Obituaries

Jul 23, 2011

Mary E. Zukas

Mary E. Zukas , 86, of Shenandoah, a guest of Trinity Mission of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Saturday night at Trinity Mission.

Born in Maizeville she was a daughter of the late Bryan and Blanche " Conchis " Balavage. She had worked in the garment industry, in...

Jun 30, 2011

Sara F. Welikonich

Sara F. Welikonich , lifelong Frackville resident, died Thursday evening at her residence with her family at her side.

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

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

Jun 20, 2011

Thomas H. Robbins

Thomas H. Robbins , 62, Pottsville, former Frackville resident, lost his battle with lung cancer on Monday evening at ManorCare Nursing Center, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anna M. " Lampl " Robbins. He was the owner/operator of...

May 27, 2011

Joseph J. Joyce

Joseph Jerome Joyce , Girardville, devoted father, grandfather, friend, neighbor and family man, passed away peacefully Friday at his residence.

Born in Kulpmont he was a son of the late Joseph and Esther " Murray " Joyce. He had been employed as a lineman for Service Electric...

May 26, 2011

Lisa A. Van Horn

Lisa A. Van Horn , 44, Barnesville, passed away on Thursday evening at her residence.

Born in Plainfield NJ she was a daughter of Charles and Marilyn " Gilfert " Hepler of Frackville. She had been employed as a bank teller for Sovereign bank, Tamaqua, until...

May 24, 2011

Mary Sich

Mary Sich , Frackville, died early Tuesday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Alex and Mary " Stoppi " Kuzio. She had been employed as a trimmer in the local garment industry, having last worked...

May 23, 2011

Florence E. Yoder

Florence E. Yoder , 97, former Frackville and Aristes resident, died Monday at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall PA.

Born in Raven Run she was a daughter of the late Frank and Clara " Dawson " Breinich.

She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Aristes...

May 22, 2011

Michael Kostishak

Michael Kostishak , 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2011, with his loving family by his side at his home in Burtonsville, MD.

Born October 4, 1931 in Branchdale, PA, he was the son of the late Peter Kostishak and Marie Kostishak (neé...

May 20, 2011

Helen G. Shadel

Helen G. Shadel of Leesport, former Frackville resident, died Friday morning at her residence.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late John and Mary " Frisch " Schreffler. She was a graduate of Ashland High School, class of 1940.

She was of...

May 9, 2011

Yolanda M. Walsh

Yolanda M. Walsh , Frackville, died Monday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Palo Alto she was a daughter of the late Levi and Camille " Maccarone " Pilo. She had worked for several years as a floorlady for the former Target Manufacturing Company in...

Apr 15, 2011

Frances J. Russell

Frances J. Russell , 48, Ashland, died friday shortly after arrival at St. Catherine Medical Center, Butler Twp..

Born in Williamsport she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Ann " Zybulski " Howlett.

She was a veteran of the armed forces having served...

Apr 5, 2011

Elizabeth Fellows

Elizabeth Hoppes Fellows , Douglassville, former Frackville resident, died Tuesday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late D. Frank and Emma " Dreher " Hoppes. She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church, West Lawn....

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...