Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Rozalie Diane Brosius, 73, of, Frackville, died Thursday February 27, 2020 at her home.

Born in New York, January 18, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Slyvester and Rose (Babek) Galgoci.

She was a RN at Bellevue Hospital, NY.

Surviving are her husband of 37 years James D. Brosius; son Joseph...

Feb 21, 2020

Thomas F. Butler, 70, of Altamont Boulevard, Frackville, died Friday Feb. 21, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

Born Aug. 15, 1949, in Hazle Township, he was a son of the late Stephen and Clara (Kripp) Butler.

He was a truck driver before retiring working for Venezia Trucking, Limerick; Tbt Trucking and All...

Feb 19, 2020

Joseph  Kovich, of Pottsville, formerly of Wadesville, died Wednesday February 19, 2020  at Luther Ridge.

Born in Wadesville,  March 4, 1928, He was a son of the late John and Mary (Fesko) Kovich.

Joseph Kovich served in the US Navy in WWII.

He retired as Machine Operator at Allied Chemical Co, Pottsville.

Feb 19, 2020

Brian E. Bernotas, 43, of  Campbellsburg, KY, died Wednesday Feb. 19, 2020 while working as a laborer for US Housing Components of La Grange, KY.

Born in Pottsville, June 14, 1976, He was a son of Ralph Bernotas Jr.and his companion Shaleen Hauze of Frackville and Sheree (Harris) Dinnini and her companion Jeffrey Levin-Epstein of Spring Hill,...

Feb 11, 2020

William S. "Bill" Homa, 81, of St. Clair, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his home.

Born in Cass Twp, November 15, 1938, He was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Martinick) Homa.

After graduating from St. Clair High School, he served in the US Navy..

He was an Electrician at...

Feb 6, 2020

Arthur C. Flail Jr., 89, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Frackville, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at his residence.

Born Jan. 10, 1931, in Frackville, He was a son of the late Arthur and Anna (Gist) Flail.

Arthur served in US Navy, and then was employed for many years at the former Pope...

Feb 1, 2020

Florence "Flossie" Daniels Jarzynko, of Frackville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Feb. 1, 2020, at her home in Florida.

Born in  Ashland,  she was a daughter of the late Peter and Nancy (Leschick) Daniels.

She was preceeded in death by her huband Robert Stanley Jarzynko formerly  of Shenandoah.

She is survived...

Jan 28, 2020

Julia  Cresina, 95, of  Frackville, died Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville, October 7, 1924, She was a daughter of the Metro and Julia (Dziczek) Halupa.

She worked at the former Raubin Co and Martin Dress Co., Frackville.

She was a member of St....

Jan 23, 2020

John Sedar, 93, formerly of Frackville died Thursday January 23, 2020 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville , October 11, 1926, He was a son of the late Michael and Eva (Machita) Sedar.

He retired as a Spreader from Charles Rabin Co, Frackville.

He was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church,...

Jan 23, 2020

Robert W. McFarland, 48, of 1624 West Market St., Pottsville, died Thursday January 23, 2020, at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville PA

Born in Pottsville, July 15, 1971, he was a son of the late Cary "China"(McFarland) Taylor.

He worked as a Carpenter.

Robert was a very spiritual person

He...

Jan 22, 2020

Anna Mae Costy, 82, of Saint Clair, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading.

Born Nov. 24, 1937, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hrichak) Tobin.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Saint Clair, and ILGWU....

Jan 17, 2020

Jane K. Hammond, 62, of Orwigsburg, died Friday January 17, 2020, at Penn State Health-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Born in Pottsville, August 1, 1957, she was a daughter of Roland Miller of Pine Grove and the late Dorothy (Bretzius) Miller.

She worked for Verizon as a Dispatcher in Hershey and more recently...

Jan 8, 2020

Bradley Sunday, 63, of Heckshersville, died Wednesday January 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on May 2, 1956. He was a son of Robert and Grace Bratton Sunday of Julian, PA.

He worked as a Machine Operator for Jeld Wen and previously as a mechanic at Johnnies...

Jan 7, 2020

Mary S. Twardzik, 92, of Pine Grove, formerly of St. Clair, died Tuesday January 7, 2020, at LVHN-East, Pottsville.

Born in Eagle Hill, November 11, 1927, She was a daughter of the late George  and Mary (Horvath) Stencovage.

She had worked as a machine operator for Miller Bleach & Dye and Van Heusen.

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Dec 31, 2019

Edward E.  Pogera , 86, of St. Clair, died Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Port Carbon, March 3, 1933, He was a son of the late John P. and Anna M. (Stankavage) Pogera.

He was a 1951 graduate of Soldiers Memorial High School, Port Carbon and received his associate degree...

Dec 11, 2019

Melvin  T. "Herk" Cappel , 75, of 100 North Third Street, St. Clair, died Wednesday December 11, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – East , Pottsville .

Born in Port Carbon, March 2, 1944, He was a son of Harry and Florence (Barnes) Cappel.

He was a retired Operation Manager at Office...

Dec 10, 2019

Grayce Evans, 101, formerly of Frackville died Tuesday December 10, 2019 in Middletown PA.

Preceding her in death are her parents  Alson and Gertrude Probst Croop,  husband Harold and a son Alson.

Surviving are a sons Ronald Evans and his wife Janet of Middletown, 2 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Private Services...

Dec 6, 2019

Ronald J. Matthews, 84, of 342 South Lehigh Ave., Frackville, died Friday December 6, 2019 at his Residence.

Born in Gilberton, September 7, 1935, He was a son of the late John and Ruth (Evans) Matthews.

Ron severed in the US Army during the Korean War.

He was a retired Heavy Machine Operator...

Nov 23, 2019

Beverly Mae Yarrish , 72, of Frackville, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, November 12, 1947, She was a daughter of the late John  and Anna (Stepanski) Kadelock.

She was a graduate of  Mahanoy City High School.

Beverly worked as a machine operator...

Nov 23, 2019

Donald E. Fortner, 88, of Frackville, formerly of Tremont, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Cape May, NJ, August 13, 1931, He was a son of the late Clyde Fortner and Florence (Ginder) Fortner Otto.

He served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War.

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