Obituaries

Robert  Prybolsky , 69, of New Castle, DE, died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington,  DE.

Born in Frackville, June 19, 1945, He was a son of the late William and Mildred (DePuka) Prybolsky.

Robert 'Bubsy' Prybolsky was a true individual with a positive spirit that was undeniably infectious. He was a kind, generous man...

Yvonne Beauchamp, 88, of 108 S. Fourth St., Frackville, died Monday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Gilberton, March 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Hazel Schultz Griffiths.

A graduate of Gilberton High School, she was a member of Gilberton United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death...

Loretta Raybould, 67, of Pottsville, died Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, Jan. 8, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Helen Hatala Pretti.

She was a graduate of Saint Clair High School.

Loretta was a member of St. John the Baptist  Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville....

Jean Caton, 89, of 102 N. Lehigh Ave., Frackville, died Tuesday at her residence.

Born in Shenandoah, May 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Louise Schistle Spor.

Jean worked at the former Model Garment factory, Frackville, and was a library aide at the Frackville Free Public Library .

She was...

Alberta June  Davis , 82, of Raven Run, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St.

Alberta was born  on June 3, 1932 at home in the small town of Dotter's Corners at the foot of the Pocono Mountains. She was a daughter of the late Albert Franklin  Green and Mildred Julia (Berger) Green.

She...

Lillian  Kodis , 78, of, Winter Park, FL, formerly of Frackville,  died at her home.

Born in Frackville, February 9, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Simon and Ursula (Subacius) Kodis.

She retired as Skin Esthetician.

Lillian was of Catholic Faith.

She was preceded in death by  brother Joseph Kodis 4...

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irginia Lee Covach-Bruno, 45, surrendered her spirit to God on Sunday evening from her residence at 31 Pickwick Place, Reading.

Born in Pottsville on December 15, 1968, "Lee" was a daughter of William S. Covach, Sr. and the late Virginia (Lewis) Covach.

She was the beloved wife of Stephen S. Bruno, to...

Florence A. Rounds , 84, of 118 North Line Street, Frackville, died Tuesday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Gilberton, February 16, 1930, She was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Marcavage) Shidisky.

She retired as a clerk having worked for Jo-Ad and K-Mart, Frackville.

She was a member...

Regina A. Fisher , 87, of Hazleton, formerly of Frackville died Friday at Liberty Nursing and Rehab Center, Allentown PA

Born in Gilberton, July 10, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Peter  and Bertha (Muslusky) Kepezinski

She was a Machine Operator at several area garment companies

She was preceded in death...

Karen Motto   Kobige , 70, of 51 Caroline Ave., Pottsville, died Thursday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Pottsville, July 7, 1943, She was a daughter of the late Jesse  Nester and Kathryn (Auman) Motto.

She worked many years at State Manufacturing and several area garment companies before retiring as a  Nurses Aide...

Sherry Zimmerman, 41, of 500 Laurel Street, Minersville, died unexpected Thursday at her residence. Born in Pottsville, May 6, 1973, She was a daughter of Lawrence and Rose Poploski Zimmerman.

She was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan, enjoyed watching Sissy Spacek movies, particularly Coal Miners Daughter and had a compassion for all dogs especially her little buddy...

Richard  W. Beauchamp , 68, of 108 South 4th Street, Frackville, died Wednesday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Butler Twp., December 28, 1945, He was a son of Yvonne ( Griffiths ) Beauchamp of Frackville and the late Travis  Beauchamp.

He worked at Jackson Hewitt, Long Beach , CA, as an accountant...

Patricia  A. Schaeffer , 69, of 40 N. Balliet St., Frackville, died Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA.

Born in Frackville, August 29, 1944, She was a daughter of the late William  Schaeffer and Elizabeth (Meck) Schaeffer Yasembousky.

Patricia  in sales at Sears in the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville,

She was a member...

Ruth E.  Czebieniak , 84, of 2812 King Ave., Easton, died Thursday at Old Orchard Health Care, Easton PA.

Born in New York, October 16, 1929, She was a daughter of the late Martin and Ethel (Fream) Gemming.

Ruth was a  retired  Bookkeeper at New York International Bible Society, East Brunswick, NJ.

She...

David R. Halaburda , 50, of 256 S. Wylam St., Frackville, died Monday at his Residence.

Born in Shenandoah, August 19, 1963, He was a son of the late Joseph and Eugenia (O'Donnell) Halaburda.

He was a former lineman at PPL .

David was of the  Polish National Catholic faith  and a member...

Lisanne A. Cooney , 58, of 214 South Nice St., Frackville, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Greensburg, February 28, 1956, She was a daughter of Nancy T. (Thomas) Aleandri of Greensburg and the late John Aleandri.

She was a graduate of  Hempfield High School, and attended Indiana University...

Marie A. Downey, 87, formerly of Mahanoy City died Saturday at Seton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Shenandoah, August 15, 1926, She was a daughter of the late James and Katie  (Mundy) Whalen.

She attended Mahanoy Township Schools and graduated from the James Martin School of Practical Nursing, Philadelphia.

She was a...

Victoria Caroline Irvi n, 87, Mechanicsville, Md., formerly of Frackville, died Thursday at Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, Md.

Born in Shenandoah, July 22, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Jedviga Rudlavage Yotko.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Frackville; American Legion Post No. 398 Ladies Auxiliary...

Shirley  Klem , 82, of 533 Howard Street, Frackville, died Wednesday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Butler Twp., November  16, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Douglas  and Erdie (Miller) Batdorf.

She worked as a machine operator at several local factories, retiring from the former City Shirt Factory,...

Edward W. Kunigonis , 84, of 34 N. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Frackville, Nov. 3, 1929, he was a son of the late Vincent and Theofila Andruscavage Kunigonis.

He graduated from Frackville High School, then served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

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