Frank A. Tokarick, 61, of Primrose, passed away Wednesday morning at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.   Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Mary Polinsky Tokarick and the late Frank Tokarick.    Frank was a 1978 graduate of Minersville Area High School.  He was part of the Ammo Troop while serving in the U.S. Air Force and served 20 years and is a  retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He worked at Lowes Distribution Center RDC961 for...

Alana M. Nush, 69, of Minersville, passed away at the Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.     Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sausanavage Botek.     Alana was a 1969 graduate of Minersville High School. She was a nurse by trade, but was the Supervisor of SPD, Central Supply of the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville for 35 years. While at Good Samaritan Hospital, she was a member of the Emergency...

Alana M. Nush, 69, of Minersville, passed away Saturday afternoon at the Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements will be announced by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Alana’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com

   J. William Jones, 84, of Minersville, passed away Saturday evening at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.    Born in Minersville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ella Kimmel Jones.    He attended the Minersville Schools and was of the Protestant Faith.  He was retired from PennDOT and a past member of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association and the Minersville Goodwill Fire Co. of Minersville.    Bill was an avid...

Jessica Lynn Andruchek, 35, of Minersville, PA passed away on March 10, 2021.  She was the daughter of Joanne and Michael Andruchek, Minersville. Jessie was a 2003 graduate of Minersville Area Junior Senior High School and a 2007 graduate of Cedar Crest College, Allentown earning a  BA in  Theater. She was a case worker for Schuylkill County Children and Youth for the past 12 years.  She was an active member of New Minersville Hose Company.   Her favorite job...

Michael Jerome  Scribbick, 82, of Heckchersville, passed away Tuesday evening at his home.    Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Conville Scribbick.    He attended St. Patrick’s Grade School, Pottsville and was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Jerrold Electronics and Satellite Communication School. He was a retired TV technician with COMCAST. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Minersville and was a member of the...

Edward J. Zavatsky, 73, of Newtown, passed away Wednesday at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg.   Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Yaworski) Zavatsky.    He was a machinist with the railroad for 30+ years.  He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1965 graduate of Minersville High School. He was a member of the Most Blessed Trinity Church, Tremont. He was a member of the Newtown Fire Co., the Newtown Gun Club, the Pine...

Joseph F. Rapali, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born Nov. 14 1930, in Kulpmont, Pa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Molnar) Rapali, He was the husband of Theresa R. (King) Rapali, the couple were married 65yrs. Joseph was a graduate of Northeast High School in Philadelphia. He was employed as a draftsman at Ebinger Iron Works, Schuylkill Haven, until his retirement. Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War,...

        Margaret Catherine Schenck, 93, passed away peacefully January 5, 2021 in Manahawkin, N.J.  She was born June 1st, 1927 in Jamaica, N.Y.       Margaret will join her parents, John and Mary C. Homeyer in eternal rest. She will also be reunited with her daughter, Linda Anne, who went to the Lord at the age of 32 years.       Margaret is survived by her former husband, Thomas M. Schenck of Pottsville;...

John B. Hydock, 88, of Branch Twp., passed away Saturday night at Heritage Mills Assisted Living Center, Tower City.     Born and raised in the family home between Minersville and Dowdentown, he was a son of the late Thomas and Catherine Hydock.     He was a graduate of Branch Twp. High school. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and served in Germany. He was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Minersville and a member of the former...