Obituaries

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.

Jul 17, 2012

Emil Simodejka

Emil Simodejka , 81, West West Terrace, Pottsville, died peacefully Tuesday morning at his residence with his family at his side.

Born in Minersville he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary " Shelenick " Simodejka. He had been employed in the clerk of courts office...

Jul 7, 2012

Anna N. Bashinsky

Anna N. Bashinsky , 63, Mahanoy Plane died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Michael S. and Tessie " Pengrin " Naspinsky. She had been employed as an LPN at Schuylkill Medical Center East until...

Jul 7, 2012

David A. Evans David A. Evans, 47, Quality Hill Rd., Gilberton, died Saturday shortly after arrival at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late William E. and Evelyn " Billy " Evans. He had been employed as a landscaper for Davis Landscaping, Frackville.

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Jul 4, 2012

Bernard A. Kiefer

Bernard A. Kiefer , 90, lifelong resident of Frackville, died July 4, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Frackville on July 21, 1921 to the late Lawrence and Caroline Miller Kiefer. He died in the home in which he was born.

Bernie...

Jul 3, 2012

Henry W. Pritsch

Henry W. " Hank " Pritsch, 30, Ashland, died unexpectedly at home on July 3, 2012.

Born in Bucks County he was a son of the late Henry and Arlene " Hendrickson " Pritsch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his aunt,...

Jul 2, 2012

Kevin L. Lucas

Kevin L. Lucas , 33, Gordon, was declared legally deceased on July 2, 2012

Born in Pottsville he was a son of Frederick Lucas, Englewood, Frackville and the late Dolores " Bracey" Lucas. He had been last employed by JPS Construction Co Inc., Glenside, Pa.

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Jun 29, 2012

John J. " Jay " Dougherty

John J. " Jay " Dougherty , 63, Emmaus, former Shenandoah resident, died unexpectedly Friday at his residence.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late James D. and Betty Rose " Cuff " Dougherty. He was last employed as a counselor...

Jun 28, 2012

Ann M. Pasinski

Ann M. Pasinski , 70, Shenandoah, died Thursday at SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury.

Born in Shenandoah she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie " Czulada " Tulpinski. She had been employed as the manager of the former Sophie's Gift Shop, Frackville, until...