Obituaries

Jul 27, 2013

Frances A. Curry

Frances A. " Fran " Curry , 83, Frackville, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, surrounded by her loving family, at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street.

Born in St. Clair she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary " Kanish " Kolenick Farenish and the...

Jul 17, 2013

Michael P. Sims

Michael P. " Mickey " Sims , 84, Bristol, formerly of New Boston, died peacefully Wednesday evening at Lower Bucks County Hospital, Bristol, Pa.

Born in Mahanoy City he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna " Peltis " Sims. He had been employed, for...

Jul 5, 2013

Leonard V. Caton Leonard V. " Shag " Caton , 87, Frackville, passed away peacefully, in his sleep and joined his Father in heaven on Friday at Shenandoah Senior Living Center, Shenandoah. Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Vertal and Myrtle " Miller " Caton. He had been employed as...

Jun 28, 2013

Steve Homola

Steve Homola , 71, Frackville, died peacefully Friday morning, surrounded by his family, at the home of his son Steve, in Mowry.

Born in Pottsville he was a son of the late Peter and Anna " Demavich " Homola. He had been employed for several years by Reading...

Jun 18, 2013

Anne M. Medrick

Anne M. Medrick , 88, Frackville, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday .

Born in Girardville she was a daughter of the late Walter Zubris and Theresa Zubris Dronis.

She was a member of Annunciation B.V.M. Church, Frackville, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court...

Jun 17, 2013

Catherine Britt

Catherine Britt , 89, Frackville, died peacefully Monday evening at her residence.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Wassel and Catherine " Sedor " Thorick.

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

Catherine is survived by...

Jun 6, 2013

Catherine R. Scheele

Catherine R. Scheele , 90, Girardville, passed away peacefully Thursday at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Born in Lost Creek she was a daughter of the late Martin and Catherine " Carey " Coyle. She had been employed, for more than thirty years, by the former Paramount...

Jun 5, 2013

Irene O. Bura

Irene O. Bura , 60, Frackville, died peacefully Wednesday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Jersey City, NJ she was a daughter of the late Hryhory and Maria " Hyshpil " Bura.

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

Jun 3, 2013

Joshua M. Paulonis Joshua M. " Josh " Paulonis , 38, Butler Twp., Frackville, died unexpectedly Monday at his home. Born in Fountain Springs he was a son of Joseph M. and Madelyn " Midge " Tatusko Paulonis, Butler Twp.. He had been employed by JPS Construction, Philadelphia, and was the owner/operator of Villain...

Jun 3, 2013

Mary Ann Tyson

Mary Ann Tyson , 60, Ashland, passed away Monday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was a daughter of Helen "McAndrew" Kuzma., Frackville and the late Joseph Kuzma.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by...

May 28, 2013

Stanley J. Bulcavage

Stanley J. Bulcavage , 90, Frackville, died peacefully Tuesday at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late John and Teofilia " Yakimovich " Bulcavage. He had been employed by the US Postal Service and retired as the...

May 12, 2013

Harry C. Engle

Harry C. Engle , 81, of Oviedo FL, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on May 12th, 2013, at Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte Springs, FL.

He was born in Delano, PA, and graduated from Frackville PA High School. Harry graduated, with honors, from Penn State...

May 8, 2013

Martha A. Cuff Martha A. " Marti " Cuff , 64, Ashland, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at her residence. Born in Hazleton she was a daughter of the late Michael and Julia " Zapatosky " Kokinda. She had been employed as a legislative assistant for the PA House of Representatives until her retirement. She...

Apr 24, 2013

Robert J. Smith

Robert J. " Hoppy " Smith , 83, Mahanoy Plane, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning.

Born on April 2, 1930 he was a son of the late Daniel and Mary " Carey " Smith.

He was a 1947 graduate of Gilberton High School and had...

Apr 21, 2013

Robert Hoover Jr.

Robert Hoover Jr., 78, Frackville, died peacefully Sunday morning at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Gordon he was a son of the late Robert and Ruth " Kehler " Hoover Sr. He had been employed by Dana Steel Corp., Reading, in the grinding and welding department, until...

Apr 15, 2013

Raymond R. Davis Jr. Raymond R. " Ray " Davis Jr ., 93, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St. .      Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Raymond and Mary " Sinkus " Davis. He had been employed as the maintenance supervisor at the former Alcoa...

Mar 23, 2013

Mathilda "Theresa" Seasock

Mathilda "Theresa" Seasock , 72, Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Theodosia "Danshock" Mistishen. She had been employed as a CNA for...

Mar 20, 2013

Thomas J. Zelinsky Sr.

Thomas John Zelinsky Sr ., 86, former resident of Frackville, PA passed away at the home of his son, Thomas John Zelinsky Jr, on March 20, 2013. During the past two years he was lovingly cared for by his devoted daughter-in-law, Rosetta. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was...

Mar 19, 2013

Pauline C. Parrish

Pauline Charlotte Parrish , 99 years 7 months, Frackville, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at her home on Tuesday morning.

Born in Muncy Valley, August 31, 1913, she was a daughter of the late David J. and Cora E. " Ryder " Phillips....

Mar 17, 2013

Martha M. DiSalvo

Martha M. DiSalvo , Frackville, died peacefully Sunday evening at ManorCare of Pottsville.

Born in Frackville on March 19, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Marian " Haddad " Koury. Martha was retired from the US Air Force serving as a SSGT during...