Obituaries

Sep 24, 2020

Xena  Martofel, 22, of Coal Twp., passed away Thursday September 24, 2020, in Kulpmont PA.

Born in Pottsville, January 12, 1998, She was a daughter of Shannon Dean and John Martofel.

In addition to her parents, surviving are sister Gabrielle Martofel of Pottsville; step-mother Danielle Stoud of Coal Twp.; Maternal Grandmother Margaret Dean of Gilberton;...

Sep 16, 2020

William Lewis Delker, 86, of Tamaqua, formerly of  Wadesville died Wednesday September 16, 2020, at LVHN – East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 14, 1934, He was a son of the late Edward and Alma (Reese) Delker.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1952.

William served in...

Sep 7, 2020

Francis  M. "Frank" Garrity , 71, formerly of St. Clair, died Monday September 7, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, April 11, 1949, He was a son of the late Edward M. and Genevieve (Matuscavage) Garrity.

He was a 1967 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Frank served in the Air...

Aug 29, 2020

Regina I. Buffington, 73, of South Morris Street, Saint Clair, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, Shenandoah.

Born Oct. 26, 1946, in Berlin, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Ilse (Gumz) Bowers.

She retired after working for 31 years as a medical technician at the former Good...

Aug 27, 2020

Anna "Nancy" Bramley, 88, formerly of Saint Clair, passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at her residence in Sarasota, Fla.

She was born on February 4, 1932 to Frank and Anna Post in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She was raised in St. Clair, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School. In 1953, she married her loving husband George...

Aug 26, 2020

Joseph  D. "Yank" Yankiewicz, 71, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday August 26th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ashland, June 14, 1944, He was a son of the late Joseph J. and Dorothy (Mack) Yankiewicz and grew up in the Catholic Faith.

A star football player, Yank graduated from Shenandoah Catholic...

Aug 20, 2020

David "Beaver" Flail , 49, of Frackville, died Thursday August 20, 2020 in Frackville. Born in Pottsville, April 26, 1971, He was a son of David E. Flail of Frackville and Deborah Smith of Frackville.

He was an Equipment Operator for Frackville Borough, and previously at Ron Troy Paving, Frackville.

He was of the Methodist...

Aug 12, 2020

Stephen Romaniscon, 81, of Hope Sound, Fla., formerly of Gordon, died Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020.

Born Dec. 11, 1938, in Butler Twownship, he was a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Beneshunas) Romaniscon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance (Suslavage) Romaniscon, and three sisters, Agnes Romaniscon, Andrea Brady and Anna Hampton....

Aug 8, 2020

Michelle Smith, 55, of Frackville, died Saturday August 8, 2020 at her residence,

Born in Pottsville, May 25, 1965, She was a daughter of Joan Hinkle Bower Yankiewicz and the late Samuel Bower.

Michelle worked as a Chef at several area restaurants.

Surviving are daughter Marisa Moyer of Orwigsburg and a brother Michael...

Aug 2, 2020

Elizabeth Filer, 95, formerly St. Clair, passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg PA.

Born in St. Clair, December 5, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Prokopetz) Stefonick.

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

Elizabeth...

Aug 1, 2020

Tracey A. Grabish, 55, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born in Philadelphia, June 28, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carol (Donit) Corby Williams.

She was a lead biller at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Office.

In addition to her parents,...

Jul 19, 2020

Christine Rennick, 67, St. Clair, passed away Sunday July 19, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Mount Union, September 13, 1953, she was a daughter of Robert and Patsy (Erb) Mellott of Frackville.

She retired as a Secretary from Schuylkill County Domestic Relations.

She was preceded in death by a sister Marlene...

Jul 16, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Samelko , 90, Frackville, died Thursday July 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in Shenandoah on January 1, 1930, He was a son of the late John and Helen (Obialska) Samelko.

He served in The United States Army Air Force and was a member of the NRA and...

Jul 7, 2020

Jean Christina Kosmari, 70, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Saint Clair, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Matz) Maste.

A 1967 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, she attended Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Del., for two years.

Jun 30, 2020

Rodney S. Bilansky, 47, of Pottsville, died Tuesday June 30, 2020.

Born in Pottsville, December 20, 1972, He was a son of the late Anthony and Barbara (Macola) Bilansky.

He was graduated of St. Clair High School and served in the US Army.

He was employed at Boscov's Restaurant Pottsville.

Surviving...

Jun 30, 2020

Charles D. Brayford , 83, formerly of Frackville,  passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Schuylkill Center Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Born in Hazleton, January 4, 1937, he was a son of the late Charles and Salome (Griffiths) Brayford.

Charles was a  graduate of Mahanoy City High School, he then matriculated to East Stroudsburg University where...

Jun 30, 2020

Violet B. Twardzik , 89, of St. Clair, died Tuesday June 30, 2020, at her home.

Born in Arnot's Addition, November 10, 1930, She was a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Folta) Kocur.

She was a Cutter at Several Area Garment Factories, .

Violet was a member of St. Clare of...

Jun 20, 2020

Peter Rachko, of Frackville, died June 20, 2020.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Julia Rachko.

He graduated from Frackville High School and Ford School of Business.

Peter served in the Army with the rank of specialist E5, stationed in Korea. He retired from the Finance and...

Jun 19, 2020

Carol A. Herb, 77, of Frackville, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton.

Born Nov. 10, 1942, in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dillman) Herb.

She retired from Acme Super Markets, having worked at various stores.

Carol was a very active member of Trinity Evangelical...

Jun 16, 2020

Lonn Fisher, 63, of Shenandoah, died Tuesday June 16, 2020 at his Residence.

Born in Wilmington, DE, September 18, 1956, He was a son of the late Herbert and Doris (Towers) Fisher.

He was a Car Salesman at Independence Toyota, Hazleton, PA.

Surviving are 3 daughters Danielle Bergeron of Galloway, NJ; Stephanie Swift...