Obituaries

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.

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....

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...

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...

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....

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Feb 27, 2016

Eleanor Rita Levertavish (Gallagher), age 93, born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 2, 1922, died peacefully at home with her daughter, Rosemary, by her side. Eleanor was the daughter of Rita and Tony Gallagher. Eleanor was wife of the late John "Levy" Levertavish, who passed in 1992. She attended local schools and worked in the local garment industry. Eleanor...

Feb 26, 2016

Edward T. Tobin Sr. 89, of Mahanoy City passed away Friday February 26, at Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community. He was Born July 21, 1926 in Eagle Hill. Surviving are his son Edward Tobin and his wife Jackie, Mahanoy City, a son Thomas Tobin, Maizeville, grandson Shawn Tobin and wife Carolyn, Pottsville, a grand daughter Erin Mussoline and husband Joseph,...

Feb 17, 2016

Helene Grutza, 40, of Mahanoy City, passed away Wednesday, February 17th, at home.

Helene was born in Mahanoy City, on November 25, 1975, a daughter of Wanda (Uber) Grutza and the late Gary Grutza, and step father Frank Pleban.

She was a member of Annunciation BVM Shenandoah.

Attended Mahanoy Area High School and...

Feb 9, 2016

Joan M. Boner, 55, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 9th, at her residence. Joan was born in Barnesville, PA on February 24, 1960, a daughter of the late Esther (Fritz) and Donald Steinheiser. She was of the Protestant faith. Graduated from Mahanoy Area Class of 1978. She was currently working at the Cocoa Hut in Mahanoy...

Feb 1, 2016

Peter Keeler, 74, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, February 1st, peacefully, at his residence. Peter was born in Kelayres, PA on August 17, 1941, a son of the late Viola (Boyer) and John Keeler. He attended St. Kunegunda and McAdoo High School. Pete was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. He was a retired...

Jan 30, 2016

Richard Lee Emerick, 66, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, January 30th, at Seton Manor. Richard was born in Pottsville, PA on August 6, 1949, a son of Catherine (Zerbe) Emerick and the late Richard Emerick. Richard graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Political Science. He served in the U.S. Army as a 2nd LT. He was...

Jan 24, 2016

John "Jack" Williams, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, January 24th, at his residence. John was born in Mahanoy City, PA on January 8, 1934, a son of the late Anna (Halushka) and Paul Williams. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City. Jack graduated from Mahanoy Township High School class of 1951. He...

Jan 21, 2016

Matthew John Stitzer, 58, of Allentown, died, Jan. 21, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Mahanoy City, he was the son of the late H. Peter and Lois (Hinkle) "Kizzy" Stitzer. A 1975 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, he also received an AAS degree from LCCC. He worked many years as a Microbiologist...