Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Alex "Itchy" Hnatishion, 95, of Frackville, formerly of St. Clair, died Wednesday November 18, 2020, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in St. Clair, August 1, 1925, He was a son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Wansolak) Hnatishion.

Alex Hnatishion served in the US Army during WWII, than worked as a...

Nov 10, 2020

Eleanor L. Laguna, 88, formerly of St. Clair, entered into God's Kingdom peacefully Tuesday November 10, 2020, while at residence at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Philadelphia, September 9, 1932, Eleanor was the  daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Anna (Sokitis) Razzis.

Eleanor took great pride in her work as a...

Nov 10, 2020

James R. Brosius, 73, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at his home in Frackville.

Born Oct. 28, 1947, in Pottsville, he was the oldest son of the late Clarence and Agnes (Boyle) Brosius.

James was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School. He served honorably in the Navy. As a...

Nov 10, 2020

Donald Wayne Schwartz, 76, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday November 10, 2020, at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem.

Born in Austin, Texas, August 1, 1944, He was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Garrett) Schwartz.

He was attended of Schuylkill Haven High School, where he was a standout 3 sport varsity athlete...

Nov 9, 2020

Frances Trusow, 88, of Bethlehem, formerly of St. Clair, died Monday November 9, 2020, at Old Orchard Healthcare, Easton PA.

Born in Pottsville, October 14, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Smith) Trusow.

She worked as as a Seamstress for several area factories and was a member of the ILGWU....

Nov 8, 2020

Catherine "Kitty" Reed, 91, of St. Clair, died Sunday November 8, 2020, at LVHN Schuylkill East.

Born in McAdoo, December 11, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Borycka) Henning.

Kitty worked in the garment industry for Phillip Van Heusen, as a Nurse's Aide at the former Rest Haven Nursing Home,...

Nov 5, 2020

Grace Tipping, 91, of Pottsville, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

Born Aug. 16, 1929, in East Norwegian Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Krebs) Tipping.

She was retired from the former St. Clair Garment Co.

Grace was a member of Bethlehem...

Nov 4, 2020

Dorothy A. Mitchell, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of St. Clair, died Wednesday November 4, 2020, at St. Luke Hospice, Bethlehem PA.

Born in St. Clair, April 29, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Matz) Maste.

She graduated from High School, and worked many years at the Hamburg State Hospital...

Oct 26, 2020

Wayne James. Rhoads, 74, of St. Clair, died Monday October 26, 2020, at LVHN Schuylkill East.

Born in Pottsville, July 13, 1946, He was a son of the late Wayne S. Rhoads and Isabel (Bagucansky) Rhoads.

He  retired in housekeeping after 32 years from the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.

He was a...

Oct 22, 2020

Justine Messaros, 80, of Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at her residence.

Born Aug. 10, 1940, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Justin and Mary (Starzetski) Zutelis.

She was a graduate of Nativity High School in 1958 and worked for Acme Markets Inc. as a customer service representative, retiring...

Oct 20, 2020

Stephen Herman, 74, formerly of St. Clair, died Tuesday October 20, 2020, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, August 10, 1946, He was a son of the late George Sr. and Anna (Kalyan) Herman.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

Stephen served as a Medical Service Specialist...

Oct 20, 2020

Marie Chizmar, of St. Clair, went to her home in Heaven on Tuesday October 20, 2020.   She passed away with her devoted daughter Ann Marie by her side in the house she lived in for all of her 93 years.

Born in Darkwater, January 2, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Peter Resavage, an immigrant...

Oct 13, 2020

Kyle R. Gronski, 37, of Frackville, formerly of Mill Creek Manor died Tuesday October 13, 2020 as a result of an ATV accident in Butler Township.

Born in Carlisle, November 7, 1982, He was the son of Robert W. and Janet F. Menchey Gronski of Mill Creek Manor.

A 2002 Graduate of Pottsville High School...

Oct 11, 2020

Anna M. O'Neill, 88, of Florida, formerly of Frackville, died Sunday October 11, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital North, Orlando FL.

Born in William Penn, October 27, 1931, She was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (McEllone) Coleman. She graduated from West Mahanoy Township High School in 1949. Anna began working in the garment industry...

Oct 9, 2020

Lester A. Wright Jr., 69, of Frackville, died Friday October 9, 2020 at his home.

Born in Washington DC, October 27, 1950, He was a son of the late Lester A. Sr. and Loma (Castle) Wright

Lester Served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He was a retired Case Worker...

Oct 6, 2020

Sanders Perez , infant son of Erin Krick and Fred Perez of Frackville, passed in the arms of his family October 6, 2020.

He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother Denise Ansbach;

Surviving are 4 sisters Eryka Krick;  Elyse-siana Williams; Jade Williams ;  Penelope Perez; a brother Jesse Williams; Maternal Grandfather  Robin Krick...

Oct 4, 2020

George C. Mazloom, 74, passed away Sunday October 4, 2020, at his home in St. Clair. Born in Wilkes Barre, December 1, 1945, He was a son of the late Charles and Rose (Abod) Mazloom.

George was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. He retired as a Highway Construction Inspection Supervisor at Penn DOT, Allentown,...

Oct 4, 2020

Ronald C. Davenport , 75, of St. Clair, died Sunday October 4, 2020, at LVHN – Muhlenberg, Bethelhem.

Born in St. Clair, March 27, 1945, He was a son of the late George and Margaret (Gregory) Davenport.

He was a graduate of Penn State University.

Ron retired as a teacher from Child Development...

Sep 30, 2020

Joseph Stencovage, 91, of Saint Clair, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born May 11, 1929, in Eagle Hill, he was a son of the late Jory and Marya (Horvath) Stankowicz.

He attended Blythe Township High School, graduated from Saint Clair High School and Wilkes College.

Joseph served in the...

Sep 24, 2020

Debra L. Mohl, 60, of Pottsville, died Thursday September 24, 2020, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, January 15, 1960, She was a daughter of Betty (Stoyer) Gerber and the late Edward Mohl.

She worked in Housekeeping at Walter's Cleaning Service, .

Debra was preceded in death by her longtime companion Ronald Mease;...