Kenneth J. Wayne
Jun 17, 2017
Kenneth J. Wayne Kenneth J. Wayne , 78, Girardville, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at the home of his daughter Aileen in Fountain Springs, Ashland. Born in Girardville he was a son of the late Raymond and Alice McDonald Wayne. He was a partner, with his brother Henry, in Wayne Plumbing and Heating, Ashland. He...
James L. Connors
Jun 17, 2017
James L. Connors James L. "Jim" Connors , 77, lifelong resident of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born in Girardville, he was a son of the late John and Dorothy McDonald Connors. He had been employed as an investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare until his retirement....
Helen S. Taylor
Jun 8, 2017
Helen S. Taylor Helen S. Taylor , 93, of Schuylkill Haven, died unexpectedly Thursday at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Maxim and Tessie Sedor Comac. She graduated from St. Joseph Hospital...
Irene Bernathy
Jun 2, 2017
Irene E. Bernathy
Irene E. Bernathy , 76, Gilberton, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Helen Pratcavage Klem. She was a member of the Word Family Church in Harwood....
Ann Kuzio
May 29, 2017
Ann Kuzio
Ann Kuzio , 89, lifelong resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully at the home of her son Stephen on Monday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Stella Kurdy Damiter. She worked as a seamstress for...
James E. Meyers
May 28, 2017
James E. Meyers
James E. Meyers , 88, Ashland passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary "Mamie" Kroh Meyers.
He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School...
Donald A. Becker
May 17, 2017
Donald A. Becker Donald A. Becker , 55, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday at his residence. Born in Pottsville he was a son of the late Raymond D. and Alice Harner Becker. He had been employed as a window technician for Jeld Wen Windows, Ringtown. He was of the Protestant Faith. In addition to his parents...
Marylouise Thorick
May 12, 2017
MaryLouise Kravetz Thorick
MaryLouise Thorick , 80, Frackville, died peacefully Friday evening at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Veronica Wargo Kravetz. She was of the Catholic Byzantine faith.
She treasured her heritage,...
Michael R. Opuda
May 3, 2017
Michael R. Opuda Michael R. Opuda , 59, Girardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Ashland, he was the son of Florence Zugzda Opuda, Girardville and the late Michael Opuda. Michael was a graduate of St. Joseph's Learning Center, Pottsville He is survived by his mother Florence Opuda,...
Mary Jo Rudiman
Apr 29, 2017
Mary Jo Rudiman Mary Jo Rudiman RN , 70, Girardville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Martin Schwalm. She worked as a registered nurse at the former Ashland State Hospital and then Geisinger...
Thelma J. Morgan
Apr 23, 2017
Thelma J. Morgan Thelma J. Morgan , 95, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, with her family at her side. Born in Frackville she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Jeanette ( Gittens ) Dillman. She had been employed in the Office of Engineers in the Schuylkill...
Jean F. Paulukonis
Apr 22, 2017
Jean F. Paulukonis
Jean F. Paulukonis , 84, lifelong resident of Girardville, passed away peacefully Saturday April 22, 2017 at Schuylkill Manor "Genesis," Pottsville.
Born in Girardville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Mae Colihan Brown (Simononis). She raised three sons and worked and retired...
Janet H. Tucker
Apr 15, 2017
Janet H. Tucker Janet H. Tucker , 84, Frackville passed away peacefully Saturday morning at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. Born in Warrenton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Simon and M. Suider Halterman. She worked most of her life as a cafeteria worker for an elementary school in Maryland. She was preceded in death...
Vanessa E. Willon
Apr 8, 2017
Vanessa E. Willon Vanessa E. Willon , 32, Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday at home. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of Victoria ( Crossan ) Willon, Elkton, MD and the late Rodney Willon. In addition to her mother Vanessa is survived by a son and daughter; Matthew Hodel Jr. and Shyanne Cerroni...
Amber L. Mccracken
Apr 3, 2017
Amber L. McCracken Amber L. McCracken , 28, Girardville, passed away peacefully Monday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with her loving family by her side. Born in Darby, PA, she is the daughter of Daryl McCracken, Darby and Charlotte Dowling, Girardville. She was known for her love for her children and her devotion to her family....
Florence E. Davis
Mar 28, 2017
Florence E. Davis
Florence E. Davis , 89, lifelong resident of Frackville, died peacefully Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kudlick Sincavage. She was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Frackville. She enjoyed...
William P. Parry
Mar 20, 2017
William P. Parry Jr.
William P. Parry Jr. 53, Frackville, passed away Monday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William P. and Elaine Webb Parry. He worked in the maintenance department for the Shenandoah Valley School District....
Anna Marie Flynn
Mar 18, 2017
Anna Marie Flynn Anna Marie Flynn , 76, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at her home. Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Francis and Carmella ( Fiortino ) Destasio. She had worked as a cashier for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her brother Francis Destasio. Anna...
Robert F. Urban
Mar 18, 2017
Robert F. Urban Robert F. Urban , 89, Girardville, passed away on Saturday, March 18th , at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born in Girardville he was a son of the late Matthew and Elsie ( Barnes ) Urban. He had been employed as a press maker for Goulds Pumps, Ashland, until his retirement. He...
Margaret E. Roberts
Mar 13, 2017
Margaret E. Roberts
Margaret E. Roberts , 93, Frackville passed away peacefully Monday night, at the home of her niece where she resided, surrounded by the family that loved her.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late William and Pearl Israel Roberts. She worked as a...
