Obituaries

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...

Dec 8, 2024

Alvin Jackson Jr., 65, St. Clair, passed away Sunday December 8, 2024, at his home.

Born in Pottsville, February 3, 1959, He was a son of the late Alvin  Sr. and Zella I.(Brown) Jackson

Alvin had worked at E.A. Quirin Machine Shop, St. Clair and Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven before retiring from SER...

Dec 4, 2024

Michael Kerick Jr., 72, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill East. Born in Pottsville, October 23, 1952, he was a son of Michael Sr. and Mary (Babusik) Kerick. He was a 1970 graduate of St. Clair High School. Michael Served in the US Marine Corps from 1970-1974. He often said, "Once a Marine, always a...

Nov 15, 2024

Raymond James Lavenberg , 97, of Pottsville, passed away Friday,  November 15 , 2024, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, March 5, 1927, he was a son of the late Dorothy Cartwright and James Lavenberg.

Raymond served honorably in the US Navy in WWII.

He retired as a Millright from Bay-Mor Pet...

Nov 12, 2024

Michael J. Keller Sr ,76, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home in St. Clair, PA.

Born in Reading January 25, 1948 he was a son of the late Rufus and Iona (Spohn) Keller.

Michael loved fishing and was an avid firearm enthusiast. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Rainbow Fire Company...

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 12, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Koropchak , 73, of St. Clair, formerly of Girardville, died Saturday October 12, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Philadelphia, December 13, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Barbara (Kenny) Schmidt.

She had worked as a secretary at Offray and Sons, Frakcville.

In...

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 16, 2024

Andrew J. Messaros, 86, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at his home in Pottsville.

Born in April 19, 1936, he was a son of the late Andrew and Wilma (Brennan) Messaros.

Andrew was a 1956 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. He went on to serve honorable in the U.S. Army. He retired as...

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...

Aug 24, 2024

Vincent Michael Dodds , 82, St. Clair, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024, at Schuylkill Center.

Born in New York, April 10, 1943 he was a son of the late James Vand Mary (Ganarcik) Dodds.

He was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville

Vincent served in the US Navy in Vietnam...

Aug 20, 2024

Andrew Premich., 96 of Orwigsburg, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024, at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in St. Clair, Nov. 3, 1927, He was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Kalinich) Premich

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and received his BS in Education at  Millersville State...

Aug 9, 2024

Eleanor Taposkie, 91, formerly of Pine Grove, died Friday August 9, 2024, at Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg PA

Born in Minersville, November 8, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Stutzman) Earlosky.

She was a retired Machine Operator at the former Cressona Knitting Mill.

Eleanor was a member...

Aug 2, 2024

Having selflessly dedicated her life to the loving care of family, friends, and others, Norma Theresa Mozloom, 93, of St. Clair, PA, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Frackville, PA.

Born in Pottsville on February 2, 1931, Norma was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Ferris) Mozloom....

Jul 23, 2024

Lynn Marie (Ugi) Hodge of Pottsville, died Tuesday July 23, 2024, at Geisinger Regional Medical Center, Danville .

Born in Camden, NJ, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Joan Marie (Archer) Ugi

She worked as a Supervisor Certified Peer Specialist at Culture2culture, Pottsville.    Lynn enjoyed crafting, holding many sessions for her peers...

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

Stephanie Shandor, 77, of St. Clair, died Wednesday July 10, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, December 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Helen (Horas) Hopko.

She was a 1964 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

Stephanie worked as a waitress at the former Melnic's Cafe and...

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...