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Sharon C. Minarchick

Sharon C. Minarchick

Apr 5, 2020

Sharon Catherine Minarchick, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, April 5th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Sharon was born in Quakake, PA on July 9, 1948, the daughter of the late Alberta and John Whah. She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, and worked in sewing factories until she had her family.

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Jill Mcelhenny Toter

Jill Mcelhenny Toter

Apr 1, 2020

Jill McElhenny Toter, 63, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, while in the company of family members at the home of her daughter, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Jill was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 16, 1956, a daughter of Florence (Kenvin) McElhenny-Nolan and the late John McElhenny.

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Chris Setcavage

Chris Setcavage

Mar 23, 2020

Chris E. Setcavage, 45, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, March 23rd, at his residence.

Chris was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 20, 1975, a son of the late Ruth (Fegley) and Eugene Setcavage.

Chris is survived by a sister, Lori Setcavage, of Harrisburg, a brother, Curtis Setcavage, of Mahanoy City;

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John "Sparky" Lewis

John "Sparky" Lewis

Mar 11, 2020

John "Sparky" Lewis, 81, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

John was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 24, 1939, a son of the late Eileen (McCoog) Lewis-Killian and Alvin Lewis, and Stepson...

Sandra Gerber

Sandra Gerber

Feb 21, 2020

Sandra Gerber, 67, of Quakake, PA, passed away Friday, February 21st, at her residence.

Sandra was born in Newark, NJ on September 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Caroline (Waters) and Joseph Mantush.

Graduated from Piscataway High School NJ.

She CNA in the local nursing home industry.

Sandra is survived...

Natalie Gabuzda

Natalie Gabuzda

Feb 13, 2020

Natalie Gabuzda, 94, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, February 13th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Natalie was born in Trenton, PA on May 4, 1925, a daughter of the late Helen (Stetz) and Joseph Kershetsky.

She was a Graduate of Mahanoy City High School Class of 1942 and a member of Saint...

Ann M. Maccarone

Ann M. Maccarone

Feb 8, 2020

Ann M. Maccarone, 63, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Ann was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 28, 1956, a daughter of the late Hellen (Fetcho) and George Karetsky.

Graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and graduated from Penn State.

She was a...

Gabriel Gnall

Gabriel Gnall

Feb 4, 2020

Gabriel Gnall, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, peacefully, at his residence after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Gabriel was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 14, 1953, a son of the late Olga (Kasyan) and Peter Gnall.

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

Tammy Franklin

Tammy Franklin

Feb 4, 2020

Tammy Lynn Franklin, 52, of Frackville, PA, passed away at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Tammy was born in Kingsville, Tx on September 7, 1967, a daughter of Peggy Ann (Morrison) Andrewcavage and Thomas Workman.

She was the wife of Thomas Franklin.

Tammy is also survived by a daughter, Jennifer Diehl, of Taylor...

Suzanne Kern

Suzanne Kern

Feb 3, 2020

Suzanne Kern, 71 of Branchdale, PA passed away Monday, February 3rd at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, following a six month battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born in Elizabethtown, PA on September 22, 1948.  She was the daughter of the late Mary (Albright) and Joseph Eckinger.  She was a graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and Millersville...

Anna Mae Yushinsky

Anna Mae Yushinsky

Feb 1, 2020

Anna Mae Yushinsky, 97, Quakake, PA, passed away Saturday, February 1 st .

Anna was born in Hazleton, PA on December 22, 1922, a daughter of the late Mary Christina Denar.

She was wife of the late Andrew Yushinsky.

She and her husband owned and operated Andy's Bar in Tamaqua for many years....

Thomas Peters

Thomas Peters

Jan 28, 2020

Thomas Peters, 67, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 28th, peacefully, at his residence with his family by his side.

Thomas was born February 5, 1952, a son of the late Catherine (Honushefsky) and Thomas Peters.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1969.

He was a member of...

Joseph G. Noll

Joseph G. Noll

Jan 12, 2020

Joseph G. Noll, 51, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, January 12th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Services will be private.

Jeff Boyer

Jeff Boyer

Dec 27, 2019

Jeff Boyer (Fuson), 58, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Friday, December 27th, at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Home, Frackville.

Jeff was born in Providence, RI on April 22, 1961, a son of the late Joyce (Fiedler) and Arnold Boyer.

Jeff is also survived by two sisters, Deborah Lecker, Cynthia Flynn, two brothers, Timothy, Stephen,...

James Vincent Ogrodnick

James Vincent Ogrodnick

Dec 15, 2019

James V. Ogrodnick, 50, of Frackville, PA, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

James was born in Morea, PA on February 22, 1969, a son of the late Roseanne (Thornton) and John Ogrodnick.

He owned Jimmy O's Sports Bar which he opened on August 30 th , 2011 for friends and...

Paul Kechula

Paul Kechula

Dec 13, 2019

Paul Kechula, 80, of  Buck Mountain, passed away Friday, December 13th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Services are private.

Barbara "Babs" Ann Tuggle

Barbara "Babs" Ann Tuggle

Nov 26, 2019

Barbara Ann (nee Blue) Tuggle, 82, passed away November 26, 2019 at Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green Valley, AZ after a brief illness. She was born on June 4, 1937 at Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, PA. She was the daughter of the late Agnes and Martin Blue of Mahanoy City. She was married for 53...

Carol Morrison

Carol Morrison

Nov 18, 2019

Carol Ann Morrison of Mahanoy City passed away on November 18 th , 2019 at Geisinger Danville.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Gladys (Hillibush) Kline.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1965.

Carol was a devoted wife and...

Robert "Rj Piekarski

Robert "Rj Piekarski

Nov 17, 2019

Robert "RJ" Piekarski, 32 of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home with his parents by his side, where he resided with his fiancé Samantha Rudloff and her children Gunner and Jayce.

He was born in Hazleton, December 4, 1986, the cherished son of Rob and Bobbi Marie (Schlack) Piekarski.

He graduated Shenandoah...

James F. Oslar Jr.

James F. Oslar Jr.

Oct 2, 2019

James F. "Oz" Oslar, Jr., 51, of Annville, PA originally of Mahanoy City, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2nd, at his residence.

James was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 27, 1968, a son of Geraldine (Deriscavage) and James Oslar, Sr. He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1986. He became a Certified Recovery...

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