Obituaries

Nov 7, 2022

Shirley E.  Laurusevage, 87, of Frackville, passed away Monday November 7, 2022 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in St. Clair, January 27, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Kaheres and Hermina Houstina Hahn.

She graduated from Frackville High School.

She worked at City Shirt and Modern Garment...

Oct 31, 2022

Marion E. Lackie, 63, of St. Clair, passed Monday October 31, 2022 LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Johnson City, NY, She was a daughter of the late Rev. Lloyd and Lula (Griffiths) Dean.

A graduate of St. Clair High School and worked as a Teacher's Aide at Avenues

She was a member of the...

Oct 26, 2022

Robert J. Giba Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at his home in Frackville.

Born Sept. 11, 1947, in Frackville, he was a son of the late John and Constance (Vinskie) Giba.

Robert was a 1965 graduate of Frackville High School.

He was a member of the former St. Peter's United...

Sep 30, 2022

Jeffrey J. Krolick , 66, of Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday September 30, 2022 at LVHN- Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, May 6, 1956, He was a son of the late John and Serafina (Ambromovage) Krolick.

He was a 1974 graduate from North Schuylkill High School.  Jeff, alongside his father, John, ran Krolick Electric...

Sep 30, 2022

Andrew Michael Nichol, 54, of Frackville, passed away Friday September 30, 2022 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Bethlehem, December 10, 1967, He was a son of the late Carmala (Camenelli) Larson

He was a graduate of  Liberty High School and had worked as a...

Sep 29, 2022

Edith Galambos, 89, of Hamburg, PA passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus, Pittston, PA. Born on October 10, 1932, in Wadesville, PA, she was the former Edith Anna Padfield, the second of three daughters of Enoch and Helen Harrison Padfield.

Raised in St. Clair, Edith graduated from St. Clair High...

Sep 21, 2022

Isabel Watkins West , 90, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, November 11, 1931, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Kozar) Pushcarovich.

Isabel, a Penn State grad, was the founder and Executive Director of Schuylkill County Easterseals, Frackville and...

Sep 15, 2022

Ruth C. Giba , 74, of Frackville, passed away Thursday September 15, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Frackville, September 24, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret  (Rhoades) Craig.

She was a Graduate of Frackville High School.

Ruth was a member of the former...

Sep 3, 2022

Kathleen A. Arcuri, 76 of Frackville, passed away  Saturday September 3, 2022 at her home.

Born in Pottsville, October 8, 1945 She was a daughter of the late James and Pauline (Filar) Feeney

Kathy was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School; She worked as a Buyer at Signal Honeywell, Pottsville and was co-owner of...

Aug 5, 2022

David T. Klemic , 69,  formerly of Morea, died Friday August 5, 2022 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville PA

Born in Butler Twp., July 7, 1953, He was a son of the late George and Sophie (Kornock) Klemic.

Surviving are 3 sons, 3 daughters and 1 brother.

Private graveside service...

Jul 21, 2022

Mary Ann Shukausky, 86, of Butler Twp., passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Mount Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born Sept. 2, 1935, in Gilberton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary A. (Wesner) Berger.

A 1953 graduate of Gilberton High School, Mary Ann was kind, gentle and soft spoken. She...

Jul 3, 2022

Joseph L. Gronski , 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in Shamokin, January 22, 1953, he was a son of the late Ignatius  and Olga (Moses) Gronski.

Joe graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1970. A certified Chef, he...

Jun 25, 2022

Evelyn Malinchock, 92,  formerly of Gilberton, died Saturday June 25, 2022 at her residence in Boynton Beach, FL.

Born on December 27, 1929 she was a daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Welaconich) Malinchock.

She retired having worked at US Dept. of Interior in Washington DC .

She was a member of...

Jun 8, 2022

Dorothy Sturm, 95 of Frackvile, died Wednesday June 8, 2022  at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Maizeville, June 19, 1926  , She was a Daughter of the late Ebenezer and Helen (Moyer) Davis.

Dorothy worked as an inspector for the former Model Garment, Frackville and was a member of the ILGWU.

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Jun 4, 2022

Stephen Patrick, 41, passed away Saturday June 4, 2022 at his home in Park Place.

Born in Pottsville, August 30, 1980, He was a son of Stephen and Karen (Burke) Patrick.

He was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

Stephen worked as a Greens Keeper at many arena golf courses.

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May 19, 2022

George Richard Reed, of Frackville, died peacefully May 19, 2022, at his home on his 86th birthday.

Born May 19, 1936, in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late George Samuel and Ruth (Andrews) Reed.

Immediately following his 1954 graduation from Frackville High School, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he was employed with...

May 14, 2022

Christine A. Johnson, 71, of Tamaqua, formerly of St. Clair died Saturday May 14, 2022, at St. Luke's University Hosptial – Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, June 16, 1950, She was a daughter of Jospeh and Helen (Popnick) Wassel.

She was a 1968 graduate of Marian Catholic High School  and retired as a Psychiatric Aide from...

Apr 28, 2022

Gayle Tee Clews, 71, of Pottsville, formerly of Ashland, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Aug. 20, 1950, in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Connor) Orth.

She retired from PHEAA, Harrisburg, working in the accounts receivable department.

She was...

Apr 26, 2022

Jacqueline Courter, 76, of Frackville, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born Nov. 18, 1945, in Paterson, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Maio) Peirano. She was happily married to Alfred Courter for 31 years until his death.

Jacqueline enjoyed fishing,...

Apr 23, 2022

Kylie Jane Wall, 16, of Frackville passed away unexpectedly Saturday,  April 23, 2022 at her home.

Born in Pottsville July 27, 2005, she was the daughter of Kyle and Mary Jo (Katolick) Wall.

Kylie was a junior at North Schuylkill High School where she was a member of the Choir and the North Schuylkill Theater....