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Anna M. Bulcavage

Anna M. Bulcavage

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...

Douglas H. Good

Douglas H. Good

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.

Elizabeth Chelak

Elizabeth Chelak

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...

Rose Mary Sullivan

Rose Mary Sullivan

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.

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Maureen Dexter

Maureen Dexter

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...

Candice Jean Filion

Candice Jean Filion

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;...

John "Jack" Pollack

John "Jack" Pollack

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...

Raymond Zimmerman

Raymond Zimmerman

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...

Dennis Bennett

Dennis Bennett

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...

M. Jayne Lucas

M. Jayne Lucas

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...

Marie Jane Koval

Marie Jane Koval

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...

Theresa Lipp

Theresa Lipp

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...

Julius George Deriscavage

Julius George Deriscavage

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...

Donald Kahely

Donald Kahely

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,...

Patricia Kowker - Bloss

Patricia Kowker - Bloss

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...

Catherine J. Emerick

Catherine J. Emerick

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.

Stanley Bevan

Stanley Bevan

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...

Wayne Vanblargan

Wayne Vanblargan

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,...

Eugene Kabilko

Eugene Kabilko

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...

Thomas Oblas

Thomas Oblas

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....

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