Obituaries

May 14, 2020

James J Haney, 53, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home in St. Clair.

Born in Pottsville, February 11, 1967, He was a son of the late George Haney and Sandra (Culver) Peiffer.

James was a Foreman at Poly Plastic Products in Delano, PA.

Surviving are his wife Susan (Zelinsky) Haney...

May 13, 2020

Lucille M.  Katilas , 83, of  Frackville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Tower City, August 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Hilda (Houtz) Phillips.

Lucille was a member of First United Methodist Church, Frackville and the Frackville...

May 7, 2020

Raymond J. Miller , 94, of Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday May 7, 2020, at home with his family.

Born in Riegelsville, April 11, 1926, He was a son of the late Rev. Raymond C. and Grace (Stengley-Stermer) Miller.

A 1944 graduate of Kutztown high school, Ray went on to serve honorably in the US Navy...

May 7, 2020

Edward Shimukonas, 76, of Gilberton died Thursday May 7, 2020 at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gilberton, November 22, 1943, He was a son of the late Joseph  and Anna (Gawley) Shimukonas

He was of the Catholic Faith. He participated in many charitable programs most of his life. While he lived in Frackville he had...

Apr 18, 2020

Robert P. Stephens, 77, of Cressona, crossed into eternity Saturday April 18, 2020 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA.

Born in Middleport, July 2, 1942, He was a son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Meyers) Stephens.

Robert, commonly known as Bob to his friends and family, was a Bank Manager at...

Mar 31, 2020

Georgine L. Stelma, 54, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at her Residence.

Born in Ashland, August 12, 1965, She is a daughter of Dorothy (Tutella) Moleski and the late George Moleski.

Georgine was a Home Health Aide at Age in Place, Shamokin, a member of the Ladies Axillaries of the American...

Mar 26, 2020

Barbara A. Lecher, 89, of Saint Clair died Thursday March 26, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Forestville, May 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Batsick) Markovich. She worked in the garment industry at Peek-A-Boo Styles, Schuylkill Haven before retiring from Craftex Knitting Mills, Auburn. She was a member of St. Clare...

Mar 4, 2020

Carol Eyster, 50, of Lavelle, died Wednesday March 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Levittown, September 6, 1969, She was a daughter of Elizabeth "Betty" Jones of Shenandoah and the late Roy Richards.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and worked in housekeeping at El Beco Inc....

Feb 27, 2020

Rozalie Diane Brosius, 73, of, Frackville, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at her home.

Born in New York, January 18, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Slyvester and Rose (Babek) Galgoci.

She was a RN at Bellevue Hospital, NY.

Surviving are her husband of 37 years James D. Brosius; son Joseph...

Feb 21, 2020

Thomas F. Butler, 70, of Altamont Boulevard, Frackville, died Friday Feb. 21, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

Born Aug. 15, 1949, in Hazle Township, he was a son of the late Stephen and Clara (Kripp) Butler.

He was a truck driver before retiring working for Venezia Trucking, Limerick; Tbt Trucking and All...

Feb 19, 2020

Brian E. Bernotas, 43, of  Campbellsburg, KY, died Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020 while working as a laborer for US Housing Components of La Grange, KY.

Born in Pottsville, June 14, 1976, He was a son of Ralph Bernotas Jr.and his companion Shaleen Hauze of Frackville and Sheree (Harris) Dinnini and her companion Jeffrey Levin-Epstein of Spring Hill,...

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...