Obituaries

Apr 3, 2017

Paul A. Winans, 54, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday in a motor vehicle accident. Paul was born in Syracuse, N.Y., Feb. 24, 1963, a son of Elfriede Conrad, Wyoming, and Albert Winans. He served in the Navy. Paul worked for Hexcel, Saint Clair. He was a member of the American Legion, Frackville. Paul was a member of the Freedom...

Mar 26, 2017

Gerald Donahue, 74, of Barnesville, passed away Sunday, March 26th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Gerald was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 26, 1942, a son of the late Elizabeth (Toland) and Edward Donahue.

He had graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1960, and St Josephs College Philadelphia

He was a...

Mar 22, 2017

Rhonda S. Chalkan, 62, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Rhonda was born in Tunkhannock, PA on May 20, 1954, a daughter of Elizabeth (Wheeland) Pickering and the late Harold Pickering. Rhonda had graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School Class of 1972. She worked as a CNA at...

Feb 28, 2017

Rick James Marcinowski, 25, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 28th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Rick was born in Shenandoah, PA on December 30, 1991, a son of Gail Velazquez (Rossbach) and Francisco Velazquez.

He graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School Class of 2010.

Rick is survived by three brothers, Matthew,...

Feb 21, 2017

John D. Mehalsky, 84, of Morea, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 21st, peacefully, at his residence.

John was born in Morea, PA on May 3, 1932, a son of the late Anna (Lapinsky) Hehalsky and John Mehalsky.

He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

John Graduated from Mahanoy...

Feb 7, 2017

George Miller, 73, of Quakertown, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 7th, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville.

George was born in Shenandoah, PA on November 22, 1943, a son of the late Anna (Dudash) and Edward Miller.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

George graduated from Mahanoy City...

Feb 6, 2017

Rose Corneliussen, 88, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Monday, February 6th, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport PA.

Rose was born in New Boston, PA on March 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Frances and John Koneschusky.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church Mahanoy City.

Rose attended Lincoln Grade School in...

Feb 4, 2017

Ida Irene (Herring) Spotts, born on February 17 th , 1918, in Rock, PA, died peacefully on February 4 th , 2017at Schoolyard Square Assisted Living Facility, Pine Grove, PA.

She was the widow of Jay R. Spotts who passed away in 1996.  She is survived by two sisters, Edna Staller and Ruth Kimmel (both in their...

Jan 30, 2017

Ruth C. Kline, 85, Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, January 30th, peacefully, at home.

Ruth was born in Molasses Hill, PA on February 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary (Mills) and Arthur Jones.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

Ruth graduated from Mahanoy Township...

Jan 28, 2017

Sheryl Sabol, 54, of Mount Carmel, PA, passed away Saturday, January 28 , at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Sheryl was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 27, 1962, a daughter of Joseph Sabol and the late Rose (Bulchie) Sabol.

Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1980

In addition to her father, Sheryl...

Jan 7, 2017

Nancy Stoffan, 86, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, January 7th, peacefully, at the home of her daughter Diane in Bethlehem.

Nancy was born in Park Place, PA on July 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Anastasia (Gawra) and Wassil Barna.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City....

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...