Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Nancy Hreshko Brayford, 78, formerly of Frackville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living, Nesquehoning.

Born in Frackville, April 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred (Blickley) Hreshko.

She was a graduate from Immaculate Heart Academy.

Nancy served on the North Schuylkill School...

Sep 14, 2021

Vincent R. Cicero, 54, of Saint Clair, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born Sept. 19, 1966, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Geraldine (Miller) Cicero.

Vincent worked as a self-employed general contractor.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas...

Sep 12, 2021

Luis B. Ramirez of Shenandoah died Sunday Sept. 12, 2021, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah PA

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville PA is in charge of arrangements. www.nicehartfuneralhome.com

Sep 6, 2021

Georgine L. Orlick, 97, of Minersville, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Luther Ridge Assisted Living, Pottsville.

Born in Minersville, April 22, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George and Ellen Laudeman Maurer and Clara Maurer, by whom she was raised.

She was a member of the former Emanuel Church, Minersville.

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Sep 2, 2021

Steven M. Baucum, 57, of Girardville, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

Private service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made via https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-my-father-to-put-his-son-to-rest?member=13786923&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Aug 21, 2021

Betty J. Kriner, 85, formerly of Mahanoy City, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Conemaugh, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Bozic) Goughnour.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Francis P. Kriner, in 1991, and a great-granddaughter,...

Aug 17, 2021

Genevieve "Genny"  M. Shoup, formerly of Frackville, passed away in the presence of her family, August 17, 2021 at the age of 88.

Born December 26, 1932 in Black Creek Township, Nuremberg PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Fisher) Foose.

She graduated from Black Creek Township High School in 1951....

Aug 11, 2021

Francis  X. "Champ" McCarthy , 85, of  Mahanoy Plane PA, The Foot, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at LVHN Schuylkill East. The hospital, formerly the Good Samaritan, is also where all 5 of his children came into the world.

Born  September 10, 1935 at Ashland PA General Hospital, he  was...

Jul 24, 2021

Carol  Ann Furman, 78, of  Lavelle, formerly of Frackville, died Saturday July 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, August 13, 1942, She was a daughter of the late Albert  and Gertrude (Hanlon) Soult.

Carol worked many jobs including Anthony's Grocery Store, City Shirt, Mahanoy Township and the Frackville...

Jul 16, 2021

Joseph B. Pereira, 88, of Frackville, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

He was a son of the late Benjamin and Florence (Arnau) Pereira.

Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Vocola, and is survived by a sister, Gerri Glow, of Ringtown.

Joe was...

Jul 9, 2021

Anthony T. Weisacosky, 78, of Tamaqua, formerly of Pottsville, died Friday July 9, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, August 17, 1942, He was a son of the late Anthony J. and Evelyn (Stessalavage) Weisacosky.

Tony received his Masters Degree from West Chester University in Health and Physical Education and...

Jul 6, 2021

Ethel "Eppie" Stencovage, 87, of Saint Clair, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 24, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John Krebs and the late Ethel (Williams) Berkheiser.

Ethel retired as a clerk at Schuylkill County Courthouse. She was a member of First...

Jun 30, 2021

John A. Koch, 75, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, October 23, 1945, He was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Mohl) Koch, Cressona.

After Graduating from Blue Mountain Class of '65 John honorably served in the Vietnam War...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles J. "Chuckie" Scherer Jr., 71, of Frackville, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born May 6, 1950, in Ashland, he was a son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Hansbury) Scherer.

Charles was employed as a door-to-door salesman for over 30 years by Compact Sweeper Co., Frackville.

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Jun 28, 2021

Kathryn  F. Cabulis, 85, of Frackville, Passed away Monday June 28, 2021 at LVHN-Schuylkill East, Pottsvillle, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frackville, February 25, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Stabinsky) Preneta.

She was a 1953 graduate of Frackville High School.

Kathryn worked as a laborer...

Jun 19, 2021

Florence "Flo" Jones , 93, formerly of, Mill Creek, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021, at Aspen Valley Senior Living, Boise, Idaho.

Born in Palo Alto, December 11, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Loretta (Delaney) Leiby.

Flo was a 1944 graduate from St. Clair High School, she retired as a...

Jun 19, 2021

Martha (Nahas) Dodds, 96, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4th at Seton Manor Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past few years.  Born on October 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Jabron) Nahas and grew up in Frackville until her marriage to...

Jun 18, 2021

Joseph Bulino, 88, of Saint Clair, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Saint Clair, Sept. 22, 1932, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Logoida) Bulino.

He was a 1950 graduate from Saint Clair High School.

Joseph Bulino served in the Army during...

Jun 17, 2021

Daniel R. Lubinsky, 42, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Jan. 18, 1979, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edmund F. and the late Brenda (Bennett) Lubinsky.

He was a 1997 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Dan attended Vo-tech and learned...

Jun 13, 2021

Joseph J. Rollman , 61, of St. Clair, passed away  Sunday June 13, 2021, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville PA.

Born in Pottsville, December 11, 1959, He was a son of  the late Joseph and Nancy (Walters) Rollman.

Joseph worked at Miller Distribution, St. Clair.  He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi...