Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Joseph V. McElvaney Sr., 80, of 147 North 2nd Street, St. Clair, died Thursday June 4, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. PA

Born in Silver Creek, January 15, 1940, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Seary) McElvaney.

Joe retired from Weaver Tool & Die, Deer Lake.

He was a...

Jun 4, 2020

Jaime N. Kovach , 42, of Lost Creek, died Thursday June 4, 2020 at her sister's home in Pottsville.

Born in Merced, CA, December 9, 1977, She was a daughter of Ronald D. Hatcher of TN and Anita (Hanchey)  Hatcher of Pottsville.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of John J. Kovach;...

May 27, 2020

Roy Howard Richards , 83, of Denver, PAdied Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Doylestown Hospital.

Born in Frackville, April 13, 1937, He was a son of the late Leslie and Florence (Kershner) Richards.

He was a retired from from working in maintenance at Bollman Hat, Denver.

He was a member of Grace Evangelical...

May 20, 2020

Mary Ann Androshick, 73, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on May 20 th , 2020 at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born January 15, 1947 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Donlin. She graduated from Saint Clair High School in 1964. Mary Ann worked as a law office secretary until her...

May 17, 2020

James J. "Cookie" Prosper, 89, of Arnots Addition, St. Clair, passed peacefully Sunday May 17, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Castle Twp., May 27, 1930, he was a son of the late Francis and Martha (Stefansky) Prosper. Jim was a graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia. He retired...

May 14, 2020

James J Haney, 53, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home in St. Clair.

Born in Pottsville, February 11, 1967, He was a son of the late George Haney and Sandra (Culver) Peiffer.

James was a Foreman at Poly Plastic Products in Delano, PA.

Surviving are his wife Susan (Zelinsky) Haney...

May 13, 2020

Lucille M.  Katilas , 83, of  Frackville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Tower City, August 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Hilda (Houtz) Phillips.

Lucille was a member of First United Methodist Church, Frackville and the Frackville...

May 11, 2020

James P. Bickleman, Jr., age 82, of Minersville, PA, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem.  Born in Pottsville, Pa on December 31, 1937, he was the son of the late James and Anna Marie (Capelli) Bickleman.

Coming from humble beginnings, he managed to work hard and prosper for the sake of...

May 7, 2020

Raymond J. Miller , 94, of Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday May 7, 2020, at home with his family.

Born in Riegelsville, April 11, 1926, He was a son of the late Rev. Raymond C. and Grace (Stengley-Stermer) Miller.

A 1944 graduate of Kutztown high school, Ray went on to serve honorably in the US Navy...

May 7, 2020

Edward Shimukonas, 76, of Gilberton died Thursday May 7, 2020 at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gilberton, November 22, 1943, He was a son of the late Joseph  and Anna (Gawley) Shimukonas

He was of the Catholic Faith. He participated in many charitable programs most of his life. While he lived in Frackville he had...

May 4, 2020

Kathleen (Kathy) Chaklos, 69, of Port Carbon, died Monday May 4, 2020, LVHN – Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, August 18, 1950, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Brennan) Roberts.

She was a graduate of Minersville High School.

She worked as a Waitress at the former Mister Donut...

May 1, 2020

Patricia   Gatley, 70 of Pottsville, formerly of Philadelphia, passed Friday May 1, 2020, at her home.

Born in Pottsville, March 6, 1950, She was a daughter of the late John and Jean (Hughes) Brennan.

She was 1968 graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, Philadelphia, after which she attended Holy Family University.

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May 1, 2020

Marian "June" (Jones) Hanley, 94, of Bellmawr, NJ, formerly of Mill Creek Manor, passed Friday May 1, 2020.

Born June 29, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Edward and Annie (Hughes) Jones.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

May 1, 2020

Leo L. Karvois , 89, Girardville, formerly of Connerton and St. Clair, died Friday May 1, 2020, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, October 19, 1930, He was a son of the late Peter and Frances (Petskus) Karvois

He was a graduate of Butler Township High School after which he started his career in...

Apr 18, 2020

Robert P. Stephens, 77, of Cressona, crossed into eternity Saturday April 18, 2020 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA.

Born in Middleport, July 2, 1942, He was a son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Meyers) Stephens.

Robert, commonly known as Bob to his friends and family, was a Bank Manager at...

Mar 31, 2020

Georgine L. Stelma, 54, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at her Residence.

Born in Ashland, August 12, 1965, She is a daughter of Dorothy (Tutella) Moleski and the late George Moleski.

Georgine was a Home Health Aide at Age in Place, Shamokin, a member of the Ladies Axillaries of the American...

Mar 26, 2020

Barbara A. Lecher, 89, of Saint Clair died Thursday March 26, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Forestville, May 17, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Batsick) Markovich. She worked in the garment industry at Peek-A-Boo Styles, Schuylkill Haven before retiring from Craftex Knitting Mills, Auburn. She was a member of St. Clare...

Mar 24, 2020

Albert F. "Teno" Rennick , 88 of St. Clair, died Tuesday March 24, 2020, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, May 12, 1931, He was a son of the late John and Mary (Yuda) Rennick.

He was a 1949 graduate of St. Clair High School where he was the Scholar...

Mar 7, 2020

Jude J. Grassa, 59, of St.Clair, died Saturday March 7, 2020 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, April 6, 1960, He was a son of the late John A. and Annette (Gretsky) Grassa.

He was a 1978 graduate of St. Clair Area High School and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church...

Mar 4, 2020

Carol Eyster, 50, of Lavelle, died Wednesday March 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Levittown, September 6, 1969, She was a daughter of Elizabeth "Betty" Jones of Shenandoah and the late Roy Richards.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and worked in housekeeping at El Beco Inc....