Obituaries

Feb 6, 2020

Arthur C. Flail Jr., 89, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Frackville, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at his residence.

Born Jan. 10, 1931, in Frackville, He was a son of the late Arthur and Anna (Gist) Flail.

Arthur served in US Navy, and then was employed for many years at the former Pope...

Feb 1, 2020

Florence "Flossie" Daniels Jarzynko, of Frackville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Feb. 1, 2020, at her home in Florida.

Born in  Ashland,  she was a daughter of the late Peter and Nancy (Leschick) Daniels.

She was preceeded in death by her huband Robert Stanley Jarzynko formerly  of Shenandoah.

She is survived...

Jan 28, 2020

Julia  Cresina, 95, of  Frackville, died Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville, October 7, 1924, She was a daughter of the Metro and Julia (Dziczek) Halupa.

She worked at the former Raubin Co and Martin Dress Co., Frackville.

She was a member of St....

Jan 23, 2020

John Sedar, 93, formerly of Frackville died Thursday January 23, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville , October 11, 1926, He was a son of the late Michael and Eva (Machita) Sedar.

He retired as a Spreader from Charles Rabin Co, Frackville.

He was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church,...

Dec 10, 2019

Grayce Evans, 101, formerly of Frackville died Tuesday December 10, 2019 in Middletown PA.

Preceding her in death are her parents  Alson and Gertrude Probst Croop,  husband Harold and a son Alson.

Surviving are a sons Ronald Evans and his wife Janet of Middletown, 2 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Private Services...

Dec 6, 2019

Ronald J. Matthews, 84, of 342 South Lehigh Ave., Frackville, died Friday December 6, 2019 at his Residence.

Born in Gilberton, September 7, 1935, He was a son of the late John and Ruth (Evans) Matthews.

Ron severed in the US Army during the Korean War.

He was a retired Heavy Machine Operator...

Nov 23, 2019

Beverly Mae Yarrish , 72, of Frackville, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, November 12, 1947, She was a daughter of the late John  and Anna (Stepanski) Kadelock.

She was a graduate of  Mahanoy City High School.

Beverly worked as a machine operator...

Nov 23, 2019

Donald E. Fortner, 88, of Frackville, formerly of Tremont, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Cape May, NJ, August 13, 1931, He was a son of the late Clyde Fortner and Florence (Ginder) Fortner Otto.

He served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War.

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Nov 23, 2019

Beverly Mae Yarrish , 72, of Frackville, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, November 12, 1947, She was a daughter of the late John  and Anna (Stepanski) Kadelock.

She was a graduate of  Mahanoy City High School.

Beverly worked as a machine operator...

Nov 23, 2019

Robert  J. "Red" McCaffrey , 95, of  Pottsville, died Saturday November 23, 2019, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, December 5, 1923, He was a son of the late James and Kathryn (Kelly) McCaffrey.

Robert J. McCaffrey served in the US Army during WWII.

Red worked as a Welder for Aetna Steel...

Nov 23, 2019

Vera Blackwell, 78, of Frackville, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at LVHN-Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, July 19, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Alex and Catherine (Kitscock) Spotts.

She retired as Bookeeper from Pritz Dodge, Llewellyn, PA.

Vera was a member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville ,.

Nov 6, 2019

Esther  Petercsak, 80, of Somerset, NJ formerly of North Richland Hills,  TX and Frackville,  died Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Spring Hills Assisted Living Facility, Somerset.

Born in Frackville, June 15, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Sema) Chrin.

She retired as a Cost Account at Fragrance Resources, Keyport, NJ....

Nov 1, 2019

Robert J. Panchari , 78,  of St. Clair, died Tuesday at Home surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, March 9, 1941, He was a son of the late Peter  and Catherine (Tomko) Panchari.

He was a 1958 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Robert retired as a Supervisor from David Kahn...

Oct 14, 2019

Joan C. Brennan, Dieners Hill, died Monday Oct.14, 2019 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, April 15, 1937 She was a daughter of Ralph and Mary (Sninsky) Shappell.

Joan graduated from St. Clair High School in 1955; she worked for the former Christy Joy Catering, Pottsville

and was the...

Oct 11, 2019

Joseph   Holowaty , 85, of 116 East Oak Street, Frackville, died Friday Oct. 11, 2019 at  his residence.

Born in Frackville, February 18, 1934, He was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Radkowski) Holowaty.

Joseph graduated from Frackville High School in 1952 and served in the US Marines Corp. during the   Korea War....

Oct 5, 2019

Patricia A. Selbi , 71, formerly of Mahanoy City, died Saturday Oct. 5, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown,Pa.

Born in Mahanoy City, December 12, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Ramon and Anna (Miskar) Selbi.

She was preceded in death by son Ramon Selbi; 4 brothers Joseph Selbi, Michael Selbi,...

Oct 1, 2019

Alice M. Flail Sweyko, 81, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday October 1, 2019 surrounded by her son and daughter –in- law at her home in Pottsville.

Born in Philadelphia, December 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Talley.

Alice was the Owner of Flaily's Place Tavern, Frackville, PA which...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert S. Bevan, known to some as Bob or even Bobby drew his last breath on this earth September 17, 2019. It was a peaceful passing in his home that he built in Sarasota, FL with his adored wife of 50 years Jean Lucas Bevan. His daughter Tregea Lucas Bevan was by his side.

He was born...

Sep 15, 2019

Eugene J. Blackwell Sr. , 79, of 217 South Nice Street, Frackville, passed away Sunday September 15, 2019 at his home in Frackville.

Born in Gilberton on March 30, 1940, He was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Harding) Blackwell

Eugene was self-employed as an over the road Truck Driver

He...

Aug 30, 2019

Arthur  Kowker, 60, of Millersburg, formerly of Frackville died Friday August 30, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born in Pottsville, May 20, 1959, He was a son of the late John C. Kowker and Ida  (Hower) Kowker Becker.

He worked at the former  City Shirt Factory, Frackville.

He was a member of...