Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2010

Rosemary E. Wright

Rosemary E. Wright , 300 W. Frack Street, Frackville, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Mahanoy Plane she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Helen" Dubosky " Malloy. She had been employed in the meat department of the Acme, Shenandoah,...

Aug 17, 2010

Kenneth Houser

Kenneth Houser , 117 N. Sixth street, Englewood, Frackville, died Tuesday morning shortly after arrival at Schuylkill Medical Center S. Jackson Street.

Born in Frackville he was a son of  Evelyn "Harris " Houser, Frackville and the late Kenneth Houser.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 11, 2010

Yolanda J. Grusaky

Yolanda J. Grusaky 315 S. Hickory Street, Mt. Carmel, died Wednesday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Yonkers, NY she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Roma " Papini " DeMagistris. She had been a personal health care aide, for several years, until...

Aug 6, 2010

Helen P. Hrisko

Helen P. Hrisko , 2200 First Ave., Pottsville, died Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Frackville she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Mary " Richardson " Hrisko. She had been employed in the payroll department for the former...

Jul 24, 2010

Paul A. Dean

Paul A. Dean , 46 S. Mahanoy St., formerly of N. Nice St. Frackville, died early Saturday morning, shortly after arrival at St. Catherine Medical Center, Fountain Springs.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth " Mervine" Dean. He had been employed for Penn...

Jul 11, 2010

Wassyl Sedar Wassyl Sedar , 317 N. Center Street, Frackville, died early Sunday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Eva " Machita " Sedar. He had been a factory worker at Pottsville Mills for several years and later for...

Jul 9, 2010

James S. Stavinski James S. " Jimbo " Stavinski, 44, 119 N. 7th Street, Englewood, Frackville, died Friday afternoon from injuries suffered in a tragic accident while at work in Klingerstown Born in Ft. Springs he was a son of the late James and Catherine " Hede " Stavinski. He was employed as a superintendent for...

Jun 14, 2010

Christine A. Barnes Christine A. Barnes , a guest of Trinity Mission Nursing Center, Shenandoah  Heights,formerly of 104 Third St. Girardville, passed away Monday morning at the center.

Born in Shenandoah she was a daughter of the late Michael and Stasia " Kugris " Zugzda.

She was a member of...