Obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

James Richmond, 85, of Tamanend, formerly of Park Place, passed away Monday, June 24th, peacefully, at his residence. Jim was born in Park Place, PA on March 15, 1934, a son of the late Ruth (Davis) and David Richmond.

Jim was a 1952 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and attended McCann School of Business.  He served...

Jun 19, 2019

John Paul Corinchock, 66, of Delano, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 19th, at VA Hospital Wilkes Barre.

John was born in Delano, PA on September 13, 1952, a son of the late Ruth (Huffman) and Nicholas Corinchock.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.

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

Jun 13, 2019

Betty Mazalusky, 96, of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday, June 13th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Betty was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 8, 1922, a daughter of the late Anna (Miko) and Michael Babyar.

Betty graduated from Mahanoy City High School

She as a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta...

Jun 10, 2019

Anna M. Bulcavage, 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

Anna was born in Shenandoah, PA on March 21, 1926, a daughter of the late Angelina (Mumura) and Ralphael Demalis.

She worked for Mahanoy City Cigar Factory and retired...

Jun 8, 2019

Douglas H. Good, 67, of Minersville, passed away Saturday, June 8th, at Schuylkill Center Pottsville.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

May 27, 2019

Elizabeth (Betty) Chelak, 83, of Hummelstown, formerly of Mahanoy City PA, passed away Monday, May 27th, at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Born in Mahanoy City on February 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kotch) and Stephen Homa.  Her husband, John Chelak, passed away in 2004.

Betty graduated from Mahanoy City...

May 19, 2019

Rose Mary Sullivan, 85, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, May 19th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Rose Mary was born in Shenandoah, PA on November 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Laura (Ewasko) and Felix Wascavage.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

May 17, 2019

Maureen Dexter, 72, of Mcadoo, PA, passed away Friday, May 17th, at The Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton.

Maureen was born in Jackson Heights, NY on October 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Mary (O'Conner) and David Dexter.

Maureen is survived by two daughters, Christine McDonald, of Easton;

Serena Leland, of...

May 15, 2019

Candice Jean Filion, 62, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 15th, at her residence.

Candice was born in Coaldale, PA on May 3, 1957, a daughter of the late Jeanne (Moser) and John Perla.

She attended Tamaqua High School.

Candice is survived by two daughters, Heather, wife of  John Maellaro, of Quakake;...

Apr 19, 2019

John (Jack) Pollack, 69, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, April 19th, while in the company of family members, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Jack was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 3, 1949, a son of the late Mary (Samus) and John Pollack.

He was a member of Saint...

Apr 12, 2019

Raymond Zimmerman, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, April 12th, at ManorCare Health Services, Canonsburg Pa near the home of his niece Sharon Suritsky.

Raymond was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 9, 1947, a son of the late Martha (Farnsworth) and William Zimmerman.  Raymond was a gentle soul who loved his family and...

Apr 10, 2019

Dennis Bennett, 54, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 10th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Denny was born in Pottsville, PA on June 8, 1964, a son of Earlamonde (Darker) Bennett and the late James Bennett.

He Graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1983.

He worked for Poly Plastics, Delano. He...

Apr 5, 2019

Jayne Lucas, 64, of Scranton, PA, passed away Friday, April 5th, at her residence.

Jayne was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 7, 1954, a daughter of Mary Jane (Davies) Lucas, of Mahanoy City and the late Victor J. Lucas.

She graduated from Marian High School. Class of 1972

While in high...

Mar 30, 2019

Koval, Marie Jane (nee Arcuri)

What a glorious time in the Christian calendar to meet Jesus Christ, face to face, at the end of this earthly journey. Marie Koval, 97, resident of Mahanoy City, PA, died peacefully early Saturday morning, March 30, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family and God's angels.

"Hear the...

Mar 22, 2019

Theresa Lipp, 95, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, March 22nd, at Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center.

Theresa was born in Mahanoy City, PA on January 3, 1924, a daughter of the late Barbara (Smith) and John Lipp.

She graduated Mahanoy City High School Class of 1942

Theresa was a member of...

Mar 16, 2019

Julius George (JuJu) Deriscavage, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away at home Saturday, March 16th, while in the company of family members.

Julius was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 16, 1948, a son of the late Frances (Sherkness) and Julius Deriscavage.

Graduated Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1966

He...

Mar 6, 2019

Donald T. Kahley, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Home.

Don was born in Delano, on August 16, 1952, a son of the late Violet (Deitz) and Robert  Kahley.

Don graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.

He had worked for City Shirt Mahanoy City,...

Mar 4, 2019

Patricia "Trish" Kowker - Bloss, 47, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Monday, March 4th, at her residence.

Trish was born in Gilberton, PA on April 16, 1971, a daughter of Carol (Siciensky) and William Kowker.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School in 1989 and also graduated from McCanns School of Business.

Trish...

Feb 20, 2019

Catherine J. Emerick, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, February 20th, peacefully, Schuylkill Center Pottsville.

She is survived by a daughter in law Christine Emerick of Orwigsburg and a grandson Richard.

Interment will be the convenience of the family in Schuylkill Memorial Park Schuylkill Haven, PA.

Feb 1, 2019

Stanley Bevan, 79, of Frackville, PA, passed away Friday, February 1st, peacefully, at his residence.

Stan was born in Gilberton, PA on June 10, 1939, a son of the late Nellie (White) and Jack Bevan.

He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church Frackville.

Stan had graduated from Gilberton High School class...