Obituaries

Nov 14, 2016

Theresa  A. Franklin , 56, of Pottsville, died Monday November 14, 2016 at her residence

Born in Philadelphia, June 25, 1960, She was a daughter of the late Joseph  and Camille (Defelice) Aiello.

She was preceded in death by brother Joseph Aiello;

Surviving are her husband of 15 years Mark  Franklin; son Joseph...

Nov 10, 2016

Ella E. Pastucka , 98, of Mill Creek, died Thursday Nov. 10, 2016 surrounded by her family at her son Richard's   home in  Hegins.

Born in Stuttguart Germany, August 4, 1918, She was a daughter of the late Herman and Freda (Kronmuller) Krapf.

Ella was a Manager at the former Grace Shop , Pottsville, and...

Sep 4, 2016

Adolph ("Al") Czebieniak, 89, of Easton, died Sunday September 4, 2016 after a short stay at the Manor Care Nursing Facility, Easton.

Born Dec. 22, 1926 in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Adolph was the fourth child and youngest son of the late Andrew and Josephine Czebieniak.  A graduate of Frackville High School, Adolph served 19 months in the...

Sep 1, 2016

Kenneth Jessman Jr., 50, of 155 S. Nice St., Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday September 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, surrounded by his family.

Born in Ashland, Oct. 5, 1965, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mary Smarkanic Jessman.

Kenneth loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...

Aug 21, 2016

Kathy Marie Smith , 60, of Lot 8 Sammy's Mobile Home Park, Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday August 21, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in  Pottsville May 15, 1956, She was a daughter of the late John Zinini and Ann (Kushlick) Womer.

Kathy  worked as a Cutter at Ethel Maid Inc., Schuylkill Haven,...

Aug 20, 2016

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Joseph T. Butswinkas, 75, of Ashland, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home.  Born in Frackville, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Luzusky) Butswinkas.  He is a graduate of Frackville High School, where he excelled at both baseball and basketball. ...

Aug 18, 2016

Paul  V.  Taposkie , 85, of 996 Long Run Road, Pine Grove, died Thursday August 18, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.

Born in Duncott, December 9, 1930, He was a son of the late Paul  and Sadie (Maszunga) Taposkie.

Paul severed in the US Army during the Korean War.

He  ...

Aug 6, 2016

Joseph M. Arcuri , 72, of 1200 West Pine Street, Frackville, died Saturday August 6, 2016 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, September 14, 1943, He was a son of the late Lewis  and Mary (Bellock) Arcuri.

He  was a 1961 Graduate Frackville High School and co owner  with his wife of Bronco Billy...

Jun 27, 2016

Eugenia "Jeannie" Tyrrell , 73, of Frackville, died Monday June 27, 2016 in Frackville.

Born in West Mahonoy Township, December 20, 1942, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eugenia (O'Donnell) Halaburda.

She retired having worked as a Receptionist at Regency Thermographics, Hazleton, PA.

Jeannie was a member of St. John...

Jun 8, 2016

Mary Martin DeNapoli passed away quietly June 8, 2016 in the company of her family. She was almost 86 years old.

She was a resident of St.Clair, the daughter of the late Helen Holden Martin and Thomas Martin Jr. She was a graduate of Nativity High School.

She judged her own life thru the accomplishments...

May 28, 2016

Elyse Joan Wychunas, 52, of 29 Hilltop, Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, May 30, 1963, she was a daughter of Lee Anne Bicht Schroding and the late Edward "Ted" Schroding.

Elyse was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

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May 11, 2016

Raymond P. "Doc" Witcoski, 76, of 700 Furnace St. Shenandoah, died May 11, 2016 at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

Born in the Lower Shaft, Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Francis and Anna (Volosky) Witcoski.

He was a 1958 Graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School, and a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens...

Apr 26, 2016

Rita  A. Hargraves , 80, of 116 East Patterson St., St. Clair, died Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St., Pottsville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in St. Clair, September 10, 1935, She was a daughter of the late George and Rita (McGuire) Ball.

She was a graduate of the former...

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Ann Woollam, 76, of  St. Clair, died  Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Born in St. Clair, October 21, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Charles Sr.  and Pauline (Filanowski) Homovich.

She was a graduate from St. Clair High School Class of 1957.

Mary Ann was an...

Apr 16, 2016

Mary Lou Palamar , 78, of 121 South Front Street, St. Clair, was called home to share in the abundant grace and love of Jesus Christ our Savior. on Saturday April 16, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown.

Born in St. Clair, February 15, 1938, She was a daughter of the late James and Katherine...

Apr 8, 2016

Frances  Ann (Moore) Jones, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Friday April 8, 2016 of a "broken heart" surrounded by her loving family.   She has now rejoined her beloved husband of 63 years, who passed away January 3, 2016.

Born in St. Clair, February 16, 1937, She was a daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor (Dimmerling) Moore,...

Apr 6, 2016

Alberta  L. Bertsch , 92, of Mahanoy City, formerly of St. Clair, died Wednesday April 6, 2016 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, June 20, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Adolf and Jennie (Mocknis) Subach.

She retired as a Nurses Aid from the former Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Apr 2, 2016

Kenneth Richards, 77, of St. Clair died April 2, 2016.   Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery was at the convenience of the family.  Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 10, 2016

Esther Smith , 93, of 128 W. Arch St., Frackville, died Thursday March 10, 2016 at Home surrounded by her family.

Born in Shenandoah, June 13, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Nicholas  and Julia  Wandzilak.

She retired as a Custodian from Frackville Elementary School.

She was a member of First...

Feb 29, 2016

Jean "Gigi"  Fitzgerald , 94, of Pine Grove, formerly of Frackville died Monday February 29, 2016 at Geisinger Hospital – Bloomsburg, surrounded by her family.

Born in Frackville, January 11, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Grant and Rachael (Derr) Wagner.

She grew up in Frackville, before moving to Roxborough and Plymouth Meeting...