Obituaries

Mar 21, 2018

Mrs. Genevieve Regina Peters Buchanan, 89, a lifelong resident of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 21, 2018 as an inpatient at Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehabilitation.

Jean, a graduate of Saint Clair High School Class of 1946 was the daughter of the late Stanley & Constance Dangielewicz Peters of Saint Clair, who were the...

Jan 28, 2018

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9 North Lehigh Ave. Frackville PA

Phone (570) 874-0670 Fax (570) 429-2500

Marie L. Snyder, 69, of 413 Back Rd., Barnesville, died Sunday January 28, 2018 at her home.

Born in Frackville, August 20, 1948, She was a...

Dec 10, 2017

Wilda  Parrish, 78, of 650 Washington Street, Frackville, died Sunday December 10, 2017 at  her Residence.

Born in West Mahanoy Twp, November 9, 1939, She was a daughter of the late George   and Ethel (Davis) Leiby.

She worked with her husband at  Bob's Towing in  Frackville.

Wilda was an avid Penn State Fan...

Dec 7, 2017

James "Jamie" R. Short of Gilberton, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.

Janie was born in Coaldale, September 12, 1951; he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Short.  A kind, loving, big hearted man departed this world much too early.  He was a true and trusted friend to...

Oct 17, 2017

Arthur Bohard , 90, of  Fort Myers FL, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, January 11, 1927, He was a son of Levi and Elizabeth (Schachter) Bohard.

He was the husband of Bernice C. (Chukusky) Bohard to whom he was married 63 years.

Oct 8, 2017

Dorothy Mervine , 82, of 228 North Broad Mt. Ave, Frackville, died SundayOct. 8, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, April 14, 1935, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella (Savage) Waiksnoris.

Dorothy retired as a custodian at North Schuylkill School District...

Oct 3, 2017

Maria  Rounds, 56, of Norristown, formerly of Frackville died Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, July 23, 1961, She was a daughter of the late Bernard   and Florence (Shidisky) Rounds.

She was a 1979 graduate from Cardinal Brennan High School  ...

Sep 21, 2017

Horace A.  Hyatt, 90, of  died Thursday Sept 21, 2017 at Willow Point Rehabilitation. and Nursing Center, Vestal NY.

Born in Sidney, New York on  June 7, 1927, He was a son of the late Albert and Lorena Haynes Hyatt.

He was a retired Manager  at Tier Part Warehouse, Binghamton , NY.

He...

May 24, 2017

Donald R. Troutman, 79, of Bridgewater, N.J., died peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife and loving son Thursday May 24, 2017 at home.

Born April 4, 1938, in Girardville, he was a son of the late Daniel and Catherine Troutman, Girardville.

He served in the Army from 1961-63.

Donald started working for Johns-Manville...

May 8, 2017

Grant  D. "Barney" Klock, 91, of 516 West Wall St., Frackville, died Monday May 8, 2017 at LVHN – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Leck Kill, November 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Thomas  and Katie (Brown) Klock.

Grant served in the US Army during WWII where he was...

May 7, 2017

Ralph T. "Luke" Clocker, 83,of 135 North Nice St. Frackville, died Sunday May 7,2017 at Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Palo Alto, July 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice ( Wellinger ) Clocker.

He worked as a Security Guard at a local Gilberton Power Plant.

Apr 15, 2017

Linda A. Shistle , 70, of 1001 Wade Road, St. Clair, formerly Frackvillle, died Saturday April 15, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, September 23, 1946, She was a daughter of the late Francis  James and Eleanor (Lindenmuth) James.

She retired as a  Driver from L&S Trucking, Brandonville escorting wide loads...

Mar 7, 2017

Scott J. Neumeister, 57, of  Orwigsburg, died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Butler Twp., March 27, 1959, He was a son of  Betty Lauer Neumeister of Frackville and the late Warren  Neumeister.

He was a 1977graduate of North Schuylkill High School  and...

Jan 29, 2017

Michele  F. Bohard , 61, of Fort Meyers, FL, formerly of Frackville, died Sunday January 29, 2017  at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Pottsville, November 26, 1955, She was a daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Chukusky) Bohard of  Fort Myers.

Michele worked as an Investment Banker at Lazard Freres, NY. Upon retiring...

Dec 29, 2016

Lance D. Frew, 69, of 308 West Arch Street, Frackville, died Thursday December 29, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Butler Township, February 27, 1947, He was a son of the late John and Minnie (Smith) Frew.

He served in the US Marines in Vietnam, receiving two purple hearts.

Lance...

Dec 25, 2016

Russell Wonsock of Wilmington, DE went home to the lord peacefully on Christmas Day December 25, 2016.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved by all.

He was the son of the late Ann and George Wonsock of Mahanoy City.  He was proceeded in death by sister Mildred and brothers Arthur, John, George and ...

Nov 14, 2016

Theresa  A. Franklin , 56, of Pottsville, died Monday November 14, 2016 at her residence

Born in Philadelphia, June 25, 1960, She was a daughter of the late Joseph  and Camille (Defelice) Aiello.

She was preceded in death by brother Joseph Aiello;

Surviving are her husband of 15 years Mark  Franklin; son Joseph...

Sep 4, 2016

Adolph ("Al") Czebieniak, 89, of Easton, died Sunday September 4, 2016 after a short stay at the Manor Care Nursing Facility, Easton.

Born Dec. 22, 1926 in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Adolph was the fourth child and youngest son of the late Andrew and Josephine Czebieniak.  A graduate of Frackville High School, Adolph served 19 months in the...

Sep 1, 2016

Kenneth Jessman Jr., 50, of 155 S. Nice St., Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday September 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, surrounded by his family.

Born in Ashland, Oct. 5, 1965, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mary Smarkanic Jessman.

Kenneth loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...

Aug 21, 2016

Kathy Marie Smith , 60, of Lot 8 Sammy's Mobile Home Park, Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday August 21, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in  Pottsville May 15, 1956, She was a daughter of the late John Zinini and Ann (Kushlick) Womer.

Kathy  worked as a Cutter at Ethel Maid Inc., Schuylkill Haven,...