Obituaries

Apr 26, 2015

Joseph V. Hannon

Joseph V. Hannon, 64, Mahanoy Plane died Sunday shortly after arrival at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born at the former Ashland Hospital he was a son of the late Vincent and Mary ( Burns ) Hannon. He had been employed as a crane operator...

Apr 25, 2015

John J. Blickley

John J. " Jack " Blickley , 83, Englewood, Frackville, died peacefully Saturday morning at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Clarence and Bertha ( Wagner ) Blickley....

Apr 23, 2015

Rose Marie Gower Rose Marie Gower , 67, Girardville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of Alberta Marquardt Eye, Girardville and her late husband Kenneth Eye. Rose Marie worked as a clerk typist for SCI Mahanoy Department of Corrections. She was a member of St. Joseph's...

Apr 16, 2015

Jean L. Andrews

Jean L. Andrews , 69, Lost Creek, died peacefully Thursday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Gordon she was a daughter of the late Roy and Anna ( Geist ) Berger. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland.

She...

Apr 4, 2015

Daniel C. Krynak

Daniel C. Krynak , 59, Girardville, passed away peacefully Saturday night at his residence.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late William and Josephine Simononis Krynak.

He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Girardville.

Dan graduated...

Mar 17, 2015

Ronald A. Chikotas

Ronald A. Chikotas , 80, Gordon, died peacefully Tuesday morning at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Born in Girardville, he was a son to the late Andrew and Anna Chikotas. He had been employed in the Railroad Industry and last worked for...

Mar 2, 2015

Virginia U. Lloyd

Virginia U. " Ginny " Lloyd , 82, Frackville, died peacefully early Monday morning at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Subach. She had been employed as a telephone operator for...

Mar 1, 2015

John A. David

John A. " Jack " David , 66, of Mahanoy Plane, died peacefully Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his family at his side.

Born in Mahanoy Plane he was a son of the late John and Regina (...

Feb 27, 2015

James T. Lloyd

James T. Lloyd , 90, Frackville, died peacefully Friday night at Broad Mountain Nursing Center, Frackville.

Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Stephen and Margaret Lloyd. He had been employed as a supervisor at the former Alcoa plant, Cressona, until his retirement....

Feb 1, 2015

Julia Dougert

Julia Dougert , 85, Fountain Springs, died unexpectedly Sunday at her residence.

Born in W. Mahanoy Twp., she was a daughter of the late Alex and Mary ( Stoppi ) Kuzio. She was a graduate of the former W. Mahanoy Twp. High School.

She was...

Jan 28, 2015

Adrienne L. Swartz

Adrienne L. Swartz , 90, Frackville, died peacefully Wednesday evening at her residence, with her family at her side.

Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Lorraine ( Duncan ) Sabotchick. She had been employed as a sorter in the local...

Dec 28, 2014

Barbara L. Bauer

Barbara L. Bauer , 83, Schuylkill Haven, former Frackville resident died peacefully Sunday at Rest Haven.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Herbert J. and Jane (Thompson) Frew. She was a corporate secretary in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and at...

Dec 27, 2014

Christine E. Craddock

Christine E. Craddock , 50, ShenandoahHeights, died Saturday, shortly after arrival at SchuylkillMedicalCenter, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Fountain Springs, she was a daughter of Mary Lou ( Murphy ) Eiche, Frackville and the late Charles R. Eiche.

She was a member of...

Dec 22, 2014

Olga Allen

Olga Allen , 92, formerly of Maizeville, died peacefully Monday evening at Rivers Edge Nursing Home, Philadelphia.

Born in Maizeville, she was a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Krolick) Chuposka.

Besides her parents, Olga was preceded in death by two sisters: Ruth Chuposka...

Dec 13, 2014

Anna E. "Annabelle" Decker

Anna E. "Annabelle" Decker , 87, Frackville, died peacefully Saturday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville, surrounded by her family.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Naysh M. and Anna E. (Swoyer) Decker. Annabelle was an employee of...

Dec 12, 2014

Albert J. Balutis Jr.

Albert J. "Toby" Balutis Jr. , lifelong resident of Girardville, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Girardville, he was a beloved son of the late Albert F. and Anna (Willis) Balutis. Toby worked as a tank car...

Dec 11, 2014

Barry W. Barnes

Barry W. Barnes , 54, formerly of MahanoyCity, died peacefully Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville he was a son of the late Joseph T. and Florence ( Dulsky ) Barnes. He had been employed in construction work until becoming...

Nov 27, 2014

Ruth H. Moyer

Ruth H. Moyer , 88, Frackville, died peacefully Thursday morning at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Louise (Hall) Buchanan. Ruth last worked as a cashier for Boyer's Market until her retirement.

Ruth was a...

Nov 17, 2014

Arlan W. Swade

Arlan W. Swade , lifelong resident of Frackville, died peacefully Monday night at his residence.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Clarence D. and Beatrice (Semerade) Swade.

Arlan worked as a lineman for Bell Telephone until his retirement.

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Nov 13, 2014

George V. Scrobol

George V. Scrobol , Girardville, died Thursday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Girardville, he was the only son of the late William and Anna (Turosky) Scrobol.

George retired from the US Air Force after serving from 1960 to 1980.

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