Obituaries

Mar 29, 2022

Maryann Wapinsky Stencovage, 89, of Saint Clair, passed away peacefully March 29, 2022.

She was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Frackville, a daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Anna (Dudonis) Wapinsky.

Maryann was the devoted wife to Joseph Stencovage for 67 years, whom preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2020.

She was...

Feb 26, 2022

Raymond F. Steranko, 70, of Port Carbon, died Saturday February 26, 2022,  at his Son's house surrounded by his family in Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, May 28, 1951, He was a son of the late Raymond and Esther (Shunosky) Steranko.

He retired as a Business Agent and Union Representative in the Carpenters Union Headquartered...

Feb 22, 2022

Donald W. Peiffer, 74, of  Frackville, passed away Tuesday February 22, 2022 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehab Center, Frackville.

Born in West Milton, He was a son of the late Charles and Agnes (Miller) Peiffer.

Donald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Following high school he graduated from McCann School of...

Feb 21, 2022

Dr. Rev. Robert G. Hower, 89, of, Carlisle, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Chapel Pointe At Carlisle, Carlisle PA.

Born in Frackville, September 3, 1932, He was a son of the late Robert and  Carolyn (Murphy) Hower.

He was a Minister at Evangelical Congregational Church, Myerstown and Professor at Evangelical School of Theology,...

Feb 12, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Russell Zimmerman, 75, of Minersville, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born in Delano on August 20, 1946, He was the son of the late Emerson and Dorothy (Kermery) Zimmerman.

Larry attended Mahanoy Area High School. He served honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam and was awarded the National Defense Service, Vietnam...

Feb 10, 2022

Anthony "Tony" M. Shimukonas, 74, of Barnesville, passed away Feb. 10, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by the love of his three children after complications from heart surgery.

Born on June 4, 1947, in Gilberton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Gawley) Shimukonas.

He was a graduate of Thaddeus...

Feb 7, 2022

Robert S. Griffiths, 35, of 507 Laurel Terrace, Pottsville, passed away Monday February 7, 2022 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, February 14, 1986, He was a son of the late William and Carol (Patrick) Griffiths.

Surviving are his brother William Griffiths of Branchdale, Step-father Christopher Leach of Frackville, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

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Feb 6, 2022

Michael J. Kaplafka, 49, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, PA.

Born in Pottsville, February 13, 1972, he was a son of Colleen (Stankavage) Kaplafka and the late John Kaplafka, of Frackville.

Michael was a Machine Operator at Carpenter Technology, Reading, PA.

In addition to...

Feb 2, 2022

On February 4, 2022, Felix Eugene "Phil" Roman, joined the love of his life, Eleanor Beatrice (Norwich) Roman in Heaven. Eleanor passed away two days earlier on February 2, 2022. Both were able to remain in the family home at their request, attended to by family.

Felix was born in Frackville on August 13, 1931, to Vincent...

Jan 29, 2022

John R. "Jack" Yashinsky, 87, of Gilberton, passed away peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022 at his daughter's home in Barnesville, PA.

Born in Gilberton, January 11, 1935, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Berusky) Yashinsky.

Jack was a graduate of Gilberton High School. After high school he served honorably in the...

Jan 26, 2022

Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Susan E. Williams, 70, of Minersville, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Jan. 27, 1951, in Shenandoah, she...

Jan 24, 2022

Eleanor  Louise Kramer, 92, of Cressona, died Monday January 24, 2022  at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Ringtown, She was a daughter of the late Clarence  and Mae (Deebel) Zimmerman.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School.

Eleanor worked at the A&P in Frackville before starting her family.

She was...

Jan 19, 2022

Laurel Ann Callaway, 82, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pine Grove, where she was residing.

Born in Philadelphia, October 17, 1939, She was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mertie Louise (Stahl) Kerby.

She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

She was...

Jan 17, 2022

Mildred  Burkey , 89, of Frackville, formerly of McKeansburg passed away Monday January 17, 2022.

Born in Bethlehem, April 24, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Orville and Florence (Appel) Strauss.

She was a worker at several area garment factories.

She was preceded in death by her husband Percy  Burkey Sr....

Jan 14, 2022

Brian C."Furmy" Furman, 53, Lavelle, died Friday January 14, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, June 29, 1968. Preceded in death by his parents Dave and Carol, grandchildren: Autumn, Lilly and Bentley and sister Wendy.

Surviving are his wife Michelle (Heckman) Furman, 2 daughters Ariel and Amber Furman; granddaughter Journee Furman; brother...

Jan 13, 2022

Helen Probition Reinhard, 70, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Nov. 26, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Rose and Nicholas Thoryk.

Helen was the owner of Helen Probition Beauty Salon, Frackville.

She was a member of the former St. Ann's...

Dec 27, 2021

Joseph A. Ozor , 74, of Frackville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, September 16, 1947, He was a son of the late Joseph and Ann Marie (Petruska) Ozor.

He was a 1966 graduate from Mahanoy Area High School.

Joseph served honorably...

Dec 22, 2021

Kenneth Grabey Sr., 60, formerly of Frackville, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his Hazleton residence.

Born Jan. 29, 1961, in Fayetteville, N.C., he was a son of the late Stan and Patricia (Giba) Grabey.

Ken drove trucks for Pocono Transcrete, of Blakeslee.

He was a club member/vice president at ECUS Slovak Club...

Dec 15, 2021

Violetta  A. Mandycz , 93, formerly of Bath, died Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born April 29, 1928, in Luzerne, she was an only daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Hornack) Topic.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Leonard A. Mandycz,...

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara A. Consavage, 78, of Frackville, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at her home.

Born Nov. 24, 1943, in Butler Twp., she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Dabrilla) Consavage.

She was a sewer at the former City Shirt Factory, Frackville.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker...