Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

William J. Barlow

William J. Barlow , 90, Girardville passed away unexpectedly Monday January 4 th in Girardville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late William and Catherine Murray Barlow.

William was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He...

Jan 1, 2021

Andrew Joseph Prock Jr. RN

Andrew (Andy) J. Prock , 74, Mechanicsville, Pottsville passed away on Friday, January 1 st at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest with family at his side.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna Aponick Prock. He was an...

Jan 1, 2021

Wesley J. Doyle

Wesley J. Doyle , 80, Frackville passed away Friday, January 1 st at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

He is survived by his wife Ruike Liu, Frackville.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Thomas M. Sullivan...

Dec 31, 2020

Bernard C. Schuck Sr.

Bernard C. Schuck Sr. , 77, Schuylkill Haven, passed away December 31st at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born in Seltzer City, he was a son of the late Jerome and Katherine Schuck. He was also preceded in death by his wife Cheryl Schuck, a...

Dec 24, 2020

Teresa A. Karavage

Teresa A. Karavage , 86, Girardville, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24 th at Hershey Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Born in Gilberton, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Pesavage. Teresa graduated from Gilberton High School and McCann...

Dec 19, 2020

Jerome E. Kistler

Jerome E. Kistler , 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Lancaster, PA. He had resided there for the last several years.

Jerry was raised in Girardville by his late parents John and Mary Kistler. He was pre-deceased...

Dec 16, 2020

Florence A. Opuda

Florence A. Opuda , 90, Girardville passed away on December 16th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Eva Galabus Zugzda.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 15, 2020

Richard B. Dolan

Richard B. Dolan , Frackville, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown on Tuesday December 15 th .

Richard was an Army veteran and a life member of the Frackville American Legion Post 398, where he also served with the honor guard. He worked...

Dec 14, 2020

Dolores J. Wapinsky

Dolores J. Wapinsky , 92, Frackville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 14 th .

Born in St. Clair, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Sweet) Homa. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the Charles Rabin Factory,...

Dec 13, 2020

Ella Mae Hoppes

Ella Mae Hoppes , 94, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late James and Eva Pearl Zimmerman Coon. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville.

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Dec 11, 2020

Patrick J. Sharako

Patrick J. Sharako , 51, of Shenandoah, passed away in his home on December 11 of COVID-19.

Patrick was born on June 18, 1969 in Ashland, PA to Catherine and Joseph Sharako. He worked on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic at Ridgeview Healthcare and...

Nov 30, 2020

Ernest J. Schwalm Sr.

Ernest J. Schwalm Sr., "Big Ern" "Mickey" "Pop" 73, Frackville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 30 th .

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Leroy and Catherine Becker Schwalm. He worked as a carpenter and a general handyman.

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Nov 24, 2020

Michael P. Whitaker

Michael P. Whitaker, 63, Morea, formerly of Yatesville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, November 24 th .

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa Coleman Whitaker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Nov 24, 2020

Michael (Jordan) Barry

Michael (Jordan) Barry , 44, beloved son, brother, and father, passed away Tuesday November 24 th at his home in Girardville.

Born on October 5, 1976, in Pottsville, was the son of the late Gerald G. Barry and Margaret Jordan Barry, Ashland.

He was...

Nov 21, 2020

Terry M. Williams

Terry M. Williams , 96, Pottsville, passed away Saturday evening at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Arlene Long Starr.

Terry was of the catholic faith and enjoyed playing bingo.

In...

Nov 13, 2020

Jean A. Urban

Jean A. Urban , 90, formerly of Girardville passed away peacefully Friday at Ridgeview Health Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Girardville she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Elsie Barnes Urban. She had been employed as a cashier for the former Acme Markets and...

Nov 8, 2020

Mary Welikonich

Mary Welikonich , 92, Frackville passed away peacefully on Sunday at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Gilberton, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Galida Welikonich.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 3...

Nov 1, 2020

Rose M. Smith

Rose M. Smith, 84, Pottsville, formerly of Girardville passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1 st , at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday from St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs with Rev. Brian Miller officiating....

Oct 31, 2020

Rosanne M. Dutton

Rosanne M. Dutton , 77, Ashland, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Locustdale, she was a daughter of the late William and Regina Spieles Blase. She worked as an elementary school teacher having last been employed by Immaculate Heart, Girardville....

Oct 24, 2020

Graveside services for Gregg F. McCann were held at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Frackville on November 2nd with his loving family.