Obituaries

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...

Oct 8, 2024

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Wirtz, aged 79, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 6, 1945, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Morgans) and William Woodall.

Peggy was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, Class of...

Oct 2, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Tertel, 74, of Park Place, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, at St Luke's Hospital, Coaldale.

Margaret was born in Park Place, PA on January 4, 1950, a daughter of the late Ethel (Miller) and Thomas McNiff.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School and then attained a Master's Degree at Liberty University....

Sep 30, 2024

Kathryn I. Ball, 44, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, September 30th, at St. Luke's Anderson Campus Easton, PA.

Kathryn was born in New Brunswick NJ, on March 12, 1980, a daughter of Edward Ball and the late Susan (Richards) Blanken.

She graduated from East Brunswick Vocational and Technical High School class of 1998....

Sep 22, 2024

Helen Grochowsky, 102, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Sunday, September 22nd, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth.

Services are private at the convenience of family.

Sep 21, 2024

Stephen J. Koval, 72, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, September 21st.

Stephen was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 12, 1952, a son of the late June (Phillips) and Stephen Koval.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1970.

He worked for Conrail, Reading Anthracite, and prior to...

Sep 18, 2024

Paul Smulligan, 86, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 18th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Paul was born in Vulcan, PA on April 5, 1938, a son of the late Arvesta (Houser) and George Smulligan.

He graduated from Mahanoy Township High School class of 1956.

He was a member of...

Sep 15, 2024

Sonia Hiney, 83, of Ashland, PA, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, September 15th, at her residence.

Sonia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Helen (Hoidra) and Harry Hadamaka.

Sonia graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1958.

She worked for the...

Sep 12, 2024

Meda H. Wisler, age 76 of Barnesville, PA passed peacefully at the Greenwood Nursing Home on Thursday 12 Sept 2024. Born in Taunton MA 16 March 1948 she was the daughter of late Joseph and Frances Seaver (Monahan). Her father passed away during her early childhood and her family then moved to Tamaqua where they had relatives. Meda attended...

Sep 4, 2024

Andrew Gera, 77, of Frackville, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 4th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Bethlehem.

Andrew was born in Lintz, Austria on July 15, 1947, a son of the late Lucy (Konstantinowa) and Andrew Gera.

He graduated from Frackville Area High School class of 1965.

He served in the U.S. Army as...

Jul 29, 2024

Albert J. Kutsko, 66, of Lake Wynonah PA. Passed away Monday July 29th 2024  at the home of his mother in Brandonville, PA.

Albert was born in Shenandoah, PA on September  18th 1957, a son of Joan (Baddick) Grabosky and the late Albert Kutsko.

Albert graduated from  West Hazleton High School, Class of 1976.

Jul 10, 2024

Priscilla H. Rzeplinski, 91, of Mahanoy City, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Hospital in Pottsville, Pa. It also happened to be the same date her late Mother was born on.

Priscilla was born in Frackville, Pa on January 19th, 1933, the daughter of late Anna Pauzus and William Peel.