Obituaries

Shirley  Klem , 82, of 533 Howard Street, Frackville, died Wednesday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Butler Twp., November  16, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Douglas  and Erdie (Miller) Batdorf.

She worked as a machine operator at several local factories, retiring from the former City Shirt Factory,...

Edward W. Kunigonis , 84, of 34 N. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Frackville, Nov. 3, 1929, he was a son of the late Vincent and Theofila Andruscavage Kunigonis.

He graduated from Frackville High School, then served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Ed...

Scott   Boyer , 43, of 512 West Bacon Street, Palo Alto, Pottsville, died Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, November 20, 1970, He was a son of the late John and Mildred Hummel Boyer.

Scott was self employed selling antique and collectibles.

He was President  of East Norwegian...

Helen T. Donlin, 90, formerly of Saint Clair, died Thursday at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Saint Clair, April 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Adams Thomas.

She worked her entire life in the garment industry. After many years working for Van Huesen, Pottsville, she retired from H.L....

Tammy L. Kuhns , 42, of 150 South Spencer St., Frackville, died Sunday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Pottsville, October 20, 1971, She was a daughter of  Harold and Loretta ( Pretti ) Raybould.

Surviving  in addition to her parents are her Husband David B. Kuhns; 4 daughters , Shawnee Kuhns of...

Gail C. Camodeca, 77, of Pottsville, peacefully passed away Friday morning into the arms of her Lord and her daughter, Crystal Camodeca, in the comfort of her home with her loving husband, Douglas C. Camodeca Sr., by her side.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Margaret Urch Reed.

She...

Wesley "Pap" Reedy, 76, of 231 Oak St., Minersville, died Thursday at Blaschak Coal Corp., Centralia.

Born in Orwigsburg, he was a son of the late Edward E. and Rita Ford Reedy.

He was a sergeant working for Lehigh Law Enforcement Officers Association, Pottsville. He also worked for Anthracite Protective Association LLC.

He...

Patricia  Ann Grabey , 72, of  formally Frackville, died Monday at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Pottsville, September 19, 1941, She was a daughter of the late John  and Constance (Vinski) Giba

She retired as a Registered Nurse and 3rd Shift Supervisor at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Shenandoah.

She was a...

Peggy Miller, 68, formerly of Frackville, died Tuesday at ManorCare Health Services.

Born in Pottsville, Feb. 7, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Rebecca Hoke Richter.

Peggy was a retired store clerk at Uni-Mart, Frackville, and a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville.

In addition to her parents,...

Charles R. "Buster" Gately, 56, of 434 S. Second St., Saint Clair, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 12, 1957, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Culbert Gately.

He was a retired as a truck driver from Reading Anthracite Co.

In addition to his parents,...

Anna  Homa , 96, Shenandoah, of St. Clair, PA died Monday at ,

Born in St. Clair, February 25, 1917, She was a daughter of the late John  Homa and Anna (Melochick) Homa

She was a graduate of  St. Clair High School and retired as a machine operator, working in the local garment industry.

Joseph J. Balulis, 64, of 254 E. Savory St., Palo Alto, died Friday at home.

Born in Pottsville, Oct. 12, 1949, he was a son of the late George and Mary Jalonski Balulis.

He was a 1967 graduate from Saint Clair High School and was the owner of Joe Balulis Garage, Palo Alto.

Joe served...

Donald A. Yanek, 79, of 142 North 3rd Street, St. Clair, died Friday at home.

Born in St. Clair, January 25, 1934, he was a son of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Griffiths) Yanek.

He was a 1951 graduate of St. Clair High School.

Donald served in the Air Force during the Korean...

Jane Wagner, 81, formerly of Frackville, passed away Sunday at her residence in Dresher.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy Wagner.

Jane was a graduate of Frackville High School, Class of 1950. Immediately after high school, she went to work at the Martin Clothing factory where she was a seamstress...

Harry J.  Horwath , 91, of 2321 Water St., Mahanoy Plane, died Thursday at Lebanon VA Hospital.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, January 4, 1922, He was a son of the late Michael and Theresa (Harbist) Horwath.

Harry served in the US Navy during WWII.

He was a retired coal miner Gilberton Coal Co....

Shirley A. Gunderman, 75, of 305 N. Nice St., Frackville, died Friday at home.

Born in Ashland, July 12, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Jennie Cemosky Wagner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Gunderman; two brothers, Robert and Paul Wagner; and two sisters, Helen Kochol and Jean...

Doris M. Wolfe , 95, of Pottsville, died Friday at Luther Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Born in Llewellyn, Feb. 20, 1918, She was a daughter of the late George and Sadie Clarke Long.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Wolfe,...

Curtis J. Fowler, 34, of 115 N. White St., Shenandoah, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Pottsville, July 2, 1979, he was a son of Doris Petrosky Fowler and the late Charles Fowler.

Curtis worked as a construction worker and was Protestant in faith.

He was preceded in death...

George  Kostura , 80, of Orwigsburg, formerly of St. Clair died Sunday at Home.

Born in Wadesville, June 10, 1933, He was a son of the late George and Anna (Kovach) Kostura

He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church , St. Clair, PA

The last member of his immediate family he...

Verna Shelhamer , 95, of 224 N. Center St., Frackville, died Friday at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Jonestown, July 19, 1918, She was a daughter of the late George  and Carrie (Gould) Brown.

She was a graduate of  Minersville High School and the Ford School of Business.

Verna...