Russell T. Cook

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.