Obituaries

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...

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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