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James D. “Jimo” Larish, 72, of St. Clair
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James D. “Jimo” Larish, 72, of St. Clair, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on January 28, 1954, Jim was the son of the late John Jacob Larish and Betty (Wineland) Larish. He attended school in St. Clair and continued on to work as a cook for 40 years at Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic. He also worked part-time at Mountain Valley Golf Course.
Jim had a lifelong love of sports and dedicated much of his time to the St. Clair community. He coached Little League baseball, softball, basketball, and midget football, sharing his love of sports with generations of young athletes. Above all, Jim loved being involved in his own children’s lives and was always there to coach them, support them, and cheer them on. Coaching was more than a hobby for Jim; it was a way to spend time with his children and make a difference in the lives of others.
His commitment to his community extended beyond the playing field. Jim was a member of the St. Clair Fish & Game, served as vice president of the St. Clair Area School Board, and served as president of St. Clair Borough Council. Through his coaching, public service, and involvement in local organizations, Jim made a lasting contribution to the community he called home.
An accomplished bowler, Jim was inducted into the Greater Schuylkill USBC Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements. He was also a devoted Bruce Springsteen fan. Some of his favorite times were spent sitting on his deck, enjoying the company of family and friends and making memories with the people he loved.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (McCaffrey) Larish, in 2021; his sister, Ruth Kisko; and his brother, John “Bill” Larish.
He is survived by his three children: James D. Larish Jr. of St. Clair; Eric Larish and his wife, Maria, of Pottsville; and Alexandra Iommi and her husband, Paul, of Frackville. He is also survived by his cherished grandpuppies.
A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 N. Second Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. Friends and family may call from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family or Greater Schuylkill USBC at 166 Aspen Drive, Auburn, PA 17922.
Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in St. Clair.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Teno, 86, of Mahanoy City
Joan Teno, 86, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Saturday, October 24, at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital in Schuylkill County. She had been a resident of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg.
Born on May 18, 1940, at Locust Mountain Hospital, Joan was the daughter of the late Clara (Dulsky) and Anthony Yanonis. She attended Mahanoy City High School.
Joan was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Schuylkill Haven and was formerly a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Mahanoy City. She was employed by REDCO and United Cerebral Palsy, where she worked as a residential care aide.
Joan enjoyed flowers and gardening and cherished the companionship of her beloved cat, Baby.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana, wife of Thomas Zemanik, of Lake Wynonah; her sister, Diane Walsh; her nieces, Michelle (Yanonis) Lindenmuth and Bernice (Yanonis) Flad; her nephews, Bill Walsh and Brian Walsh; her grandchildren, Callie and Dalton Seisler; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, at St. Ambrose Church in Schuylkill Haven, with Monsignor Ed Zemanik officiating.
A public viewing will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday at St. Ambrose Chapel in Schuylkill Haven.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Mahanoy City.
The Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
Barbara Caputo, 92, of Tamaqua
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend. Barbara Caputo, 92, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Caputo, to whom she had been married for 61 years at the time of his death in 2017.
Barbara was a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Hyduke) Kupetz. She attended Tamaqua schools and worked as a waitress at numerous Tamaqua restaurants over the years, including The Feed Store, Tommy’s, Wenzel’s, and Rhubright’s. Most importantly, she took pride in caring for her family and home.
Known for her wonderful cooking, Barbara enjoyed preparing dinners for family, friends, and sometimes strangers, playing bingo and cards, watching Hallmark movies, scratching off lottery tickets, and watching Notre Dame and Philadelphia Eagles football. She was a former member of the Tamaqua Lionettes, the former St. Peter and Paul Ladies Auxiliary, and the Mary D Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Barbara is survived by a daughter, Barbara Clouden and her husband, Scott, of Kempton; two sons, Robert S. and his wife, Lisa, of Tamaqua, and Michael and his wife, Aimee, of Weatherly.
She is also survived by grandchildren: Brooke King (Dan), Christian Caputo (Melissa), Kahley Caputo (Anthony Colosi), Joel Essington (Ashley), Dr. Lauryn Clouden (Dr. Sarah Linhares), Eric Schaefer (Jessica), and Jessica Duda (wife of the late Christopher Schaefer); 17 great-grandchildren: Riley, Tyler, Emalyn, and Ellie King; Briella, Harper, and Owen Caputo, Kayson and Preston Caputo, AJ Colosi, Jack and Will Essington, Weston Scheafer, Kinley Roddick, Madelyn and Olivia Schaefer, Dustin Duda, as well as 25 nieces and nephews.
Barbara was predeceased by four siblings, Helen Kristoff, Anna Martin, Steven Kupetz, and Andrew Kupetz; a grandson, Christopher Schaefer, and nephew Glenn Caputo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Joseph Parish of Panther Valley, 462 W. Ludlow Street, Summit Hill. Interment in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, will follow.
Friends and family may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Those who knew Barbara loved her. She will be sorely missed, and her legacy will live on. The family would like to thank all those who cared and prayed for Barbara, and all those who visited with and shared stories and laughs in recent months.
Memorial donations in Barbara’s name may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, or to the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Zizelmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Tamaqua.
Joanne M. Dillman, 92, of Andreas
Joanne M. Dillman, 92, of Andreas, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026, peacefully at her home. Joanne was the wife of the late Benjamin R. Dillman, who died September 30, 1995.
Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Therlo and Sarah (Davis) Fitzgerald. Joanne devoted her life to creating a loving home for her family. Her faith in God was the foundation of her life, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy.
She was a devout woman of faith and was deeply active in her church, Christ Evangelical Free Church, Lehighton, serving her congregation and community with pure devotion.
Surviving are four daughters, Dawn R. Walsh, of Klingerstown, Crystal R., wife of Leslie Murphy, of Ellenton, FL, Charyl A., wife of Joseph Epler, of New Ringgold, and Holly J., wife of Kevin High, of Denver, PA; son, Benjamin T. and his wife, Melanie, of Andreas; eight grandchildren, Dillon Epler, Seth Epler, Levi High, Hannah High, Mikayla James, Jarrad Walsh, Amelia High, and Emma Bynon; and eight great grandchildren, Spencer Mally, Tabitha Epler, Sophia Epler, Caiden Epler, Emmett James, Hanna Bynon, Henley Bynon and Phineas James.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, at Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235, with Rev. Claude Ruba officiating. Calling hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235.
Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold.
Theresa C. Gaughan, 93, of Frackville
Theresa C. Gaughan, 93, a lifelong resident of Frackville, PA, passed away on October 25, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Gaughan, who passed away March 14, 2014.
Born in Frackville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Boley and Stella (Yodis) Gorski. Theresa was a 1951 graduate of Frackville High School and had worked for City Shirt Company as a flap setter, and formerly worked at Model Garment.
Theresa was an Eagles, Phillies, Penn State and Notre Dame fan. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, where her family had been instrumental in the building of St. Ann’s Parish of Frackville.
Theresa was predeceased, in addition to her husband, by one son, Francis Gaughan; brother, George Nielubowicz; and sister, Cecelia Malinowski.
Surviving are three daughters, Cecilia A. Gaughan, Minersville, PA, Carol Brinsko, Frackville, PA, and Michelle Martz, Frackville, PA; one sister, Charlotte Budwash, Pottsville, PA; six grandchildren, Andrew Hoysock, Krista Dougherty, John Brisko IV, Paul Dittman, Domonique Dittman, and Nathaniel Bilhime; and eight great-grandchildren, Dylan Clark, Harlee Dougherty, Chiara Hoysock, Jackson Dittman, Arya Dittman, Archer Dittman, Jacqulyn Brinsko, and Mazie Brinsko.
Viewings will be held on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, 48 N. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, and on Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The funeral procession will form and gather at the funeral home to proceed for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 99 N. Line St., Frackville. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
Mark J. Hummel Funeral Home, Frackville, has charge of arrangements.
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Slotcavage, 93, formerly of Frackville and Ringtown
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Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Slotcavage, 93, formerly of Frackville and Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25th, at The Gardens of Camp Hill, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Mount Carmel, she was a daughter of the late Helen Griscavage. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis A. “Fritz” Slotcavage.
Jackie was a graduate of the former Frackville High School and continued her education at the McCann’s School of Business. Throughout her life, she held a variety of positions, including working as a bookkeeper in the accounting field, as well as a factory worker in the cigar, dressmaking, and drapery industries.
She also worked as a waitress at the former Longo’s Restaurant and the Frackville Elks Lodge. She and Fritz owned and operated a local bar and restaurant for nine years on Railroad Avenue in Frackville. Jackie later worked at Boscov’s in Pottsville until her retirement.
Jackie had a love for traveling and especially enjoyed taking bus trips to destinations such as Niagara Falls, Tennessee, and Las Vegas. She also cherished the many trips and special memories made while traveling with her daughter and her family.
One of her fondest pastimes was spending Saturday evenings dancing with her husband, Fritz, at the Frackville Elks Lodge. Those evenings together were among the many wonderful memories she treasured throughout her life.
Jackie is survived by her son, Mike Slotcavage and his wife Betty of Ringtown; her daughter, Karen Moser of Harrisburg and her longtime companion, Ty Allen; and her former son-in-law, Ray A. Moser.
She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren, Mallory Wydra and Steve Wydra, grandson-in-law; Zachary Moser and his fiancé Heather Perry; John Stitzel, Sequoia Shirk, and Raven Kelly; along with her ten cherished great-grandchildren, Silas, Soren, Skyler, Sylvie, Lucas, Piper, Willow, Magnolia, Lainey, and Rowynn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 30th, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 49 North Line Street, Frackville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing at the church on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will take place in Annunciation BVM Cemetery at a later date.
To sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, or for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.
The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Frackville, is in charge of the arrangements.