Obituaries

Apr 21, 2014

Dominick (Mickey) Taverna age 85, of McAdoo, died Monday evening at the Statesman Health and Rehab Center in Levittown PA. Dominick was born in Johnstown PA a son of the late Joseph and Jennie Taverna. He lived most of his life in Trenton NJ where he worked for the US Post Office as a sorter until he retired. Dominick was...

Mar 29, 2014

Richard P. Novatka, 42, of Schuylkill Haven and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly Saturday.

Born in Pottsville, July 29, 1971, he was the son of Paul and Darlene (Flickinger) Novatka, Shenandoah.

He was a 1989 graduate of Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School.

He was employed by Guilford Mills, Pine Grove, as a...

Mar 20, 2014

Nancy J. Hysock, 51, of Shenandoah died at her home Thursday afternoon (3/20/2014). She was born in William Penn, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary McCord Hysock. She was a 1980 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School.

Nancy was of the Ukrainian Catholic faith. She last worked doing animal care at Fleetwood Kennels in...

Mar 18, 2014

Daniel J. Markiewicz, 80, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, peacefully, at Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center, Tamaqua.

Daniel was born in Mahanoy City, PA on June 5, 1933, a son of the late Mary (Dziado) and John Markiewicz.

He was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

Mar 9, 2014

John Brown, 24, of Minersville, PA, passed away Sunday, March 9th, peacefully, at his residence. .

John was born in Coudersport, PA on September 1, 1989, a son of Dorothy (Reese) and Norman Buchanan

He was a member of New Minersville Fire Company, and former member of the Humane Fire Company Mahanoy City

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Mar 6, 2014

Robert F. Lipsky, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday at home with his family at his bedside. Born in Pottsville, June 20, 1927, he was a son of the late William and Sophia Yankosky Lipsky. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked at the former Aetna Steel, was a school crossing guard at 16th and...

Mar 2, 2014

Bruce Leonard Reedy, 74, of Auburn, PA, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, peacefully, at his residence. . Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Feb 17, 2014

Rae Gromalski, 82, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday, February 17th, at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Home Frackville. Rae was born in Ringtown, PA on September 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Eiffe (Foreman) and William Rupert. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Mahanoy City, . She had worked at Russell Williams Dress Factory Mahanoy City., Frackville American...

Feb 15, 2014

Josephine Miskinis, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, February 15th, peacefully, at her residence. Josephine was born in Shenandoah, PA on June 20, 1922, a daughter of the late Mary (Treigys) and Joseph Lestusky. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Josephine was the Proprietor of the former Lestusky's Café &...

Feb 6, 2014

Deborah A. Repp, 53, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at her residence. Services will be private

Jan 24, 2014

Robin Capone, 52, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away suddenly Friday, January 24th, at Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street Pottsville. Robin was born in West Hazleton, on December 18, 1961, a daughter of the late Sandra (Kelher) She was of the Christian Faith Robin worked at City Shirt in Frackville where she was a union representative. Robin is survived...

Jan 22, 2014

Lillian Trusky, 86, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, peacefully, at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Lillian was born in Mahanoy City, on March 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Eva (Blazis) and Joseph Chiginsky. She was a member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948. She was the owner of Trusky's Grocery Store...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...