Obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

Michael J. Kaplafka, 49, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, PA.

Born in Pottsville, February 13, 1972, he was a son of Colleen (Stankavage) Kaplafka and the late John Kaplafka, of Frackville.

Michael was a Machine Operator at Carpenter Technology, Reading, PA.

In addition to...

Feb 2, 2022

Bonnie Norton, 76, of Pottsville, died Wednesday February 2, 2022, at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown with her family by her side.

Born in Pottsvillle, August 20, 1945, She was a daughter of the late Edward and June (Coulson) Moran.

Bonnie was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was a teacher and one...

Feb 2, 2022

On February 4, 2022, Felix Eugene "Phil" Roman, joined the love of his life, Eleanor Beatrice (Norwich) Roman in Heaven. Eleanor passed away two days earlier on February 2, 2022. Both were able to remain in the family home at their request, attended to by family.

Felix was born in Frackville on August 13, 1931, to Vincent...

Jan 29, 2022

John R. "Jack" Yashinsky, 87, of Gilberton, passed away peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022 at his daughter's home in Barnesville, PA.

Born in Gilberton, January 11, 1935, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Berusky) Yashinsky.

Jack was a graduate of Gilberton High School. After high school he served honorably in the...

Jan 27, 2022

Robert G. Heckman, 75, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday Jan. 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born Nov. 17, 1946, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Gerald B. and Cecile (Smith) Heckman.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and McCann School of Business.

Robert...

Jan 26, 2022

Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Jan. 27, 1951, in Shenandoah, she...

Jan 24, 2022

Eleanor  Louise Kramer, 92, of Cressona, died Monday January 24, 2022  at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Ringtown, She was a daughter of the late Clarence  and Mae (Deebel) Zimmerman.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School.

Eleanor worked at the A&P in Frackville before starting her family.

She was...

Jan 19, 2022

Laurel Ann Callaway, 82, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pine Grove, where she was residing.

Born in Philadelphia, October 17, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mertie Louise (Stahl) Kerby.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

She was...

Jan 17, 2022

Mildred  Burkey , 89, of Frackville, formerly of McKeansburg passed away Monday January 17, 2022.

Born in Bethlehem, April 24, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Orville and Florence (Appel) Strauss.

She was a worker at several area garment factories.

She was preceded in death by her husband Percy  Burkey Sr....

Jan 14, 2022

Brian C."Furmy" Furman, 53, Lavelle, died Friday January 14, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, June 29, 1968. Preceded in death by his parents Dave and Carol, grandchildren: Autumn, Lilly and Bentley and sister Wendy.

Surviving are his wife Michelle (Heckman) Furman, 2 daughters Ariel and Amber Furman; granddaughter Journee Furman; brother...

Jan 13, 2022

Helen Probition Reinhard, 70, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Nov. 26, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Rose and Nicholas Thoryk.

Helen was the owner of Helen Probition Beauty Salon, Frackville.

She was a member of the former St. Ann's...

Jan 11, 2022

Renata  L. Alonge, 64 of Girardville, died Tuesday January 11, 2022, at her home.

Born in Salt Lake City, UT, August 15, 1957, She was a daughter of the late Alfredas  and Maryte Krisiukenas.

She was a member of Community Mission, Minersville, and had worked as a Head Start Teacher

Surviving are her...

Jan 8, 2022

Richard John Markish, 48, of Frackville, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, March 17, 1973, he was a son of Joanne Burk, of Bear, Del., and the late Richard Markish.

He was a 1991 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Rich...

Jan 8, 2022

John W. "Jack" Mogish, 70, of Klingerstown, died Saturday Jan. 8, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, on Sept. 11, 1951, he was a son of the late John and Madelene (Flaim) Mogish.

Jack was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was also a welder at Dana Parrish Steel. He retired from...

Dec 31, 2021

Dorothy Boros, 85, of Saint Clair, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born July 5, 1936, in Newark, N.J, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Geiger Seals.

Dorothy had many talents, having worked buying, repairing and selling real estate and worked in manufacturing and assembling tools.

...

Dec 31, 2021

Michael E. Yaneck, 63, of Saint Clair, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born July 11, 1958, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Edward and Nancy Yaneck.

Michael was a 1976 graduate of Saint Clair High School and worked at Hexcel, Saint Clair. In Michael's free...

Dec 27, 2021

Joseph A. Ozor , 74, of Frackville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, September 16, 1947, He was a son of the late Joseph and Ann Marie (Petruska) Ozor.

He was a 1966 graduate from Mahanoy Area High School.

Joseph served honorably...

Dec 22, 2021

Kenneth Grabey Sr., 60, formerly of Frackville, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his Hazleton residence.

Born Jan. 29, 1961, in Fayetteville, N.C., he was a son of the late Stan and Patricia (Giba) Grabey.

Ken drove trucks for Pocono Transcrete, of Blakeslee.

He was a club member/vice president at ECUS Slovak Club...

Dec 15, 2021

Violetta  A. Mandycz , 93, formerly of Bath, died Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born April 29, 1928, in Luzerne, she was an only daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Hornack) Topic.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Leonard A. Mandycz,...

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara A. Consavage, 78, of Frackville, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at her home.

Born Nov. 24, 1943, in Butler Twp., she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Dabrilla) Consavage.

She was a sewer at the former City Shirt Factory, Frackville.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker...