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Obituaries
Sutton Mason Hindermyer
Feb 5, 2026
Sutton Mason Hindermyer, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at his residence. Born in Pottsville on January 27, 2026, Sutton was the beloved son of Taylor Sabol and Tim Hindermyer.
He is survived by his three sisters, Stella Sabol, Sophia Sabol, and Sage Hindermyer, as well as his two brothers, Timmy Hindermyer and...
Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke
Jan 2, 2026
Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke, 76, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 18, 1949, in Mahanoy City, PA, Larry was the son of the late Mary Rose Starkey and William Burke.
Larry was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School...
Thomas George Horan
Dec 29, 2025
Thomas George Horan, 86, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Born in Mahanoy City on March 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Aseneth (Hudson) and John Horan. Thomas was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1957 and served honorably in the U.S. Army....
Ronald Bosavage
Dec 20, 2025
Ronald Bosavage 81, of Shenandoah, passed away at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Pottsville December 20, 2025.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Debra Ann Coleman
Dec 10, 2025
Debra Ann Coleman, 63, of Maple Hill, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Born in Gilberton on February 28, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl and Rose (Wiekel) Wesner.
Debra attended local schools and dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and housewife. She found joy...
James Polusky
Oct 5, 2025
James Polusky, 35, of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Mahanoy City on July 25, 1990, he was the son of Edward Polusky II and the late Annalisa (Bowers) Polusky.
James was a 2008 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
He is survived by his son, Brycen...
Brenda Forster
Sep 17, 2025
Brenda Forster, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, PA, on March 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Melva (Eisenhower) and Marshall Hudson. Brenda was a proud graduate of J.W. Cooper High School, class of 1958.
She was the owner and operator...
Joseph "Jo Jo" Peel
Sep 2, 2025
Joseph "Jo Jo" Peel, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 2nd, after a long battle with Myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood cancer.
Joseph was born on April 14, 1947, the eldest son of the late Joseph G. Peel and Violet (Navakas) Peel. Joe was a member of Saint Teresa...
Billy Jo Fisher
Aug 30, 2025
Billy Jo Fisher, 47, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 30th, at St. Lukes, Bethlehem.
Billy Jo was born in Bristol, PA on October 22, 1977, a son of the late Alberta Harris and Billy Jo Fisher.
Attended Panther Valley High School
He worked as a dispatcher for Tri State Envelope....
Robert Fillmore
Aug 26, 2025
Robert A. Fillmore, 71, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025.
He was born in Portland, Maine, and attended Portland public schools. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Hazel (Kenny) Fillmore, and several siblings.
He is survived by his brother Charlie, niece Michelle, and cousins Anthony...
Paul Techentine
Aug 23, 2025
Paul Techentine, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 23rd, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.
Paul was born in Mahanoy City, PA, on September 7, 1933, a son of the late Helen (Rutkowsky) and Hilbert Techentine.
He graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1952.
He served in the U.S....
Gloria Bouch
Aug 9, 2025
Gloria Bouch, 75, of Hometown, PA, passed away Saturday, August 9th, at her residence.
Gloria was born in Hazleton, on July 24, 1950, a daughter of the late Lucy (Fazio) and Harvey McAfee.
Graduated from Hazleton Area High School class of 1969.
Beloved Mom , Mam Mam and Great Mam Mam. She loved...
Josie Honus
Aug 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine "Josie" Honus, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 6th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.
Josie was born in Tamaqua, PA on November 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Mae (Kissler) and Frank Navratil.
She attended Tamaqua School...
Anthony Crockett
Aug 4, 2025
Anthony Crockett, 56, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, August 4th, peacefully, at his residence.
Anthony was born in Morgantown, WV on July 11, 1969, a son of the late Sharon Ambrose and Silas Crockett.
Anthony is survived by two sisters, Melissia Crockett of HDG MD, Patricia Adeola, and husband Sam of Mahanoy City,...
Robert J. Pupko, Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
Robert J. Pupko, Sr., 78, of Quakake, PA, passed away Thursday, July 10th, at St Lukes Miners Hospital, Coaldale.
Robert was born in Quakake, PA on May 13, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Rogosky) and John Pupko, Sr.
He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1965.
He was a...
Allen Wirtz
Jul 2, 2025
Allen Wirtz, 58, of Mahanoy City, was called home to God on, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, PA after a courageous battle with cancer.
Allen was born in Pottsville, PA on November 29, 1966. He was the son of William F. Wirtz Sr. of Mahanoy City, PA and the late...
Theresa Kuropatsky
Jun 24, 2025
Theresa Kuropatsky, 62, of Gilberton, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on March 6, 1963, in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Bennett.
Theresa was a dedicated worker, having been employed at Shenandoah Rag and later at UPS in St. Clair. She was the beloved wife...
David Charowsky
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...
Michael Pleva
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...
Arthur William Shoemaker
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...
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