Obituaries

Sep 26, 2019

John J. Clark, 75, Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 26, 2019

He attended local schools and worked various jobs. He especially loved working at Muhammad Ali's training camp in Deer Lake. He met many sports stars and celebrities of which would not have been possible without his closest friend, Gene Kilroy.

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Sep 23, 2019

Karen Merook, 53, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, September 23rd, at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.

Karen was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 1, 1966, a daughter of the late Sandra (Lezousky) Rodick and John Troyanosky.

She worked as a nurses aid, and also worked as a census worker.

Karen is...

Sep 17, 2019

Grace Selbi, 73, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 17th, at her residence.

Grace was born in Lehighton, PA on October 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Madeline (Lauchner) and Kermit Steigerwalt.

She graduated from Lehighton High School.

She loved playing Bingo, working in her puzzle book, but most of all...

Sep 15, 2019

Nancy E. Brokenshire, 76, of Frackville, PA, passed away Sunday, September 15th, at her residence.

She was born in Mahanoy City, PA on June 30, 1943, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Fizel) and Leo Salmon.

Nancy graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1961.

She worked for Mahanoy City Cigar Plant...

Sep 6, 2019

Nancy Lorah, 72, of Delano, PA, passed away Friday, September 6th, at her residence of 3 years in Pottsville.

Nancy was born in Grier City, PA on December 1, 1946, a daughter of Catherine (Eckrode) Petritsch and the late Jacob Petritsch.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

Nancy retired from General Mills...

Aug 20, 2019

George Jason Subick, 41, of Girardville, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 20th, at his residence.

George was born in Pottsville, PA on January 24, 1978, a son of the late Maryann (Uditis) and George William Subick.

Graduated from North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School in 1996.

He worked for Hollander Home Fashions, High Ridge....

Aug 16, 2019

Margaret Chalkan, 92, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, August 16th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Margaret was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Margaret (Klipola) and Albert Stankinas (Stinsky).

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

Aug 16, 2019

George William Subick, 76, of Girardville, PA, passed away Friday, August 16th, at Geisinger Medical Center.

George was born in Butler Township ,  on July 7, 1943, a son of the late Angeline (Ranieri) and Joseph Subick.

He attended Immaculate Heart High School and earned a GED from North Schuylkill.

He served in...

Aug 13, 2019

Robert Yeager, 67, formerly of Frackville, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 13th, suddenly, at his residence in Branch Township.

Born on February 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Clarence Yeager and Anna Pavlishin.

Robert was a 1971 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, a...

Aug 8, 2019

Maryann Dorothy Subick, 72, of Girardville, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday, August 8th, peacefully, at her residence.

Maryann was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 6, 1947, a daughter of the late Anna (Logan) and William Uditis.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area class of 1964.

She had worked at the...

Aug 6, 2019

Rita Bobarksy, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 6th, peacefully, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. Rita was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Margaret (Starkey) and James Blackwell. Rita attended Mahanoy City High School. She worked for many years at the former City Shirt in Mahanoy City...

Aug 5, 2019

Peggy Kerestus, 65, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, August 5th, at her residence.

Peggy was born in Youngstown, Oh on October 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Lena (Huff) and Elrie Pringle.

She graduated from West Hazleton High School class of 1972.

She worked most recently...

Jul 29, 2019

Sandra Kline, 55, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, July 29th, peacefully, at her residence.

Sandy was born in Pottsville, PA on February 26, 1964, a daughter of Carol (Garraway) Kline and the late Harry Kline.

She worked at Sealy Mattress in Delano.

Sandy graduated from Mahanoy Area High School, class of...

Jul 20, 2019

Veronica Supernavage, 103, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, July 20th, at her grandson's residence in Elizabethtown where she lived for the last 2 years. Prior to that she lived in Camp Hill for 16 years.

Veronica was born in Shenandoah, PA on January 14, 1916, a daughter of the late Antoinette (Baronsky) and Peter Mitchell.

Jul 20, 2019

Fern Louise Flynn joined our heavenly Father on July 20, 2019, after a battle with cancer.  Fern was born on November 27, 1927, in Shillington, PA.

The daughter of Emma and William Beckey, she was one of six children; Dorothy, Helen, William, Melvin and Robert.

All of her brothers and sister preceded her in death. ...

Jun 26, 2019

Thomas J. Whah, Sr., 35, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, suddenly, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Thomas was born in Quakake, PA on October 23, 1983, a son of Deborah (King) Whah and Joseph G. Whah, Sr.

He most recently employed as a Forklift Operator at Tyson Foods, Highridge.

Jun 26, 2019

Anne Marie "Pete" (Bova) Bosavage, 78, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, in New Ringgold at the home of her son, James.

Pete was born in Milford, CT on May 4, 1941, and was a daughter of the late Antoinette...

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...