Obituaries

Jul 12, 2016

Jean C. Yanchulis Jean " Joannie " C. Yanchulis , 82, Frackville, passed away Tuesday, along with her husband John, as a result of injuries received in a car accident in St. Clair. Born in Shenandoah she was a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret ( Klipola ) Stinsky. She had been employed as a...

Jul 11, 2016

Olga Chuma Olga Chuma , Frackville, passed away Monday morning at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. She was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville. Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Jul 9, 2016

Dolores L. Stutz Dolores L. Stutz , 85, a guest at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest, Allentown, with her family at her side. Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Emily ( Weaven ) Fenstermacher. She had...

May 23, 2016

Dorothy M. Straw Dorothy M. Straw, 90, Frackville, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late William and Pearl M. ( Israel ) Roberts. She had been employed as a supervisor for Penn Dot in Harrisburg until her retirement in 1987. She was a member...

May 17, 2016

Leonard S. Whyne Leonard S. Whyne , 57, husband of Terri Whyne, 21 Malones Road Ashland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening due to complications from esophageal cancer. Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late William and Eileen June (Walizer) Whyne. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Corp of Engineers....

May 17, 2016

Robert L. Markey Robert L. Markey , 61, Frackville, passed away early Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. He is survived by his mother Dorothy ( Kostishak ) Markey, Frackville and his son Jason and his wife Heather Markey, Tamaqua and his grandchildren Larissa and Noah. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

May 11, 2016

Edward J. Sklaris Edward J. Sklaris , 88, Frackville, passed away peacefully Wednesday night at his home, with his wife at his side. Born April 14, 1928, in Girardville, he was a son of the late Walter and Stella ( Laurinavage ) Sklaris. He was a 1947graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah, where...

May 3, 2016

Albert E. Miller Sr. Albert E. Miller Sr ., 79, Girardville, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville., after a lengthy illness. Born in West Chester he was a son of the late Paul and Martha ( Preece ) Miller. He had been employed as a truck driver for Penn...

Apr 26, 2016

Lyn W. Luckey Lyn W. Luckey , 68, Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Donald and Claire (Stauffenberg) Luckey. He had been last employed by William Orr and Sons as a construction foreman until his retirement. He...

Apr 24, 2016

Joseph P. Savakinas Joseph P. Savakinas , formerly of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware. Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Donchock) Savakinas. He was employed as an insurance adjuster for Postal Union Insurance until his retirement. Joe was a Veteran of the...

Apr 23, 2016

Emil Chuposka Emil Chuposka , 81, Maizeville passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside Saturday night at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St., Pottsville. Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late John and Nancy ( Krolick ) Chuposka. He was a self-employed strip mining operator for his entire life until his...

Apr 13, 2016

Stephen Dura Sr. Stephen "Steve" Dura Sr ., 88, lifelong resident of Frackville passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Kathryn Szlivka Dura. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for the former American and Meridian bank in Frackville...

Apr 7, 2016

David E. " Gene " Leatherman David E. " Gene " Leatherman , 75, Frackville, formerly of Girardville, passed away peacefully Thursday at his residence with his family at his side. He was a son of the late John and Edith ( Sprecker ) Leatherman. He had been employed as a truck driver for K J...

Apr 5, 2016

Florence T. Moyer Florence T. Moyer , 91, Ashland, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Schuylkill Medical Center South, Pottsville surrounded by her loving family. Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Assunta DiMauro Deluca. She worked as a cook for Jake's Restaurant, Ashland for many years. Florence was a devout member...

Mar 27, 2016

Brian P. McDonald Brian P. McDonald , 36, Shenandoah, passed away suddenly Sunday morning at his home. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Patrick and Mary Miller McDonald of Shenandoah. He was employed as a laborer for Corsicana Bedding in Mahanoy City. Brian attended Mahanoy Area High School and was an avid Notre Dame,...

Mar 25, 2016

Julia Troxell

Julia Troxell , 86, Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Michael and Veronica ( Sylvasi ) Takach. She had been employed as a seamstress, in the Frackville garment industry,...

Mar 24, 2016

Mary M. Rainis

Mary M. Rainis , 96, of Gordon, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Downey) Igo.  She worked as a nurse's aide at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah...

Mar 20, 2016

Gary M. DiGiuseppe

Gary M. DiGiuseppe , 44, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Boonton NJ, he was a son of JoAnn ( Van Keuren ) Swade, Frackville and the late Gary M. DiGiuseppe. He had been employed as a manager of...

Mar 16, 2016

Joseph C. Quinn

Joseph C. Quinn , 73, Girardville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Girardville he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Gertrude L. ( Wagner ) Quinn. He had been employed in the Purchasing Department...

Mar 3, 2016

John Edward Holleran

John Edward Holleran , 84, Fountain Springs, passed away Thursday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Shamokin, December 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward and Eva Hubicki Holleran.

He attended Coal Township schools and was...