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Robert A. Trakes

Robert A. Trakes

Sep 11, 2015

Robert Trakes, 85, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, September 11th, Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation, Frackville. Robert was born in Jacksons, PA on July 15, 1930, a son of the late Veronica (Salukas) and George Trakes. He worked as an Engineering Plant Manager at Wagner Electric Weatherly. He was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus....

Josephine M. Miskar

Josephine M. Miskar

Sep 6, 2015

Josephine M. Miskar, 93, of Mahanoy City passed away Sunday afternoon at Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community. Josephine was born September 25, 1921, daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Menapace) Martini. She had graduated from East Union Township High School, class of 1939. She had worked for many years at Eagle Brothers from which she retired. Josephine was a...

Malachi "Mal" Clark

Malachi "Mal" Clark

Aug 27, 2015

Malachi "Mal" Clark, 53, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, August 27th, at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Mal was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 22, 1962, a son of the late Christine (Bowers) and Malachi Clark. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. Malachi is survived by a sister,...

George J. Lorah Sr.

George J. Lorah Sr.

Aug 26, 2015

George J. Lorah, Sr., 76, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 26th, at his residence. George was born in Mahanoy City, PA on June 12, 1939, a son of the late Mary (Alberici) and Edwin Lorah Sr. He was of the Catholic Faith and had served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Press Operator at Alcoa...

Cheri Lee Fritz- Burke

Cheri Lee Fritz- Burke

Aug 23, 2015

Cheri Lee Burke, 44, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 23rd, at Reading Hospital. Cheri was born in Barnesville, PA on September 19, 1970, a daughter of Joan (Stride), and David Fritz, of Barnesville. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church Tamaqua. She worked at White Birch Golf Course She loved to bake, and also work in...

Jennie Tonione

Jennie Tonione

Aug 12, 2015

Jennie Tonione, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, peacefully, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Jennie was born in Mahanoy City, PA on January 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Anna (Dusky) and Joseph Stancavage. Mahanoy City High School Class of 1941. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City. She was...

John Robert Brock

John Robert Brock

Aug 6, 2015

John Robert Brock, 59, passed away on August 6, 2015 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the victim of a homicide. John was best known in the Pottsville area as the owner of Pottsville Bike and Board, a bicycle shop he operated from 2012 to 2014. He was often spotted riding around town on his vintage 1937 Packard bicycle. John is remembered for...

Joshua C. Davis

Joshua C. Davis

Jul 12, 2015

Joshua C. Davis, 24, of Girardville, PA, passed away Sunday, July 12th. Joshua was born on June 8, 1991, a son of Paula (Carney) and William Davis of Girardville. Joshua is survived by a sister, Jessica Davis, of Locustdale, and a brother, Johnathon Davis, at home. A memorial service will be held at 3089 Main Street Locustdale on Saturday July...

Timothy M. Reed

Timothy M. Reed

Jul 6, 2015

Timothy M. Reed, 50, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, July 6th, Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Pottsville. Timothy was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 25, 1965, a son of Evelyn (Narbutitis) Reed and the late Charles Reed. He had belonged to the Son's of Amvets, and the National Rifle Association. Tim had graduated from Mahanoy Area...

Mary Neely

Mary Neely

May 27, 2015

Mary E. Neely, 51, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, at her residence. Services will be private at the Convenience of the family.

Andrew C. Bazar

Andrew C. Bazar

May 26, 2015

Andrew C. Bazar, 95, of Cressona, died today, May 26, 2015, at the home of his daughter, Susan Kramer, Schuylkill Haven, surrounded by the care of his loving family and excellent staff of Compassionate Care Hospice. Born in Cressona, November 24, 1919, he was the son of Simon and Rosalie Pellack Bazar. He was a graduate of Cressona High School...

Tolik Huntley Stutts

Tolik Huntley Stutts

May 26, 2015

Tolik Huntley Stutts, 18, of Shenandoah, PA, died suddenly Tuesday, May 26, 2015. There will be a Farewell Service in remembrance of Tolik Stutts located @ Green Stone UMC Church on 11211 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 at 11:30 AM. All who would like to pay there respect are more than welcome. Afterwards we will be holding a...

Elaine F. Sargent

Elaine F. Sargent

May 21, 2015

Elaine F. Sargent, 50, of Gilberton, passed away Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson, Pottsville. Born in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late William Lafey and Joan D. Faust Lipshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James, a daughter Brooke, and two brothers, William and Thomas Lipshaw Elaine is survived...

Charles "Gunk" J. Mooney

Charles "Gunk" J. Mooney

May 20, 2015

Charles J. Mooney, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 20th, peacefully, at his residence. . Charles was born in Bowmans Patch, PA on June 26, 1943, a son of the late Eva (Rhoades) and William Mooney. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. He worked as a construction worker at...

Stephen Wilner

Stephen Wilner

May 18, 2015

Stephen Wilner, 43, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday in Mahanoy City. Born in Mahanoy City, March 28, 1972, he was a son of Paul Wilner and his wife, Sandy, Mahanoy City, and the late Margaret Quinn Wilner. He was of the Catholic faith. He graduated from high school in Frankford, and had worked for the Teamsters in Philadelphia. In...

Edward Dronginis

Edward Dronginis

May 14, 2015

Edward Dronginis, 92, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, May 14th, at Sun Home Health and Hospice Sunbury. Edward was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 18, 1922, a son of the late Mary (Chiul) and Anthony Dronginis. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Former member of the former Gas...

Frank A. Gatto

Frank A. Gatto

May 13, 2015

Francis "Frank" A. Gatto, 73, Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 13th, peacefully at his residence. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 24, 1941, a son of the late Mary Alice (Mitchell) and Anthony Gatto. He had graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City,...

Joseph Katchmaric

Joseph Katchmaric

Apr 13, 2015

Joseph Katchmaric, 83, of Hopatcong, NJ, formerly Mahanoy City, passed away Monday, April 13th, in New Jersey. Joseph was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 4, 1931, a son of the late Mary (Singlar) and Joseph Katchmaric. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War....

Edward J. Kristopaitis

Edward J. Kristopaitis

Apr 13, 2015

Edward Kristopaitis, 60, of New Boston, PA, passed away Monday, April 13th, at his residence. Edward was born in New Boston, PA on September 7, 1954, a son of the late Julie (Fecko) and Joseph Kristopaitis. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. He worked as a Construction worker at Hahn Construction Allentown.,...

Thomas L. Rovinsky Sr.

Thomas L. Rovinsky Sr.

Apr 10, 2015

Thomas Rovinsky, 65, Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, April 10th, peacefully, at his residence. Thomas was born in Trenton , NJ on July 23, 1949, a son of Doris (Millington) Traub, of Oregon and the late Leonard Rovinsky. He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. He served in the U.S. Navy in...

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