All Obituaries

Francis "Franny" Purcell, Jr., 69 of Minersville lost his battle with Covid-19 on July 2, 2020 with family by his side. Franny was born in Pottsville on August 14, 1950, the son of the late Francis and Estelle (Weiner) Purcell of Primrose. He was a 1968 graduate of Minersville Area High School. He was the President of the Minersville Fish and Game. He worked construction as a Back Hoe operator for 50 years. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his...

Mary Shimski, 89, formerly of Dowdentown ,passed away Friday, July 3rd, at Genesis Eldercare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Mary was born in , Linden N.J. on June 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Barbara (Karpyshyn) and Dymtro Tokar. She was the widow of Stevan Shimski. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Minersville. She was formerly the Executive Secretary for the Secretary of the New Jersey State Board of Education. Mary is survived by nephews ,Michael &...

Sandra A. Krim, 73, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, June 28, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Sandra was born Feb. 12, 1947, in Reading, a daughter of the late Rita (Sekulski) and Richard G. Fisher. Sandra is survived by a brother, Rich Fisher, of Pottsville. All services are private. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

William L. "Willie" Morgan, On Saturday, June 6th, 2020 Willie passed unexpectedly in his home in Minersville at age 55. Willie was born on June 29th, 1964. He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Edwards and father John Morgan, as well as two brothers John and Robert and sister Michelle. He is survived by his two daughters, Amber and Loren and three grandchildren Slayde, Lorelynn and Jaiden. He is also survived by his sisters Karen, Wanda, Jackie, Carolyn, Renee, Phyllis and...

Scott A. Behney, 63, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown with his children by his side. Born January 11, 1957 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Ernest Behney and Betty (Miller) Behney. Scott was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1975. He spent his career in the local textile industry.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Kimberly Behney and Cynthia Behney Crane.He...

Paul Joseph Kasinecz Sr, 61 of Minersville, passed away peacefully at home Saturday June 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Born July 6, 1958 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (O’Brien) Kasinecz.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and former member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Minersville.  Paul was a retiree of the Laborers Union Local 471.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman who frequently enjoyed hunting,...

 Loretta C. McAloose, 96, of Buck Run passed away Saturday, June 6th, at Lehigh Valley Health Schuylkill East.  Loretta was born in Pottsville, Pa. on December 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Loretta (Tobin) and Joseph  E. Lipsett, Sr.   She was the widow of John D. McAloose. She was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Church of Minersville and the former St. Kieran Church of Heckscherville. She attended St Kieran’s Parochial school and was a graduate of...

Robert J. (Jack) Kline, 91, formerly of Minersville & Llewellyn passed away Thursday, May 21st, at St. Luke's Hospital Lehighton. Jack was born in Pottsville, Pa. on March 14, 1929, a son of the late Olive (Maurer) and Robert J Kline. He was the widower of Nancy (Brown) Kline. He was a member of First Congregational Church, Minersville. He was a graduate of Minersville high School and attended Elizabethtown College. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II in the Japanese theater. Before his...

  Olga Ferenchick, 92, of Cressona. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Olga, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 8, 2020. She was in her 92nd year. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Olga was born in Brockton, November 7, 1927. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Super) Cherepko. Olga was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Ferenchick, a much loved mother of Bob Frantz and his...

George Davies, Jr., 86, of Buck Run, passed away Monday, May 4th, at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. George was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on December 28, 1933, a son of the late Mary (Boychalk) and George  Davies, Sr. He was the widower of Margaret (Luckacina) Davies. He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Minersville. He was a high school graduate and attended Camden Community College &  the Motion Picture Operators School, Norfolk VA. He served in the U.S....