Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2011

Evelyn A. Dempsey

Evelyn A. ( Grutza ) Dempsey RN , entered eternal rest on December 25, 2011, at the home of her son John, in Springfield, Ohio.

She was born in Shenandoah November 11, 1925, a daughter of the late John "Jada" and Anna Kalisensky Grutza. She attended Annunciation...

Dec 11, 2011

Eva Hreshko

Eva Hreshko , 93, former Frackville resident, died Sunday morning at Berks Heim Nursing Center, Leesport.

Born in Maizeville she was a daughter of the late Theodore (Frank) and Mary " Richardson " Hrisko. She had been employed in the cutting department for the former Charles Rabin factory,...

Dec 7, 2011

Doris E Fegley

Doris E. Fegley, 86 , a guest at Ridgeview Healthcare/Rehab Center, Shenandoah Heights, died early Friday morning at the center.

Born in Schuylkill Haven she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Amelia " Schappel " Bubeck.

She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 29, 2011

Leroy W. Fegley

Leroy W. Fegley , a guest at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah Heights, died peacefully Tuesday morning at the center.

Born in Rush Twp. he was a son of the late Millard and Kathleen " Schappel " Fegley. He had been employed as an accountant for...

Nov 4, 2011

Olive L. Bruchak

Olive Louise Bruchak , Frackville, died Friday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Lost Creek, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Martha (Trexler) Lindenmuth. She had been employed as a secretary in the office of Senior Services for Schuylkill...

Oct 20, 2011

Mary Burock

Mary Burock , Gilberton, died peacefully Thursday at her residence.

Born in Gilberton she was a daughter of the late Peter and Stella " Stefero " Burock. She was a member of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville.

Mary loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener....

Oct 19, 2011

Sandra E. Mengel

Sandra E. Mengel , 58, Frackville died peacefully Wednesday afternoon at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Dolores (Fenstermacher) Stutz of Schuylkill Haven.

Sandra had last been employed by Rest Haven Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven, as...

Aug 28, 2011

Daniel A. Weiderhold

Daniel A. Weiderhold , 87, Frackville, formerly of Minersville, died Sunday at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Minersville, Feb. 16, 1924, he was a son of the late George W. and Martha M. Maurer Weiderhold.

He attended Minersville High School and...