Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Louis Albert Disabella (Pop Pop), born September 2, 1945, passed away February 25, 2026 at the age of 80. He is reunited with his beloved wife Angela (Tucci), his parents Luigi and Francis (Greco) Disabella, many brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.

Louie enlisted in the Navy at age 17. He left the day after his high school graduation, excited to travel the...

Feb 24, 2026

Raymond Miller, 56, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 24th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Ray was born in Mahanoy City on October 1, 1969, son of Dolores Seritsky and Raymond Miller

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1987.

Ray worked as a coal miner, and for Hecla Construction Allentown.

He loved to go hunting and fishing.

Ray is...

Feb 21, 2026

Catherine V. Kern Almonti, 62, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on February 21, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital Leighton after a lengthy illness. Born on September 24, 1963, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Patricia Kern. Catherine was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area, Class of 1981.

She is...

Feb 5, 2026

Sutton Mason Hindermyer, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at his residence. Born in Pottsville on January 27, 2026, Sutton was the beloved son of Taylor Sabol and Tim Hindermyer.

He is survived by his three sisters, Stella Sabol, Sophia Sabol, and Sage Hindermyer, as well as his two brothers, Timmy Hindermyer and...

Jan 2, 2026

Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke, 76, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 18, 1949, in Mahanoy City, PA, Larry was the son of the late Mary Rose Starkey and William Burke.

Larry was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School...

Dec 29, 2025

Thomas George Horan, 86, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Born in Mahanoy City on March 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Aseneth (Hudson) and John Horan. Thomas was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1957 and served honorably in the U.S. Army....

Dec 20, 2025

Ronald Bosavage 81, of Shenandoah, passed away at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Pottsville December 20, 2025.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Dec 10, 2025

Debra Ann Coleman, 63, of Maple Hill, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Born in Gilberton on February 28, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl and Rose (Wiekel) Wesner.

Debra attended local schools and dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and housewife. She found joy...

Oct 5, 2025

James Polusky, 35, of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Mahanoy City on July 25, 1990, he was the son of Edward Polusky II and the late Annalisa (Bowers) Polusky.

James was a 2008 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

He is survived by his son, Brycen...

Sep 17, 2025

Brenda Forster, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, PA, on March 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Melva (Eisenhower) and Marshall Hudson. Brenda was a proud graduate of J.W. Cooper High School, class of 1958.

She was the owner and operator...

Sep 2, 2025

Joseph "Jo Jo" Peel, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 2nd, after a long battle with Myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood cancer.

Joseph was born on April 14, 1947, the eldest son of the late Joseph G. Peel and Violet (Navakas) Peel. Joe was a member of Saint Teresa...

Aug 30, 2025

Billy Jo Fisher, 47, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 30th, at St. Lukes, Bethlehem.

Billy Jo was born in Bristol, PA on October 22, 1977, a son of the late Alberta Harris and Billy Jo Fisher.

Attended Panther Valley High School

He worked as a dispatcher for Tri State Envelope....

Aug 26, 2025

Robert A. Fillmore, 71, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025.

He was born in Portland, Maine, and attended Portland public schools. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Hazel (Kenny) Fillmore, and several siblings.

He is survived by his brother Charlie, niece Michelle, and cousins Anthony...

Aug 23, 2025

Paul Techentine, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 23rd, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Paul was born in Mahanoy City, PA, on September 7, 1933, a son of the late Helen (Rutkowsky) and Hilbert Techentine.

He graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1952.

He served in the U.S....

Aug 9, 2025

Gloria Bouch, 75, of Hometown, PA, passed away Saturday, August 9th, at her residence.

Gloria was born in Hazleton, on July 24, 1950, a daughter of the late Lucy (Fazio) and Harvey McAfee.

Graduated from Hazleton Area High School class of 1969.

Beloved Mom , Mam Mam and Great Mam Mam. She loved...

Aug 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine "Josie" Honus, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 6th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Josie was born in Tamaqua, PA on November 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Mae (Kissler) and Frank Navratil.

She attended Tamaqua School...

Aug 4, 2025

Anthony Crockett, 56, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, August 4th, peacefully, at his residence.

Anthony was born in Morgantown, WV on July 11, 1969, a son of the late Sharon Ambrose and Silas Crockett.

Anthony is survived by two sisters, Melissia Crockett of HDG MD, Patricia Adeola, and husband Sam  of  Mahanoy City,...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert J. Pupko, Sr., 78, of Quakake, PA, passed away Thursday, July 10th, at St Lukes Miners Hospital, Coaldale.

Robert was born in Quakake, PA on May 13, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Rogosky) and John Pupko, Sr.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1965.

He was a...

Jul 2, 2025

Allen Wirtz, 58, of Mahanoy City, was called home to God on, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, PA after a courageous battle with cancer.

Allen was born in Pottsville, PA on November 29, 1966.  He was the son of William F. Wirtz Sr. of Mahanoy City, PA and the late...

Jun 24, 2025

Theresa Kuropatsky,  62, of Gilberton, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on March 6, 1963, in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Bennett.

Theresa was a dedicated worker, having been employed at Shenandoah Rag and later at UPS in St. Clair. She was the beloved wife...