Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

Richard L. O'Donnell, 69, of Frackville, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at his residence.

Born Oct. 22, 1951, in Butler Township, he was a son of the late William H. and Theresa (Chapman) O'Donnell.

He was a retired truck driver, having worked for Fanelli Trucking, Pottsville, and JB Trucking, of McAdoo.

Richard was...

Jan 28, 2021

Gerald H."Gerry" Callaway Sr., 87, of Pottsville, died Thursday January 28, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Cedar Crest, Allentown PA.

Born in Pottsville, May 14, 1933, He was a son of the late Harold and Caroline Beecher Callaway.

He graduated in 1952 from Pottsville Area High School then served in the US Army...

Jan 15, 2021

Barbara Ketterer, 86, of Drums, formerly of Lost Creek, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born July 4, 1934, in Marion Heights, she was a daughter of the late Metro and Anna (Hardish) Dunick.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ketterer,...

Jan 12, 2021

Ryan James Ramey, 43, of West Deptford, New Jersey died Wednesday January 12, 021 at LVHN Hazleton. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 15, 1977, He was a son of Harold "Jim" Ramey and the late Catherine (Tarbill) Ramey.

Surviving are his wife of 5 years, Angela (Kennedy) Ramey, son Michell Ramey, sister Rita Martin and her...

Jan 2, 2021

Terrance P. Hahn, 79, of Sicklerville NJ passed away on January 2, 2021. Terry was the son of Thomas G. and Dorothy (Dillman) Hahn of Frackville. He was the brother of Thomas G. Hahn Jr. and Ronald Hahn. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 12:00 Noon Saturday, May 22nd at noon at the Odd Fellows...

Jan 1, 2021

Doris Lorraine Schroding, 87, of Hatfield, formerly Tamaqua, died Friday January 1, 2021, in Hatfield. PA

Born in West Mahanoy Twp., December 4, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schaller) Hinkle.

She worked many years as Office Administrator for Landsdale Borough.

Doris was a member of St. Peter...

Dec 3, 2020

Velma Louise (Urban) Sippie of Frackville, died Thursday December 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born April 18, 1938 in Higginsville, Lafayette County, MO, She was a daughter of the late Edwin H. and Bernita A. (Pryor)  Urban.

She attended Chihuahua School, RR1 near Higginsville, before moving to Warrensburg, MO to attend...

Nov 27, 2020

John V. Piatkowski, 47, of Beaufort SC, died Nov. 27, 2020 at his residence.

Born June 19, 1973 he was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn Navitsky Piatkowski.

John is survived by a brother Edward Piatkowski of FL; 2 sisters Judilyn Green of ME;

Debra Martin of GA; 6 nieces and...

Nov 10, 2020

James R. Brosius, 73, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at his home in Frackville.

Born Oct. 28, 1947, in Pottsville, he was the oldest son of the late Clarence and Agnes (Boyle) Brosius.

James was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School. He served honorably in the Navy. As a...

Nov 4, 2020

Dorothy A. Mitchell, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of St. Clair, died Wednesday November 4, 2020, at St. Luke Hospice, Bethlehem PA.

Born in St. Clair, April 29, 1933, She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Matz) Maste.

She graduated from High School, and worked many years at the Hamburg State Hospital...

Oct 11, 2020

Anna M. O'Neill, 88, of Florida, formerly of Frackville, died Sunday October 11, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital North, Orlando FL.

Born in William Penn, October 27, 1931, She was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (McEllone) Coleman. She graduated from West Mahanoy Township High School in 1949. Anna began working in the garment industry...

Oct 9, 2020

Lester A. Wright Jr., 69, of Frackville, died Friday October 9, 2020 at his home.

Born in Washington DC, October 27, 1950, He was a son of the late Lester A. Sr. and Loma (Castle) Wright

Lester Served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He was a retired Case Worker...

Oct 6, 2020

Sanders Perez , infant son of Erin Krick and Fred Perez of Frackville, passed in the arms of his family October 6, 2020.

He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother Denise Ansbach;

Surviving are 4 sisters Eryka Krick;  Elyse-siana Williams; Jade Williams ;  Penelope Perez; a brother Jesse Williams; Maternal Grandfather  Robin Krick...

Oct 4, 2020

George C. Mazloom, 74, passed away Sunday October 4, 2020, at his home in St. Clair. Born in Wilkes Barre, December 1, 1945, He was a son of the late Charles and Rose (Abod) Mazloom.

George was a 1963 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. He retired as a Highway Construction Inspection Supervisor at Penn DOT, Allentown,...

Oct 4, 2020

Ronald C. Davenport , 75, of St. Clair, died Sunday October 4, 2020, at LVHN – Muhlenberg, Bethelhem.

Born in St. Clair, March 27, 1945, He was a son of the late George and Margaret (Gregory) Davenport.

He was a graduate of Penn State University.

Ron retired as a teacher from Child Development...

Sep 24, 2020

Xena  Martofel, 22, of Coal Twp., passed away Thursday September 24, 2020, in Kulpmont PA.

Born in Pottsville, January 12, 1998, She was a daughter of Shannon Dean and John Martofel.

In addition to her parents, surviving are sister Gabrielle Martofel of Pottsville; step-mother Danielle Stoud of Coal Twp.; Maternal Grandmother Margaret Dean of Gilberton;...

Aug 26, 2020

Joseph  D. "Yank" Yankiewicz, 71, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday August 26th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ashland, June 14, 1944, He was a son of the late Joseph J. and Dorothy (Mack) Yankiewicz and grew up in the Catholic Faith.

A star football player, Yank graduated from Shenandoah Catholic...

Aug 20, 2020

David "Beaver" Flail , 49, of Frackville, died Thursday August 20, 2020 in Frackville. Born in Pottsville, April 26, 1971, He was a son of David E. Flail of Frackville and Deborah Smith of Frackville.

He was an Equipment Operator for Frackville Borough, and previously at Ron Troy Paving, Frackville.

He was of the Methodist...

Aug 12, 2020

Stephen Romaniscon, 81, of Hope Sound, Fla., formerly of Gordon, died Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020.

Born Dec. 11, 1938, in Butler Twownship, he was a son of the late Michael and Agnes (Beneshunas) Romaniscon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance (Suslavage) Romaniscon, and three sisters, Agnes Romaniscon, Andrea Brady and Anna Hampton....

Aug 8, 2020

Michelle Smith, 55, of Frackville, died Saturday August 8, 2020 at her residence,

Born in Pottsville, May 25, 1965, She was a daughter of Joan Hinkle Bower Yankiewicz and the late Samuel Bower.

Michelle worked as a Chef at several area restaurants.

Surviving are daughter Marisa Moyer of Orwigsburg and a brother Michael...