Janette Freiler
Jun 3, 2026
Janette L. Freiler
Janette L. Freiler, 82, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Ney) Aaron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 64 years, Gerald J....
Kenneth Martin Sr.
May 30, 2026
Kenneth L. Martin Sr.
Kenneth L. "Ken" Martin Sr., 82, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30th, at Lehigh Valley Health Network–Schuylkill East, Pottsville.
Born in Frackville, Ken was a lifelong resident of the community and a son of the late Michael and Mildred (Alton) Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael...
Paul Hutira
May 23, 2026
Paul Hutira, 103, former Frackville and Orwigsburg resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd at Providence Place in Pottsville.
Born on October 26, 1922 in Locust Valley, Barnsville to John and Anna Sako Hutira who emigrated from Czechoslovakia. Paul worked on the family farm in Locust Valley, in the coal mining industry and the Metropolitan Mirror and Glass Plant. At...
Robert Ackell
May 19, 2026
Robert J. Ackell, 77, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 19th, while watching his beloved Philadelphia Phillies.
Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Savin) Ackell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Christine “Tina” Ackell.
Bob was a graduate of the...
Joseph "Josie" Salukas
May 18, 2026
Joseph “Josie” Salukas Jr., 73, of Girardville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS, on Monday, May 18th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, Allentown, with his family by his side.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Nojunas) Salukas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle...
John "Jack" Zaylskus
May 17, 2026
John “Jack” Zaylskus, 78, of Mount Carmel and formerly of Frackville and Hazleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.
Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Ruth Zaylskus. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Zaylskus, a daughter, Maria Zaylskus, a brother, Frank Zaylskus,...
Mary Monasterski
May 16, 2026
Mary Magdellan Monasterski, 94, of Ashland and formerly of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.
Born in Holmesville, she was a daughter of the late John J. Biscoe and Marian Elizabeth Carroll. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Thomas, Joseph, Elizabeth, John, Marion, William, Julia,...
Jane T. Jones
May 7, 2026
Jane T. Jones, 92, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning with her family by her side.
Born in Gilberton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Tregea) Bevan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones; and two brothers, Joseph and Robert Bevan.
Jane worked as secretary...
Anthony Yanchulis
Apr 24, 2026
Anthony C. Yanchulis, 84, of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 24th.
Born in Frackville, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Minahan) Yanchulis.
Anthony was employed as a state inspector for the Licensing Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until his retirement.
Anthony had a deep passion for running and embraced the discipline, dedication, and...
Salvador Abalo
Apr 23, 2026
"The Voice of the Frackville Mountaineers"
Salvador "Sal" Joseph Abalo, 69, of Frackville passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 23rd at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown with his family by his side.
Sal was born on August 5, 1956 to the late Frank Abalo of Spain and the late Victoria Ayash Waskas Abalo of Shenandoah PA. He was also preceded in...
Diane Marie Hayek
Apr 20, 2026
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Diane Marie Hayek, 77, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20th, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John “Jack” Hayek and Marie (Nahas) Hayek.
Diane was...
Janice Kutchinsky
Apr 17, 2026
Janice H. Kutchinsky, 62, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17th, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (English) Evans. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Alexandria; her sister, Susie Berezwick; and her nephew, Keith Berezwick.
Janice was a truly family-oriented...
Beverly Treshock
Apr 10, 2026
Beverly L. Treshock, 81, of Frackville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10th, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Turkey Run, she was the daughter of the late John and Lorraine Torick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Treshock, and her son, Robert Treshock.
Beverly is survived by her...
Anthony Billus
Apr 9, 2026
Anthony J. Billus, 87, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Maizeville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Motel) Billus. Anthony was a 1956 graduate of Gilberton High School. Following his graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his...
Elizabeth Antalosky
Apr 5, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Antalosky, 79, of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, at Providence Place, Pine Grove.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Roberts) Kieres. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Frackville. She worked as a correctional officer at Schuylkill County Prison until her retirement.
Betty had a...
Theodore Maurer
Apr 4, 2026
Theodore Charles Maurer
Theodore “Teddy” Maurer, 1, of Frackville, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 4th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, with his family at his side.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Joshua and Brooke (Wolfe) Maurer, of Frackville.
Teddy was preceded in death by his sister Madelyn Louise Maurer in 2020; his maternal great-grandmother Shirley Wolfe and paternal great-grandmother Betty...
Robert Kelly
Mar 27, 2026
Robert C. (Bob) Kelly, 86, of State College, formerly of Girardville, passed away on March 27, 2026 at Wynwood House in Boalsburg, PA.
He was the son of Patrick J. and Mary H. Pitts Kelly. He was predeceased by a brother, Jerome P. Kelly.
He was born at the former Locust Mountain State General Hospital on April 22, 1939. He lived most...
Michael Johnston
Mar 21, 2026
Michael P. Johnston, 73, of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21st, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Falmouth, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (O'Donnell) Johnston.
Michael is survived by his seven siblings: Keith Johnston and his wife, Elizabeth, of Pottsville; William Johnston of Prescott, Arizona; Patricia Terranova of Wilton, Connecticut; John Johnston of...
Frank Bolinsky
Mar 20, 2026
Frank J. Bolinsky
Frank J. Bolinsky, 80, of Frackville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 20th, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Butler Township, he was a son of the late Anthony and Genevieve Szwabowicz Bolinsky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Bolinsky and Leonard Bolinsky, and a grandson, Jared...
Michael Dolan
Mar 15, 2026
Michael T. Dolan, 64, of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, Pottsville.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Michael and Jean (Carado) Dolan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Ann Ganunis.
Mike owned and operated Mike’s Auto Body in New Philadelphia for many years...
