February 2017

Michael A. Burdess

February 23, 2017

Michael  A. Burdess , 52, of 300 S. Nicholas St., St. Clair, died Thursday February 23, 2017 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading.   Born in Pottsville, May 21, 1964, He was a son of the late Robert Burdess Jr. and Ann (Mokelar) Burdess Szalku.   He was a 1982 Graduate of St. […]

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Frederick J. Kushwarra

February 16, 2017

Frederick J. Kushwarra , 82, of 212 South Spencer Street, Frackville, passed away Thursday at his residence with family members at his side.   Born in West Mahanoy Twp., January 7, 1935, He was a son of the late John and Kathryn (Stetz) Kushwarra.   Fred retired from the former Tamaqua Cable, Schuylkill Haven, PA. […]

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Michael Kovich

February 14, 2017

Our beloved father Michael  Kovich , 94, entered into his eternal reward February 14, 2017 in the loving arms of Jesus and  Mary surrounded by his loving children as we prayed the Flame of Love Hail Mary. Michael formerly of St. Clair, resided with his daughter Joann Faenza of Port Carbon.   He was son […]

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Karen R. Sohosky

February 12, 2017

Karen  R. Sohosky, 54, of , New Philadelphia, died Thursday at her home. Born in Pottsville, January 30, 1963, She was a daughter of the late Chester Sr. and Dolores  (Reynolds) Shanoskie. Karen last worked at Hexcel in St. Clair. She was of the Catholic Faith. Surviving are brother Chester Shanoskie Jr. and his wife […]

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Ida Mae Becker

February 11, 2017

Ida Mae Becker , 75, of  Frackville, died Saturday at home surrounded by her family.  She was a daughter of the late Russell and  Bertha (Miller) Hower. She was preceded in death by 2 sons John  Kowker and William Becker III; 2 sisters Bertha McGurl and Elizabeth Yasembousky;1 Brother Arthur Meck. Surviving are a son […]

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Virginia M. Barkanski

February 5, 2017

  Virginia M. Barkanski , 83, of 500 West Laurel Street., Frackville, passed away Sunday at Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill, Pottsville PA.   Born in Helfenstein, August 24, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Emerson and Mary (Chubb) Lute   She was retired having worked  at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation […]

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