Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Shirley Losch , 86, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Tremont Health & Rehab Center.

Born in Muir, September 17, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Quay and Phoebe (Merkle) Hornberger.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons Kenneth and Scott Hornberger, companion Waymeth Hatley, sister Betty Hornberger, brother Warren Hornberger...

Mar 6, 2024

Lamar P. "Bud" Fisher, 81 of Woodland Acres, Pottsville, Passed away Wednesday March 6, 2024 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, November 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Lamar O. and Mildred (Brown) Fisher.

Lamar served in the US Army and reserves attaining the rank of Corporal before his discharge in 1967....

Jan 22, 2024

Louis R. Onorofsky, 83 of Frackville passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at LVHN-Schuylkill.

Born in Ashland August 21, 1940 he was a son of the late Louis and Eleanor(Trainor) Onorofsky.

Louis was a graduate of Gilberton High School. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of...

Jan 8, 2024

Johnola Petrozino, 89, formerly of St. Clair and Frackville, died Monday January 8, 2024 at Seton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Port Carbon, May 12, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Mudry) Marcinik.

She graduated from St. Clair School and then worked as a seamstress for many years in...

Jan 4, 2024

Walter J. Kuczynski Jr., 64, of Maizeville, died Thursday January 4, 2024 at LVHN Schuylkill-East.

Born in Hazleton, July 25, 1959, He was a son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Evelyn (Rescavage) Kuczynski.

He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Bears Head Sportsman Association, and Shenandoah Fish and Game Protective...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph P. Pulakaitus, 76, a lifetime resident of Frackville, passed away Thursday November 30, 2023 at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, September 6, 1947, He was a son of the late Peter and Monica (Vinskie) Pulakaitus.  Joe and his sister Gerri were raised by their mother following their father's untimely death in 1957.

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Nov 11, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Butcavage, 89, of Frackville, passed away Monday, Nov. 11.

Born in Gilberton, Nov. 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Fields) Butcavage.

A 1948 graduate of Frackville High School, Ted served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a machinist at...

Oct 30, 2023

Jean C. Holowaty , 77, of 300 South Nice Street, Frackville, died Monday at her Residence.

Born in Frackville, July 21, 1935, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Eva (White) Cuttic.

Jean was a 1953 graduate of Frackville High School.

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

Oct 26, 2023

Robert J. Parrish Sr., 75, of Frackville, died Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Milroy, March 21, 1939, He was a son of the late Charles and Orpha Pauline (Close) Parrish.

He was the Owner at Bob's  Towing & Recovery Frackville.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran  Church,...

Oct 25, 2023

Joseph.  Lutzkanin , 77, St. Clair, passed away Wednesday at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven PA.

Born in Pottsville, May 4, 1938, He was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Cherkis) Lutzkanin.

He was a graduate of St. Clair High School and Lincoln Technical School.

He retired as a...

Oct 23, 2023

William  C. Thomas , 76, of 149 N. Second St., Frackville, died Monday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, October 20, 1938, He was a son of the late Edgar W. and Ruth E. (Evans) Thomas.

He was a graduate of Frackville High School, Lycoming College and attended Cornell Law School.

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Oct 22, 2023

Joseph L. "Captain"  Makauskas , 84, of Morea Rd., Frackville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, December 23, 1929, He was a son of the late Kazmir and Mary (Alaburda) Makauskas.

He was a 1947graduate of Frackville High School.

Joseph worked as an Explosives Tech at Anfo...

Oct 21, 2023

Clarence  F. Polukis , 92, of 229 A Street, Girardville, died Saturday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah PA

Born in William Penn, February 26, 1924, He was a son of the late John and Adele (Lawson) Polukis.

Clarence F. Polukis served in the US Navy during WWII.

He was a Heavy Equipment...

Oct 20, 2023

Dorothy Halaburda , 90, of 208 S. Whylam St., Frackville, died Friday at her home. Born in St. Clair, April 10, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Bardzak) Snyder She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. She owned and operated the Halaburda Grocery Store, Frackville. She was a member of St. John...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas R. Johnson, 71, of St. Clair died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born April 13, 1943 He was a son of the late Milton and Jean (Peifer) Johnson.

Graduate of St. Clair High School and Ursinus College where he earned a...