John Pytko
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...
Michael Galavage
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...
Eileen M. Karlavage
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...
Ramon M. Soto
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...
Paul E. Williams Iii
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...
William John Walinchus
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.
...
Mary Elizabeth Kalovcak
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...
John Stanley Bernadyn
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,...
Edward J. Conrad
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...
W. Thomas Boussum
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...
Regina Straka
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...
Helen Yodis
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...
Theodore Repella
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.
Kenneth Karlavage
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...
Alan Harrison
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,...
Coleen Dubitsky
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...
Paul Joseph Petock
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.
Walter S. Donella
Oct 16, 2020
Walter S. Donella of Palo Alto and formerly of Mahanoy City entered into eternal life on October 16, 2020. He was born at the former locust Mountain Hospital. A son of the late William A. and Sophia M. (Wilner) Donella He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and the Schuylkill County Vo-Tech program in culinary arts. Walter went on...
Joseph C. Gensure
Sep 22, 2020
Joseph Cyril Gensure, 83, of New Boston, died on September 22, 2020 at his home in New Boston. Joseph was born on December 25, 1936 to the late Joseph and Anna Etcho Gensure. He graduated from Mahanoy Township High School. He worked his entire career at General Electric and proudly served in the US Army.
He is...
Joseph Shirvinski Sr.
Sep 11, 2020
Joseph C. Shirvinski, Sr., 76, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County.
Joseph was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 26, 1944, the son of the late Louise (Zelonis) and Adam F. Shirvinski. Joe graduated from Mahanoy Area, Class of 1962. Upon graduation, he served for 4 years in...
