Obituaries

Jan 22, 2018

Jean Connors, 84, of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday at Genesis Healthcare Orwigsburg Center.

Born in St. Clair, she was a daughter of James & Anna Federishko Kellagher.  Jeannie was a 1951 graduate of St. Clair High School and a member of the National Honor Society.   She was a member of Saint Clare of Assisi Church, St....

Dec 10, 2017

Metro Tarris , 93, Port Carbon, passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Schoentown, November 9, 1924, He was a son of the late Wassil and Catherine (Nosa) Tarris.

A graduate of St. Clair High School, Metro served in the US Army in WWII where he took part...

Dec 10, 2017

Wilda  Parrish, 78, of 650 Washington Street, Frackville, died Sunday December 10, 2017 at  her Residence.

Born in West Mahanoy Twp, November 9, 1939, She was a daughter of the late George   and Ethel (Davis) Leiby.

She worked with her husband at  Bob's Towing in  Frackville.

Wilda was an avid Penn State Fan...

Dec 7, 2017

James "Jamie" R. Short of Gilberton, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.

Janie was born in Coaldale, September 12, 1951; he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Short.  A kind, loving, big hearted man departed this world much too early.  He was a true and trusted friend to...

Dec 2, 2017

Anna   Tellup , 94, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully Saturday December 2, 2017 in the home of her loving son Larry Tellup and daughter in law Joan Marie Tellup with whom she resided for 24 years.

Born in St. Clair, October 3, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Anthony  and Katherine (Krill) Yaroshak.

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Nov 15, 2017

Emil  Steve (Stretch) Plachko, 85, of St. Clair, died Wednesday Nov. 15, 2017 at his residence in St. Clair.

Born in St. Clair, May 25, 1932, He was a son of the late Stephen  and Mary (Tomko) Plachko.

Stretch was a 1950 graduate of St. Clair High School, where he excelled at football and basketball.  ...

Oct 18, 2017

Richard  H. Camodeca, 81, of Queen of Peace Apartments, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. PA

Born in Pottsville, August 18, 1936, He was a son of the late Beck  and Ethel (Meyers) Camodeca.

Richard was a retired US Army Veteran, serving four years.  He was...

Oct 17, 2017

Arthur Bohard , 90, of  Fort Myers FL, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, January 11, 1927, He was a son of Levi and Elizabeth (Schachter) Bohard.

He was the husband of Bernice C. (Chukusky) Bohard to whom he was married 63 years.

Oct 8, 2017

Elizabeth  "Libby" Gursky , 93, formerly of St. Clair, died Sunday October 8, 2017 at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in St. Clair, December 17, 1923, She was a daughter of the late John Sr. and Mary (Jurick) Dudick.

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

Libby  ...

Oct 8, 2017

Dorothy Mervine , 82, of 228 North Broad Mt. Ave, Frackville, died SundayOct. 8, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill – E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, April 14, 1935, She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella (Savage) Waiksnoris.

Dorothy retired as a custodian at North Schuylkill School District...

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. Franklin J. James, 83, Saint Clair, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He had been a resident at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, since July.

Mr. James was born on July 27, 1934, in the Johns' Patch section of Saint Clair, and was the son of the late Joseph R. Haverty James and Agnes (nee...

Oct 3, 2017

Maria  Rounds, 56, of Norristown, formerly of Frackville died Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, July 23, 1961, She was a daughter of the late Bernard   and Florence (Shidisky) Rounds.

She was a 1979 graduate from Cardinal Brennan High School  ...

Sep 29, 2017

Peter "Peachy"  Kadingo Sr., 93, of  Troutdale, VA  formerly of St. Clair, died Friday Sept. 29, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA.

Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1924, He was a son of the late John  and Mary (Merena) Kadingo.

He  served in the US Army during WWII.

Peter was a retired...

Sep 23, 2017

Edward  V. Boris , 84, of 4 Thwing St., St. Clair, died Saturday Sept. 23, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, October 16, 1932, He was a son of the late Edward J. and Anna (Beritsky) Boris.

He retired as a Truck Driver from Pepsico, Schuylkill Haven.

Ed was a...

Sep 21, 2017

Horace A.  Hyatt, 90, of  died Thursday Sept 21, 2017 at Willow Point Rehabilitation. and Nursing Center, Vestal NY.

Born in Sidney, New York on  June 7, 1927, He was a son of the late Albert and Lorena Haynes Hyatt.

He was a retired Manager  at Tier Part Warehouse, Binghamton , NY.

He...

Sep 20, 2017

Catherine M. (Oler) Washuta, 99, of Lower Mill Creek, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Darkwater, March 12, 1918, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Barna) Oler.

Prior to her marriage she worked in various factories locally and in Philadelphia.

She was a member...

Aug 22, 2017

Carol  L. Sterner , 75, of 620 Valley Road, Pottsville, died Tuesday August 22, 2017 at her daughter Jane's residence, Heckscherville.

Born in Catawissa, September 22, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Marvin and Louise (Ash) Keefer.

She graduated in1959 from Pottsville Area High School.

Carol was  active  in the  Heckscherville...

Aug 17, 2017

Thomas  G. Connor, 64, of 50 Meadow Dr., Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday August 17, 2017 at LVHN – Schuylkill – East, Pottsville.

Born in Scranton, November 4, 1952, He was a son of Robert J. Connor Sr. of Scranton and the late Mildred  (Stewart) Connor.

He retired as a Control Engineer from Guilford Mills, Pine...

Aug 12, 2017

Jeanne C. Pelachick , 56, of 451 East Arch St., Pottsville, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her Residence.

Born in Washington D.C., December 6, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Loma (Castle) Wright.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School.

Jeanne was a Service Manager at...

Jul 20, 2017

Elsie Stencovage , 89, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017 at the home of her daughter Carolyn Hannis and Son-in-law Frank Hannis Sr.

Born in St. Clair, July 21, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kalinich) Laurie.

Elsie retired as a Seamstress after working in various...