Obituaries

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.

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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...

Jul 11, 2014

Marian Wirsing

Marian Cardiff Wirsing , 80, formerly of Old Bridge, NJ, passed away peacefully Friday in Port Orange, FL.

Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late James and Julia (Reddy) Cardiff. She had been employed as a CNA until her retirement.

...

Jul 11, 2014

Joseph F. Huth

Joseph F. Huth, 86, Frackville, died peacefully Friday, with his family at his side at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Frank and Florence ( Haupt ) Huth. He had been employed as an auditor...

Jul 11, 2014

Jacob T. Opuda

Jacob Thomas Opuda , 32, Girardville, died unexpectedly Friday in Girardville.

Born in Fountain Springs he was a son of John J. and Ruth Ann ( Kennedy ) Opuda, Girardville. He was last employed as a cutter for Tri-State Envelope, Ashland and was a...

Jul 11, 2014

Richard M. Rahn Jr.

Richard M. Rahn , 72, Rush Twp., died Friday afternoon at his residence.

Born in York county, he was the son of the late Richard and Louise Rahn. He worked as a general contractor.

Services will private at the convenience of the family....

Jul 1, 2014

Reverend Thomas A. Horan

Rev. Thomas A. Horan , Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Gordon, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the age of 78, at Holy Family Villa for Priests, Bethlehem.

Born in Girardville, Fr. Horan was a son of the late...

Jun 25, 2014

Mary Lou Leiby

Mary Lou Leiby, 61, Ringtown, died Wednesday, at the scene of an auto accident, just west of Mahanoy Plane.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Leonard V. and Naomi L. ( Seitzinger ) Caton. She had been employed as a teachers aide...

Jun 19, 2014

Henry A. Wayne Henry A. Wayne , 69, Girardville, died peacefully Thursday afternoon in his home, surrounded by his loving family after a 7 year battle with cancer. Born in Shenandoah on January 18, 1945, he was a son of the late Raymond and Alice "McDonald" Wayne. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in...

Jun 18, 2014

Jean Ann McCauley

Jean Ann McCauley , 79, Shenandoah, died peacefully Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.

Born in Shenandoah she was the daughter of the late John and Anna ( Cox ) Jenkins. She had been employed as a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone Co., until...