Obituaries

Mar 13, 2013

Deacon Joseph J. Costa

Rev. Mr. Joseph J. Costa P.H.D ., 80, Frackville, went peacefully to be with God on the evening of Wednesday March 13, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 31, 1932 in Frackville, he was a son of the late...

Mar 9, 2013

Anna May Charlock

Anna May Charlock , 78, Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday at her residence.

Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Shappell. She was of the catholic faith. She was preceded in death by a son Michael, four brothers: Robert, Ronald, John...

Mar 5, 2013

Thomas L. Evans

Thomas L. Evans , 81, Mahanoy Plane, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late Thomas and Violet " Thomas " Evans. He had been employed as the parts manager for Cummings...

Mar 2, 2013

Maria J. Zaylskus

Maria J. Zaylskus , 37, formerly of Hazleton and Frackville, died unexpectedly on Saturday evening at her residence in Harrisburg.

Born in Fountain Springs she was a daughter of Jack and Barbara " Semicek " Zaylskus, Hazleton. She was of the Catholic faith.

She was...

Feb 28, 2013

Helene A. McBride

Helene A. "Toots" McBride , 78, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center South.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth "Walsh" Blickley. She had been employed as a nurse's aid at the former Locust Mountain Hospital.

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Feb 25, 2013

Ann T. Connor Ann T. Connor , Girardville, beloved aunt, sister, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully Monday at her residence in Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville Born in Girardville, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Larkin) Connor. Ann was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Girardville. She was retired...

Feb 24, 2013

Mary A. Shinkus

Mary A. " Mamie " Shinkus, 89, Frackville, died Sunday , surrounded by her family, at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary " Lukach " Hauslyak. She had been...

Feb 23, 2013

Joseph M. Blozousky Joseph M. " Blazer " Blozousky , 82, Gilberton passed away peacefully Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Maizeville he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Anna " Napavanitz " Blozoskie. He had been employed for several years by the former Metropolitan Mirror...

Feb 18, 2013

Nelda B. Rubright

Nelda B. Rubright , former Frackville resident died peacefully Monday at Luther Ridge, Pottsville. Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late George and Nellie " Lindenmuth " Shadle. She had been employed , for several years, as a tax collector for Berkheimer Associates.

She...

Feb 13, 2013

Robert W. Beecroft

Robert W. " Tubby " Beecroft , 77, Englewood, Frackville, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Butler Twp., he was raised by his late grand-parents Robert and Ethel Beecroft. He had been employed as a crane operator for Empire Steel Co., Reading, until...

Jan 31, 2013

Henry J. Dorn

Henry J. Dorn , 89, of Frackville passed away Thursday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah Heights. Born on December 11, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of Henry Joseph & Mary (Hammelman) Dorn.

On March 2, 1943, Henry enlisted in the United...

Jan 20, 2013

James R. Becker James R. Becker , 83, former Frackville resident, passed away at Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2013.

Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary "Weber" Becker.

Jim owned Schuylkill Distributors for more than...

Jan 5, 2013

Helen La Morey

Helen La Morey , 94, Frackville, died Saturday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Wassel and Mary " Morevic " Fedako.

She was preceded in death by her husband Russell La Morey...

Dec 16, 2012

James D. Fitzpatrick

James D. Fitzpatrick , 69, a lifelong resident of Frackville died unexpectedly Sunday morning at his home.

Born in Shenandoah Heights he was a son of the late William and Isabelle " Carroll " Fitzpatrick. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for several area...

Dec 4, 2012

Helen M. Dunleavy

Helen M. Dunleavy , 86, of Frackville, died Tuesday morning , December 4, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Girardville, July 4, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Helen " Maurer " Fetter.

She graduated from Nathan Providence High...

Oct 2, 2012

Donna Jackson Donna Jackson , formerly of Branchdale, died Monday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Harold and Louise "Golding" Bickel. She had been employed as a seamstress and also a truck driver. Donna loved all animals especially her horse, Joey and her...

Sep 30, 2012

Nicholas J. Tatusko

Nicholas J. Tatusko , 91, Englewood, Frackville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late John and Mary " Dubec " Tatusko. A self-employed entrepreneur/businessman throughout his life, he was the co-owner of Penn Allen...

Sep 21, 2012

George Constantine Best

George Constantine Best, Born the son of George and Mary (Brynarsky) Besesparis on August 21, 1921 in Shenandoah , PA , he grew up at his family's home on Arch Street in Frackville , PA. He graduated...

Aug 1, 2012

Joseph V. Gudonis

Joseph V. Gudonis , 86, Girardville, died peacefully Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street, Pottsville, with his family at his side.

Born in Girardville he was a son of the late Bernard and Mildred Ambrose Gudonis. He had been employed as a mail carrier for...

Jul 20, 2012

Anna Bobiak

Anna ( Anne ) Bobiak , 95, Gilberton, passed away peacefully Friday at Slate Belt Nursing and Rehab Center, Bangor.

Born in Gilberton she was a daughter of the late Peter and Stella Stefero Burock. She had been employed by Shulton Incorporated, Clifton, NJ until her retirement.