Obituaries

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...

Jun 27, 2012

Jeannette C. Stickler

Jeannette C. Stickler , 75, Frackville, died Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late William and Julia " Stank " Robbins. She worked, for several years, for the Social Security Administration and later was employed as a...

May 11, 2012

Mary ( Peleschak ) Pelesky

Mary ( Peleschak ) Pelesky , 104, Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday at Schuylkill Center , Pottsville.

Born in Trenton she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary " Glowa " Saloma. She had been employed as a sewing machine operator at the...

Apr 23, 2012

Loretta I. Kowalick

Loretta I. Kowalick, 75, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday morning at the home of her daughter in Shenandoah.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Barron) Kuzma. She had been employed as a secretary for the department of labor and industry,...

Apr 20, 2012

Elizabeth K. Dillman

Elizabeth K. " Betty " Dillman , 76, Frackville, died peacefully Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Fountain Springs she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen " Reing " Mc Elhenny. She had been employed as a presser...

Apr 9, 2012

Anthony E. Pasinski Jr.

Anthony E. " Tony " Pasinski Jr . 76. Shenandoah, died peacefully Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah he was a son of the late Anthony and Mary Pasinski. He had been employed by the former Purolator plant, Ringtown, Siswein's...

Apr 9, 2012

Elizabeth Prock

Elizabeth " Bette " Prock , 89, Frackville, died peacefully Monday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Raven Run she was a daughter of the late George and Theresa " Silvashi " Gera. She had been employed as a sewing machine operator at...

Apr 1, 2012

Thelma H. Neidlinger

Thelma H. Neidlinger, 95, Frackville, died peacefully Sunday morning at her residence.

Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Katherine " Blew " Opolsky. She had been employed as a waitress at the Beacon Dinner and also at the former Leibey's restaurant...

Mar 12, 2012

Beverly L. Ball

Beverly Lynn Ball , New Boston, died peacefully Monday morning at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ she was a daughter of the late Olgert and Lorraine " Townsend " Luther. She had been a school bus driver in PA and NJ...

Feb 29, 2012

Leonard J. Saldukas

Leonard J Saldukas , 90, Frackville, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with heart failure, at Reading Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, February 29, 2012

Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late William and Eva " Schlack " Saldukas. He...

Feb 29, 2012

Josephine Studlick

Josephine A. Studlick , Fountain Springs, died peacefully Wednesday morning at her residence.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette " Eidurgas" Vinskie. She owned and operated her own beauty shop in Frackville for several years.

She was a member...

Jan 20, 2012

Patrick M. Muldowney

Patrick M. Muldowney , 73, former Frackville resident, passed away Friday at The Golden Living Center, Reading.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William and Laura "O'Brien" Muldowney. Patrick worked as a sales associate in the furniture business until his retirement. He is...

Jan 3, 2012

Dorothy E. Rader

Dorothy E.  Nahas Rader , Girardville, longtime Frackville resident, died peacefully Tuesday evening with her family by her side at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Elias and Elizabeth " Haddad " Nahas. She was the owner...