Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Dennis M. Marham

Dennis "Denny" Marham , 74, of Frackville passed away suddenly on Friday, February 7th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Mihalsky) Marham.

Denny was a member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church,...

Feb 4, 2025

John Pierce Gradwell Jr.

John Pierce Gradwell Jr. , 76, of Gordon passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 4th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by his family.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late John Pierce Gradwell Sr. and Grace Edwards Gradwell. He was also...

Feb 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edward Robert McDonald "Macky"

December 24, 1934 – February 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Robert McDonald, a man whose life was defined by love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born in Girardville on Christmas Eve...

Jan 31, 2025

Anthony P. Catizone

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Anthony "Tony" P. Catizone , 69, of Pocono Lake and former Ashland resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31st at his residence.

Born in Ashland on January 2, 1956, he was...

Jan 18, 2025

Bradley J. Kaufman , 44, of Ashland passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18th.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Mary L. (Klinger) Kaufman and the late Larry Joe Kaufman. He worked as a home health aide.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 15, 2025

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Rose Matthews , 101, of Holly Ridge, NC and former Frackville resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home in North Carolina with her family by her side.

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Jan 14, 2025

Terry L. Geist , 69, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest with her family at her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Fae (Hubler) Geist.

She was a 1973 graduate of North Schuylkill High School and worked in the...

Jan 13, 2025

Ann M. McAndrew , 92, of Girardville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 13th with her loving family by her side.

Born in Mount Carmel Twp., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Weldon) Krapf. Ann worked most of her life in the local garment factories as a skilled...

Jan 11, 2025

Elizabeth M. (Slotcavage) Schaar

Elizabeth M. Schaar , age 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.She was born on December 10, 1933, in Greer City, PA, a daughter of the late John Joseph Slotcavage and Catherine Touchinsky.

Mrs. Schar was predeceased by her husband, John...

Dec 30, 2024

Kathleen M. Chuplis

Kathleen M. Chuplis , 70 of Pottsville and formerly of Fountain Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 30th surrounded by her family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Kay (Kennedy) Houser. In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 28, 2024

Ellet J. Sapp Jr.

Ellet J. Sapp Jr. , 45, Girardville and formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Ellet J. Sapp Sr. and Deborah Boose Sapp, Frackville.

Ellet was an avid Eagles fan,...

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas V. DiPol

Thomas V. Dipol , beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27. He was 49 years old.

Thomas was deeply loved by his family, including his parents, Virginia Cammareri and Thomas Dipol, and was cherished by his surviving step-parents, Joseph Cammareri and...

Dec 14, 2024

Francis J. Chaklos

Francis J. Chaklos , 93, of Frackville passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th at Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos. Francis was a clerical worker for Reading Railroad and Conrail until his...

Dec 7, 2024

Patricia Anne Grasso

Patricia Anne Grasso , 62, of Girardville passed away on Saturday, December 7th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Patsy Harris. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Charlie Harris.

Patty Anne is...

Dec 7, 2024

Catherine M. Fullen

Catherine "Kitty" Fullen , 94, former Girardville resident, passed away peacefully in Exeter, NH.

Born in Girardville, May 14,1930, she was a daughter of the late James P. and Catherine Carey Fullen.

She spent most of her adult life in Philadelphia. She loved spending...

Dec 1, 2024

Theresa A. Rogers

Theresa A. Rogers , 75, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville on Sunday, December 1st.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late William and Constance (Swingle) Horwath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2024

Christopher Shadel

Christopher Shadel , 54, of Shenandoah passed away at his home on Sunday, December 1st.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joyce (Teets) Reba and the late Harry Shadel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and...

Nov 21, 2024

Theresa Conapitski

Theresa Conapitski , 62, of Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 21st.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late James and Ida Marie (McAndrew) Coyle.

Theresa is survived by her daughter, Sarah Conapitski and her son Edward Conapitski....

Nov 21, 2024

Rita M. Loftus

Rita M. Loftus , 87, lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21st at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Agnes (Pitts) Liskow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Kay Cray

Mary Kay Cray , 73, of Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 13th with her family at her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Marion (Green) Squires.

She was a 1968 graduate of...