Obituaries

Jun 10, 2021

Pauline  Sedar, 86, formerly of Frackville died Thursday June 10, 2021 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, August 28, 1934, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Mary (Maleska) Harviletz.

She was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville.

She was preceded in death by her husband John  Sedar...

Jun 7, 2021

Michael Joseph Zigmund, 47, formerly of Frackville, beloved son and brother.  Born October 22, 1973 – Died Monday June 7, 2021.

Michael was a Creative Director and Graphic Designer in Los Angeles, California.  He was a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

He is survived by his parents Joseph and Katherine (Dutchak) Zigmund...

Jun 6, 2021

Jason C. Baucum, of Girardville, died Sunday June 6, 2021 at his home. Born in Pottsville June 3, 1971 he was a son of George Baucum of Girardville and the late Miriam (Benjamin) Baucum.

He was of the Protestant Faith.

In addition to his father he is survived by to sisters Miriam Baucum of Pottsville;...

May 28, 2021

Evelyn L. Spotts, 94, of Rosewood Nursing Home, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday May 28, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkilll-East.

Born in Pottsville, January 31, 1927, She was a daughter of Harry and Ruth (Kipp) Walters.

She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.

She was a member of...

May 25, 2021

Theodore G. Sagan, 82, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 25, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Frackville, April 16, 1939, He was a son of the late Harry  and Mary (Kuchta) Sagan.

He was a graduate of Frackville High School.

He served in the US Army.

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May 18, 2021

Mary Louise Larish, 64, of St. Clair, died Tuesday May 18, 2021, at LVHN-Schuylkill – East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, July 3, 1956 She was a daughter of the late Robert "Red" McCaffrey and Louise (Hughes) McCaffrey.

She was a 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and worked as a Hospitality Hostess at...

May 2, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Jack Richard Kremer, 72, of Pine Grove, on May 2, 2021. Born September 20, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, Jack was the son of the late Jeanette (Yost) and Harry Kremer. He was the loving husband of Catherine Burock Kremer with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage....

Apr 26, 2021

Helen Lorraine Craig , 92, of Frackville, died Monday, April 26, 2021  peacefully at home.

Born in Gilberton, August 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Duboskie) Malloy.

She worked as a receptionist at Thomas Animal Hospital in Frackville, the Cigar Factory in Mahanoy City, and as a clerk for...

Apr 24, 2021

Joan E. Hower 85 of Carlisle, formerly of Frackville died Saturday April 24, 2021, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle, PA. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Apr 23, 2021

Mchael Sutzko, 87, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday April 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM from lung cancer at Providence Place, Pottsville in the care of Compassus Hospice. Born May 6, 1933 He was the last surviving child of the late George and Irene (Baran) Sutzko. Preceding him in death were sisters; Mary Sutzko, Elizabeth Skubish, Verna Zabitzer, Irene...

Apr 9, 2021

Violet Pogera , 86, formerly of St. Clair, passed away  Friday April 9, 2021, at Providence Place, Pottsville PA

Born in St. Clair, March 24, 1935, She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Nemjo) Prohanik.

She was the owner of Violet Pogera Beauty Shop, St. Clair and a member of St. Michael's...

Mar 30, 2021

Jerold J. Gieser, 79, Kulpmont, passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville PA.

Born in Dickinson, March 6, 1942, He was a son of the late Frank  and Margaret (Schloff) Gieser.

Jerold was an Electronic Engineer Technician at Genrad Inc., Santa Clara, CA.

Surviving are 3 sisters, Marilyn Snowdengrass, Eileen...

Mar 18, 2021

Charlotte M. Smith, 93, of Frackville, died Thursday March 18, 2021 at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born and a lifelong resident of her families homestead in Frackville, November 26, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Geiger) Smith.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School class of 1945.

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Mar 13, 2021

On March 13 th , our beloved Pop, Charles P.  Naradko, 77, Pottsville, was called home to heaven unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.

He was born August 4, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Giemza) Naradko.

Sonny was married to the love of his life Judy (Schwartz).  In 2020, they...

Feb 27, 2021

Richard L. McCord, 69, of St. Clair, died Saturday February 27, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1952, He was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (McLaughlin) McCord.

Hewas a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School and was awarded a scholarship to play football at North Carolina State University...

Feb 23, 2021

Virginia "Jeanie" Hinkle, formerly of St. Clair, passed away at her home in Silver Springs MD on February 23, 2021.

Jeanie was born in Arnot's Addition on December 3, 1933, to the late Anthony and Victoria Marcavage.

She graduated from St. Clair High School in 1951then went to Ford Business School in Pottsville before becoming...

Feb 10, 2021

Richard L. O'Donnell, 69, of Frackville, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at his residence.

Born Oct. 22, 1951, in Butler Township, he was a son of the late William H. and Theresa (Chapman) O'Donnell.

He was a retired truck driver, having worked for Fanelli Trucking, Pottsville, and JB Trucking, of McAdoo.

Richard was...

Feb 8, 2021

Mary C. Monahan, 103, formerly of St. Clair, died Monday February 8, 2021, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, January 8, 1918, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mahoney Cummings.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA

She was...

Jan 28, 2021

Gerald H."Gerry" Callaway Sr., 87, of Pottsville, died Thursday January 28, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in Pottsville, May 14, 1933, He was a son of the late Harold and Caroline Beecher Callaway.

He graduated in 1952 from Pottsville Area High School then served in the US Army...

Jan 15, 2021

Barbara Ketterer, 86, of Drums, formerly of Lost Creek, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born July 4, 1934, in Marion Heights, she was a daughter of the late Metro and Anna (Hardish) Dunick.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ketterer,...