January 2022

John R. “Jack” Yashinsky

January 29, 2022

John R. “Jack” Yashinsky, 87, of Gilberton, passed away peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Barnesville, PA. Born in Gilberton, January 11, 1935, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Berusky) Yashinsky. Jack was a graduate of Gilberton High School. After high school he served honorably in the United States Air […]

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Robert G. Heckman

January 27, 2022

Robert G. Heckman, 75, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday Jan. 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born Nov. 17, 1946, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Gerald B. and Cecile (Smith) Heckman. He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and McCann School of Business. Robert worked as […]

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Susan E. Williams

January 26, 2022

Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born Jan. 27, 1951, in Shenandoah, she […]

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Eleanor Louise Kramer

January 24, 2022

Eleanor  Louise Kramer, 92, of Cressona, died Monday January 24, 2022  at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Ringtown, She was a daughter of the late Clarence  and Mae (Deebel) Zimmerman. She was a graduate of Frackville High School. Eleanor worked at the A&P in Frackville before starting her family. She was a member of Zion […]

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Laurel Ann Callaway

January 19, 2022

Laurel Ann Callaway, 82, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pine Grove, where she was residing. Born in Philadelphia, October 17, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mertie Louise (Stahl) Kerby. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was preceded in […]

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Mildred Burkey

January 17, 2022

Mildred  Burkey , 89, of Frackville, formerly of McKeansburg passed away Monday January 17, 2022. Born in Bethlehem, April 24, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Orville and Florence (Appel) Strauss. She was a worker at several area garment factories. She was preceded in death by her husband Percy  Burkey Sr. and a […]

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Brian C. Furman

January 14, 2022

Brian C.”Furmy” Furman, 53, Lavelle, died Friday January 14, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Pottsville, June 29, 1968. Preceded in death by his parents Dave and Carol, grandchildren: Autumn, Lilly and Bentley and sister Wendy. Surviving are his wife Michelle (Heckman) Furman, 2 daughters Ariel and Amber Furman; granddaughter Journee Furman; brother […]

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Helen Probition-Reinhard

January 13, 2022

Helen Probition Reinhard, 70, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born Nov. 26, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Rose and Nicholas Thoryk. Helen was the owner of Helen Probition Beauty Salon, Frackville. She was a member of the former St. Ann’s Roman Catholic […]

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Renata L. Alonge

January 11, 2022

Renata  L. Alonge, 64 of Girardville, died Tuesday January 11, 2022, at her home. Born in Salt Lake City, UT, August 15, 1957, She was a daughter of the late Alfredas  and Maryte Krisiukenas. She was a member of Community Mission, Minersville, and had worked as a Head Start Teacher Surviving are her husband of […]

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Richard John Markish

January 11, 2022

Richard John Markish, 48, of Frackville, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, March 17, 1973, he was a son of Joanne Burk, of Bear, Del., and the late Richard Markish. He was a 1991 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Rich worked as […]

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