Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

James A. Kessock

James A. Kessock

Apr 27, 2025

James  Albert Kessock, 65, of St. Clair, passed away Sunday April 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, September 8, 1959, He was a son of the late Albert P and Patricia J. (Culbert) Kessock.

A 1977 graduate of St. Clair Area High School, he went on to serve in...

Deborah L. Smith

Deborah L. Smith

Apr 11, 2025

Deborah L. Smith, 76, of Frackville, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, March 7, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Wandzilak) Smith.

She was a retired Retail Sales Clerk at Dollar General, Ashland, and a social member of the Frackville American...

Katharine Macnutt

Katharine Macnutt

Apr 7, 2025

Katharine A.  MacNutt, 58, of McAdoo, formerly of Pottsville passed away Monday April 7, 2025, ather home

Born in , November 28, 1966, She was a daughter of the late Margaret  (Kodak) MacNutt and John MacNutt of Pottsville

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, she matriculated to Millersville University earning a Bachelor Degree in...

Valeria T. Davis

Valeria T. Davis

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Valeria T. (Marcavage) Davis, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA, where she was receiving care for a recent illness. She was an educator, a civil servant, a loving wife, and a dear friend to many residents of her hometown of St. Clair, PA.

Valeria, also known as Val or...

David M. Motto

David M. Motto

Mar 29, 2025

David M. Motto, 74, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, January 5, 1951, He was a son of the late Martin and Kathryn (Butscunas) Motto

A 1969 graduate of St. Clair High School, where he also attended Vo-Tech, David went on to...

Shirley (Harviletz) Milyo

Shirley (Harviletz) Milyo

Mar 29, 2025

Shirley (Harviletz) Milyo, 79, of Frackville, passed away Saturday March 29, 2025 at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, January 3, 1946, She was a daughter of the late George and Alberta (Katilas) Harviletz.

She was a 1964 graduate of Frackville High School, going on to work at the Rabin's and Model Garment Factory....

Ernest Bowman

Ernest Bowman

Mar 19, 2025

Ernest  Bowman, 81, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah , passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025 at Ridgeview Nursing & Rehab, Shenandoah.

Born in Pottsville, February 17, 1944, He was a son of the late Grace Konsler Bowman

He worked as a laborer for many companies before retiring as a bus driver for North Schuylkill School...

Joan Morgan

Joan Morgan

Feb 26, 2025

Joan Morgan, 92, of Frackville, died Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Frackville, May 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John  and Katherine (Dower) Harris.

She was a retired from the former Bon Ton Store, Frackville..

She was a member of First United Methodist...

Mary Jane Beckett

Mary Jane Beckett

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Jane Beckett, 91, formerly of Frackville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.  She was a resident at Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, February 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Murphy) Bierman.

She was a graduate of Pottsville...

Wassil Draovitch

Wassil Draovitch

Feb 16, 2025

Wassil Draovitch, 90, of Mill Creek, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Geisinger-St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He was born in Diener's Hill on June 24, 1934. He was a son of the late Wassil and Pearl (Ponchar) Draovitch.

Following his graduation from St. Clair High School, class of 1952,...

Joseph J. Haffey

Joseph J. Haffey

Feb 6, 2025

Joseph  J. Haffey, 82, of St Clair, died Thursday February 6, 2025, at LVHN-Schuylkill- East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, July 31, 1942, He was a son of the late Patrick and Anna (Sabados) Haffey.

Joseph J. Haffey served in the US Army.

He then went on to work in Food Distribution at...

Kelley Marie Krieger

Kelley Marie Krieger

Feb 4, 2025

Kelley Marie Krieger, 59, of Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday February 4, 2025 at Pottsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born in Shamokin, March 14, 1965, She was a daughter of John Krieger and Rhoda (Frasch) Saldukas.

She was a 1983 graduate of North Schuylkill High School, and went on to work as a Home Health...

David A. Kulp

David A. Kulp

Jan 31, 2025

David Allen Kulp (commonly known as "Kulpy") 59, of Stroudsburg passed away Friday January 31, 2025 at Ridgeview Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah,Pa. Born on April 18, 1965, he was the son the late Jesse E. and Gladys L. Kulp.

Dave was a 1983 graduate of Stroudsburg High School and began working full time in the family business- Kulp...

George R. Zokuskie

George R. Zokuskie

Jan 31, 2025

George R. Zokuskie, 86, of St. Clair, died Friday January 31, 2025 at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gilberton, March 12, 1938, He was a son of the late Albert  and Mary (Marhon) Zokuskie.

He Served in the US Air Force.

George retired having worked for Reading Anthracite .Pottsville, PA.

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Donna M. Potts

Donna M. Potts

Jan 26, 2025

Donna M. Potts, 77, of  Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday January 26, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, December 26, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Donald   and Laverne (Shaw) Hughes.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA

She was preceded in death...

Kerry “Kim” Grabey

Kerry “Kim” Grabey

Jan 21, 2025

Kerry  "Kim" Grabey, 77, of  Frackville, died Tuesday January 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in New York, January 11, 1948, She was a daughter of the late Howard  and Helen (Terry) Lyndon

She was a Teacher's Aide at IU 29 and as a waitress at the former Mountain City Diner....

Michael James Chylack

Michael James Chylack

Jan 20, 2025

Michael James Chylack , 83, of St. Clair, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.

Born in Pottsville, December 30, 1941, He was a son of the late Gerald  and Clementine (Gouris) Chylack.

He was a 1960 graduate of St. Clair High School. He worked at Reading Anthracite for 30 years, and owned...

Catherine T. Bulino

Catherine T. Bulino

Jan 14, 2025

Catherine T.  Bulino OSF, 98, of St. Clair, died Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025  at her residence.

Born in Minersville, April 20, 1926, she was a daughter of late Emil and Romilda (Dallago) Rizzi.

She graduated from Minersville High School Class of 1944 and was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Clair, PA,...

Dorothy Moleski

Dorothy Moleski

Jan 5, 2025

Dorothy Moleski, 83, of Minersville, died Sunday January 5, 2025 in Girardville.

Born in Wilkes Barre, April 28, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Gerald Phillips and Maryann Tutella.

In her younger years she worked as a bartender before her career as a home health aide.

She was of the Catholic...

Vita (Modica) Valenti

Vita (Modica) Valenti

Jan 1, 2025

Vita (Modica) Valenti , 84, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Burgio, Italy September 9, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Carmelo and Catherine (Genova) Modica. Vita's passion was taking care of her family. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA She was...