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Frackville PA, Girardville PA, and surrounding areas
Lawrence D. Cooney
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:...
David C. James
Sep 16, 2025
David C. James
Remembering David James Memorial Video
David C. James , 84, former resident of Palo Alto, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16th at the home of his granddaughter in Frackville.
Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late David and...
Gerald J. Freiler
Sep 10, 2025
Gerald J. "Jerry" Freiler
Gerald J. "Jerry" Freiler , 89, of Ashland passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 10th with his loving family by his side.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Doris (Davis) Freiler. He worked as a machine...
Rose Ann Wayne
Sep 7, 2025
Rose Ann Wayne
Remembering Rose Ann Wayne Memorial Video
Mass of Christian Burial Live Stream Video
Rose Ann Wayne , 77, Girardville resident, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the home of her daughter in Frackville, with her family by her side.
...James F. Barrett
Sep 5, 2025
James F. Barrett
James F. Barrett , 85, Girardville passed away on Friday, September 5th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Francis and Stella Barrett. Jim worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the state of Pennsylvania until his...
Charles Hauser
Aug 30, 2025
Remembering Charles Hauser Memorial Video
Charles Hauser , 86, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 30th with his loving family by his side.
Born in Williamsport, Charlie was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Eck) Hauser. Before retiring, Charlie was the store...
Francis E. Kenesky
Aug 28, 2025
Remembering Francis Kenesky Memorial Video
Francis E. Kenesky , 73, of Frackville passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 28th.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of Regina (Kurpell) Kenesky and her late husband Albert Kenesky.
Frank was a United States Navy Veteran having...
Joan T. Catizone
Aug 13, 2025
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Joan T. Catizone
Joan T. Catizone , 90, Ashland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th at Alpine Valley Healthcare Center, Lebanon surrounded by...
John M. Pastue
Aug 7, 2025
John M. Pastue
John M. Pastue , 66, Frackville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Broad Mountain Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Frackville.
Born in Ashland he was the son of the late John and Helen Komar Pastue Sr.. He had been employed by the Acme Markets and later as...
Alice W. Mills
Aug 4, 2025
Alice W. Mills
Alice W. Mills , 83, former Girardville resident, passed away peacefully Monday evening at the home of her daughter in Manheim with her family by her side.
Born in Mowry, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence M. and Alice (Willis) Wolfgang. She had been...
Janet M. Stepulaitis
Jul 27, 2025
Janet M. Stepulaitis
Janet M. Stepulaitis , 78, of Girardville passed away on Sunday, July 27th at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Klokus) Bunsavage.
Janet was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,...
Maryann Devaney
Jul 27, 2025
Maryann Devaney
Maryann Devaney , 80, of Girardville passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Cuff) Gallagher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William L....
Marion T. Basheda
Jul 24, 2025
Marion T. Basheda
Marion T. Basheda passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24th at the age of 95.
Marion was born on April 26, 1930 to George and Mary Upanavage. On April 23, 1955, she married Stephen Basheda, who died in 2011. They were lifelong Frackville residents.
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Thomas J. Shearn
Jul 12, 2025
Thomas J. Shearn
Thomas J. Shearn , 53 of Girardville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, July12th.
Tom was born in Pottsville to the late Thomas and Louise (Whalen) Shearn. He graduated from the former Cardinal Brennan High School, Fountain Springs.
Tom dedicated his life...
Harley Dawn Reese
Jul 4, 2025
Harley Dawn Reese
Harley Dawn Reese , 31 of Shenandoah passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 4th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Pamela Reese, Shenandoah and the late Thomas Chernewski. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her...
Jody L. Farra
Jul 4, 2025
Jody L. Farra
Jody L. Farra , 70, former Shenandoah resident passed away peacefully at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Dayton, OH, he was a son of the late Glenn and Jeanne (Brinkhoff) Farra. In addition to his parents, he is...
Thomas "Cosmo" Chernewski
Jul 3, 2025
Thomas P. Chernewski
Thomas P. "Cosmo" Chernewski , 63, of Shenandoah passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 3rd.
Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late George and Johanna (Noon) Chernewski. He owned and operated Chernewski Plumbing and Heating as a self-employed plumber.
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Kathleen M. Duke
Jul 2, 2025
Kathleen M. Duke
Kathleen M. Duke , 78, of Ashland passed away on Wednesday, July 2nd at her residence.
Born in Osceola Mills, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Duke. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Margaret "Mag" Devanney
Jun 21, 2025
Margaret "Mag" Devanney
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Margaret Agatha Devanney, 97, former Shenandoah resident, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Berwick, where she had been a resident since August 2024.
Born Dec. 7, 1927, she was the sixth child and...
Richard C. Wetzel
Jun 20, 2025
Richard C. Wetzel
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Richard C. Wetzel , 76, of Ashland passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of...
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