Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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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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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

Jun 19, 2025

Shirley A. Klimko

Shirley A. Klimko , 90, Frackville passed away peacefully Thursday at the Gardens at York Terrace.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Zula Klimko. She had been employed as a garment inspector for the former Model Garment factory, Frackville....

Jun 10, 2025

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Joseph P. Reilly

Joseph P. Reilly , 94, Shenandoah, formerly of State College and Southern Pines, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 10th at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah....

May 31, 2025

Carl E. Yost

Carl E. Yost , 78, Ashland, passed away on Saturday, May 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Ralph and Marian (Ermert) Yost. Carl worked as a general repairman for Reading Anthracite for over 30...

May 29, 2025

Margaret C. "Peg" Gaughan

Margaret "Peg" Gaughan , 92, Frackville passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Flierl) Kneib. She worked as a telephone operator and administrator for Pennsylvania...

May 13, 2025

Robert J. Price

Robert J. Price , 78, Hazleton and former Frackville resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13th at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Mary (Haughney) Price.

Robert was a graduate of the former...

May 11, 2025

Stephen W. McCarthy

Stephen W. McCarthy , 65, Barnesville, passed away on Sunday, May 11th at St. Luke's Hospital in Coaldale with his loving family by his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joan (Brennan) McCarthy, Barnesville and the late Stephen P. McCarthy.

Stephen...

May 9, 2025

Bernard A. Tomko

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernard A. Tomko , who lost his courageous battle with cancer on May 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  A devoted husband, father...

Apr 24, 2025

Steven E. Melsom

Steven E. Melsom , 56, of Pine Grove passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 24th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Huntington, NY, he was a son of Steven Egil Melsom of Mesa, AZ and the late Elizabeth Monks. Steven worked as a carpenter for...