Obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

Wayne M. VanBlargan, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, January 27th, at UPMC Susquehanna, Lycoming County.

Wayne was born in Hazleton, PA on January 8, 1944, a son of the late Charlotte (Blackwell) and Elton VanBlargan.

He worked Road Construction

Wayne is survived by two sons Joseph, of Mahanoy City; Jeffery,...

Jan 20, 2019

Eugene F. Kabilko Sr., 76, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Sunday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Gene was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 29, 1942, a son of the late Mary (Lowatti) and Frank Kabilko.

He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Jan 12, 2019

Thomas E. "Nic Nac" Oblas, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, January 12th, after an 8 month battle with leukemia, while in the company of family members, at the home of his niece Carla Oblas.

Thomas was born in Trenton, PA on October 20, 1952, a son of the late Agnes (McLaughlin) and Joseph Oblas....

Jan 11, 2019

Elizabeth (Dotty) Kanger, 69, Pottsville PA passed away Friday, January 11 th at her home.

Dotty was born in St. Clair on January 14, 1949.

She was a daughter of the late Ruby (Creech) and Luther Culbert. Dotty is survived by 2 daughters, Carol, wife of Brian Tassone of Pottsville and Ruby Kirkland, wife of...

Dec 29, 2018

Joseph Kristopaitis, 41, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, December 29, suddenly at his residence.

Joseph was born in New Boston, Pa. On July, 17, 1977, a son of Irene (Kristopaitis) and Eugene Kufrovich.

He was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School class of 1995. He had been employed by the Mahanoy Township Water...

Dec 26, 2018

Edith Anne Dunsavage, 85, passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 26th, at Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.  She was surrounded by her daughter and caregiver, Tara Hanrahan, and her loving granddaughters, Emilee Barkus and Lauren Starkey.

Edith was a resident of the Shenandoah Manor for the last four years. Before her time...

Dec 25, 2018

Nadine Ortez-Belaus 52, of Pottsville Pa died early Christmas morning after some chronic illness and several battles of pneumonia and open heart surgery.

Nadine was born on June 25th 1966 in Carbondale Pa. She is a graduate of Carbondale Area High School.

Nadine was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Emily Merrigan.

Dec 22, 2018

Gloria Rodriguez, 86, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, December 22nd, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Home, Weatherly.

Gloria was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Margaret) (Klemavich) and George Balonis.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School, class of 1950

She was a...

Dec 7, 2018

Eugene (Gene) "Cowboy" Wycheck, Jr., 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, December 7th, at his residence.

Eugene was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 17, 1947, a son of the late Dorothy (McCormick) and Eugene Wycheck, Sr.

Gene was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, class of 1965. He attended McCann...

Dec 1, 2018

David L. Fritz, 79, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Saturday, December 1st, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

David was born in Pottsville on November 21, 1939, a son of the late Grace (Guers) and Roy Fritz.

David graduated from Mahanoy Township High School class of 1957.

He served in the Pennsylvania Army National...

Nov 13, 2018

Florence "Flossie" Miller, 47, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 13th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Flossie was born in Philadelphia on June 29, 1971, a daughter of Doris (Smalley) Bergmark Mahanoy City and the late Charles Bergmark.

She graduated from Marple Newtown High School class of 1989.

Flossie worked...

Nov 10, 2018

Joseph L. Rondeau, 72, of Frackville, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 10 th , at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA, amid the loving arms of his family.

Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 16, 1946, son of the late Agnes "Thelma" (Roberts) and Joseph Rondeau.

He graduated from George Washington High...

Nov 8, 2018

Joseph J. Yanushefsky Sr., 91, Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, November 8th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah, PA.

Joseph was born in Shenandoah, PA on March 17, 1927, a son of the late Catherine (Stranvinskas) and Anthony Yanushefsky.

Graduated from Shenandoah High School and attended electrical trade school.

He was a member of...

Oct 26, 2018

Brenda Fishburn, 62, of Ashland, PA, passed away Friday, October 26th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Brenda was born in Frackville, PA on June 10, 1956, a daughter of the late Joan (Faust) Lipshaw and William Lafey.

Attended local schools.

She worked as a certified nurse's aid at many nursing homes, most recently...

Oct 20, 2018

Mary Ellen Marchalonis , 77 of Locust Valley, Barnesville passed away at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg on Saturday October 20. Born in Providence RI on June 2nd 1941 she was the daughter of Charles and Jean Burd Plumb. She grew up in Pottsville and graduated from Pottsville High School in 1959, and from Bloomsburg State College in 1964. She received a...

Oct 19, 2018

Martha Tobin, 88, of Maizeville, passed away Friday, October 19th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville .

Martha was born in Gilberton, PA on May 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Anna (Kostingo) and Michael Boycheck.

She attended local schools and worked in the local Garment industry.

Martha is survived by two...

Oct 14, 2018

Vicki Brassington, 36, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Sunday, October 14th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Vicki was born in Gilberton, PA on August 25, 1982, a daughter of Theresa and David Kuropatsky, of Gilberton.

Graduated from Mahanoy Area Class 2000. She earned her associates degree as a paralegal at McCanns School of Business.

Oct 13, 2018

Jody Forker, 46, of Sheppton, PA, passed away Saturday, October 13th, at her residence.

Jody was born in Levittown, PA on August 13, 1972, a daughter of Virginia (Smith) Crossley and the late Edward Forker.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and earned her Associates degree at the Hazleton Career Center and worked in...

Sep 30, 2018

Pamela Darker, 50, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, September 30th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Pamela was born in Onieda, NY on December 9, 1967, a daughter of Beatrice and Newton Tilton, Texas

She is also survived by three sons Robert Darker, of Mahanoy City; Timothy Darker, of Mahanoy City; Jonathan Darker, of Mahanoy...

Sep 28, 2018

Joseph Ziegmont, 81, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Friday, September 28th, at his residence.

Joseph was born in Gilberton, PA on February 26, 1937, a son of the late Helen (Leskie) and William Ziegmont.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

He was a Master Electrician for the...