Obituaries

Nov 29, 2021

Mary (Malinchock)  Obal , 94, of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Gilberton died Monday November 29, 2021 at her home.

Born in Gilberton, May 26, 1927, She was a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Welaconich) Malinchock.

She was a graduate of Gilberton High School.

Mary retired as an administrative assistant from...

Nov 10, 2021

John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die."

Shirley E. Lerch, 88, formerly of Frackville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

She was born...

Oct 26, 2021

Gregory  Laurusevage, 62, of Frackville, died Tuesday October 26, 2021 at LVHN-Schuylkill-East, Pottsville.

Born in West Mahanoy Township, March 13, 1959, He was a son of Shirley E. Hahn Lauresevage of Frackville and the late Anthony  J. Laurusevage.

Greg retired as a Truck Driver for the recycling program for Schuylkill County at Schuylkill County Courthouse....

Oct 18, 2021

Bernice Bohard, 89, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Frackville, July 18, 1932, Bernice was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Chukusky.  She was the wife of the late Arthur Bohard with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage until his death on October...

Sep 17, 2021

Nancy Hreshko Brayford, 78, formerly of Frackville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living, Nesquehoning.

Born in Frackville, April 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred (Blickley) Hreshko.

She was a graduate from Immaculate Heart Academy.

Nancy served on the North Schuylkill School...

Sep 12, 2021

Luis B. Ramirez of Shenandoah died Sunday Sept. 12, 2021, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah PA

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville PA is in charge of arrangements. www.nicehartfuneralhome.com

Sep 2, 2021

Steven M. Baucum, 57, of Girardville, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

Private service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made via https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-my-father-to-put-his-son-to-rest?member=13786923&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Aug 21, 2021

Betty J. Kriner, 85, formerly of Mahanoy City, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Conemaugh, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna (Bozic) Goughnour.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Francis P. Kriner, in 1991, and a great-granddaughter,...

Aug 17, 2021

Genevieve "Genny"  M. Shoup, formerly of Frackville, passed away in the presence of her family, August 17, 2021 at the age of 88.

Born December 26, 1932 in Black Creek Township, Nuremberg PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Fisher) Foose.

She graduated from Black Creek Township High School in 1951....

Jul 24, 2021

Carol  Ann Furman, 78, of  Lavelle, formerly of Frackville, died Saturday July 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, August 13, 1942, She was a daughter of the late Albert  and Gertrude (Hanlon) Soult.

Carol worked many jobs including Anthony's Grocery Store, City Shirt, Mahanoy Township and the Frackville...

Jul 16, 2021

Joseph B. Pereira, 88, of Frackville, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

He was a son of the late Benjamin and Florence (Arnau) Pereira.

Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Vocola, and is survived by a sister, Gerri Glow, of Ringtown.

Joe was...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles J. "Chuckie" Scherer Jr., 71, of Frackville, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born May 6, 1950, in Ashland, he was a son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Hansbury) Scherer.

Charles was employed as a door-to-door salesman for over 30 years by Compact Sweeper Co., Frackville.

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Jun 28, 2021

Kathryn  F. Cabulis, 85, of Frackville, Passed away Monday June 28, 2021 at LVHN-Schuylkill East, Pottsvillle, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frackville, February 25, 1936, She was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Stabinsky) Preneta.

She was a 1953 graduate of Frackville High School.

Kathryn worked as a laborer...

Jun 10, 2021

Pauline  Sedar, 86, formerly of Frackville died Thursday June 10, 2021 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, August 28, 1934, She was a daughter of the late Charles  and Mary (Maleska) Harviletz.

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

She was preceded in death by her husband John  Sedar...

Jun 7, 2021

Michael Joseph Zigmund, 47, formerly of Frackville, beloved son and brother.  Born October 22, 1973 – Died Monday June 7, 2021.

Michael was a Creative Director and Graphic Designer in Los Angeles, California.  He was a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

He is survived by his parents Joseph and Katherine (Dutchak) Zigmund...

Jun 6, 2021

Jason C. Baucum, of Girardville, died Sunday June 6, 2021 at his home. Born in Pottsville June 3, 1971 he was a son of George Baucum of Girardville and the late Miriam (Benjamin) Baucum.

He was of the Protestant Faith.

In addition to his father he is survived by to sisters Miriam Baucum of Pottsville;...

Apr 26, 2021

Helen Lorraine Craig , 92, of Frackville, died Monday, April 26, 2021  peacefully at home.

Born in Gilberton, August 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Duboskie) Malloy.

She worked as a receptionist at Thomas Animal Hospital in Frackville, the Cigar Factory in Mahanoy City, and as a clerk for...

Apr 24, 2021

Joan E. Hower 85 of Carlisle, formerly of Frackville died Saturday April 24, 2021, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle, PA. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 30, 2021

Jerold J. Gieser, 79, Kulpmont, passed away Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville PA.

Born in Dickinson, March 6, 1942, He was a son of the late Frank  and Margaret (Schloff) Gieser.

Jerold was an Electronic Engineer Technician at Genrad Inc., Santa Clara, CA.

Surviving are 3 sisters, Marilyn Snowdengrass, Eileen...

Mar 18, 2021

Charlotte M. Smith, 93, of Frackville, died Thursday March 18, 2021 at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born and a lifelong resident of her families homestead in Frackville, November 26, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Geiger) Smith.

She was a graduate of Frackville High School class of 1945.

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