Obituaries

Sherry Zimmerman, 41, of 500 Laurel Street, Minersville, died unexpected Thursday at her residence. Born in Pottsville, May 6, 1973, She was a daughter of Lawrence and Rose Poploski Zimmerman.

She was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan, enjoyed watching Sissy Spacek movies, particularly Coal Miners Daughter and had a compassion for all dogs especially her little buddy...

Richard  W. Beauchamp , 68, of 108 South 4th Street, Frackville, died Wednesday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Butler Twp., December 28, 1945, He was a son of Yvonne ( Griffiths ) Beauchamp of Frackville and the late Travis  Beauchamp.

He worked at Jackson Hewitt, Long Beach , CA, as an accountant...

Gerald E. Hale, 46, of Schuylkill Haven, entered into his eternal rest on Friday morning.

Born in Pottsville on January 27, 1968, Gerry was the son of Christine (Corby) Hale and the late Thomas Hale.

To those whose lives he added indescribable joy, Gerry was a cherished husband to wife Cathy Covach-Hale, and a devoted...

Stephen A. Rennick, 93, of 14 East Caroline Ave, St. Clair, died Monday at Luther Ridge Nursing Home, pottsville. Born in St. Clair, May 9, 1921, He was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kobige) Rennick. Steve was a corporal in the Army, and served in WWII. He was a retired foreman, having worked for several area...

Maureen L. Haughney, 64, of 228 N. Mill St., Saint Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, Aug. 30, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Alice McCormick Haughney.

She was a former secretary at Evans Delivery, Pottsville.

She was a member of St. Clare...

Patricia  A. Schaeffer , 69, of 40 N. Balliet St., Frackville, died Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA.

Born in Frackville, August 29, 1944, She was a daughter of the late William  Schaeffer and Elizabeth (Meck) Schaeffer Yasembousky.

Patricia  in sales at Sears in the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville,

She was a member...

Mary Ann Harrison, 72, of 8 N. Third St., Saint Clair, died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Pottsville, April 3, 1942, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Brotosky) Sabados.

She was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

She was a member of St. Clare of...

John  Chaklos , 78, of Mill Creek Manor died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in East Norwegian Twp., August 19, 1935, He was a son of the late Michael  and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos.

He graduated  from the former Pottsville Catholic High School Class of 1953.

He  retired from  Con...

Ruth E.  Czebieniak , 84, of 2812 King Ave., Easton, died Thursday at Old Orchard Health Care, Easton PA.

Born in New York, October 16, 1929, She was a daughter of the late Martin and Ethel (Fream) Gemming.

Ruth was a  retired  Bookkeeper at New York International Bible Society, East Brunswick, NJ.

She...

David R. Halaburda , 50, of 256 S. Wylam St., Frackville, died Monday at his Residence.

Born in Shenandoah, August 19, 1963, He was a son of the late Joseph and Eugenia (O'Donnell) Halaburda.

He was a former lineman at PPL .

David was of the  Polish National Catholic faith  and a member...

Lisanne A. Cooney , 58, of 214 South Nice St., Frackville, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Greensburg, February 28, 1956, She was a daughter of Nancy T. (Thomas) Aleandri of Greensburg and the late John Aleandri.

She was a graduate of  Hempfield High School, and attended Indiana University...

Dolores M. Holohan , 87, of 101 N. 12th St., Pottsville, formerly of Wadesville, passed away peacefully Thursday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danivlle with her children by her side.

Born in Cass Twp, November 13, 1926, She was a daughter of the late Earl and Ella Mae (Adams) Williams.

She was a 1944 graduate of...

Sean Michael Mettam , 42, of 22 North Third St., St. Clair, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, June 25, 1971, He was a son of the late Kenneth A. and Isabelle  (Ross) Mettam.

He was 1989 graduate of  Nativity BVM High School.

Sean was the 4 th...

Joan M.  Wisnosky , 88, of 500 E. Lawton St., St. Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street.

Born in Pine Grove, October 12, 1925, She was a daughter of the late William  and Ellen (Zimmerman) Love.

Joan was a self employed Beautician.

She was of Lutheran Faith

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Marie A. Downey, 87, formerly of Mahanoy City died Saturday at Seton Manor Nursing Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Shenandoah, August 15, 1926, She was a daughter of the late James and Katie  (Mundy) Whalen.

She attended Mahanoy Township Schools and graduated from the James Martin School of Practical Nursing, Philadelphia.

She was a...

Pauline  Coffer , 78, of 402 East Hancock St, St. Clair, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

Born in Baltimore, MD May 20, 1935, She was a daughter of the late John  and Gladys  Yox.

She was a member of St. Clair-Wade United Methodist Church, St. Clair, PA.

She was preceded in...

Victoria Caroline Irvi n, 87, Mechanicsville, Md., formerly of Frackville, died Thursday at Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, Md.

Born in Shenandoah, July 22, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Jedviga Rudlavage Yotko.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Frackville; American Legion Post No. 398 Ladies Auxiliary...

Bernadette  O'Doherty , 261, of 20 North Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, Formerly of Pottsville  died Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Queens, August 1, 1960 She was a daughter of the late William and Blessing  Carlsen O'Doherty.

She worked  as a Mail Sorter at US Postal Service, .

Surviving are 2 children...

John Petrachonis, 62, of 17 E. Franklin St., Saint Clair, died Monday at his home.

Born in Shenandoah, Nov. 25, 1951, he was a son of Felix and Anastasia Barno Petrachonis.

John served in the Army during the Vietnam War .

He was a mechanic at Pet Brothers, Shenandoah.

John loved...

Kimberly  A.  Moyer , 55, of 500 East Norwegian Street, Pottsville, died Friday at her residence.

Born in Reading, April 19, 1958, She was a daughter of Loretta Esterly Trosttle and the late James Esterly.

She was a Nurse's Aide at York Terrace Nursing Center, Pottsville, PA.

In addition to her Mother Kim...