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Carol Eyster, 50, of Lavelle, died Wednesday March 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Levittown, September 6, 1969, She was a daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Jones of Shenandoah and the late Roy Richards.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and worked in housekeeping at El Beco Inc. of Frackville.
She enjoyed Country Music, shopping trips, fishing, watching True Crime Stories and especially spending with her grandchildren. She was a member of Park Crest Fish & Game.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her loving dog Jersey in September 2019.
Carol is survived by her by her husband of 14 years George, who loved and adored her with all his heart. 2 daughters, Brittany Miller and her fiancé Jonathan Deeter of Hegins ; daughter Kerri Miller of Ashland; grandson Jonathan “Junior” Deeter; granddaughter Emily Mickatavage; 4 brothers Roy Richards and his wife Sherry of Montgomery County; Paul Richards and his wife Sheila of Oneida; Dan Richards and his wife Julie of Knob Noster, MO; Bob Richards and his wife Kathy of Shenandoah; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday from Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue Frackville with Rev Dominick Pham officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA , PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial will be in Sky- View Memorial Park, Hometown.
Born in Levittown, September 6, 1969, She was a daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Jones of Shenandoah and the late Roy Richards.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and worked in housekeeping at El Beco Inc. of Frackville.
She enjoyed Country Music, shopping trips, fishing, watching True Crime Stories and especially spending with her grandchildren. She was a member of Park Crest Fish & Game.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her loving dog Jersey in September 2019.
Carol is survived by her by her husband of 14 years George, who loved and adored her with all his heart. 2 daughters, Brittany Miller and her fiancé Jonathan Deeter of Hegins ; daughter Kerri Miller of Ashland; grandson Jonathan “Junior” Deeter; granddaughter Emily Mickatavage; 4 brothers Roy Richards and his wife Sherry of Montgomery County; Paul Richards and his wife Sheila of Oneida; Dan Richards and his wife Julie of Knob Noster, MO; Bob Richards and his wife Kathy of Shenandoah; Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday from Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue Frackville with Rev Dominick Pham officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA , PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial will be in Sky- View Memorial Park, Hometown.
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Michael C. “Mickey” Matukaitis, 46, Mount Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, March 4th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of Charles and Geraldine Sweigart Matukaitis, Mount Carmel. He worked for Mattucci’s Willow Cafe, Mount Carmel for 29 years doing what he loved to do, make pizza.
Mickey was an avid sports fan, who enjoyed cheering on the New York Yankees, New York Giants and Notre Dame. He enjoyed local history and sports trivia. Mickey belonged to many social clubs in Mount Carmel including the VFW, Sons of Poland, Lithuanian Club, West End Athletic Club, the Clover Hose Fire Company and a patron of Dorko’s Cafe.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his four sisters: Kathleen and her husband JT Kelley, Mount Carmel, Barbara and her husband Todd Cromer, Holly Springs, NC, Carolyn Miller, Frederick, MD, Susan Matukaitis and her husband Jim McHale, Locust Gap; his brother, Shawn and his wife Tara Matukaitis, Shamokin; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday March 11th from the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street Mount Carmel, PA with Rev. Francis Karwacki officiating. Friends are invited to his viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Susan Matukaitis at 157 Railroad Street Locust Gap, PA 17840 to help defray funeral expenses.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of Charles and Geraldine Sweigart Matukaitis, Mount Carmel. He worked for Mattucci’s Willow Cafe, Mount Carmel for 29 years doing what he loved to do, make pizza.
Mickey was an avid sports fan, who enjoyed cheering on the New York Yankees, New York Giants and Notre Dame. He enjoyed local history and sports trivia. Mickey belonged to many social clubs in Mount Carmel including the VFW, Sons of Poland, Lithuanian Club, West End Athletic Club, the Clover Hose Fire Company and a patron of Dorko’s Cafe.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his four sisters: Kathleen and her husband JT Kelley, Mount Carmel, Barbara and her husband Todd Cromer, Holly Springs, NC, Carolyn Miller, Frederick, MD, Susan Matukaitis and her husband Jim McHale, Locust Gap; his brother, Shawn and his wife Tara Matukaitis, Shamokin; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday March 11th from the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine Street Mount Carmel, PA with Rev. Francis Karwacki officiating. Friends are invited to his viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Susan Matukaitis at 157 Railroad Street Locust Gap, PA 17840 to help defray funeral expenses.
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