Obituaries

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...

Mar 27, 2024

Ann Marie O'Connell

Ann Marie O'Connell , 84, Frackville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27th at Providence Place, Pottsville surrounded by her family.

Born in Centralia, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Ryan) Berrigan. She was employed as a clerk and pharmacy tech for...

Mar 24, 2024

Arlene M. Merritt

Arlene M. Merritt , 81, Gordon, passed away unexpectedly on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence.

Born on Preston Hill, she was a daughter of the late Clement and Margaret Quinn Kulenguskey. She had been employed as a clerk typist for the Commonwealth of...

Mar 23, 2024

James J. Conti

James J. Conti , 68, Girardville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 23rd.

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Albright) Conti.

Jim was a 1974 graduate of North Schuylkill High School.

In...

Mar 17, 2024

Paul Klevis

Paul Klevis , 70, long time contractor of Frackville passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17th at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Chrin) Klevis. He was a member of...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara Ann Davis

Barbara Ann (Studlick) Davis , beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 at the age of 82 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at hospice in Pottsville.

Barbara was born on August 22, 1941 in...

Mar 1, 2024

Robert B. Antanavage

Robert B. Antanavage , 88, Cresswell Gardens, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1st at Providence Place, Pottsville with his loving family at his side.

Born in Connorton, he was a son of the late Bernard and Helen (Laconis) Antanavage.

Robert graduated from Girardville...

Feb 29, 2024

Geraldine M. Mortensen

Geraldine M. Mortensen , 75, Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 29th.

Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Valare (Cosluskie) Padamonsky.

Geraldine was a graduate of North Schuylkill High...

Feb 27, 2024

Girardville Mourns Loss of 'Bernie' Chupasko, Beloved Resident and Longtime Face of Tony's Lunch - Bernie worked 70 years at Tony's Lunch, with her popularity far exceeding its famous 'Screamer' burgers topped with marshmallow fluff

GIRARDVILLE, Pa., February 29, 2024 – Iconic Girardville resident Bernadine "Bernie" Leona Chupasko, 93, passed away peacefully at...

Feb 26, 2024

Lenore Seitzinger

Lenore Seitzinger , 77, Frackville, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.

Born in Ashland on July 22, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elenore Krouch Treshock.  Shortly after high school, she married Herbert Seitzinger, the love of...

Feb 20, 2024

Eileen M. O'Donnell

Eileen M. O'Donnell , 62, of Frackville and formerly of Ashland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late T. Earl Cannon and Helen (Leinenbach) Cannon. She worked as a CNA...

Feb 5, 2024

John Chuma

John Chuma , 74, lifelong Frackville resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday February 5th surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Frackville, he was the son of Lorraine (Schally) Chuma, Frackville and the late John Chuma Sr.

A 1967 graduate of North...

Jan 18, 2024

Harry Cheeseman

Harry Cheeseman , 76, Gordon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18th at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine Fisher Cheeseman. He worked as a butcher until his retirement.

Harry was an avid...