Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Aug 30, 2020

Joseph J. Chaya Sr., 91, of Ashland, PA, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Joseph was born in McAdoo, PA on August 25, 1929, a son of the late Julia (Macovitch) and John Chaya Sr.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish Frackville.

He was...

Aug 12, 2020

Thelma Ross, 89, of Tobyhanna, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Thelma was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 8, 1931, daughter of the late Thelma (Manuel) Abbott and Alexander  Ross.

She graduated from North Webster Junior High School in Warsaw Indiana.

She had retired in 1999 from...

Aug 12, 2020

Doris Bergmark, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Doris was born in Philadelphia, pa on March 2, 1936, a daughter of the late Kathryn and Harry Smalley.

She was the best mom and mom mom any family could ask for.

Doris is survived...

Aug 8, 2020

Barbara Dee Smulligan, 79, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 8th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Barbara was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Julia (Lahauchuck) and Samuel Schappell.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

Barbara was a member of St....

Aug 7, 2020

Carmine David Colasante. 66, peacefully departed this world at home on August 7, 2020 with his wife, Carol Ward-Colasante, by his side.

Carmine spent his youth in Bethlehem, PA and most of his adult life in Pine Grove, PA, with his best friend, love of his life and wife of 41 years.

Carmine graduated from...

Aug 6, 2020

Thomas Flaherty, 84, of Morea, PA, passed away Thursday, August 6th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Thomas was born in Shenandoah, PA on June 5, 1936, the son of the late Veronica (Lehigh) and Thomas Flaherty.

He attended local schools.

Thomas was of the catholic faith and was a member of the former...

Aug 2, 2020

Wayne Roy Clark, 40, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, in Scranton.

Wayne was born in San Antonio, Tx on April 22, 1980, a son of Deborah (Shipp) and Donald Clark of Scranton.

He worked as a truck driver for Denison Landscaping in Fort Washington MD.

Wayne loved spending time with...

Jul 29, 2020

James C. Wronski, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 29th, at his residence.

James was born in Buck Mountain, PA on April 11, 1942, a son of the late Catherine (Curtis) and Kazimierz "Charles" Wronski.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

He served in the U.S....

Jul 14, 2020

Mary Clark Dill, 93, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 14th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton.

Mary was born in Shenandoah, PA on November 3, 1926, a daughter of the late Mary (Weliconich) and Rufus Clark.

She was a member of St Michael Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Shenandoah.

She graduated from J.W....

Jul 4, 2020

Kristopher R. Hanlon, 42, of Frackville, PA, passed away Saturday, July 4th, at his residence.

Kris was born in Boston Run, PA on October 6, 1977, a son of Christine (Kline) Hanlon and the late Robert Hanlon.

Kris was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Barlettas, Hazleton, Rombergers, Pine Grove and most recently at...

Jul 3, 2020

Thomas (Tom) M. Dower, 73, of Turkey Run, Shenandoah, passed away Friday July 3rd peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his loving wife Robin with whom he just celebrated 25 years of marriage on June 3rd.

Tom was born in Shenandoah on January 19 th , 1947, son of the late Thomas and Blanche...

Jun 30, 2020

Nora Mace, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 30th, peacefully, at Schuylkill Center.

Nora was born in Collegeville, PA on April 6, 1938, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Baker) and Thomas McKenrick. She lived many years in Ocklawaha FL

She had worked for many years for Phoenix Clothes and then Greif...

Jun 14, 2020

Dorothy Ziegmont, 75, joined her husband, Joe, in heaven on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Dorothy spent most of her life in St. Nicholas, Mahanoy City, and Gilberton but moved to the Essex House in Lemoyne two years...

Jun 9, 2020

Julia C. Supernavich, 97, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 9th, 2020.

Julia was born in New Boston, PA on June 15, 1922, a daughter of the late Caroline (Musial) and Julius Onefsky.

She graduated from Mahanoy Twp High School class of 1941.

After high school she worked for the war effort...

Jun 8, 2020

Cody Decker, 28, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, June 8th, in Mahanoy City.

Cody was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 27, 1992, a son of Barry Decker and the late Joy (Frie).

He graduated from Marian High School, class of 2010

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

May 24, 2020

June Slingluff born in Girardville on January 21 1942,  named By her Dad Charles Vanhorn because she was a breath of summer in the depths of winter. She was like her Mom Edna, gentle, kind, and nurturing.  She left us and went to her native land in heaven, on May 24.  She was a faithful follower of Jesus, a...

May 14, 2020

Jean A. Bacha, 88, originally of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday, May 14 th after a short courageous battle with Covid-19.

Born August 30, 1931, in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Bacha. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings: brothers Andrew and Michael, sisters Ann Rod, Margaret...