Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Mar 7, 2017

Caroline Canfield Parnell Caroline Canfield Parnell , 41, of Ashland passed away Tuesday evening March 7th surrounded by family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was the daughter of Joseph Parnell and Barbara and Paul Umlauf. She was a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School and Immaculata University where she was class President for three years....

Feb 23, 2017

Muriel M. Pucetas Muriel M. Pucetas , 81, Ashland, died peacefully Thursday evening at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah. Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Rachel Israel Shoup. She worked as a seamstress for the Martin Shirt Company in Shenandoah until her retirement. Muriel was a member of St....

Feb 18, 2017

Evelyn G. Thomas Evelyn Grace Thomas , 95, lifelong Frackville resident, passed away peacefully Saturday at the home of her daughter Linda, with whom she resided in Boynton Beach, FL. Born in Raven Run she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Clara ( Dawson ) Breinich. She had been employed in the Tip Staff...

Feb 12, 2017

Jeanne Blackwell Jeanne Blackwell , 84, former Frackville resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, at her home in Lakeland FL, with her husband at her side. Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ann ( Melenowski ) Yeager. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Frackville. She was preceded in...

Feb 2, 2017

Olga Farrone Olga "Baba" Farrone , 86, Ashland passed away peacefully Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Metro and Julia Dziczek Halupa. She worked as a union secretary until her retirement. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland. In addition...

Jan 30, 2017

Nathan B. Bilsky Nathan B. " Nate " Bilsky , 71, Girardville passed away unexpectedly Monday at his residence. Born in the former Ashland Hospital he was the son of the late Bernard and Catherine ( Dolan ) Bilsky. He had been employed as a custodian at the former Cardinal Brennan Jr/Sr. High School, Fountain Springs....

Jan 30, 2017

Vytas V. Ambrose Vytas V. Ambrose , 58, Girardville died unexpectedly on Monday evening at his home. Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Anthony and Catherine Felegi Ambrose. Vytas is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary Sachleben Ambrose, Girardville; a son, Matthew Ambrose, Joint Base Lewis McCord, WA; two daughters:...

Jan 28, 2017

Veronica T. Flannery

Veronica T. Flannery , 91, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at the home of her son Raymond in Fountain Springs.

Born in Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Walenty Ojoies and Anna Matna Garber. She worked in the cafeteria for the North Schuylkill...

Jan 28, 2017

John W. "Jack" Travis John W. "Jack" Travis , 86, Ringtown passed away peacefully on Saturday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Girardville, he was a son of the late Bruce and Stella Honicker Travis. He was employed as a baker for Heckard's Bakery in Girardville for 25 years before becoming a groundskeeper for...

Jan 23, 2017

Patrick W. McDonald

Patrick W. McDonald , 68, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon at home with his family at his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Patrick and Ellen Brennan McDonald. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah.

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