Obituaries

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.

Oct 20, 2020

Jeffrey P. Schuck

Jeffrey P. Schuck , 51, Minersville, passed away on Tuesday morning at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Bernard Schuck Sr. and the late Cheryl Schuck.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by...

Oct 18, 2020

Margaret M. O'Donnell

Margaret M. O'Donnell , 100, Girardville (currently resided at Schuylkill Center) passed away on Sunday, October 18 th .

She was born in Girardville to the late Thomas and Mary Lenahan and was a lifelong member of the former St. Joseph Church in Girardville.

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Oct 9, 2020

Pamela A. Clark

Pamela A. Clark , 60, Frackville passed away on Friday October 9 th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Cheverly, MD, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Patricia Brotherton Dodson.

Pam was a Nascar fan and enjoyed cheering for Dale...

Oct 9, 2020

Robert Emmett Grant III

Robert Emmett Grant III , 73, St. Clair, passed away peacefully Friday October 9 th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Robert Grant Jr. and Catherine Shoup Grant. He worked as an Orderly in...

Oct 5, 2020

Timothy G. Tobin

Timothy G. Tobin , 80, Gilberton, passed away peacefully Monday October 5 th at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born in Turtle Creek, PA, he was a son of the late Richard and Alta Bateman Tobin. Although driving truck was a passion of his, traveling and exploring each...

Oct 4, 2020

Albert Petusky Jr.

Albert " Albie " Petusky Jr ., 84, former Girardville resident , passed away peacefully Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

He was born in the former Ashland Hospital. Albie had been employed at the former Alcoa Aluminum Plant, Cressona until his...

Oct 3, 2020

Rose Kolos

Rose Kolos , 95, Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening while under hospice care.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Damiter Wilinsky. She worked as a seamstress for the former Charles Rabin Factory, Frackville until her retirement.

Rose...

Oct 2, 2020

Gary L. Boose

Gary L. Boose , 60, Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Friday at his residence.

Born in Lancaster he was a son of Paul Boose and the late Shirley Murr Boose. He had been employed as a truck driver for Conway Company.

Gary was an avid...

Sep 21, 2020

Lucretia I. Christman

Lucretia I. Christman , 92, Girardville passed away peacefully on Monday at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Davies McKeon. She was employed by Wyeth Laboratories until her retirement.

Lucretia was a member of...

Sep 21, 2020

Dorothy J. Klimko

Dorothy J. Klimko , 85, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Zula Klimko. Dorothy had been employed as a bank teller for the former American Bank and later...