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William "Bill" Pilconis
Jan 11, 2014
William "Bill" Pilconis, 64, Pottsville, has suddenly and tragically passed away January 11, 2014. Born on May 3, 1949 to the late Joseph and Helen Pilconis (Meluskey), he grew up in Mahanoy City. He attended Mahanoy Area and Panther Valley high schools and was an exceptional football player under the guidance of his father, Coach Joe Pilconis. He also excelled...
Rita Blackwell
Jan 7, 2014
Rita Blackwell, 86, originally of Shoemakers, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, peacefully, at her daughters residence in Cumbola. Rita was born in Shoemakers, on July 18, 1927, daughter of the late Mary (Naganonis) and Joseph Navakas. She Worked in the local garment industry as well as Agricultural genetic research in Florida. She loved Sewing, Quilting and to Crochet. Attended...
Brandy L. Kern
Dec 21, 2013
Brandy L. Kern, McAdoo, passed away at home Dec. 21. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx?n=brandy-l-kern&pid=168860592&fhid=7261#sthash.95mc3K7K.dpuf
Michael J Mogish
Dec 13, 2013
Michael J. Mogish age 72, of Grier City Barnesville, died Friday morning at the home of his daughter in Lake Wynonah. Michael was born in Delano the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Ziats Mogish and lived most of his life in Delano and Grier City. Michael was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and had attended Penn...
Dorothy A Gimeno
Dec 6, 2013
Dorothy A. Gimeno age 84 of Mahanoy City died Friday morning at the Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street Pottsville. A life long resident of Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John and Dora ( Wartcik ) Krall. Dorothy was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School, she worked in the local garment industry and last worked...
Florence T. Dziadosz
Dec 4, 2013
Florence T. Dziadosz, 89, of Mahanoy City died peacefully at home Wednesday morning. Florence was a lifelong resident of Mahanoy City, the daughter of the late Anthony J. and the former Mary Mruk, Dziadosz. She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School, a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta RC parish Mahanoy City and had worked for many years...
Bertha Pikunas
Nov 27, 2013
Bertha Pikunas, 100, of Mahanoy City, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, at her residence. Bertha was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 23, 1913, a daughter of the late Anna (Matalavage) and George Stankienas. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. She worked for City Shirt in Mahanoy City, and loved to go on...
Marguerite Jeanne Dennis
Nov 19, 2013
Marguerite Jeanne Dennis, 87, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at her residence in West Chester. Marguerite was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 2, 1926, a daughter of the late Margaret (Rosavich) and John F. Pasieka. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. She worked at Acme Market and the...
Albert Thomas Jr.
Nov 17, 2013
Albert Thomas, Jr, 59, of Gilberton, PA, passed away Sunday, November 17th, peacefully, at his residence. Albert was born in Patterson, NJ on January 31, 1954, a son of the late Emma (Christ) and Albert Thomas. Albert is survived by a daughter, Stacey Rondeau, of Gilberton; three sons Brian, of Ashland; Lewis, of Ashland; Santo, of Mahanoy City. Albert is...
Marlene Pereira Ciszek
Nov 14, 2013
Marlene Pereira Ciszek, 60, of Lake Hauto passed away Thursday November 14 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Marlene was born in Barnesville PA on October 26 1953. She was the wife of Len Ciszek and the daughter of the late John and Theresa 'Tish' Pereira (Kalvinsky). Marlene was a 1971 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and a 1974...
Dr. Bernard A. Susavage
Nov 4, 2013
Dr. Bernard A. SuSavage, 67, died Monday, November 4, 2013. He was born on December 4, 1945, in Hazleton, PA, to the late Frank and Anna Lakitsky SuSavage. Dr. SuSavage was a longtime Yuma area resident. Bernie received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Francis College in Loretta PA, and is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic...
Frances E. Van Horn
Nov 2, 2013
Frances E. Van Horn, 76, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, November 2nd, at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville. Frances was born in Delano, PA on February 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Mary (Domasiewicz) and William Reeves. She was of the Catholic Faith. She worked as a waitress at the former Mansion Hotel and Restaurant Mahanoy...
Florence Marteusz
Oct 26, 2013
Florence Marteusz, 88, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, October 26th, at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian, Pottsville. Florence was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 11, 1925, daughter of the late Mary (Wassell) and Stephen Tichy. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City. She worked at Eagle Bros Shirt Factory Mahanoy City.,...
John Kennerly
Oct 21, 2013
John Kennerly, 37, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday October 21, at home. Services will be held in November and will be announced.
James Francis Clark
Oct 16, 2013
James Francis Clark, 54, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 16th, at Hazleton General Hospital. James was born in Mahanoy City, PA on August 22, 1959, a son of the late Christine (Bowers) and Malachi Clark. He was of the Catholic Faith. He worked as a Gutter Installer at F&L Gutters Hazleton James attended Mahanoy Area Schools....
Virginia Mcbryde
Oct 14, 2013
Virginia (Ginny) Uholick McBryde, 64, formerly of Shenandoah & Las Vegas NV, passed away Monday October 14 at her home in Frackville, surrounded by her loving daughter, 3 grandsons and her faithful dogs, Baron & Cammy. Born in Shenandoah on December 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John "Abe" & Anna (Milus) Uholick. She graduated in 1966...
Ray Eichman
Oct 6, 2013
Ray Eichman, 68, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday at his residence. Born in Waterbury, Conn., May 8, 1945, he was a son of the late Peter and Blanche Maschal Eichman. A graduate of Mahanoy City High School, he worked for the federal government, Washington D.C. Ray served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of...
Caroline Marcik
Oct 1, 2013
Caroline Marcik, 88, Whiting, NJ, passed away Tuesday, October 1st, at Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey. Caroline was born in Shenandoah, on September 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Anna (Sosna) and Stanley Marcik. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Whiting, NJ . She had worked as an administrative assistant for Remington...
Mary A. Jocis
Sep 15, 2013
Mary A Jocis, 97, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Sunday, September 15th, at Keystone House Hospice Philadelphia. Mary was born in Philadelphia on November 15, 1915, a daughter of the late Caroline (Zakrzewski) and Francis Syriacki. She had worked at Crown Cork & Seal Company Philadelphia. Attended Catholic High Schools. She was the widow of Edward Jocis who passed away...
Emily H. Strasavage
Aug 27, 2013
Emily Strasavage, 92, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, peacefully, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah. Emily was born in Germany, on May 21, 1921, a daughter of the late Katherine and Richard Retthelr. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Emily loved to sew all kinds of things especially Crochet,...
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