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Robert J. Pavlik, 76, of Lansford
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Robert J. Pavlik, well-known Panther Valley historian and coach, 76 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, after a brief illness at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem.
Born Friday, February 3, 1950, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Demetrovic) Pavlik. Robert was also predeceased by his brother, Joseph Pavlik.
Surviving are his wife, Patrice (Cinicola) Pavlik; and son, Robert Jason Pavlik of Lansford.
Bob was a proud 1968 graduate of Panther Valley High School who went on to earn his printing certification from the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. He dedicated over 30 years of his life to his craft as a printer before ultimately retiring from KME Mobile Equipment. A man of deep faith and community ties, he was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church of the Panther Valley and a former member of St. Michael's R.C. Church.
Outside of work, Bob was a passionate local historian and an active member of the Lansford Historical Museum. He also shared a special bond with his son through their shared love of Lionel Trains and collecting American Flyer S gauge models. Additionally, he supported his local community as a member of the American Fire Co. #1 of Lansford.
However, Bob was perhaps best known and loved for his extensive coaching legacy. He spent years mentoring local youth, coaching Lansford Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball, CYO Basketball, and girls' Junior High School Basketball for both the Panther Valley and Weatherly School Districts.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Virginia I. “Ginny” Barket, 88, of Pottsville
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Virginia I. “Ginny” Barket, 88, of Pottsville, formerly of Wallingford, CT, died Friday, October 30, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation, Orwigsburg.
She was born January 31, 1938, a daughter of the late John A. Laura May Eisenhauer Kosick.
She was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
Prior to retiring, Ginny worked for the Wallingford Board of Education, Wallingford, CT.
Ginny was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, and Quilting Club in Connecticut.
Ginny found special joy in quilting, which reflected patience, care, and creativity.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony E. Barket, on January 15, 2014; and a brother, Michael Kosick.
Surviving are her sons Christian Barket and his wife Andera, Ashford, CT; Todd Barket, FL; two grandchildren, Brook and Hunter Zeman; two great-grandchildren, Mateo and Mylo; siblings, Sandra Kaylan, John Kosick, both of Pottsville; Michelle Lodish, Lebanon; nieces and nephews.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14th, at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Ginny be made to St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.