Obituaries

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...

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...