Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2020

Theodore Repella, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, November 9th, in Sheppton.

Services with military honors and Father Jim Carroll will be at St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery off the Burma Road Friday November 20, at 10 AM.

Oct 31, 2020

Kenneth Karlavage, 61, of Delano, PA, passed away Saturday, October 31st, at his residence.

Ken was born in Trenton, PA on July 19, 1959, a son of the late Eleanor (Reilly) and Edward Karlavage, Sr.

Ken was a graduate of Mahanoy Area class of 1977.

He was a member of St. Richards Church...

Oct 30, 2020

Alan Harrison, 61, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, October 30th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Alan was born in Baltimore, MD on April 8, 1959, a son of Janet (Snavely) and Herbert Harrison.

He was the husband of Brenda (Nothstein) Harrison.

Alan is also survived by three daughters, Michelle Simpson,...

Oct 21, 2020

Coleen Joyce (McHale) Dubitsky, loving mother of 3 children, passed away on Wednesday morning October 21, 2020 from cancer peacefully and comfortably at the age of 54 while at home with her loved ones.

Coleen was born May 18, 1966 in Fort Belvoir, VA to Leroy (Paddy) McHale and Eva Marie (Banning) McHale. She graduated from North...

Oct 19, 2020

Paul Joseph Petock, 80, of Craigs, Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, October 19th, at his residence.

Services are private at the convenience of family.