Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Alex Charlock

Alex Charlock , 91, Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Frackville passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 1 st .

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Pauline Sedon Charlock. He worked as a railroad conductor for Metro and Northern Rail Road...

Dec 28, 2022

Robert Curtis Kalbach

Robert "Rob" Kalbach , 25, Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 28 th .

Rob is survived by his father, Charles "Curt" Kalbach and Nicole Graziano of Tarpon Springs, FL; his mother, Holly Richardson Stemko and her husband Tom Stemko, Hamburg;...

Dec 26, 2022

Mary Ann Connors

Mary Ann Connors , 74, Girardville, passed away on Monday, December 26 th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Louise Makarczyk Ey. She worked as a CNA at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

In...

Dec 21, 2022

Carol A. Grabuskie

Carol A. Grabuskie , 83, Pocono Lake, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 21 st at PAM Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late George and Zelma Brosius Shuey. She worked for Acme of Pennsylvania as a meat wrapper and...

Dec 19, 2022

George S. Holmes Sr.

George S. Holmes Sr. , 58, Ashland, passed away at home on Monday evening, December 19 th .

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Henry and Rosemary Hancock Holmes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Dec 7, 2022

Kathryn M. Shermer

Kathryn M. "Kat" Shermer , 64, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday at her residence.

Born in Doylestown she was a daughter of the late George and Doris DeLaroy Madara. In her younger years she trained and showed horses and later was employed as a...

Dec 6, 2022

Alan A. Shinkus

Alan A. Shinkus , 73, Frackville, passed away suddenly Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Ashland he was a son of the late Francis M. and Mary A. Hauslyak Shinkus. He had been employed in construction for Pensy Supply.

He was a US Navy...

Dec 1, 2022

Helen M. McCabe

Helen M. McCabe , 71, Ashland, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1st at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen Barrett Harding. She had been employed as a CNA at the former Ashland Hospital and later...

Nov 30, 2022

Maryann (Marion) Pikitus

Maryann (Marion) Pikitus , 89, Girardville, passed away peacefully at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont on Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Kulpmont, she was a daughter of the late Bronislaw and Mary Cupsta Lazarski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Nov 24, 2022

Shawn M. McGinley

Shawn M. McGinley , 42, Lewisburg, went to eternal rest on Nov. 24 th at his residence.

Born in Pottsville he was a son of Joseph O. and Rita Ritro McGinley, Ashland.  He was employed as a manager for Aids Resources, Williamsport.

Shawn was...

Nov 23, 2022

Georgine Fogarty

Georgine Fogarty , 73, Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday at her residence.

Born in Middleport she was a daughter of the late George and Irene Romanko Reed. She had been employed as a CNA having last worked for Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, until her...

Nov 16, 2022

Thomas F. Smith

Thomas F. " Tom " Smith , 62, Frackville passed away peacefully Wednesday at Rosewood Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Robert W. and Elizabeth R. Leinenbach Smith, He was a self employed contractor and the owner of...

Nov 15, 2022

Bernard C. Schuck Jr.

Bernard C. Schuck Jr. , 56, Pine Grove, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 15th.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Bernard Sr. and Cheryl Pollack Schuck. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lisa A....

Nov 14, 2022

Robert W. Treshock

Robert W. Treshock , 59, Lavelle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 14 th .

Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville and Frackville.

Nov 12, 2022

Robert Paulukonis

Robert Paulukonis , 70, Girardville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12th at his home.

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Eugene and Jean Brown Paulukonis. He was a self-employed contractor before his retirement.

Robert...

Nov 11, 2022

Robert Mellott

Robert Mellott , 95, Ashland passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 11 th .

Born in Bedford, PA, he was a son of the late Judson and Grace Shirm Mellott. He worked as a welder for Reading Anthracite until his retirement.

Robert...

Nov 9, 2022

Brian E. Shovlin

Brian E. Shovlin , 56, Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9 th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Columbia, PA, he was a son of John and Lorraine (Hammer) Shovlin of Plains. He worked as a correctional officer at SCI Mahanoy...

Nov 7, 2022

Raymond V. Brennan Sr.

Raymond V. Brennan Sr. , 75, Liberty, formerly of Girardville, passed away on Monday, November 7 th at UPMC Harrisburg.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the ,ate Wesley and Sarah Green Brennan. He worked as a machine builder until his retirement.

Oct 21, 2022

Louanne Olson

Louanne Olson , 55, Girardville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21 st at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville after her courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of Nancy Lenig Olson, Girardville and her late husband Bernard Olson.

Louanne was...

Oct 19, 2022

Steven D. Middleton

Steven D. Middleton , 63, Girardville passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning after a long battle with Huntington's disease.

Born in Wyoming, he was a son of the late Eugene and Helen Andrews Middleton. He worked as a mix chemical specialist for Air Products...