Obituaries

Jun 24, 2025

David Charowsky, aged 66, of St. Clair, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Shenandoah. Born on December 29, 1958, in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret (Olexo) Charowsky and Harry Charowsky.

David graduated from Minersville High School in the class of 1976 and furthered his...

Jun 17, 2025

Michael Pleva, affectionately known as Big Mike, passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehab. Born on October 8, 1941, in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Helen (Sluzevich) and Edward Pleva.

Michael was a proud graduate of Mahanoy City High School and...

Jun 6, 2025

Arthur William Shoemaker, aged 71, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, June 6th, 2025. Born on July 12, 1953, in Allentown, PA, Arthur was the beloved son of the late Evelyn (Moritz) and Robert Shoemaker.

Arthur honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. Following his military...

Jun 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) Majetsky, 77 of Trenton, was called to his Lords Loving arms on June 5th. While his family and friends are shocked by his passing, they are thankful for his life and years they spent together. Bob, as we all know him, was a caring and loving person who would help anyone. He loved going to a casino...

May 29, 2025

Pete Humanick, aged 71, of Locust Valley, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. Born on March 26, 1954, in Coaldale, PA, Pete was the beloved son of the late Adele (Zelonis) and Peter Humanick.

Pete was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, class of 1972. He dedicated many years...

May 9, 2025

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the departure of Albert Joseph Stines Jr. from this earth and onto his next journey on Friday, May 9th, 2025.

Al was born on November 20th, 1953 and was the only child of Albert & Anna ( Hollenbach ) Stines.

Al was such a fighter...

May 2, 2025

George Scott Hueston, 83, of Palo Alto, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, May 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by his loving family.

George was born in Pottsville, PA on February 21, 1942.

He graduated from Pottsville Area High School class of 1960 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army working as a...

May 1, 2025

Lois Thomas 70 of Mahanoy City passed away on May 1st, 2025 with her family by her side, after a brief illness.  Born on June 23, 1954, she was proud to be a part of the first set of triplets born in Ashland State Hospital. Lois was a daughter of Francis and Margaret (Sheeler) Mack.

Lois was...

Apr 20, 2025

Lynn Nickels, 70, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 20th, at Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville.

Lynn was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Eleanor (MUTH) and Ralph Conner.

Lynn graduated in 1972 from Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, McCann's...

Apr 8, 2025

Joseph Q. Rodriguez, 60, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Born on September 25, 1964, in Shenandoah, PA, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Florence (Venzlauskas) Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez.

Joe was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. Throughout his life, he was actively...

Apr 2, 2025

Andrea Rockwell, 65, of Gilberton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at home.

Born in Shenandoah, PA on December 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Louise (Chonski) and Joseph Kutsko. Andrea was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church in Gilberton.

She attended local schools and worked diligently in...

Mar 29, 2025

Maria Elena Gutierrez, 96, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, March 29th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Maria was born in New San Salvador (Santa Tecla), El Salvador on September 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Felicita Gutierrez and Salvador Brizuela.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy...

Mar 25, 2025

Diane M. Cavanaugh, 72, of Mahanoy City, PA, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, after a brave battle with cancer, while under the compassionate care of the Schuylkill Center Nursing Home in Pottsville, PA.

Born in Pottsville on April 29, 1952, Diane was the daughter of the late Manuel J. "Manny" Lopez and...

Mar 8, 2025

James Brady, 86, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on May 29, 1938, in Mahanoy City, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret (Malakuskie) and John Brady.

James graduated from Mahanoy City High School in the class of 1955. He served his country...

Mar 5, 2025

Joseph V. Rzeplinski, 93, of Mahanoy City, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at Greenwood Nursing Center, (Hometown) Tamaqua, Pa.

Joe was born in Mahanoy City, Pa., on August 19th, 1931. He was the son of late Mary Daniels and John Rzeplinski. He was a handsome guy even at his late age. To Joe's...

Feb 19, 2025

Albert (Al) Moucheron, Jr., 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, at his residence.

Born on October 16, 1931 in Park Crest.  He was the son of the late Helen (Chonko) and Albert Moucheron.

Al was a 1949 graduate of Mahanoy City High School.  He served in the United States Army during...

Feb 8, 2025

Nicholas James Garulle, a 34-year-old resident of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at his residence.

Born on March 27, 1990, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, Nicholas was the son of the late Eleanor (Sharpe) and Theodore Garulle.

Nicholas was an avid enthusiast of off-road vehicles, including dirt bikes, quads, and Jeeps. He...

Jan 19, 2025

Walter P. Fronczak, aged 82, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. Born on September 6, 1942, in Morea, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Julia (Chrusch) and Edward Fronczak.

Walter was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served his country honorably in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Joan Grabosky, 89, of Brandonville, PA, passed away Saturday, January 11th, her home.

Joan was born in Sheppton, PA on July 1, 1935, of the late Anna (Serafini) and Martin Baddick.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sheppton, PA

She graduated from Sheppton High School Class of 1953.

She...

Jan 11, 2025

Gerald W. Shappell Jr., affectionately known as Jerry, passed away at the age of 66 on January 11, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 27, 1958, at the Pottsville Hospital, Jerry was a resident of Orwigsburg and worked as a roofer by trade.

Jerry was known for his infectious laughter that...