Sophie Lesusky
Jul 7, 2016
Sophie Lesusky, 93, of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday, July 7th, at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson, Pottsville. Sophie was born in Hrabkov, Slovakia, on May 12, 1923, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hadbavny) and Matthew Sofranko. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. Sophie had worked for many years at Russell – Williams...
Virginia Stremba
Jul 4, 2016
Virginia Stremba, 86, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, July 4th, at Geisinger Medical Center Danville. Virginia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Mary (Rojanski) and Joseph Repella. She attended Local Schools. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City. Virginia had worked for many years...
Joanne Hassell
Jul 1, 2016
Joanne Hassell, age 79, of Hazleton, formerly of Shenandoah and Mahanoy City, died at home Friday afternoon. She was born in Shenandoah a daughter of the late Thomas Lawson and Margaret (Sally) Hilbert Lawson, and she attended Shenandoah schools. Joanne was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Kline and David Hassell, by sons Stephen, Mark and Richard Kline and by...
Patricia "Granny" Garcia
Jun 30, 2016
Patricia P. Garcia "Granny" 77, of Delano, PA, passed away Thursday, June 30th, while in the company of family members, at her residence. Patricia was born in Delano, PA on May 21, 1939, and was raised by her grandparents the late Hannah and John McAndrew. She had attended local schools and was of the catholic faith. She is preceded in...
Theresa Pajakinas
Jun 28, 2016
Theresa Pajakinas, 92, of Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, June 28th, peacefully, at Rosewood Nursing Home Schuylkill Haven. Theresa was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 28, 1923, a daughter of the late Catherine (Smelowsky) and Andrew Yankus. She was a member of the former St. Peter and Paul's Church Tamaqua and was past president of the St. Peter &...
Paul Campbell
Jun 27, 2016
Paul Campbell, 92, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, June 27th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Paul was born in Jacksons, PA on February 23, 1924, a son of the late Edna (Hoffman) and John Campbell. He was a member of First United Methodist Mahanoy City. Mahanoy Twp High School Class of 1942. He served in the Navy...
Victor G. Ball
Jun 23, 2016
Victor G. Ball Jr., 78, of Jefferson Hills (formerly of Mahanoy City, Pa), passed away on June 23, 2016. Son of the late Victor Ball and Florence Ball (Truskowsky). Vic was an Air Traffic Controller for the US Air Force stationed in Alaska. He was employed by Atlantic Richfield Corporation. Vic was an avid fly fisherman and hunter, a lifetime...
Joseph "Trooper Joe" Demnitski
Jun 22, 2016
Joseph A. Demnitski, known by many as "Trooper Joe", 84, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 22nd, peacefully, at his residence. Joseph was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on June 22, 1932, son of the late Frances (Sholvinski) and Teofil Demnitski. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church Frackville. Joe graduated from Coughlin...
Joyce Reedy
Jun 14, 2016
Joyce Reedy, 76, Auburn, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 14th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Bruce Reedy. Joyce is survived by a son, Bruce Reedy, of Pottsville. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Charles Davies
Jun 13, 2016
Charles (Charlie) Davies, 50, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, June 13th, suddenly, at his residence. Charles was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 5, 1965, a son of the late Barbara (Shimko) and Abe Davies. Graduated Mahanoy Area class of 1983. Charlie had worked at Schuylkill Energy for many years and most recently at Fabcon, Mahanoy City....
Carolyn S. Lischak
Jun 9, 2016
Carolyn Lischack, 80, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, June 9th, peacefully, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. Carolyn was born in New Boston, PA on March 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Susan (Sedak) and Allen Stauffenberg. She worked as an Advisor at Regional Development Corporation Pottsville where she worked with the physically and mentally challenged. Carolyn had graduated...
Ronald "Butch" Melusky
May 3, 2016
Ronald "Butch" Melusky, 68, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Butch was born in Minersville, PA on April 4, 1948, a son of the late Isabelle (Zelinsky) and Anthony Melusky. He graduated from Minersville High School class of 1966. He was the owner of Blue Mountain Meats in Reading PA, which he operated...
Ryan Sadusky
May 3, 2016
Ryan Sadusky, 24, of Boston Run, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, May 3rd, at his residence. Ryan was born in Summit Hill, PA on March 20, 1992, a son of Jessica (Sterner) Sterner and Donald Sadusky He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Tamaqua. He worked as a cook at Friendly's Pottsville., Ryan loved NASCAR and enjoyed IRacing....
Alice Quick
May 2, 2016
Alice Quick, 75, of Park Place, passed away Monday, May 2nd, at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street, Pottsville. Alice was born in Shenandoah, PA on June 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Helen (Wiskerski) and John Uscilowicz. She was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City....
Mary Dziadosz
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Dziadosz, 89, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, April 17th, at Providence Place, Pottsville. Mary was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 20, 1927, a daughter of the late Mary (Mruk) and Anthony J. Dziadosz. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. Mary graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1944....
Georgina Davis
Mar 27, 2016
Georgina (Geri) Davis, 84, of Mahanoy, passed away Sunday, March 27th, at Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center. Georgina was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Sadie (Pasquale) and Guido Almonti. She had attended local schools, and was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. Georgina was active in the...
Jane Elizabeth Wronski
Mar 15, 2016
Jane Elizabeth Wronski, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, March 15th, at Harrisburg Hospital. Jane was born in Buck Mountain, PA on September 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Catherine (Curtis) and Charles Wronski. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Jane worked for and retired from the Pennsylvania State Department of...
Rita C. Sevelan
Mar 14, 2016
Rita C. Sevelan, 76, of Craigs Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, March 14th, after a short stay at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah. Rita was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Anna (Wabbles) and Joseph Sevelan. Rita graduated from Mahanoy Township High School. She had worked as a clerk at...
Joseph D. Britton
Mar 11, 2016
Joseph Britton, 75, formerly of Delano, passed away Friday, March 11th, at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville. Joseph was born in Jacksons, PA on November 17, 1940, a son of the late Veronica McCloskey and Daniel Britton. He had graduated from Mahanoy Twp High School. He was a passed member of the Citizens Fire Company and Delano Fire Companies....
John Mulkusky
Mar 6, 2016
Joseph A. "Gander" Mulkusky, 87, of Zion Grove, passed away Saturday. He was preceded in death by son, Joseph J. Mulkusky; his beloved dog, Jenny. Surviving are a daughter, Debra Navarrete; son, Robert Mulkusky; stepson, Rusty Ortega; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA...
