St. Mark's Evangelica Reformed Church, Cressona, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 Robert Cook died on 28 June 2011, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Robert Cook
June 28, 2011
Robert Cook, 75, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
Born in Saint Clair, Aug. 9, 1935, he was a son of the late Russell and Ella Stahecker Cook.
Robert attended the Church of the Salvation Army.
He worked as a shoemaker at Walk-In Shoe Co., Schuylkill Haven, for 17 years and retired in 1979.
Robert especially enjoyed spending time with his family which was his pride and joy He referred to his great-grandchildren as his "babies."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth L. Russell Cook, in 2006; brothers, Ronald, Ceril, Fenton and Paul; a grandson, Bernard Culley.
Surviving are a daughter, Susan M., wife of Mark DeliaMonica, Pottsville; sons, Robert D. Cook, Saint Clair, and James Cook, husband of Crystal, Pottsville; grandchildren, Jennifer Moody, Melissa Thomas, Robert Cook Jr., Brandy Cole, James Culley, Keri Cook, Mark DeliaMonica Jr. and Jacqueline DellaMonica; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, James and Russell Cook, both of Pottsville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family requests contributions in Robert's memory be made to American Diabetes Association, PO. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 30 Jun 2011, Thu, Page A9.³
He was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

     Elizabeth Louise Russell was born on 7 July 1936, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of Arthur E. Russell and Maybell Stone.² Elizabeth Louise Russell married Robert Cook, son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker, on 11 August 1956, St. Mark's Evangelica Reformed Church, Cressona, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5 Elizabeth Louise Russell died on 19 September 2006, Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 70.²
Newspaper obituary:
Elizabeth L. Cook
September 19, 2006
Elizabeth L. Cook, 70, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday at the Orwigsburg Center.
Born in Pottsville, July 7, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Maybelle Stone Russell. She was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
She worked in the clothing industry for over 30 years, retiring in 1986.
She was actively involved with the Salvation Army since childhood. Her callings as a Senior Soldier included teaching Sunday school, playing the organ, home league, band and youth leader.
Her hobbies included bowling, crafts and baking.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Bernard Culley; a sister, Hazel Sheriff; three brothers, John, Arthur Jr. and Raymond Russell.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Cook; two sons, Robert D. Cook and James M. Cook, both of Pottsville; a daughter, Susan M. DellaMonica, Pottsville; four sisters, Maybelle Dinger, Orwigsburg Center, Laverne Staller, Pottsville, Blanche Rehrig, Orwigsburg, and Gladys Yoder, Pottsville; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Moody, Melissa Cook, Robert D. Cook Jr., Mark DellaMonica, Jacqueline DellaMonica, Brandy Neifert, Jimmy Joe Culley and Keri Cook; four great-grandchildren, Zack and Ryan Moody, Chloe Cook and Emily Justice; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Salvation Army 400 Sanderson St., Pottsville, with services starting at 11 a.m. Captain Adam Hench will officiate. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald, September 22, 2006, Page A21.²

     James M. Cook was born on 2 November 1960, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Robert Cook and Elizabeth Louise Russell.¹ James M. Cook married Linda L. Culley, daughter of Joseph C. Culley and Doris Quin, circa 1989.^3,4
Funeral home obituary:
James M. Cook
November 2, 1960 ~ July 19, 2022 (age 61)
James M. Cook, 61, of Pottsville, passed away on July 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville on November 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Russel) Cook.
James was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Phila. Sixers, Phila. Eagles, Phila. Phillies, and Phila. Flyers. He enjoyed spending time fishing and going to the casino. He was employed by Precision Air, Pottsville, and was a member of the Salvation Army Pottsville Corps.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a daughter, Keri Cook.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Crystal R. (Smith) Cook; son, James Joseph Culley; daughter, Brandy Cole; stepchildren, Crystal Setlock, Michael Setlock, Emily Setlock, and John Smith; 13 grandchildren; brother, Robert Cook; sister, Susan DelMonica; several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held at Schlitzer-Allen Pugh Funeral home 515 W. Market St. Pottsville, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with Lt. Betty Varrett officiating. A viewing will be held on that morning, prior to services, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Online condolences may be made at Schlitzerallenpugh.com.²
James M. Cook died on 19 July 2022, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 61.² He was buried on 26 July 2022, at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,5

     Keri Cook was born on 24 September 1987, Reading, Berks County, PA.^3,4 She was the daughter of James M. Cook and Linda L. Culley.^1,2 Keri Cook died on 30 June 2018, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 30.³
Funeral home obituary:
Keri Cook
September 24, 1987 - June 30, 2018
Keri Cook, 30, of Harrisburg, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday at her home.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of James M. Cook, Pottsville and the late Linda Culley Cook, who died in 1999. She attended Pottsville schools.
She is survived by two siblings, Brandy Cole, Port Carbon, and James Culley, Pottsville; her stepmother, Crystal Cook, Pottsville; a niece, Katie Gradwell; two nephews, James and Jessie Culley.
Calling hours will be at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, on Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.⁴

     James Cook was born on 19 October 1943, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ James Cook died on 31 January 2016, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 72.³
Newspaper obituary:
James Cook
January 31, 2016
James Cook, 72, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Pottsville, Oct. 19, 1943, he was a son of the late Russell and Ella S. Strohecker Cook.
Jim worked for Pottsville Steam Heat and then for Hahner's Brothers Roofing, Pottsville, until retiring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, William, Ronald, Robert, Cyril, Fenton and Paul Cook.
Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol A. Smith Cook, Pottsville; a son, Jeff J. Cook, Pottsville; a daughter, Tammy L. Spotts and her husband, Richard, Danville; his three grandchildren, who he loved more than anything in the world, Dylan M. and Miranda N. Spotts and Jersey-Lynn M. Cook; a brother, Russell Cook, Pottsville; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon. Interment will be held privately Please send condolences to www.robertaevan-sjrfh.com.
Republican and Herald, February 1, 2016, Page A11.³

     Russell T. Cook was born on 17 January 1956, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Russell H. Cook and Ella Sophia Strohecker.¹ Russell T. Cook died on 31 December 2023, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St., Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 67.²
Funeral home obituary:
Russell T. Cook
January 17, 1956 - December 31, 2023
Russell T. "Tinker" Cook, 67 of Pottsville died Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, East Norwegian St. Pottsville.
He was born January 17, 1956 in Pottsville a son of the late Russell and Ella Strohecker Cook.
Tinker was a jack of all trade and had numerous job's throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by 7 brothers, William, Ronald, Paul, Fenton, Cyril, James and Robert.
Surviving are his companion of 47 years Karen Hoy; his children, Shaun Hoy, and his wife Tanya; Kimberly Cook and her companion Shawn Hautz; Russel T. Cook, Jr and his companion Dana Aliberto; grandchildren. Nicholas Hoy, Rachael Hoy, Zachary Smith, Bradyn Smith, Taylor Cook, Ryleigh Cook, Payton Cook, Cole Cook, Kaleb Aliberto; great-grandchildren, Liam Smith, Elizabeth Hoy, Brynlee Smith; nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at the convenience of the family at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.²
He was buried at Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.²