Obituaries

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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Nov 12, 2014

Jean E. Ellison

Jean E. Ellison , Girardville, died suddenly Wednesday evening in her home.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Ellison in 1990 and 5 sons: Ray, Michael, Patrick, Brian and Bruce Ellison and 2 sisters: Mary Casey and Lee Hall.

Jean...

Nov 12, 2014

Michael S. Martin Jr.

Michael S. Martin Jr ., 79, Frackville, died peacefully Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Michael and Mildred ( Alton ) Martin. He had been employed by Clevland...

Nov 10, 2014

Robert Patrick Alexander

Robert Patrick Alexander , affectionately known as "Robert" by his mother and family, "Alex" by his Cardinal Brennan classmates, "Bob" by his friends, colleagues and students in the South, and as "Big" for everyone that knew him for he was big in stature and had a big personality....

Nov 3, 2014

Mary E. Craney

Mary E. Craney , 92, Frackville, died peacefully Monday morning at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Buck Run she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret ( Casey ) Craney. She had been employed by her brother-in-law, Dr. Charles...

Oct 16, 2014

Francis T. " Coylie " Coyle Sr.

He had quite a ride through his 76 years on this earthly plane. Then, in the midst of October splendor and just before sunset, on October 16, 2014, beloved husband and father Francis Thomas " Coylie " Coyle Sr. left the loving circle of...

Oct 13, 2014

Ellen K. Gaughan

Ellen K. Gaughan , 95, Girardville, died peacefully Monday morning at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Born in Girardville she was a daughter of the late Edmund J. and Molly ( Towey ) Brennan.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and...

Oct 7, 2014

Kristoffer Y. Hanley

Kristoffer Y. Hanley , 39, formerly of Harrisburg, died unexpectedly October 7 in Bridgeton City, NJ.

Kris was the son of the former Melissa A. (Mallams) Hanley, Harrisburg. He was a ski instructor for many years at Hunter Mountain, NY.

Kris graduated from Rutherford...

Oct 6, 2014

Regina " Jean Kowker " Miller

Regina " Jean Kowker " Miller , Frackville, died peacefully Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St. with her family at her side.

Born in Girardville she was a daughter of the late Martin and Kathryn ( O'Donnell ) Moran....