Esther M. Rockwell

Esther M. Rockwell , 66, Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 17th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Esther (Kunkle) Kachelries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray K. Rockwell; her son, Timothy Whiteash;  her brothers: Lorain, Mahlon and James Kachelries.

She was of the protestant faith.

Esther is survived by her two daughters: Kristen (Zack) Evans, Girardville and Brenda (Den) Shadle, Ashland; her brother, Brian Kachelries (Marsha Moyer), Schuylkill Haven; her sisters: Beverly (Joe) Freeman, Schuylkill Haven; Carol (Phil) Lasco, Pottsville; and Janice (Bert) Strohl, New Ringgold; her significant other, Paul Burpo, Girardville; her 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service and viewing will be held for family and friends on Friday, August 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 W. Main St. Girardville. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family

Sign the guest book, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com

Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.