Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Elizabeth M. (Slotcavage) Schaar

Elizabeth M. Schaar , age 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.She was born on December 10, 1933, in Greer City, PA, a daughter of the late John Joseph Slotcavage and Catherine Touchinsky.

Mrs. Schar was predeceased by her husband, John...

Dec 30, 2024

Kathleen M. Chuplis

Kathleen M. Chuplis , 70 of Pottsville and formerly of Fountain Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 30th surrounded by her family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Kay (Kennedy) Houser. In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 28, 2024

Ellet J. Sapp Jr.

Ellet J. Sapp Jr. , 45, Girardville and formerly of Frackville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Ellet J. Sapp Sr. and Deborah Boose Sapp, Frackville.

Ellet was an avid Eagles fan,...

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas V. DiPol

Thomas V. Dipol , beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27. He was 49 years old.

Thomas was deeply loved by his family, including his parents, Virginia Cammareri and Thomas Dipol, and was cherished by his surviving step-parents, Joseph Cammareri and...

Dec 14, 2024

Francis J. Chaklos

Francis J. Chaklos , 93, of Frackville passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th at Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Hocik) Chaklos. Francis was a clerical worker for Reading Railroad and Conrail until his...

Dec 7, 2024

Patricia Anne Grasso

Patricia Anne Grasso , 62, of Girardville passed away on Saturday, December 7th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Patsy Harris. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Charlie Harris.

Patty Anne is...

Dec 7, 2024

Catherine M. Fullen

Catherine "Kitty" Fullen , 94, former Girardville resident, passed away peacefully in Exeter, NH.

Born in Girardville, May 14,1930, she was a daughter of the late James P. and Catherine Carey Fullen.

She spent most of her adult life in Philadelphia. She loved spending...

Dec 1, 2024

Theresa A. Rogers

Theresa A. Rogers , 75, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville on Sunday, December 1st.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late William and Constance (Swingle) Horwath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2024

Christopher Shadel

Christopher Shadel , 54, of Shenandoah passed away at his home on Sunday, December 1st.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joyce (Teets) Reba and the late Harry Shadel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and...

Nov 21, 2024

Theresa Conapitski

Theresa Conapitski , 62, of Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 21st.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late James and Ida Marie (McAndrew) Coyle.

Theresa is survived by her daughter, Sarah Conapitski and her son Edward Conapitski....

Nov 21, 2024

Rita M. Loftus

Rita M. Loftus , 87, lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21st at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Agnes (Pitts) Liskow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Kay Cray

Mary Kay Cray , 73, of Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 13th with her family at her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Marion (Green) Squires.

She was a 1968 graduate of...

Nov 10, 2024

Shirley Hancock

Shirley Hancock , 88, of Girardville passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10th at Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Fanning) Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leo...

Nov 10, 2024

Evelyn V. Prep

Evelyn V. Prep , 102, of Sarasota, FL and former resident of Frackville passed away peacefully on November 10th.

Born in Mahanoy Plane, she was a daughter of the late Petronella and Eva Swartz.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Macknis; a son,...

Nov 2, 2024

Arthur E. Kulik

Arthur E. Kulik , 61, of Bensalem passed away on Saturday, November 2nd at his cabin outside of Ashland.

Born in Fort Rucker, Alabama, he was a son of Catherine Gresko and the late Robert Kulik.

Art enjoyed nature, gardening and crafting. He was...

Oct 31, 2024

Edwin R. Andrews Sr.

Edwin R. Andrews Sr. , 88, of Lost Creek and formerly of Maine passed away peacefully at the home of his granddaughter in Oneida.

Edwin served two years for the United States Army before enlisting for an additional 10 years with the United States Navy...

Oct 30, 2024

Ronald J. McCloskey

Ronald J. McCloskey , 68, of Frackville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Frank and Alice Dougert McCloskey.

Ron was a 1974 graduate of North Schuylkill High School and...

Oct 26, 2024

Christopher Williams

Christopher Williams , 55, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Mary Catherine (Krynak) Williams, Girardville and the late Henry Williams.

He had been employed as an accountant for the Public Utility Commission, Harrisburg....

Oct 25, 2024

Gerald Coyle

Gerald "Jerry" Coyle , 82, Girardville passed away on Friday, October 25th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Lost Creek, he was a son of the late John and Marie (McAndrews) Coyle. He was a member of the former St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Girardville...

Oct 24, 2024

Patrick J. McCabe Sr.

Patrick J. McCabe Sr ., 74, Frackville passed away on Thursday, October 24th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Gerald and Grace (Caton) McCabe.

Pat served our country serving in the United States Army...