Obituaries

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...

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...