Obituaries

Jan 6, 2019

Theodore  Kaliher Sr., 88, of 620 S. Lehigh Ave., Frackville, died Wednesday January 6, 2019 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville .

Born in Trenton, PA, September 20, 1930, He was a son of the late Stephen  and Anna (Salamak) Kaliher.

Theodore served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He was a Foreman ...

Jan 5, 2019

Grace  J. Ferguson , 94, of Frackville, died Saturday  January 5, 2019 at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Frackville, October 28, 1924, She was a daughter of the late Raymond  and Grace (Hooper) Ferguson

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Frackville where she served on several church boards, taught Sunday...

Dec 15, 2018

June Vargo, 81, of 410 West Laurel Street, Frackville, died Saturday December 15, 2018 in Shillington PA.

Born in Butler Twp., September 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late William and Alva (Shadel) Chappell.

Before retiring, June worked at several area Acme Super Markets, also a delivery person at Kitty & Dottie Flowers,...

Oct 31, 2018

Jane Dameron , 90, of 70 Thornyapple Lane, Levittown, passed away Wednesday October 31, 2018 at her residence.

Born in Frackville, August 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Marion (Smith) Walter.

She was a 1946 graduate of Frackville High School and a 1951 graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College.

Oct 29, 2018

David L. Haslam, 69, formerly of Wadesville, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 in Ashland PA.

Born in Pottsville, April 11, 1949, He was a son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Patton) Haslam.

David was a musician in several bands and the owner of Dream Weaver Entertainment.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 12, 2018

Geraldine A. Upanavage, 77, of 313 Main Street, Gilberton, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Providence Place, Pottsville PA. Born in Gilberton, July 30, 1941, She was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Andruscavage) Upanavage. Geraldine retired as Pharmacist at the former Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic, Pottsville, PA. She was a member of St. Joseph the...

Apr 24, 2018

Doris Fowler, 77, of 115 N. White St., Shenandoah, passed away Sunday at her Residence, Shenandoah.

Born in Detroit, July 9, 1940, She was a daughter of the late Eleanor (Omlor) and Joseph Petrosky.

Surviving are son Charles Fowler, Shenandoah, daughter Kristine Fowler, Shenandoah, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A memorial Service...

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

Nice-Hart Funeral Home, Inc.

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...