Obituaries

Sep 20, 2025

Joan E. (Herb) Palsgrove, 89, formerly of Frackville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dillman) Herb.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former Frackville High School. She worked...

Sep 18, 2025

Ferdinand D.  Costanzi, 59, of  St. Clair, died Thursday September 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East .

Born in Scranton, August 20, 1966, He was a son of the late Fernando and Pauline Luongo Costanzi.

He was a High School Graduate from Old Forge High School.

Ferdinand retired...

Aug 18, 2025

Howard  E. Jones, Jr. 58, of Mahanoy Plane, died Monday August 18, 2025 peacefully at his home

Born in Pottsville, February 18, 1967, He was a son of Shirley (Moyle) Lodato and Stepson of Larry Lodato both of Gilberto

He worked as a laborer for Kovach Equipment, Gould's Pumps, Lowes and

Howard was...

Aug 7, 2025

William  V. Gouldner , 81, of Lock Haven, formerly of Frackville died Thursday August 7, 2025 at Rose View Center, Williamsport.

Born in Frackville, September 21, 1943, He was a son of Edna Gouldner.

He was a Bachelor's Degree from Wayland Baptist University.

William V. Gouldner served in the US Air Force for...

Jun 14, 2025

Anna Filiziani, 98, formerly of Frackville passed Saturday June 14, 2025 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, June 11, 1927 she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Heinly) Hinkle.

She was a 1945 graduate of Frackville High School. She retired as a secretary receptionist working for the Frackville Library...

Jun 3, 2025

Joan Marie Hinkle Yankiewicz, 81, Orwigsburg, formerly of Frackville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Pottsville on May 28, 1944 to the late Arnin and Margaret Hinkle.

Joan was a graduate of Empire Beauty School. A jack of all trades, she spent many years serving in manufacturing,...

May 28, 2025

Joan  Ann Reinhart, 81, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at her home

Born in Ashalnd, December 23, 1943, She was a daughter of the late Edward  and Florence (Achenbach) Orzechowski.

Following her graduation from Frackville High School, she worked as a Head Checker for Acme Markets, Ashland.

She was a...

Apr 29, 2025

Joanne Strenkowski, 79, of Frackville, died Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Shenandoah Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah, PA.

Born in Frackville, June 10, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Sokena) Strenkowski.

She graduated from the former Frackville High School.

Joanne was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox...

Apr 27, 2025

James  Albert Kessock, 65, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday April 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, September 8, 1959, He was a son of the late Albert P and Patricia J. (Culbert) Kessock.

A 1977 graduate of St. Clair Area High School, he went on to serve in...

Apr 11, 2025

Deborah L. Smith, 76, of Frackville, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, March 7, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Wandzilak) Smith.

She was a retired Retail Sales Clerk at Dollar General, Ashland, and a social member of the Frackville American...

Mar 29, 2025

Shirley (Harviletz) Milyo, 79, of Frackville, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025 at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, January 3, 1946, She was a daughter of the late George and Alberta (Katilas) Harviletz.

She was a 1964 graduate of Frackville High School, going on to work at the Rabin's and Model Garment Factory....

Mar 19, 2025

Ernest  Bowman, 81, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah , passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025 at Ridgeview Nursing & Rehab, Shenandoah.

Born in Pottsville, February 17, 1944, He was a son of the late Grace Konsler Bowman

He worked as a laborer for many companies before retiring as a bus driver for North Schuylkill School...

Feb 26, 2025

Joan Morgan, 92, of Frackville, died Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Frackville, May 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John  and Katherine (Dower) Harris.

She was a retired from the former Bon Ton Store, Frackville..

She was a member of First United Methodist...

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Jane Beckett, 91, formerly of Frackville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.  She was a resident at Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, February 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Murphy) Bierman.

She was a graduate of Pottsville...

Feb 16, 2025

Wassil Draovitch, 90, of Mill Creek, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Geisinger-St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He was born in Diener's Hill on June 24, 1934. He was a son of the late Wassil and Pearl (Ponchar) Draovitch.

Following his graduation from St. Clair High School, class of 1952,...