Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Florence Nolan, 91, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 29th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Florence was born in Mahanoy City, PA on January 26, 1930, a daughter of the late Mary (Stavetsky) and Griffith Kenvin

She was employed by Guinan's Department Store in Mahanoy City and as a custodian for the Mahanoy Area School...

Dec 26, 2021

Thomas Smith, 78, of New Boston, passed away Sunday, December 26th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Coaldale.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Dec 19, 2021

James Hartnett, Jr., 75, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Sunday, December 19th, at Geisinger St. Lukes.

James was born in Pottsville, PA on October 15, 1946, a son of the late Catherine (Zimmerman) and James Hartnett, Sr.

He graduated from Pottsville High School Class of 1966.

James served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 15, 2021

John Mark "Hondo" Hylan, 63, of Frackville, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 15th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Hondo was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 2, 1958, a son of the late Rose (Engle) and Jack Hylan.

He graduated from Marian Catholic High School Tamaqua Class of 1977.

He served...

Dec 11, 2021

Bernard Hannon 50, of Brockton PA , died on December 11, 2021 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on April 11, 1971 in Coaldale PA.

He was predeceased in death by father James Hannon, step-father John Willing, Grandparents, and his Aunt Helen.

He was survived by his wife of 20 years Diane...

Nov 30, 2021

Francis "Dover's" Davidavage, 91, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, November 30th, at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Shenandoah, PA.

Francis was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 28, 1930, a son of the late Lillian (Yackimovicz) and Francis Davidavage.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

He served...

Oct 29, 2021

Minnie Enloe, 81, of Girardville, PA, passed away Friday, October 29th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Minnie was born in Chester, PA on August 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Mary (Matsock) and George Mace.

She loved her lottery tickets and casinos but most of all she loved her grandchildren.

She...

Oct 28, 2021

Kelly Kaczmarczyk, 44, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, October 28th, at home.

Kelly was born in Mahanoy City, on September 16, 1977, a daughter of Nancy (Sheehan) and Stephen Kaczmarczyk

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1995. She also graduated from Lehigh County Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse....

Oct 28, 2021

Katherine Teichman, 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, October 28th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Katherine was born in Connerton, PA on September 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Marie (Walsh) and William Teichman.

Graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

She worked in Philadelphia as a bank teller for...

Oct 28, 2021

Steven P Johnson Sr., 59 of Mahanoy City, passed away on Thursday October 28th at Geisinger Medical Center Danville.

He was born on July 9 th , 1962 in Harrisburg hospital. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Helen Mooney Johnson.

He worked as a cook at Long John Silvers for many years...

Oct 22, 2021

Lois R. Shober, 90, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, October 22nd, at Schuylkill Center Pottsville.

Lois was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Dennis) and Frank Shober.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church Mahanoy City.

Lois graduated from Mahanoy...

Oct 18, 2021

Julie Stevens, 67, of the Vulcan, passed away Monday, October 18th, at her residence.

Julie was born in Mifflinburg, PA on September 23, 1954, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Greiner) and Earl Mabus, Jr.

Julie graduated Mifflinburg Area High School Class of 1972.

She worked for many years working at Selinsgrove Center,...

Oct 16, 2021

Mark S. Noecker, 64, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, October 16th, at Orwigsburg Center.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Oct 13, 2021

Peter William Gutsie, 82, eldest son of Peter and Petrie (Truskowsky) Gutsie was born on April 29 th , 1939 and passed away on October 13 th , 2021 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville.

Peter graduated from Mahanoy City High school, class of 1956.

He worked in the family business, "Gutsies Pizza" until...

Oct 8, 2021

Francis Joseph Bulcavage passed from this life on Friday October 8, 2021, at Reston Hospital, Reston, Virginia.   He was preceded in death by parents Frank and Connie, sister Carol Ann, brother Frederick, brothers-in-law Maurice Hunter and H. Keith Beall, and niece Celeste Beall.

Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania (PA) in October 1955, he grew up in Mahanoy City,...

Oct 6, 2021

Vincent Jones, 64, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, September 6th, at St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Sep 29, 2021

Theresa Zakrewsky, 87, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 29th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Sep 28, 2021

Michael James Kerestus Jr., age 70, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the home of his daughter.

Mike was born July 10, 1951 at Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah Heights, PA. Originally from Robinsons Patch, Michael soon moved to Mahanoy City, where he lived the rest of his life.  A 1969 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School,...

Sep 27, 2021

Joann L. Schropp, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, September 27th, 2021 at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville. Joann was born in Mahanoy City, PA on June 26, 1946, a daughter of the late Anna Pauzus and William Peel. She was generally employed in home health care and as a CNA. She enjoyed watching LifeTime movies, gardening, socializing...

Sep 25, 2021

William E. Gress, 62, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, September 25th, at his residence.

William was born in Bethlehem, PA on October 9, 1958, a son of Joyce (Salasky) Gress and the late Donald Gress.

He served in the U.S. Army.

William was the husband of Lauren Timm-Gress.

Services...