Our Legacy
History of Frackville Funeral Home
The existing funeral home was originally established by Robert F. Hoppes in 1947 and served the community until 1976.

Thomas M. Sullivan purchased the funeral home and business in 1976 and has dedicated himself to serving the families of Frackville and the surrounding communities of Northern Schuylkill County with compassionate, professional service for the past 40 years.
History of Girardville Funeral Home
The McDonald Family has served the families of Girardville for over 100 years. Robert, William, and William Jr. McDonald have operated the funeral home for the last 50 years. While running the business, the McDonald family has helped hundreds of families take care of their loved ones, building personal relationships with each and every one of their families. During this time, Tom Sullivan and Bobby McDonald created a friendship and professional relationship that led to the purchase of the McDonald Funeral Home in August of 2013.

The funeral home will now run under the name of the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, with Timothy M. Sullivan being the Supervisor.
We hope that we can build on the relationships that the McDonald family has created and create friendships with the families of Girardville and the surrounding areas.
We Are Here To Serve You
First Call
When a death occurs, whether sudden or expected, there is a sense of confusion and apprehension attached to the feelings of sorrow and loss. One call to the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home ( 570-874-0540 ) will enable US to help YOU receive "peace of mind" at a time you need it most.
During the initial call, we will be able to answer your immediate questions and concerns and also make the immediate arrangements on your behalf, in accordance with your wishes.
WE WILL :
- Contact a deputy coroner if the death is sudden at home or accidental...
- Contact hospital or nursing home supervisors to make necessary arrangements...
- Handle all necessary paperwork for any Hospice service
- Set a time, at your convenience, to meet with you to obtain all necessary information for the death certificate, social security, etc., and also to discuss your wishes for the funeral service.
Out of Town Deaths
Should a death occur out of town, out of state, or even out of the country, immediate decisions must be made. Just one phone call to our funeral home, anytime, day or night, can relieve you of this burden. Our association with funeral homes, nationwide, will allow us to make arrangements ( usually at a lower cost ) on your behalf, which ensures that your wishes will be carried out.
We are ALWAYS available to serve you, ANYTIME, day or night, 365 days a year.
Making Arrangements
When meeting to make the funeral arrangements following a death, either at our funeral home or in the comfort of your home, we will be requesting vital information in order to accurately complete the legal and necessary forms, such as the Death Certificate, Social Security Notification, Newspaper Notices, etc.
In order to relieve you of any additional stress during this time, we have compiled a list of questions we will be asking so that you are better prepared by having this information on hand.
We would need the following:
- Full Legal Name
- Legal Mailing Address
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Father's Name
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Social Security Number
- Primary Occupation and place of employment
- Education Level: HS, College
- Name and Address of informant
Other information we request:
- Veteran Discharge DD #214 ( if a veteran )
- Name of Cemetery, Lot number, Section (if interment is selected)
- Religious Affiliation
- Memberships: Civic, Religious, Fraternal Organizations, etc.
- Family members who preceded in death
- Any personal wishes or requests you may have for the funeral service
We hope this list will put you more at ease by knowing, in advance, the information we will be requesting.
