Obituaries

Mar 23, 2011

Mary A. Morris

Mary A. Morris , a guest at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, formerly of W. Oak Street, Shenandoah, died Wednesday morning at the center.

Born in Yonkers, NY she was a daughter of the late Edward and Diela " Hanney " Rattigan.

She was a member...

Mar 21, 2011

Stephen Basheda

Stephen ( Beseta ) Basheda , Englewood, Frackville, died Monday morning at his residence.

Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late Steve and Mary Basheda. He was a Navy veteran of WW II and was a self-employed electrician until his retirement.

He was...

Feb 27, 2011

Anna M. Wonderlick Anna M. Wonderlick , Frackville, a guest at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, died Sunday evening at Seton Manor. Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Marian " Haddad " Koury. She had been employed as a seamstress for the former Jen-De manufacturing company until her retirement in...

Feb 24, 2011

Linda M. Peterson

Linda Marie " Palulis " Peterson, 63 , Edison, NJ, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning at Haven Hospice of J F K Medical Center in Edison.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of Eleanor E. McClaren Palulis, Edison, NJ and the late Edward J. Palulis...

Feb 24, 2011

Helen Kost

Helen Kost , Frackville, died early Thursday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Lahutsky. She had been employed at the former Ashland State General Hospital in the housekeeping department.

She was...

Feb 16, 2011

Helen Kosh

Helen Kosh , 100, lifelong Frackville resident, died Wednesday night at Golden Living Center, Phoenixville.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Feodor and Mary Dziakun Marham (Marhin). She had been employed for several years, as a sewing machine operator at the former Model Garment...

Jan 28, 2011

Lorraine M. Bevan

Lorraine M. Bevan , of Fountain Springs, died peacefully Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, S. Jackson Street, Pottsville.

Born in Girardville she was a daughter of the late Michael and Beulah " Pryce " Dunleavy. She was a member of Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic Church, Frackville.

Jan 23, 2011

John P. Blozoskie

John P. Blozoskie , 71, 1204 Main Street, Gilberton, died peacefully, Sunday morning, shortly after arrival at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Anna R. " Napavanitz " Blozoskie. He was a...

Jan 19, 2011

Mary T. Cickavage

Mary T. Cickavage , 92, a guest at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died peacefully Wednesday evening at the center.

Born in Mahanoy Plane she was a daughter of the late William and Mary " Dubosky " Boner. She had been employed as a telephone operator...

Jan 18, 2011

Melvin C. James

Melvin C. "Mel" James , lifelong Frackville resident, died Tuesday at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Gilberton he was a son of the late David and Madeline " Kinoble " James. He had been employed for several years for Dick's Tire Service, Ashland,...

Jan 1, 2011

Charles D. Payne

Charles D. Payne , 83, Tamaqua died early Saturday morning at his residence.

Born in Centralia, he was the son of the late John H. and Sarah H. "Krell" Payne. Charles was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge #...

Dec 18, 2010

Charles T. Tucker Charles T. Tucker , 83, Frackville, died Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian street. Born in Washington D.C. he was a son of the late Molly " Burke " Tucker. He had been employed as an appliance repairman for the former George's Appliance and Repair company in the Md. and Washington area....

Nov 17, 2010

Charles V. Anthony Charles V. Anthony, 70, Frackville, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his residence. Born in Mar Lin, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna " Semick " Anthony. He had been employed as a serviceman for PPL until his retirement in 2004. He was a tank commander in the Army reserves and was called to...

Nov 13, 2010

Rose Giba

Rose Giba , 94, a guest at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, died Saturday night at St. Catherine Medical Center, Fountain Springs.

Born in Freeland she was a daughter of the late Peter and Rose Anna Heloskie.

She was a member of St. Michael's...

Oct 31, 2010

Clara C. Petri

Clara C. Petri , Frackville, died early Sunday morning at her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Gilberton she was a daughter of the late William and Alva " Shadel " Chappell. She was a seamstress having been employed, for several years, at the...

Oct 27, 2010

The Reverend John J. Pavlosky

Rev. John J. Pavlosky , Pastor Emeritus, of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Mary of the Assumption Churches, Coaldale, died on Wednesday, 27 October 2010, at the age of 65, at Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville, Pennsylvania.

Born in Frackville, April...

Oct 11, 2010

Evelyn M. Houser

Evelyn M. Houser, 93 , Englewood, Frackville, died early Monday morning at her residence.

Born in Frackville on September 30, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Emma " Kore " Harris. She had been employed, for several years, by the Curtain Call Costume...

Sep 25, 2010

Adam Sedar Adam Sedar, Ashland, former Lifelong Frackville resident, died Saturday morning at the Veterans Administration hospital, Lebanon. Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Eva " Machita " Sedar . He had worked as a coal miner in several area collieries and later worked for several years as a forklift operator at the former...

Sep 12, 2010

Anna Hullihan Anna Hullihan, Pine Grove, former lifetime resident of Frackville, died Sunday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth " Stoyak " Ploxa. She had been employed , for several years as a presser at the former Pajama Factory, Frackville, and later worked at...

Sep 10, 2010

Elizabeth M. Ruschak Elizabeth " Bette " M. Ruschak,  of Frackville, fell asleep in the Lord with her family by her side, on Friday afternoon at her residence. Born in St. Clair she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa " Goblick " Kanish. She had been employed as a seamstress at Mark's manufacturing, Frackville, until her retirement...