Obituaries

Apr 8, 2025

Joseph Q. Rodriguez, 60, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Born on September 25, 1964, in Shenandoah, PA, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Florence (Venzlauskas) Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez.

Joe was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. Throughout his life, he was actively...

Apr 2, 2025

Andrea Rockwell, 65, of Gilberton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, at home.

Born in Shenandoah, PA on December 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Louise (Chonski) and Joseph Kutsko. Andrea was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church in Gilberton.

She attended local schools and worked diligently in...

Mar 29, 2025

Maria Elena Gutierrez, 96, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, March 29th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Maria was born in New San Salvador (Santa Tecla), El Salvador on September 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Felicita Gutierrez and Salvador Brizuela.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy...

Mar 25, 2025

Diane M. Cavanaugh, 72, of Mahanoy City, PA, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, after a brave battle with cancer, while under the compassionate care of the Schuylkill Center Nursing Home in Pottsville, PA.

Born in Pottsville on April 29, 1952, Diane was the daughter of the late Manuel J. "Manny" Lopez and...

Mar 8, 2025

James Brady, 86, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on May 29, 1938, in Mahanoy City, PA, he was the son of the late Margaret (Malakuskie) and John Brady.

James graduated from Mahanoy City High School in the class of 1955. He served his country...

Mar 5, 2025

Joseph V. Rzeplinski, 93, of Mahanoy City, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at Greenwood Nursing Center, (Hometown) Tamaqua, Pa.

Joe was born in Mahanoy City, Pa., on August 19th, 1931. He was the son of late Mary Daniels and John Rzeplinski. He was a handsome guy even at his late age. To Joe's...

Feb 19, 2025

Albert (Al) Moucheron, Jr., 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, at his residence.

Born on October 16, 1931 in Park Crest.  He was the son of the late Helen (Chonko) and Albert Moucheron.

Al was a 1949 graduate of Mahanoy City High School.  He served in the United States Army during...

Feb 8, 2025

Nicholas James Garulle, a 34-year-old resident of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at his residence.

Born on March 27, 1990, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, Nicholas was the son of the late Eleanor (Sharpe) and Theodore Garulle.

Nicholas was an avid enthusiast of off-road vehicles, including dirt bikes, quads, and Jeeps. He...

Jan 19, 2025

Walter P. Fronczak, aged 82, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. Born on September 6, 1942, in Morea, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Julia (Chrusch) and Edward Fronczak.

Walter was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served his country honorably in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Joan Grabosky, 89, of Brandonville, PA, passed away Saturday, January 11th, her home.

Joan was born in Sheppton, PA on July 1, 1935, of the late Anna (Serafini) and Martin Baddick.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sheppton, PA

She graduated from Sheppton High School Class of 1953.

She...

Jan 11, 2025

Gerald W. Shappell Jr., affectionately known as Jerry, passed away at the age of 66 on January 11, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 27, 1958, at the Pottsville Hospital, Jerry was a resident of Orwigsburg and worked as a roofer by trade.

Jerry was known for his infectious laughter that...

Jan 8, 2025

Thomas E. Hayes, 83, of Locust Valley Barnesville passed away Wednesday, January 8th at his residence.

Born in Morea Colliery on June 11, 1941, a son of the late Mary (Zavitsky) and Alfred Hayes.

Thomas was a graduate of Mahanoy Township High School class of 1959.  He served in the Army from 1961 to 1964...

Dec 31, 2024

Anna Morowski, 100, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31st, at Jewel Health and Rehab in Allentown. Born on October 26, 1924, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Sekula) and John Marowski.

Anna attended local schools and dedicated 43 years of her life working at the Mahanoy...

Dec 7, 2024

Rosemary Shirvinski, 78, of Frackville, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on January 23, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Alberta (Harner) and Harry Elliott. Rosemary was a devoted member of Saint John XXIII Tamaqua and a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1964. She...

Nov 25, 2024

Rita Boczkowsky, aged 97, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born on January 2, 1927, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Saltonis) and Joseph Domkus.

Rita was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy City, PA. She graduated...

Nov 23, 2024

Curtis "Curt" Nagel Sr., affectionately known as "Rocky", passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tamaqua, PA, on November 23, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on March 10, 1962, in Abington, PA, Curt lived a life filled with love, humor, and dedication.

A highly skilled diesel mechanic for 45 years, Curt spent many years working...

Nov 16, 2024

Geraldine H. Dougert, aged 88, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Schuylkill Haven. Born on February 17, 1936, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carrie (Stief) and James Bright.

Geraldine was a devoted member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy...

Nov 14, 2024

Thomas Flaherty, aged 65, of Delano, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born in Pottsville, PA, on October 26, 1959, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Krolick) Flaherty. Thomas was a 1978 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and last worked for Sealy in Delano. After his career, he dedicated his time...

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Ellen Lewis, age 73, of Frackville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, on September 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Weber) and Florian Swokel.

Mary Ellen was a devoted member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy...

Oct 10, 2024

Anna Mae Garber, aged 78, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10th, at the home of her sister in Tuscarora. Born on September 6, 1946, in Tuscarora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Shimakonis) and Martin Sedlock.

Anna was a proud graduate of Tamaqua High School, class of 1964. She dedicated...