Obituaries

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...

Joseph  J. Faenza , 72, of 25 East Street, Port Carbon, died Thursday at home surrounded by his family from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born in Summit Hill, December 29, 1944, He was a son of the late Ralph and Myrle  Faenza.

He retired as a Drywall Finisher from Gary Krammes Drywall, Pine...

James "Jimmer" H. Lynch, 66, of St. Clair, died Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, December 20, 1950, He was the son of the late James and Helen (Burns) Lynch.

An avid sports fan, he was a 1968 graduate of St. Clair High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He was...

Dorothy  A. Carey , 81, of Pottsville, died Wednesday at Genesis Health Care Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, November 14, 1934, She was a daughter of the late Joseph  and Dorothy (Pfleuger) Smith.

She retired as Nurse's Aide at the former Pottsville Hospital & Warne Clinic.

She was a member of St....

Kevin J. Faenza , 49, of Pottsville, died Monday at home.

Born in Coaldale, May 3, 1967, He was a son Joseph J. Faenza and his wife JoAnn of Port Carbon and the late Georgine (Biggans) Peralta

He was a member of Lutheran Faith.

Surviving in addition to his father and step-mother are...

Frances Chismar 75 of Frackville died Monday, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. Graveside services will be held at convenience of family.

Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville PA is in charge of arrangements. www.nicehartfuneralhome.com

Dorothy K.  Reed , 93, of 312 N. 2nd St, St. Clair, died Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill at East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Born in Locust Valley, September 7, 1923, She was a daughter of  the late Calvin and Grace Messerschmidt Bridygham.

She was a Waitress at the former Coney Island Restaurant and  at McDonald's...

Richard  D. Meyer , 52, of St. Clair, passed away monday at home with his wife Elona his side.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com

Gerard "Jer Jer" Brennan , 59, of Dieners Hill, died Sunday at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, May 12, 1957, He was a son of Gerard V. and Joan Shappell Brennan of Dieners Hill.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.

Jer was...

Matthew Buletza , 87, of 36 N. Nichols St., St. Clair, died Thursday in Carlisle surrounded by his family.

Born in St. Clair, October 3, 1928, He was a son of the late Matthew and Anna (Costy) Buletza.

He  graduated in 1947 from St. Clair High School.

Matthew Buletza served in the US...

James A. Burke, 76, formerly of Palo Alto, died Saturday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, July 26, 1940, He was a son of the late Raymond  and Grace (James) Burke.

James was a hardworking man. He retired in 2001 after working in Management at several steel foundries. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

John W. Frie, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday with his loving family at his side at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Mount Laffee, Dec. 12, 1934, he was a son of the late George and Catherine Eagan Frie.

He retired as a laborer at Empire Steel, Laureldale.

John was a member of...

Charles "Bud" Schroding , 82, of 729 Golf Road, Tamaqua, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital , Allentown.

Born in Mill Creek, December 17, 1933, He was a son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Jones) Schroding

He was a 1951 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Bud was a sportsman whether playing, coaching or...

Mary Ann  Cholko , 75, of 117 Chamberlane Ave, Pottsville, died Tuesday at her home.

Born in Pottsville, December 8, 1940, She was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Klein) Hozella.

She worked at Economy Supply Company , Pottsville and Reidler Decal, St. Clair before retiring.

She was a member of...

Anna M. Vockie, 90, of St. Clair, died Monday at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family

Born in St. Clair, September 29, 1925, She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Getsie) Fitz.

She was a Co-Owner of the former Chet & Ann's Cafe, St. Clair.

She was...

Tracey  Julian , 44, of , Shenandaoh, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born on  August 4, 1971, She was a daughter of Guy S. Julian and the late Cherita (Melewski) Sevinsky.

In addition to her father Tracey is survived by her brother Guy M. Julian and his wife Emilie of Valley...

Walter S. Golca , 87, of 37 Pike St., St. Clair, died Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, January 18, 1929, He was a son of the late John and Anna (Wrabel) Golca

He served in the US Army during the  Korean War

Walter worked as a  Butcher...

Colt Stuart Fort, infant child of Raymond H. Fort and Carrie Saylor of Pottsville, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson St., Pottsville.

Surviving are in addition to his parents are a brother Russell Fort; a sister Gabriella Fort; Maternal  grandparents Amandus and Sheri Dorrell of Pottsville;  Paternal grandparents Joseph and Renee Saylor of Pottsville;  Great Grandmother...

John  E.  "Jack" Mansell , 58, of 237 Schuylkill Mountain Rd., Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pottsville, July 12, 1957, He was a son of the late James and Vera (Donaldson) Mansell.

He was a 1975 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Jack was a self...

Joseph J. Stadnik, 87, formerly  of  St. Clair, died Saturday at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, January 4, 1929, He was a son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Goles) Stadnik.

He was a retired from PennDOT as a driver for many years.

Joe was a member of...