Obituaries

May 4, 2018

Rudolph "Rudy" Fronczek, 62, of Morea, passed away May 4 at his residence. Rudolph was born in Morea, May 2, 1956, a son of the late Rudolph and Anna Acenzi Fronczek. Rudy graduated from Mahanoy Area High School. He worked for the Mahanoy Township Water Authority. Rudy's passion was being an avid motorcyclist. He is survived by numerous cousins and...

May 1, 2018

David R Moran, 51, of Hazleton, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 1st, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. David was born in Pottsville, PA on October 20, 1966, a son of David Moran and the late Judith (Ulshafer) David is also survived by a daughter, Rebecca, of Hometown; two sons Jacob, of Mahanoy City; Zachery, of Mahanoy City. David is also survived...

Apr 30, 2018

Elizabeth M. Nolter, 93 of Mahanoy City, died April 30, at Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah, PA

Born September 5, 1924 she was the daughter of the late John "Casey" and Elizabeth (Stanakis) Jones.

She was preceded in death by husband Joseph in 2000 and a brother John Jones in 1976.

She...

Apr 27, 2018

Regina Zagorski, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, April 27th, at her residence.

Regina was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Mary Anne (Dengaliwicz) and Casimir Zagorski.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School.

Jeanne was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta...

Apr 25, 2018

Geraldine A. ("Jeri") Chelak, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 25th, at Homeland Center, Harrisburg.

Jeri was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Helen (Szematowicz) and Anthony Sharaka.

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

Apr 23, 2018

Eleanor Yuditsky, 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, April 23rd, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Eleanor was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Martha (Davidavage) and John Sincavage.

Graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1942, and worked for many years at General...

Apr 21, 2018

Thomas C. Whalen, 80, of Barnesville, passed away Saturday, April 21st, peacefully and surrounded by family, at his residence in Limerick.

Thomas was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 21, 1937, a son of the late Margaret (Brady) and Daniel Whalen.

He was a member of St. Richards Church Barnesville, and St. Teresa of...

Apr 20, 2018

Isabel M. Volosky, 91, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Friday, April 20th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Isabel was born in Connerton, PA on July 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Isabel (Jamitis) and Joseph Yodis.

She graduated from Butler Township High School Class of 1944.

She was a member of Divine...

Apr 8, 2018

Richard J. Wishnefsky, 68, of Hazle Township, Pa, passed away Sunday, April 8th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest.

Richard was born in Shenandoah, on October 15, 1949, a son of the late Stella (Racis) and Charles Wishnefsky.

Richard was raised in Shenandoah where he attended...

Apr 4, 2018

Ellen C. Herbert, 57, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 4th, peacefully, at her residence.

Ellen was born in Camden, NJ on February 28, 1961, of the late Catherine (Curley) and James Schnitzius.

She had graduated from Marian Catholic High School Class of 1979.

She was the wife of Robert Herbert....

Mar 24, 2018

Martha B. Jones, 97, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, March 24th, at The Gardens at York Terrace Pottsville.

Martha was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 17, 1920, a daughter of the late Mary (Coombe) and Elmer Bradbury.

She was a member of Church of the Nazarene Lavelle.

Martha worked as...

Mar 17, 2018

Eugene Joseph Bushick, II, 36, of 21 High Road Park Place Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, March 17th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Mar 13, 2018

John Andrewcavage, 71, of Quality Hill Gilberton, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 13th, at his residence. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Mar 12, 2018

Fredrick Francis Rabbits, 53, of Port Carbon, PA, passed away Monday, March 12th, at his residence. Services will be Private at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Mar 6, 2018

Lisa Ondrovic, 53, of Girardville, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 6th, at Berwick Hospital. Lisa was born in Allentown, PA on May 20, 1964, a daughter of the late Carol (Young) and Thomas Ondrovic. Lisa is survived by a daughter, Katrina Roth, of Mahanoy City. a son,Jonathan Roth, of New Ringgold.

Feb 17, 2018

Ernest Desrosiers, 93, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, February 17th, at Providence Place of Pottsville.

Ernest was born in Herra Dura, Cuba on October 19, 1924, a son of the late Eva (Pineault) and John Desrosiers.

Graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1942

He was a member of Saint Teresa...

Feb 9, 2018

Andrew T. Popalis, 93, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, passed away Friday, February 9th, suddenly, at his residence.

Andrew was born in Shenandoah, PA on March 7, 1924, a son of the late Anna (Lokitus) and Joseph G. Popalis.

Andrew left his mark of craftsmanship throughout the region as an expert carpenter, tile and carpet mechanic....

Jan 6, 2018

Charles John ("Frank", "3") Biscoe died Saturday, January 6 at his home in Mahanoy City at the age of 52.

Charles was born on April 3, 1965 in Gilberton to Joseph and Edith (Thomas) Biscoe.

Charles served in the US Army National Guard, and was awarded a number medals and commendations during his service. He...

Dec 31, 2017

James L. Hyland, 79, passed away in Shenandoah on New Year's Eve, 2017, following a visit by his family.

Jim, Jimmy, or "Flink", as his friends knew him, was born in the Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, and grew up in Mahanoy City.  He graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1956.  He was handsome and athletic,...

Dec 29, 2017

Arthur G. Dewing, 86, of Mahanoy City, passed away Friday, December 29th, peacefully, at Manor Care Health Services.

Services will be private.