Obituaries

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...

Feb 4, 2021

Bernie Marchalonis, 80, of Barnesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

Born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 26, 1940, Bernie was the son of the late Catherine (Rudis) and Bernard Anthony Marchalonis.  He grew up in Mahanoy City with his three sisters and...

Feb 2, 2021

Madelyn James, 66, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 2nd, peacefully, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

Madelyn was born in Ringtown, PA on May 16, 1954, a daughter of the late Anna (Michaelowski) and Leonard Pryzbylick.

She was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church Ringtown.

She graduated from North...

Jan 21, 2021

Robert Repella, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, January 21st, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

Bobby was born in Park Place, PA on December 25, 1936, a son of the late Anna (Radansky) and Joseph Repella.

Bobby graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

He served in the U.S. Marines.

Jan 7, 2021

John Pytko, 85, of Gilberton, Pa., passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, at St Luke's Hospice House Bethlehem.

John was born in Buck Run on Feb. 18, 1935, a son of the late Helen (Gucwa) and Anthony Pytko. He was a member of St. Richard's Church, Barnesville.

John graduated from Cass Township High School (class of...

Dec 19, 2020

Michael Galavage, 44, of Pine Grove, PA, passed away Saturday, December 19th, at his residence.

Michael was born in Pottsville, PA on January 22, 1976, a son of Theresa (Schultz) Brensinger, of Llewellyn and Francis Galavage, of Beaver Meadows.

He graduated from Pottsville High School Class of 1994.

He had worked at DHL...

Dec 16, 2020

Eilleen M. Karlavage, 66, of Trenton, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 16th, at her residence.

Eilleen was born in Trenton, PA on August 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Riley) and Edward Karlavage, Sr.

She graduated from Marian High School Class of 1972.

Eileen worked as a Deli trainer and manager...

Dec 5, 2020

With grief-stricken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Ray Soto on Dec. 5, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, at the age of 76.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was a 1963 graduate of Tilden High School, and proudly joined the U.S. Navy, (USS Bristol DD-857), following graduation. Upon moving to PA in the...

Dec 1, 2020

Paul Williams, 73, of Allentown, PA, passed away, at his residence.

Paul was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 16, 1947, a son of the late Rose (Stephany) and Paul Williams.

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

He was the last graduating class from St. Fidelis...

Nov 29, 2020

William John Walinchus, 56, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, November 29th, at his residence.

Billy John was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 29, 1964, a son of Carolyn (Lieberman) Walinchus, of Mahanoy City and the late William F. Walinchus.

He graduated from Marian Catholic High School class of 1983.

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Nov 25, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Kalovcak, 87, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 25th, at Schuylkill Center.

Mary was born in Pottsville, PA on September 10, 1933, a daughter of the late Mary (Gogno) Frankenstein and William Frankenstein.

She was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Minersville.

Mary graduated from the former Pottsville...

Nov 23, 2020

John Stanley Bernadyn Jr. of Frackville, Pennsylvania joined our Lord on Tuesday, November 23, 2020, at the age of 72. John died peacefully with his beloved and faithful wife of 47 years, Mary Therese K. Bernadyn, by his side.

Born on June 8, 1948 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania to John S. Bernadyn Sr. and Mildred A. (Waak) Bernadyn,...

Nov 19, 2020

Edward J. Conrad, 81, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, November 19th, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

Edward was born in Mahanoy City on April 29, 1939, a son of the late Anna (Magach) and Peter Conrad.

He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish Shenandoah.

Ed Graduated from MCHS and Stevens Trade...

Nov 17, 2020

W. Thomas Boussum, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 17th, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.

Wayne was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on July 19, 1937, a son of the late Velma (Deibler) and Luther Boussum.

He was a Christ Servant Minister Emeritus of the United Methodist Church, and was a member of the...

Nov 14, 2020

Regina D. Straka, 84, of Shenandoah, passed away November 14, 2020, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah August 25, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Rose (Yeninas) Bernatonis.

She attended local schools and graduated as valedictorian from J.W. Cooper High School, Class of 1954.  She worked as a dental...

Nov 9, 2020

Helen Yodis, 97, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, November 9th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Helen was born in Mahanoy City, PA on January 3, 1923, a daughter of the late Rose (Saltonis) and Vincent Strokis.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

She was a member of Saint Teresa...