Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

Dec 15, 2024

Melvin Martin, 75, of Frackville, passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Fountain Springs, May 29, 1949, He was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Pribulick) Martin.

Melvin was a 1969 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. He was employed for 30 years for the Commonwealth...

Dec 14, 2024

Ronald L. Blackwell, 57, passed away Saturday December 14, 2024 at his home in Pottsville.

Born February 27, 1967 he was a son of the Beverly (Heffner) Blackwell and the late Robert Blackwell.

Ronald enjoyed sports especially watching the Steelers and Phillies.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by...

Nov 12, 2024

John E. "Jack" Muscalus Sr., formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Columbia Cottage, Palymyra

Born in Frackville, October 21, 1931 he was a son of the late Anthony and Lillian (Pelegitis) Muscalus.

He was a Graduate of Frackville High School Class of 1949.  He and his wife, Alice, founded, owned...

Oct 4, 2024

Mollie Katchur, 88, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Friday October 4, 2024, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem PA .

Born in Reading, August 27, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Brown) Goheen.

Mollie was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School, and went on to earn degrees from both West...

Sep 17, 2024

Attorney Lloyd R. Hampton entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2024.  Lloyd was born to Charles H. and Anna Mae Hampton on November 8, 1958. If you ever heard of the term "Renaissance Man," think of Lloyd.  He was born and raised on a small family farm outside of Gordon, Pennsylvania.  From an early age, he loved to...

Sep 13, 2024

Irene A. Bracey , 92, of  Pottsville, formerly of Frackville passed away Friday September 13, 2024 at LVHN Schuylkill East.

Born in Ashland, May 28, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Wassil and Catherine (Sedar) Thorick.

Irene worked in the garment industry for a short time before taking a full time role as...

Jul 20, 2024

Vella  Kathryn Wodack, 86, Madison Township, formerly of St. Clair, died Saturday July 20, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born in Bronx, NY September 3, 1937, She was a daughter of the late Elvin Stacy and Catherine (Andercavage) Stanchouski.

She was a 1955 graduate of Immaculate Heart High School, Ashland & 1955...

Jul 10, 2024

Douglas C. Camodeca Sr., 90, gained his Glory in Heaven with the release from the bonds of Dementia at The Memory Care Unit of Providence Place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Born at home in Pottsville on February 26, 1934, Douglas was the son of the late Beck and  Ethel (Meyers) Camodeca where he grew up on...

Jul 9, 2024

Alice Muscalus, 92, formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9,2024, surrounded by her family at home in Harrisburg, PA, following a brief illness.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, January 17, 1932 she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Wasylchuck) Shpakovsky.

Alice graduated as valedictorian from Frackville High School in 1949.  Along...

Apr 7, 2024

Joseph "Bowie" Swartchick, 88, passed away Sunday April, 7, 2024 at his home in St. Clair surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville September 12, 1935 he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Elenchin) Swartchick.

A graduate of St. Clair High School he retired as a mechanic after working for United Metal,...

Mar 27, 2024

Shirley Losch , 86, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Tremont Health & Rehab Center.

Born in Muir, September 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Quay and Phoebe (Merkle) Hornberger.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons Kenneth and Scott Hornberger, companion Waymeth Hatley, sister Betty Hornberger, brother Warren Hornberger...

Mar 6, 2024

Lamar P. "Bud" Fisher, 81 of Woodland Acres, Pottsville, Passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, November 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Lamar O. and Mildred (Brown) Fisher.

Lamar served in the US Army and reserves attaining the rank of Corporal before his discharge in 1967....

Jan 22, 2024

Louis R. Onorofsky, 83 of Frackville passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill.

Born in Ashland August 21, 1940 he was a son of the late Louis and Eleanor(Trainor) Onorofsky.

Louis was a graduate of Gilberton High School. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of...

Jan 8, 2024

Johnola Petrozino, 89, formerly of St. Clair and Frackville, died Monday January 8, 2024 at Seton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Port Carbon, May 12, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Mudry) Marcinik.

She graduated from St. Clair School and then worked as a seamstress for many years in...

Jan 4, 2024

Walter J. Kuczynski Jr., 64, of Maizeville, died Thursday January 4, 2024 at LVHN Schuylkill-East.

Born in Hazleton, July 25, 1959, He was a son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Evelyn (Rescavage) Kuczynski.

He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Bears Head Sportsman Association, and Shenandoah Fish and Game Protective...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph P. Pulakaitus, 76, a lifetime resident of Frackville, passed away Thursday November 30, 2023 at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, September 6, 1947, He was a son of the late Peter and Monica (Vinskie) Pulakaitus.  Joe and his sister Gerri were raised by their mother following their father's untimely death in 1957.

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Nov 11, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Butcavage, 89, of Frackville, passed away Monday, Nov. 11.

Born in Gilberton, Nov. 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Fields) Butcavage.

A 1948 graduate of Frackville High School, Ted served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a machinist at...