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Monette H. Pflueger Treon, 94, formerly of Pottsville, died Tuesday January 7 at Pinebrook Personal Care Facility, Orwigsburg.
Born October 3, 1925 in Fulton Twp. she was the daughter of the late David and Texas (Schlegel) Graybeal.
She was a 1943 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville; and past member of the Pottsville Shade Tree Commission.
She was co-owner of the former Treon’s Luncheonette, formerly located in Pottsville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank W. “Ben” Treon (2004); a daughter Randy Sue Pflueger; brothers Ferdinand Graybeal and David Graybeal; sisters Virginia Van Nostrand, Delrae Bohler, June Evely, and Rosedna Atkinson.
She is survived by a son Jerry “Skeets” Pflueger husband of Terri Lee, Schuylkill Haven; daughter Terri Jo Pflueger, Spring Valley CA; grandchildren Cody Pflueger, Jordan Pflueger, and Kelsi Guardiani; and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date on the grounds of Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for Monette’s family.
Born October 3, 1925 in Fulton Twp. she was the daughter of the late David and Texas (Schlegel) Graybeal.
She was a 1943 Graduate of Pottsville Area High School; member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville; and past member of the Pottsville Shade Tree Commission.
She was co-owner of the former Treon’s Luncheonette, formerly located in Pottsville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank W. “Ben” Treon (2004); a daughter Randy Sue Pflueger; brothers Ferdinand Graybeal and David Graybeal; sisters Virginia Van Nostrand, Delrae Bohler, June Evely, and Rosedna Atkinson.
She is survived by a son Jerry “Skeets” Pflueger husband of Terri Lee, Schuylkill Haven; daughter Terri Jo Pflueger, Spring Valley CA; grandchildren Cody Pflueger, Jordan Pflueger, and Kelsi Guardiani; and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date on the grounds of Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home 515 West Market Street Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit schlitzerallenpugh.com to leave a condolence for Monette’s family.
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Bradley Sunday, 63, of Heckshersville, died Wednesday January 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on May 2, 1956. He was a son of Robert and Grace Bratton Sunday of Julian, PA.
He worked as a Machine Operator for Jeld Wen and previously as a mechanic at Johnnies Service Center, St. Clair.
He was a member of Christ Evangelical Church in Lavelle,PA and served as Vice President of the Clover Fire Co. in Heckshersville.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife Jane (Sterner) Sunday; a brother Allen Sunday of Pittsburgh; a sister Tonya Clouser of Julian; Children David Sunday of Pottsville; Jason Sunday of Pottsville; Shaun Sunday of Port Matilda; Friends Joy Lietzel and family; Nieces and Nephews.
He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on May 2, 1956. He was a son of Robert and Grace Bratton Sunday of Julian, PA.
He worked as a Machine Operator for Jeld Wen and previously as a mechanic at Johnnies Service Center, St. Clair.
He was a member of Christ Evangelical Church in Lavelle,PA and served as Vice President of the Clover Fire Co. in Heckshersville.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife Jane (Sterner) Sunday; a brother Allen Sunday of Pittsburgh; a sister Tonya Clouser of Julian; Children David Sunday of Pottsville; Jason Sunday of Pottsville; Shaun Sunday of Port Matilda; Friends Joy Lietzel and family; Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18 at the Clover Fire Co. located at 8 Clover Rd. Pottsville, PA with Rev. Michael Eck officiating. Friends may come from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday at the Fire Company. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ruth Steinert SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Mary S. Twardzik, 92, of Pine Grove, formerly of St. Clair, died Tuesday January 7, 2020, at LVHN-East, Pottsville.
Born in Eagle Hill, November 11, 1927, She was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Horvath) Stencovage.
She had worked as a machine operator for Miller Bleach & Dye and Van Heusen.
Mary was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair. She was an avid Phillies fans and loved going to the casinos.
She was preceded in death by 6 brothers Michael, Charles, Peter, Stephen, George and John Stencovage.
Surviving are son Robert Twardzik and his wife Jean of Pine Grove, daughter Mary Ann Penkunas widow of John of Middleburg, FL;brother Joseph Stencovage and his wife Maryanne of St. Clair; 2 Grandchildren Adam and Andrew. Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday Jan 15, 2020 from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 North Second Street St. Clair, PA 17970 with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund, 250 E. Hancock St. Saint Clair, PA 17970. Burial will be in Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Pottsville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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Mr. Emil M. Forgotch, age 94, of Mahanoy City passed away peacefully Tuesday in the comfort of his home.
Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late John & Anna (Cech) Forgotch. He attended Mahanoy City schools. An Army veteran of WWII he served with four of his other brothers. He was stationed at Camp Stoneman CA where he took his basic training before being sent overseas. He was sent to the Pacific Theater of Operations. For our freedom he fought the war at Milne Bay, Finchaven and Hollandia in New Gunea and then for the invasion of the Phillipean Islands under General Douglas McArthur. While in the service he earned the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 3 bronze battle stars and the Phillipean Liberation Ribbon. On the homefront he and his brothers operated one of the last deep coal mining operations in the Mahanoy City area. He last worked for Alcoa in Cressona. A man of deep faith he committed his life to his church and his family. He was a devoted parishioner of the former St. Mary's/Assumption BVM Church, Sacred Heart Church and the current St. Teresa of Calcutta Church. He faithfully attended the Divine Mercy monthly devotion and the perpetual adoration chapel. He dutifully served in a multitude of roles including lector, liturgical assistant and maintenance man to name a few. There was nothing he could not fix or repair and was a skilled craftsman in a variety of trades. He is a 72 year member of the American Legion Post 74, the former VFW and the West End Fire and Rescue Company.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 59 years Helen Makar Forgotch, 5 brothers Joseph, Frank, Vincent, John and George and a son in law Pete Strenchock. Survivors include 6 daughters Helene Marshall and her husband Steven of Mableton GA,
Karen McElhenny and her husband Jack of Lecanto FL, Marie Strenchock of Morea, Christine Forgotch and her companion Joseph Whalen of Frackville, Joanne Bronsburg and her husband Gary of Mahanoy City and Lisa Creasy and her husband Wayne of Danville. Other survivors include a brother Stephen of William Penn and a sister Helen Dunsavage of Barnesville, grandchildren John, Brian, Roshaun and Cailin McElhenny, Janelle Bowman, Kyla Falzarano, Logan and Trevor Strenchock, Alexandra Martz and Adam Creasy, great grandchildren Trey, Tevin, Brody, Patch, Brett, Max, Ariana, Harper and Jacob and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Tuesday morning at 10 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Interment with military honors will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown. Friends may call at the church on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday from 9 AM until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name to American Legion Post 74 or St. Teresa of Calcutta Church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation or can be sent via mail. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late John & Anna (Cech) Forgotch. He attended Mahanoy City schools. An Army veteran of WWII he served with four of his other brothers. He was stationed at Camp Stoneman CA where he took his basic training before being sent overseas. He was sent to the Pacific Theater of Operations. For our freedom he fought the war at Milne Bay, Finchaven and Hollandia in New Gunea and then for the invasion of the Phillipean Islands under General Douglas McArthur. While in the service he earned the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 3 bronze battle stars and the Phillipean Liberation Ribbon. On the homefront he and his brothers operated one of the last deep coal mining operations in the Mahanoy City area. He last worked for Alcoa in Cressona. A man of deep faith he committed his life to his church and his family. He was a devoted parishioner of the former St. Mary's/Assumption BVM Church, Sacred Heart Church and the current St. Teresa of Calcutta Church. He faithfully attended the Divine Mercy monthly devotion and the perpetual adoration chapel. He dutifully served in a multitude of roles including lector, liturgical assistant and maintenance man to name a few. There was nothing he could not fix or repair and was a skilled craftsman in a variety of trades. He is a 72 year member of the American Legion Post 74, the former VFW and the West End Fire and Rescue Company.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 59 years Helen Makar Forgotch, 5 brothers Joseph, Frank, Vincent, John and George and a son in law Pete Strenchock. Survivors include 6 daughters Helene Marshall and her husband Steven of Mableton GA,
Karen McElhenny and her husband Jack of Lecanto FL, Marie Strenchock of Morea, Christine Forgotch and her companion Joseph Whalen of Frackville, Joanne Bronsburg and her husband Gary of Mahanoy City and Lisa Creasy and her husband Wayne of Danville. Other survivors include a brother Stephen of William Penn and a sister Helen Dunsavage of Barnesville, grandchildren John, Brian, Roshaun and Cailin McElhenny, Janelle Bowman, Kyla Falzarano, Logan and Trevor Strenchock, Alexandra Martz and Adam Creasy, great grandchildren Trey, Tevin, Brody, Patch, Brett, Max, Ariana, Harper and Jacob and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher on Tuesday morning at 10 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Interment with military honors will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Hometown. Friends may call at the church on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday from 9 AM until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name to American Legion Post 74 or St. Teresa of Calcutta Church would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation or can be sent via mail. David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
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Jamie Lynn Napolitano, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée, grand daughter, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Geisenger Medical Center Wyoming after a courageous three year battle against cancer at the age of 37 years.
Born Sunday, September 19, 1982 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania she is survived by; her mother, Jeanette A. Kachelries - Major and her fiancé Trevor Miller of Tamaqua; daughters, daughters, Alexandria A. Napolitano and Isabella A. Napolitano both of New Ringgold; fiancé, Zachary Angelo Rossi of New Ringgold; brother, William E. Hartranft III of Lansford; maternal grandmother, Hazel (Hartranft) Kachelries of Tamaqua. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survive Jamie.
Jamie was predeceased by her father, William E. Hartranft, Jr..
Jamie worked for Fegley Oil in their South Tamaqua Location for a number of years and was a waitress at the former Tamaqua Diner starting at 16 years of age until the diner closed. She loved her home and caring for her beautiful daughters.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Jamie's Life will be held on Tuesday evening January 14, 2020 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5 to 7:00 P.M.
Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to help care for her girls in care of the funeral home or to Zachary Rossi 139 Oak Drive New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Sunday, September 19, 1982 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania she is survived by; her mother, Jeanette A. Kachelries - Major and her fiancé Trevor Miller of Tamaqua; daughters, daughters, Alexandria A. Napolitano and Isabella A. Napolitano both of New Ringgold; fiancé, Zachary Angelo Rossi of New Ringgold; brother, William E. Hartranft III of Lansford; maternal grandmother, Hazel (Hartranft) Kachelries of Tamaqua. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survive Jamie.
Jamie was predeceased by her father, William E. Hartranft, Jr..
Jamie worked for Fegley Oil in their South Tamaqua Location for a number of years and was a waitress at the former Tamaqua Diner starting at 16 years of age until the diner closed. She loved her home and caring for her beautiful daughters.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Jamie's Life will be held on Tuesday evening January 14, 2020 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5 to 7:00 P.M.
Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to help care for her girls in care of the funeral home or to Zachary Rossi 139 Oak Drive New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Born in Shenandoah on August 25th, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary “Tomczyk” Cichocki.
Claire was a 1943 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School. She worked for several local businesses over the years and was last employed by the American Red Cross until she was 82 years old. She was a member of the former Holy Ghost Polish National Church in Shenandoah for many years where she served as treasurer. She belonged to the Polish Ladies Social Club and was the last member of the Polka Belles where she also served as treasurer. Claire enjoyed spending time at the casino. She also enjoyed cooking, her family and friends are going to certainly miss her famous meatballs.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Michael Mallick in 1964, 2 brothers, Michael and Frank Cichocki, and 2 sisters, Joan Gontec and Theresa Gogolla.
Claire leaves behind 1 son, Ted Mallick with his wife Nancy – Conshohocken, Pa, 1 daughter, Pam Klitsch with her husband Mark – Tamaqua, Pa, 4 grandchildren, Michael Mallick, Stephanie McKenna with Joe, Janelle Do with Linh, and Shawn Klitsch with Abigail. Also surviving are 3 great grandchildren, Russell and Nora McKenna and Oliver Klitsch, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11th at 10:30am in St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, Frackville by Fr. Robert Plichta. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to Mass at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah from 8 to 10am on Saturday morning. Burial will follow services in the Holy Ghost Polish National Church Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
Contributions in Claire’s memory may be made to: The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society or the American Red Cross.
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Born in Shenandoah on December 14th, 1960 he was the son of the late Paul and Jean “Staskel” Sekela.
He was a 1978 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School. Paul worked for Jeld-Wen in Ringtown, Pa for many years.
He is survived by his sister, Susan Krusinsky wife of Francis “Fritz”, Shenandoah.
Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus – Francis Cardinal Brennan Council 618, Shenandoah, a social member of the Polish American Fire Company, a life member of the Park Crest Fish and Game Club, and a member of the former Eagles F.O.E. in Shenandoah. He loved hunting and the outdoors and was an avid Penn State fan.
A graveside burial will be conducted on Saturday, January 11th at 10:30am in the Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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