Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

Ronald "Tic" Gradwell, 68, of Saint Clair, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 13th, at his residence.

Ron was born in Frackville, PA on August 10, 1952, a son of the late Grace (Edwards) and John Pierce Gradwell.

Ron graduated from North Schuylkill High School class of 1970.

He served in the Pennsylvania Army...

Jul 9, 2021

Marie Lesusky, 63, Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, July 9th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Marie was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 30, 1957, a daughter of the late Sophie (Sofranko) and Leonard W. Lesusky.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

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May 31, 2021

James B. Thompson, 71, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence in Frackville.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 6, 1949, the son of the late James and Edna (Stead) Thompson. James is also preceded in death by sisters, Dolores...

May 23, 2021

Judith Ann Nelsen, 58, Frackville, PA, passed away Sunday, May 23rd, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Judy was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 5, 1962, a daughter of the late Johanna (Trusky) and Stanley Kegolis.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

She worked...

May 18, 2021

Russell N. Hiney, 83, of Ashland, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, May 18th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Russell was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 15, 1938, a son of the late Mary (Greiner) and Nathaniel Hiney. Russell graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1956, and served in the U.S. Navy until...

Apr 25, 2021

Geraldine Mockinick, 77, of Delano, PA, passed away Sunday, April 25th, at her residence.

Geraldine was born in Chicago, Il on March 26, 1944, a daughter of the late Anna (Krankowski) Motsko.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

She had attended Immaculate Heart High School Butler Twp...

Apr 15, 2021

Francis Galavage, Sr., 74, of Beaver Meadows, PA, passed away Thursday, April 15th, at Einstein Medical Center East Norriton.

Francis was born in Hecksherville, PA on September 18, 1946, a son of the late Julie (Bossig) and George Gurlavage.

He graduated from Nativity Catholic High School.

He served in the U.S. Army in...

Apr 15, 2021

Denise Wycheck, 58, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, April 15th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, Lehigh County. Denise was born in Kentucky on March 10, 1963, a daughter of the late Loretta (Lefevers) and Warren Klinger. She was previously employed at Dunkin Donuts St. Clair-manager, Sands Restaurant-owner, Broad Mt. Manor, Keystone Medical, Eastern Home Care, and...

Apr 13, 2021

Ruth Heisler, 87, of Palmerton, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 13th, at The Palmerton Nursing Home, Carbon County.

Ruth was born in Tamaqua, PA on July 12, 1933, a daughter of the late Miriam (Bensinger) and George  Houser.

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church Lewistown Valley.

She was employed by...

Apr 12, 2021

Francis James Norris, 69, of New Boston, PA, passed away Monday, April 12th, at his residence.

Francis was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 13, 1951, a son of the late Agnes (Lorent) and William Norris.

He attended local schools.

Francis worked at the former Fiberite in Delano.

Francis is...

Apr 8, 2021

Leonard E. (Shiney) Kurpell, 81, of New Boston, PA, passed away Thursday, April 8th, at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest, Allentown, surrounded by family.

Lenny, as he was affectionately known, was born in New Boston on July 4, 1939, to the late Florence (Kurpell) and Nicholas Barna, Sr.

He was a parishioner at Saint Teresa of Calcutta...

Mar 24, 2021

David Klepsch, 63, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 24th, at his residence. He was born in Redford, MI on November 19, 1957, a son of Joan (Stoll) Klepsch and the late William Klepsch. David is survived by two daughters, Melissa Klepsch of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Santana of Florida; and also survived by a sister, Brenda Gregor, three...

Mar 21, 2021

Helen Robbins, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, March 21st, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Helen was born in Morea, on March 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Susan (Kurdy) and Edward Krolick.

She was a member of St. Pauls UCC Mahanoy City.

She was wife of the late...

Mar 20, 2021

Frank Jackson, Sr., 47, of 121 West Main Street Girardville, PA, passed away Saturday, March 20th, in Hazleton.

Frank was born in Woodbury, NJ on May 8, 1973, a son of William Jackson, III and the late Elizabeth (Dodds) Mattson and his step mother Kathleen Jackson.

He loved collecting antiques and his slot machines.

Mar 17, 2021

Audrey D. Coyle, 64, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 17th, at her residence. Audrey was born in Lebanon, Pa, on May 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Gladys Hertzler Zeigler.

She worked for many years at JP Morgan Knitting Mill, Hometown, Pa where she retired.  She loved working on puzzles, coloring, watching birds, feeding...

Mar 6, 2021

Eleanor Joan Barrack, 91, of Danville, passed away Saturday, March 6th, at Geisinger Medical Center.

Eleanor was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Anna (Halushka) and Paul B. Williams and step daughter of Mary Williams.

Graduated from Mahanoy Township High School, Bellevue School of Nursing, later achieved...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert M. "Ben" Blue, 77, of Barnesville, PA, died peacefully early Thursday morning, March 4, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family and God's angels, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

"Bob" or "Ben" as he was called was born at the Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, PA on September 6, 1943. He was...

Feb 12, 2021

Kathleen "Debbie" Sendatch, 63, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, February 12th, at her residence.

Kathleen was born in Morea, PA on July 23, 1957, a daughter of the late Eva (Puka) and Michael Seritsky.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1975.

Debbie was a member of Restoration Fellowship...

Feb 11, 2021

Irene Kufrovich beloved mother and wife, 61, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 11th, at her residence. Irene was born in New Boston, PA on August 18, 1959, a daughter of the late Julia (Fecko) and Joseph Kristopaitis. She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1978. She had worked at Elbeco Shirt Factory Frackville and before...

Feb 6, 2021

Gladys (Blume) Syzdek, 95, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville and entered her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior.

Born on August 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Evans) Blume.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy Township High School...