Obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2024

Martin J. "Marty" Cuff

Martin J. "Marty" Cuff , 72, Shenandoah Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 17th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Martin and Florence Walentakiwicz Cuff. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah....

Aug 17, 2024

Esther M. Rockwell

Esther M. Rockwell , 66, Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 17th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Esther (Kunkle) Kachelries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2024

Stephen H. Bobiak Jr.

Stephen H. Bobiak, Jr., 78, Frackville passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 4th. Born March 3, 1946, in Pottsville, PA. Steve was the son of the late Stephen H. Sr. and Helene (Ivas) Bobiak.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jul 27, 2024

Judith M. Kaplafka

Judith M. Kaplafka , 71, of Lost Creek passed away peacefully Saturday at Schuylkill Manor, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Andrew P. and Marie Coyle Kaplafka.

She had been employed as a meat cutter at the former Anthony's...

Jul 25, 2024

Richard S. Murphy

Richard S. "Murph" Murphy , 68, of Wilburton passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, at Emmanuel Hospice, Danville, with his family by his side.

Born in Ashland on December 1, 1955, he was a son of the late Eugene B. Murphy and LaRue Hoffman Murphy...

Jul 22, 2024

Lois J. Andrews

Lois J. Andrews , 97, of Carlisle and former Frackville resident passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 22nd.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Julia (Fleetman) Yarnell. She was a member of the First United...

Jul 19, 2024

Maryann McCormick

Maryann McCormick , née Corrigan, passed away in her home on Friday, July 19th.  Born in Ashland on June 21, 1937, Maryann was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Gallagher Corrigan.  She has been married to Jack McCormick for 63 years.

Maryann attended St. Joseph's...

Jul 13, 2024

Janet Madden

Janet Madden , 92, lifelong resident of Ashland passed away on Saturday, July 13th at her home.

Born at home in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen (Peiffer) Wewer.

Janet was a 1949 graduate of the former Ashland High School...