Obituaries

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....

Oct 5, 2014

Jacqueline M. Cray

Jacqueline Marie Cray , 60, Ashland, died unexpectedly Sunday night at the home of her daughter in Pottsville.

Born in Fountain Springs she was a daughter of the late John and Elinore ( Noon ) Kleeman. She had been employed as a dental assistant...

Oct 4, 2014

E. Betty Kneib

E. Betty Kneib , 70, Frackville, died peacefully Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in West Chester she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Anne ( Shields ) Evans. She had been employed as a machine operator for Wyeth Labs in Malvern, PA.

She...

Oct 3, 2014

John Henry Merinsky

John Henry " Hap " Merinsky, 83, Frackville, died peacefully early Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville, with his family at his side.

Born in Morea he was a son of the late Voycek and Mary...

Sep 18, 2014

Joan K. Fennelly

Joan K. Fennelly , 82, lifelong Frackville resident, died peacefully Thursday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frackville, she was the youngest daughter of the late Lawrence and Caroline (Miller) Kiefer. Joan was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic...

Sep 18, 2014

Joseph A. Catizone

Joseph A. "Joe Cat" Catizone, 65, Pottsville, formerly of Girardville, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at his residence.

Born in Girardville he was a son of the late Anthony and Concetta ( Fulginiti ) Catizone. He was a longtime manager of the former Fountain Springs Country Club...

Sep 8, 2014

Charles J. Barry

Charles J. " Chuck " Barry, 65, Girardville, died unexpectedly Monday after arrival at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St.

Born in Mahanoy Plane he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna E. ( Grumm ) Barry.

He was a member of...

Aug 27, 2014

Rosemarie Agresto

Rosemarie Agresto , 88, Norristown, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday evening at Regina Nursing Center, Norristown.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Marie ( Miller ) Bausman.

She was a member and past District Deputy of Ashland VFW...

Aug 20, 2014

Eva M. Schell

Eva M. Schell , Girardville, passed away peacefully at her residence Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Clara (Folk) Schell.

She was preceded in death by her husband Martin, a son...

Aug 11, 2014

Thomas J. Whitaker

Thomas J. Whitaker , 76, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Slavinsky) Whitaker. He had been employed as a truck driver for Reading Anthracite.

...

Aug 8, 2014

Paul H. Hinderliter

Paul H. Hinderliter , 85, Frackville, died peacefully Friday morning at his residence with his loving family at his side.

Born in Ringtown he was a son of the late Roy C. and Helen ( Lindenmuth ) Hinderliter.

He was a member of Zion...

Aug 4, 2014

Robert R. Moser

Robert R. " Bob " Moser , 83, Pottsville, former Frackville resident and well known local contractor, died peacefully Monday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Alvin S. and Mae E. ( Reed ) Moser. He was...

Jul 18, 2014

Elizabeth I. Reese Razzis

Elizabeth I. ' Betty Reese " Razzis, 84, Ashland died peacefully Friday morning at her home with her family at her side.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Gurney " Gike ' and Lillian ( Kroh ) Buhl.

She...