Obituaries

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...

Oct 11, 2024

Helen Kuzma

Helen Kuzma , 91, longtime Frackville resident, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Shenandoah she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary McAndrew.

She was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 9, 2024

Harrison "Dave" Harper III

Harrison "Dave" Harper III , 56, Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening at his residence.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of Harrison "Harry" and Janet (Borzok) Harper of Englewood, Frackville. He had been employed as the office manager and performed the car repair...

Oct 8, 2024

Mary R. Sunderland

Mary Rose (Shadel) Sunderland , 78, of Frackville, went to her eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, October 8th at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Harry T. Shadel and Anna (Heloskie) Shadel. In addition to her parents, she was...

Sep 14, 2024

John W. Latsko

John W. Latsko , 54, Ashland, passed away of heart failure on Saturday, September 14th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

John was a kind hearted soul, an animal lover, a hard worker, a good friend, and loving brother. Outside of spending time with friends and family,...

Sep 12, 2024

Anne P. Jacavage

Anne P. Jacavage , 92, Girardville passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville on Thursday, September 12th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Flynn) McLaughlin.

Anne graduated from the former St....

Sep 12, 2024

Elva G. Slotterback

Elva G. Slotterback , 88, formerly of Lavelle and Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on September 12th at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she was temporarily admitted for treatment.  Until her recent illness, she had been residing at Pine Brook Senior Assisted Living Facility in Orwigsburg, since...

Sep 9, 2024

Dorothy McCormick

Dorothy McCormick , 92, former Ashland resident passed away peacefully Monday evening at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Canavan Vaughn. She had been employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry.

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Aug 31, 2024

Janet C. McDonald

Janet C. (Coyle) McDonald , 79 of Girardville passed away on Saturday at her home with her family by her side.

Born in Lost Creek on October 13, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor (Shearn) Coyle.

She graduated from...

Aug 28, 2024

Michael P. Gudleski

Michael P. Gudleski, 69 of Frackville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Vincent and Sophie Haluska Gudleski. He had been employed by AT&T and later as a technician for Lucent Technologies until his retirement.

Aug 24, 2024

Betty Ann Russell

Betty Ann Russell , 85, Frackville, passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Joanne Russell. She had been employed as a seamstress for the former Model Garment and later worked...

Aug 23, 2024

Joyce A. Reba

Joyce A. Reba , 84, Frackville passed away peacefully Friday morning with her family by her side.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Lafchick Seasock. She had been employed as an executive secretary for Dupont and later for Zapata...

Aug 21, 2024

Harris Asher Schoffler

Harris Asher Schoffler , 83, of Ashland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21st at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading with his loving family by his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Edward and Lucy (Seitzinger) Schoffler. In addition to his...