Obituaries

Jul 21, 2019

Robert T. Chuplis

Robert T. Chuplis, 40, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic accident Sunday in Girardville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Robert and Judith Stanton Chuplis both of Girardville.

He was employed as a heavy machine operator for the H and K Group at...

Jul 20, 2019

Madeline "Madge" Kerrigan

Madeline "Madge" Kerrigan , well known Pottsville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening at her residence.

Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret Bonin Kotch.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pottsville.

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Jul 17, 2019

Elroy H. Houser

Elroy H. Houser, 82, passed away on Wednesday evening at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Cresina Houser. Elroy was last employed as a utility worker for J.W. Rex of Lansdale until his...

Jul 13, 2019

Jean F. Johnson

Jean Flora Johnson, formerly Garraway, age 88, of Fountain Springs, passed away peacefully on July 13 th , 2019.

Born in Gilberton to parents Anna Mae Evans and Hormah Garraway on September 19 th 1930, she grew up in Frackville with her 6 siblings: Anna Mae, Rose, Shirley,...

Jul 8, 2019

Thomas Ferrari

Thomas "Tommy" Ferrari , 38, Gilberton, lost his life on July 8, 2019 after his struggle with type 1 diabetes and kidney failure.

He had been employed as the Health and Safety Coordinator for Mastronardi Produce, Jonestown.

Tommy was known for his kind heart, great...

Jul 7, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" A. Balsavage

Virginia "Ginny" A. Balsavage , 67, Girardville, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday evening.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Olga Chickersky Beneshunas. She was self employed as a beautician in Girardville for many years before...

Jul 6, 2019

William H. Morgan

William H. "Howie" Morgan , 66, Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday night at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights he was a son of the late W. Howard "Bud" and Thelma Dillman Morgan. He had been employed as a truck driver...

Jun 27, 2019

Deborah L. Whipple Gilbert

Deborah L. Whipple Gilbert , 60, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at her residence.

Born in the former Ashland Hospital, she was a...

Jun 21, 2019

Krissty Reich

Krissty Reich , 36, formerly of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly on June 21 st .

Born in Valparaiso, IN, she was a daughter of the late Terry Goodman. Krissty was employed as an assistant manager for Dunkin Donuts, Harrisburg.

Krissty is survived by her four...

Jun 14, 2019

Quinn Catherine Malloy

Nolan Robert Malloy

Quinn Catherine and Nolan Robert Malloy , infant twins of David and Kristyn (Rakus) Malloy of Ringtown, passed away in the arms of their parents Friday June 14 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

In addition to their...

Jun 10, 2019

Jean A. Tomalavage

Jean A. Tomalavage , 104, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday morning at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah she was a daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Nojunas. She had been employed as a Administrative Assistant for the former Sorins Inc., Shenandoah,...

Jun 5, 2019

Alice H. Buchman

Alice H. Buchman , 95, Frackville, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, where she had been a guest for the past 10 years.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Kasimir and Mary Makauskas.

She was preceded in...

May 24, 2019

Mildred Panikarchuck

Mildred Panikarchuck , 87, Frackville, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Damiter Wilinsky. Millie worked as a trimmer for the former Charles Rabin Garment Factory...

May 23, 2019

Joseph J. Anthony

Joseph J. Anthony , 91, Frackville, passed away peacefully Thursday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, with his family at his side.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary T. Gastin Anthony. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker...

May 23, 2019

Helen Wayne Helen Corrigan Wayne , Frackville, daughter of William and Agnes Corrigan, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed on with her loved ones by her side on Thursday morning May 23rd at her residence.

Helen was the most beautiful and loving soul and a devout...

May 21, 2019

Robert J. Hank

Robert J. Hank , 72, Mahanoy Plane, passed away peacefully Tuesday at his residence with his family at his side.

Born in Fountain Springs he was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Scheele Hank. He had been employed as a load operator for Blaschak...

May 21, 2019

Lois Heiser

Lois "Lowie" Heiser , 74, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Shenandoah Senior Living Center.

Born in Ashland she was the daughter of the late William "Zup" and Mary Corrigan Walters. She had been employed as a home healthcare worker until her retirement.

She was...

May 20, 2019

Brandon L. Mazzagatti

Brandon L. Mazzagatti , 37, Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Don " Mazz " and Cindi Stickler Mazzagatti, Frackville.

He was a graduate of NSHS class of 2000. He...

May 17, 2019

Richard Griffin

Richard Griffin , 60, Frackville, passed away on Friday afternoon at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehab Center, Frackville.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Richard Sr. and Margaret Bove Griffin.

Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the...

May 10, 2019

Franklin H. Troxell

On May 10, 2019, Franklin H. Troxell passed away at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL, after a brief illness.  The son of Will C. and Edith (Edwards) Troxell. Frank was born on November 3, 1924, in Frackville, PA, where he was raised and where he resided for most of his...