Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Daniel Boniscavage

Daniel Boniscavage , 68, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14th at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Edmund and Eva (Billie) Boniscavage. He was the owner/operator of his own Title and Deed Company.

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Dec 12, 2025

Regina F. Kenesky

Regina F. Kenesky , 93, Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday at Providence Place, Pottsville, with her family by her side.

Born in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Stetz Kurpell. She was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish,...

Dec 11, 2025

 Rachel M. Adams-Stang 

 Rachel M. Adams-Stang  , 38, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 11th, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Danville, she was the daughter of Norman Walls and Mary (Adams) Garraway. Rachel was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, where she discovered her passion for the arts....

Dec 6, 2025

James "Jimmy" Lucas

James "Jimmy" Lucas , age 56, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Saturday, December 6th surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous journey with cancer.

Born on May 9th, 1969, Jimmy lived life with a spirit that was uniquely his own. He believed...

Nov 19, 2025

Leonard J. Petusky

Leonard J. Petusky , 87, Girardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th at Tremont Nursing Home.

Born in Girardville, Leonard was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Sincavage) Petusky. He was a graduate of the former Girardville High School. Shortly after, he enlisted...

Nov 18, 2025

Raymond C. Blackwell Jr.

Remembering Raymond C. Blackwell Jr. Memorial Video

Raymond C. Blackwell Jr. , 93 former Frackville resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th at Pottstown Hospital.

Born in Gilberton, he was a son of the late Raymond Sr. and Elizabeth (Harding) Blackwell....

Nov 11, 2025

Stephen "Sonny" Shalamanda Jr.

Remembering Sonny Memorial Video

Stephen "Sonny" Shalamanda Jr. , 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 11th.

Born in Connerton, he was a son of the late Steve Shalamanda Sr. and Mary (Felegi) Shalamanda.

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Nov 11, 2025

Michelena "Mickey" Catizone

Remembering Mickey Catizone Memorial Video

Michelena C. "Mickey" Catizone , 100, lifelong Girardville resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta Fulginiti Catizone. She...

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas W. Kessler

Remembering Tom Kessler Memorial Video

Thomas W. Kessler , 90, Frackville passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10th at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont with his family by his side.

Born in Gilberton, he was a son of the late Russell G. and Mable...

Oct 31, 2025

Peter Weremedic

Remembering Peter Weremedic Memorial Video

Peter Weremedic , 90, a lifelong Frackville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31st.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Paul and Anna Weremedic. Pete was a mailman for the United...

Oct 27, 2025

George M. Bracey

George "Deuce" Bracey , 77, Frackville passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late George T. and Rose (Swaldi) Bracey. He had been employed as a foreman for #1 Construction Company until his retirement.

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Oct 24, 2025

William E. Byrne

Mass of Christian Burial Livestream

William E. Byrne of Girardville passed away on October 24th, 2025. Bill was one of ten children of the former Kathleen Kelly and Jeremiah Byrne. Born in Brownsville, he graduated from West Mahanoy Township High School in 1942. After being employed...

Oct 21, 2025

Catherine "Katie" Bainbridge

Remembering Katie Bainbridge Memorial Video

Catherine "Katie" Bainbridge , 31, Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday night at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Danville, she was a daughter of Duane Bainbridge and Betty...

Oct 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Diane Marie Durose Lenahan

August 30, 1949 – October 12, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Diane Marie Durose Lenahan, a cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved sister, and treasured friend. Diane left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy...

Oct 10, 2025

John "Jack" Walsh

John A. "Jack" Walsh , 74 of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 10th.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Yolanda (Pilo) Walsh. He worked in the maintenance department of North Schuylkill School District until his retirement.

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Oct 7, 2025

Ruth Ann F. O'Donnell

Ruth Ann F. O'Donnell , 84, Frackville and former Ashland resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 7th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Ney) Aaron. She worked as a...

Oct 3, 2025

Eleanor McDonald

Remembering Eleanor McDonald Memorial Video

Eleanor McDonald , 88, Auburn, formerly of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Friday at her home in Auburn.

Born in Connerton, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Sucavage) McAndrew. She was employed by the Pennsylvania...

Oct 3, 2025

Grace E. Palina

Grace Palina Remembrance Video

Grace E. Palina , 78, of Frackville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 3rd surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late John and Martha (Flickenger) Brecker. She...

Oct 1, 2025

Mark S. Keirsey

Mark S. Keirsey , 67, of Gilberton passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 1st.

Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Walter H. and Barbara (Moyer) Keirsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Robin...

Sep 20, 2025

Lawrence D. Cooney

Lawrence "Larry" Cooney , 62, passed away peacefully at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Township.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Lawrence P. and Irene (Kelly) Cooney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings:...