William Mills
Feb 19, 2026
William I. Mills
William I. Mills, 95, formerly of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19th, at the home of his daughter in Manheim.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Warren and Sarah (Thomas) Mills. Bill was a hardworking and dedicated man throughout his life. He was employed at Metropolitan Mirror in Frackville, the Summit Station Quarry,...
Joseph Bepsistos
Feb 9, 2026
Joseph W. Bepsistos
Joseph W. Bepsistos, 58, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville on Monday, February 9th.
Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Hashuga) Bepsistos. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Basil Hashuga.
Joe was the owner and operator of J & J Transport,...
Connie Samler
Feb 6, 2026
Connie J. Samler, 73, of Treverton and formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on Friday, February 6th.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was a daughter of Jean (Anderson) Marsh and the late Robert Marsh. In addition to her father, Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Samler, brother Bob Marsh, and...
William Lehman
Feb 6, 2026
William E. Lehman
William E. Lehman, 63, of Frackville, passed away on Friday, February 6th, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret (Hinkle) Lehman.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Lois E. Lehman, with whom he shared a loving life in Frackville.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of...
Lloyd Dietz
Feb 3, 2026
Lloyd E. Dietz
Lloyd E. Dietz, 55, a life long resident of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 3rd surrounded by his family.
Born in Pottsville, Lloyd was the son of the late Robert Dietz and Carol Benesky Dietz. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud family man whose greatest joy came from those closest to...
Tina Ackell
Jan 31, 2026
Christine “Tina” Ackell
Christine “Tina” Ackell, 77, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31st at Lehigh Valley Health Network–Muhlenberg, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy (Savitsky) Grochowski. In addition to her parents, Tina was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Grochowski.
Tina is survived by her devoted husband...
Vincent Brennan
Jan 28, 2026
Vincent F. Brennan
Vincent F. Brennan, 72, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 28th, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late James and Sarah (Green) Brennan. In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his sisters, Sarah Weyman, Betty Weikel, and Irene Weikel; his brothers, Robert,...
Joseph S. Chupasko
Jan 25, 2026
Joseph S. Chupasko
Joseph S. Chupasko, 69, of Fountain Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25th, at his residence.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Michael and Bernadine (Ranieri) Chupasko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret.
Joseph is survived by his sister, Roseanne Brown of Bayonne, New Jersey; his brother,...
Jean Ann Parfitt
Jan 22, 2026
Jean Ann Parfitt
Jean Ann Parfitt, 52, of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, January 22nd.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Marlene (Kleckner) Parfitt. Jean Ann was a member of the former St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, where she also was a member of the Holy Rosary Society.
She is survived by...
Raymond "Duke" Tomko
Jan 20, 2026
Raymond “Duke” Tomko
Raymond “Duke” Tomko, 83, a lifelong resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network–Schuylkill Hospital, Pottsville.
Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Helen (Havrilko) Tomko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary (Bloschichak) Tomko; his brothers, Bernard and...
Thomas M. Sullivan
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas M. Sullivan
Thomas M. Sullivan, 78, of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 3rd surrounded by his loving wife and children, leaving behind a legacy that is woven into the very fabric of the community he loved and served for five decades.
Born in the former Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary...
Michael "Mike" Kelly
Dec 23, 2025
Michael E. Kelly, 69, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23rd, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown.
Born in Ashland, Michael was a son of the late Bernard and Theresa (Noon) Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Kelly, and his sister, Karen Kelly Vorce.
Mike was a member of St. Charles...
Mary Jo Leonhardt
Dec 18, 2025
Mary Jo Leonhardt
Mary Jo Leonhardt, 66, of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18th, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Tighe) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Shoup and a brother...
Daniel Boniscavage
Dec 14, 2025
Daniel Boniscavage
Daniel Boniscavage , 68, Frackville, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14th at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Edmund and Eva (Billie) Boniscavage. He was the owner/operator of his own Title and Deed Company.
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Regina F. Kenesky
Dec 12, 2025
Regina F. Kenesky
Regina F. Kenesky , 93, Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday at Providence Place, Pottsville, with her family by her side.
Born in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Stetz Kurpell. She was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish,...
Rachel M. Adams-Stang
Dec 11, 2025
Rachel M. Adams-Stang
Rachel M. Adams-Stang , 38, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 11th, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Danville, she was the daughter of Norman Walls and Mary (Adams) Garraway. Rachel was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, where she discovered her passion for the arts....
James "Jimmy" Lucas
Dec 6, 2025
James "Jimmy" Lucas
James "Jimmy" Lucas , age 56, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Saturday, December 6th surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous journey with cancer.
Born on May 9th, 1969, Jimmy lived life with a spirit that was uniquely his own. He believed that life was perfect exactly as it was unfolding, and he carried a...
Leonard J. Petusky
Nov 19, 2025
Leonard J. Petusky
Leonard J. Petusky , 87, Girardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th at Tremont Nursing Home.
Born in Girardville, Leonard was a son of the late Albert and Anna (Sincavage) Petusky. He was a graduate of the former Girardville High School. Shortly after, he enlisted...
Raymond C. Blackwell Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Raymond C. Blackwell Jr.
Remembering Raymond C. Blackwell Jr. Memorial Video
Raymond C. Blackwell Jr. , 93 former Frackville resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th at Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Gilberton, he was a son of the late Raymond Sr. and Elizabeth (Harding) Blackwell....
Stephen "Sonny" Shalamanda
Nov 11, 2025
Stephen "Sonny" Shalamanda Jr.
Remembering Sonny Memorial Video
Stephen "Sonny" Shalamanda Jr. , 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 11th.
Born in Connerton, he was a son of the late Steve Shalamanda Sr. and Mary (Felegi) Shalamanda.
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