Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Beatrice Seltzer

Beatrice "Bea" Esther (Davis) Seltzer, aged 84, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Born on July 1, 1940, in Frackville, Bea was renowned for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Bea spent many years at the Schuylkill County Courthouse, where she...

Jun 26, 2024

Michael J. Brennan

Michael J. "Kid" Brennan , 72, Girardville, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, East, Pottsville, with his family at his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late John A. and Margaret V. Purcell Brennan.  He had been employed as a...

Jun 20, 2024

Flora E. Ptaszkowski

Flora E. Ptaszkowski , 42, Shenandoah passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Ronald Ptaszkowski and Betty Flickinger.

She was of the Protestant faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jun 17, 2024

Ida M. Canavan

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Ida M. Canavan , 82, Girardville passed away peacefully Monday evening with her family by her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late George...

Jun 13, 2024

Mary Lauretta Hardy

Mary L. Hardy , 54, Frackville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at the home of her life partner in Shenandoah.

Born in Pottsville she was a daughter of Mary Shoup Fowler, Tower City and the late Harold Fowler.

Mary had been employed as a...

May 29, 2024

Ruth Bainbridge

Ruth "Sis" Bainbridge , 76, of Frackville passed away on Wednesday, May 29th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown with her family by her side.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Marsteller) Zembas. She was employed at Hollander, Frackville...

May 27, 2024

Jack "Spade" Dando

Jack "Spade" Dando , 62, Girardville passed away on Monday, May 27th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown with his family by his side.

Jack was born in Ashland to his late parents, William E. and Claire (McDonald) Dando. After graduating from Cardinal Brennan High...

May 22, 2024

Dennis Malarkey

Dennis C. Malarkey , 82, formerly of Ashland, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2024, in Dover, Delaware.

Born February8, 1942, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Marion C. (Welker) and Charles J. Malarkey of Girardville.

He was of the Catholic faith....

May 14, 2024

Anne Marie Felker

Anne (Haas) Felker , 77, of Ashland passed away peacefully on May 14th, at Seton Manor Nursing Facility, due to health complications.

Born on Aug 5th, 1946 in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late John "Bucky" Haas, and mother Catherine.  In addition to her...

May 12, 2024

Maureen Davis

Maureen Davis , 61, of Frackville passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2024 with her husband John and her puppies Rumer and Waffles by her side.

Born on March 10, 1963, she was a daughter to her proud parents John and Shirley Sippie. Maureen was...

May 6, 2024

Bruce "Bear" Hauslyak

Bruce "Bear" Hauslyak , 71, Frackville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 6th.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Pomian) Hauslyak.

Bear was a United States Navy Veteran. After the service, he began working...

May 2, 2024

Julia B. Karas

Julia B. Karas , 98, Frackville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 2nd.

Born in Trenton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Eva (Kuchta) Barna. She worked in the garment industry until her retirement.

In addition to...

May 1, 2024

Sophie Gudleski

Sophie Gudleski , 103, Frackville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1st at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville.

Born in Oxford, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Szkucska) Haluska.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 30, 2024

Bernice M. Hinkle

Bernice M. Hinkle , 91, lifelong resident of Frackville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma Kore Hinkle. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family which included 15 siblings.  In...

Apr 29, 2024

Robert Hasker Sr.

Robert Hasker Sr. , 62, Shenandoah died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29th at his residence.

Born in Hazleton, he was a son of Sylvester Hasker and the late Joann Hasker.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa...

Apr 19, 2024

Evelyn A. Madden

Evelyn A. "Sissy" Madden , 78 of Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 19th surrounded by her family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Isabelle Yenetskie Olanich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2024

Myron L. Sausser III

Myron L. Sausser III , 72, Daytona Beach, FL formerly of Ashland passed away on Wednesday April 17th at Halifax Health Hospital, Florida.

Born in Ashland in October of 1951, he was a son of the late Myron L. Sausser Jr. and Peggy (Campion) Sausser....

Apr 13, 2024

Emma K. "Emily" Balko

Emma K. "Emily" Balko , 101, lifelong resident of Zion Grove passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born in Zion Grove on August 20, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Emma (Fellin)Fellin....

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara A. Evans

Barbara A. Evans , 87, Frackville passed away on Friday, April 12th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville, surrounded by family and music.

Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Post) Petusky. She was also preceded in death by her...

Apr 10, 2024

Joseph M. Mykolayko

Joseph M. Mykolayko , Frackville passed away on April 10, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, age 73. He was the son of Stephen Mykolayko and Anna Pinkasavage Mykolayko.

Joe attended Frackville schools and graduated in 1968 from North Schuylkill High School. He spent his...