Obituaries

Jan 6, 2017

Margaret (Peggy) Fisher, 67, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Friday, January 6th, peacefully, at the residence of her daughter.

Margaret was born in Gilberton, PA on August 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Catherine (Hullihan) and Francis Yohn.

Peggy graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1967.

She was a member of Gilberton...

Dec 31, 2016

Alex Mahmod "Pop Pop", 80, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, December 31st, at Lehigh Valley South Jackson, Pottsville.

Alex was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 20, 1936, a son of the late Violet (Fohner) and Alex Mahmod.

He worked as a Mechanic for Schuylkill Transportation System and retired from the former...

Dec 28, 2016

George Beddow, 73, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 28th, at his home.

George was born in Burlington, NJ on November 13, 1943, a son of Ruth (McClain) Grissom and the late George Beddow.

He worked in various trades.

He was the husband of Pat Mullins.

George is survived...

Dec 11, 2016

Barbara L. Haloskie, 69, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Sunday, December 11 th , peacefully at her home.

Barbara was born in Shenandoah, PA on October 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Phyllis (Kacelowicz) and Theodore "Butch" Lachowicz.

Barb had graduated from Shenandoah Catholic class of 1964. She graduated from Bloomsburg University with a...

Dec 9, 2016

Eleanor "Helen" Evans, 79, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, December 9th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville. Eleanor was born in Yatesville, PA on March 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Agnes (Clark) and George Schlemmer. Helen had graduated from Mahanoy Township High School Class of 1955. Eleanor is survived by two sons Joseph, husband of Catherine...

Dec 1, 2016

Robert (Bobby) Lewis, 72, of Mahanoy City, Pa, passed away Thursday, December 1st, suddenly at home. Robert was born in Mahanoy City on July 10, 1944, a son of the late Eileen (McCoog) Lewis Killian and Alvin Lewis, and step father Joseph Killian. He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. Bobby had graduated from Mahanoy...

Dec 1, 2016

Ann Marie Fizel, 71, of West Hazleton, passed away Thursday, December 1st, peacefully, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. Ann Marie was born in Mahanoy City, on November 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Florence (Dulsky) and Andrew Fizel. She had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1963. Marie had worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the...

Nov 20, 2016

Leona Selbi, 65, of Shenandoah died Sunday afternoon at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Leona was the daughter of the late Joseph Mack and Frances Kline Mack and was a lifelong resident of Shenandoah, having been graduated from Shenandoah High School class of 69. She was a member of Devine Mercy Roman Catholic Parish Shenandoah. Leona is survived by her husband...

Nov 7, 2016

Kathryn O'Boyle, 66, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday, November 7th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Kathryn was born in Clay, MO on June 5, 1950, a daughter of Hazel (Schrepple) McAfee, of Chambersburg and the late Robert McAfee.

Kathy graduated from Mahanoy Area High School.

She enjoyed working the concession stands...

Oct 30, 2016

Daniel J. Banonis, 67, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Sunday, October 30th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Daniel was born in Shenandoah, PA on December 19, 1948, a son of the late Eleanor (Kuchinsky) and Walter Banonis. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish Shenandoah formerly St George Church, where he also served as a Eucharistic Minister. He...

Oct 16, 2016

Josephine Niziolek, 97, of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 16th, at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center. Josephine was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 19, 1918, a daughter of the late Helen (Tirva) and John Yurchukonis and attended local schools. She was of the Catholic faith. She lived most of her life in Philadelphia. She was wife of the late...

Oct 16, 2016

Stephen M. Zakrewsky, 62, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, October 16th, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah. Stephen was born in Mahanoy City, on August 20, 1954, a son of the late Warren Hillibush, and is survived by his mother Ann (Cummings) Hillibush, Mahanoy City. Stephen graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1972 and attended a year...

Oct 12, 2016

Patricia Fizel, 80, originally of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 12th, at The Manor at St Lukes Village Hazleton. Patricia was born in Mahanoy City, on December 29, 1935, a daughter of the late Theresa (Martin) and Frank Hoffman. She graduated from Mahanoy City High School. She had worked at the former Eagle Brothers and City Shirt in...

Oct 11, 2016

Florence M. Wellington, 85, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday after a short stay at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville.

Born in Mahanoy City, November 3rd, 1930, Florence was the daughter of the late George and Mary Katchmaric Singlar. A 1948 graduate of Mahanoy City High School, Florence worked in local factories, and the Pennsylvania Discount Grocery...

Oct 9, 2016

Donald C. Howley, Sr. (Don, Daddy, Pap, Pappy, CandyMan), 74, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, October 9th at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1942, he was a son of the late George Joseph and Mae (Brisach) Howley. Don proudly became a United States Marine on February 9, 1960 and was...

Oct 8, 2016

Jeffrey Maurer, 27, of Girardville, PA, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 8th, in Mahanoy City. Jeffrey was born in Pottsville, PA on March 6, 1989, a son of April (Creaden) Burton and Jeffrey Maurer He attended Mahanoy Area and Shenandoah Valley High Schools. Jeff worked at Walmart Distribution. Jeffrey is also survived by four brothers, Robert Snyder, of Palestine Tx.;...

Oct 5, 2016

Theodore Gimeno, 81, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 5th, at Lehigh Valley South Jackson, Pottsville.

Theodore was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 7, 1935, a son of the late Helen (Storpitis) and Vincent Gimeno.

Graduated from Mahanoy City High School

He served in the U.S. Army.

...

Sep 30, 2016

Peter F. Debuski, formerly of 7 Lower Street, Morea, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, died on September 30, 2016. Born in Morea, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1925, he was a son of the late John and Julia Kotch Debuski. He was a 1943 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, spending three...

Sep 30, 2016

Robert Rench, 59, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, September 30th, at his residence. Bob was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 6, 1957, a son of Sophia (Bedulsky) Rench and the late Joseph Rench. Had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School. Bob had worked at Fiberite in Delano and Walmart in St Clair. Robert is survived in...

Sep 29, 2016

Lottie Wysocki, 89, of Mohrsville, PA, passed away Thursday, September 29th, at her residence. Lottie was born in Shenandoah, PA on April 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Frances (Kaczmarczyk) and John Dziedzak. She graduated from Shenandoah High School. Lottie had worked for 30 years at Lucent Technologies as a layout operator She was wife of the late Edward...