All Obituaries

John Melnick Jr. 83, of Minersville, was called home to his Eternal Father on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at his homestead in Minersville surrounded by his caregiver. In February of this year, John was told his Cancer has taken over and there was nothing more to do. His wishes were to come home and be comfortable. His caregivers, brothers Raymond and Edward made that possible for him to remain in his house for the past 2 months by staying by his side. Born December 10, 1940, John was a 1958...

 Elizabeth (Betty) H. Verbosh, formerly of Duncott, passed away, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Genesis Eldercare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.    Betty was born in New Philadelphia, on April 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Elizabeth  (Micklasavage) and John  Butcavage. She was the wife of the late John Verbosh who died March 31, 2002. She was a member of ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville.  Before her retirement she was employed as a...

Mark Anthony Butler, Sr., 45, of Minersville, passed away Wednesday, April 17th, at his residence. Mark was born in Pottsville, Pa. on April 29, 1978, a son of the late Denise Kay (Harrison) and John A. Butler, Sr. He enjoyed riding Dirt bikes, fishing, camping, listening to "Real" country music, as well as rock music, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Niece, Tealy Butler, and Nephew, John...

John N. Andrachick, 73, of Beckville Rd. North Manheim twp.  Died April 6, 2024 at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation. All services are private. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville in charge of the arrangements.  

Christopher A. Frederick , 58, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, March 14th, at LVHN Cedar Crest. Christopher was born in Pottsville, Pa. on April 14, 1965, a son of Elizabeth J. (Dusel) and Jerome E. Frederick He was the husband of Brenda Lee (Bernasz) Frederick. He served in the U.S. Army.  Chris worked side by side with his father and brother at their family heating and electrical business, JE Frederick & Sons. He was a Coach with both the Pottsville Girls softball league and...

Germaine Agona Scribbick, 79, of Minersville, died Saturday, March 9, at Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Pottsville. All services are private. Interment will be in St. Kieran No. 2 Cemetery. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Frank Allen Kimmel, 79, of Valley Rd, Cass twp., passed away Thursday, February 29th, in his home. Frank was born in Gordon, PA on May 23, 1944, a son of the late Wreala (Troup) and Roy Kimmel. He was the husband of 56 years to Roseanne G. (Hranchock) Kimmel. He attended Schuylkil Haven schools. He was a member of St. Clair-Wade Methodist Church Frank was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a Carpenter by trade. He was the former Secretary of the Duncott Hose Co.,...

Dorothy Ellen Drebitko, 95, of West West Terrace, passed away Thursday, February 15th at Geisinger/St Lukes Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Branchdale, PA, Dorothy spent her early childhood years in Philadelphia, PA, followed by a return to her coal roots in School Row, Branchdale, at the age of 8.  She was an only child born to Margaret (Sykes) Klinger and Clint Klinger.  After Margaret’s divorce, she married Bernard Kraus, who spoiled Dorothy and created their...

Rose Marie Lukacina, 76, of Shady Lane Cass twp, passed away Sunday, February 11th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa.. Rose was born in Pottsville, Pa. on July 9, 1947, a daughter of the late Sarah Rufus She was the widow of John Lukacina. She was formerly employed as a presser in the garment industry. In addition to her parents, and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Buchkarick. Rose is also survived by her brother-in-law James Buchkarik. All...

Dorothy Ann Souchak, 95, of West West Terrace passed away peacefully Thursday February 8th surrounded by loving family, at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA Dorothy lived her entire life in the Minersville area. She was the last of 8 siblings born to Eleanor (Bacca) and Modesto Barbacovi. Widow of Russell Souchak to whom she was married for 65 years. Doroty was a graduate of Minersville High School class of 1946 and an employee of H.D. Bobb Co. She was den mother of pack 100 in Llewellyn and...