Obituaries

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.

Ed...

Scott   Boyer , 43, of 512 West Bacon Street, Palo Alto, Pottsville, died Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, November 20, 1970, He was a son of the late John and Mildred Hummel Boyer.

Scott was self employed selling antique and collectibles.

He was President  of East Norwegian...

Tammy L. Kuhns , 42, of 150 South Spencer St., Frackville, died Sunday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Pottsville, October 20, 1971, She was a daughter of  Harold and Loretta ( Pretti ) Raybould.

Surviving  in addition to her parents are her Husband David B. Kuhns; 4 daughters , Shawnee Kuhns of...

Patricia  Ann Grabey , 72, of  formally Frackville, died Monday at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Pottsville, September 19, 1941, She was a daughter of the late John  and Constance (Vinski) Giba

She retired as a Registered Nurse and 3rd Shift Supervisor at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Shenandoah.

She was a...

Peggy Miller, 68, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday at ManorCare Health Services.

Born in Pottsville, Feb. 7, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Rebecca Hoke Richter.

Peggy was a retired store clerk at Uni-Mart, Frackville, and a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville.

In addition to her parents,...

Jane Wagner, 81, formerly of Frackville, passed away Sunday at her residence in Dresher.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy Wagner.

Jane was a graduate of Frackville High School, Class of 1950. Immediately after high school, she went to work at the Martin Clothing factory where she was a seamstress...

Harry J.  Horwath , 91, of 2321 Water St., Mahanoy Plane, died Thursday at Lebanon VA Hospital.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, January 4, 1922, He was a son of the late Michael and Theresa (Harbist) Horwath.

Harry served in the US Navy during WWII.

He was a retired coal miner Gilberton Coal Co....

Shirley A. Gunderman, 75, of 305 N. Nice St., Frackville, died Friday at home.

Born in Ashland, July 12, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Jennie Cemosky Wagner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Gunderman; two brothers, Robert and Paul Wagner; and two sisters, Helen Kochol and Jean...

Curtis J. Fowler, 34, of 115 N. White St., Shenandoah, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, July 2, 1979, he was a son of Doris Petrosky Fowler and the late Charles Fowler.

Curtis worked as a construction worker and was Protestant in faith.

He was preceded in death...

Verna Shelhamer , 95, of 224 N. Center St., Frackville, died Friday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Jonestown, July 19, 1918, She was a daughter of the late George  and Carrie (Gould) Brown.

She was a graduate of  Minersville High School and the Ford School of Business.

Verna...

Kay  I. Tray , 76, of 685 Wynonah Dr., Auburn, formerly of St. Clair, died Friday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in St. Clair, May 12, 1937, She was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Honicker) Kull.

She was a Nurse Assistant at Former Pottsville Hospital & Warne Clinic.

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Mary A. Haberle , 91, formerly of Frackville, died Saturday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah PA

Born in Frackville, August 4, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Peter  and Helen (Steinberger) Haberle.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School and worked in the local garment industry belonging to the  ILGWU.

Anna Mae Hampton, wife of Charles H. Hampton, 103 Valley Hill Road, Ashland, entered into her eternal afterlife Wednesday night at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by her family.

Born on April 16, 1936, she was a daughter of Agnes and Michael Romaniscon.

She was raised in Butler Township and attended Butler Township High School,...

Mary Homovich , 87, of Girardville, died Sunday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Girardville, August 28, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Schmuhl) Willis She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Girardville. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John Homovich in 1980 Surviving are...

Jerome A. Klimas , 71, of St. Clair, formerly of Frackville died Friday at his home Born in Ashland, March 18, 1942, He was a son of the late Jerome J. and Alice (Birster) Klimas. He was a graduate of Immaculate Heart High School, Fountain Springs. Jerome served in the US Army. He worked in the coal mining industry...

Steve Patrick , 90, of 101 Lower Morea, Mahanoy City, died Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center – South Jackson St., Pottsville. Born in Frackville, December 12, 1922, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Krim) Patrick. He was a Miner at several area collieries, he also worked at the former Metropolitan Mirror Company, Frackville and retired...

Edward L. Halaburda , 93, of 102 Morea Rd, Frackville, died Saturday at his home. Born in Frackville, February 19, 1920 , He was a son of the late Bernard and Josephine (Anascavage) Halaburda. Edward served in the US Army in WWII He retired as a Welder from ITT Meyers Industries , Hazleton. He was a member of St....

Michael Kasmer, 92, of Frackville, died Friday at his home. He was a Frackville resident for more than 60 years. He was born in Duncott to the late Alice Karpulk Kasmer and Michael Kasmer Sr. He retired from the former Metropolitan Mirror and Glass Co., Frackville. He served in the Army 854 Engineers in the south Pacific during World...

David W. Dannenfelser, 44, of 239 W. Coal St., Shenandoah, died Friday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.

Born in Englewood, NJ December 17, 1968, He was a son of Dennis and Elba (Cruz) Dannenfelser of Potttsville.

He was employed by Nester Sanitation, Hamburg.

David was preceded in death by a brother Daniel....

Kenneth R. Jessman , 75, formerly of 528 Howard Street Frackville, died Friday at his Residence, 155 South Nice Street, Frackville

Born July 8, 1937, He was a son of the late Charles and Rita Arraf.

He retired as a Truck Driver at Summit Manufacturing Co., Hazelton.

Surviving are his wife Mary (Smarkanic)...