Obituaries

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.

Jun 21, 2024

Michael Francis Bann, 59, Fountain Springs, passed away unexpectedly, Friday June21st, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem.

Michael was born March 23, 1965, the son of the late Margaret (Bailey) and Robert Bann, Sr.

Michael graduated from North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1983.

Michael was a talented and amazing photographer, producer,...

Jun 19, 2024

Joseph "Butch" Miller, 79, of Boston Run and recently Delano, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with his family and his beloved wife Bernadine at his side.

Butch was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 23, 1944, a son of the late Evelyn (Davidson) and Joseph Miller. He was...

Jun 17, 2024

Eleanor Garulle, 68, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Monday, June 17th, at her residence.

Eleanor was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 9, 1956, a daughter of the late Ruth (Engroff) and John Sharpe.

She was wife of the late Theodore Garulle.

Eleanor is survived by a daughter, Tammy, wife of Joseph...

Jun 3, 2024

Jane "Janie" Killian, 57, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, June 3rd, at her home.

Janie was born in Barnesville, PA on May 9, 1967, a daughter of the late Jean (Holman) and William Stoyer.

She had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1985.

Janie was a member of Christ...

Jun 3, 2024

Louis Cugusi, 91, of Mahanoy City passed away Monday, June 3rd, at his residence.

Lou was born in Shenandoah on October 10, 1932 and was a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Colosimo) Cugusi.

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mahanoy City.

Lou attended the local schools...

May 11, 2024

Diana J. (Carson) Evans, 59, of Harrisburg, went home to the Lord on May 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Joan (Sahutsky) Carson and the late Eugene Carson. She was raised in Pattersonville, PA and spent the majority of her life in Frackville, PA.

Diane graduated from...

May 10, 2024

George Kline, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, May 10th, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

George was born in Wiggans, PA on April 29, 1946, a son of the late Catherine "Gladys" (Hillibush) and Nicholas Kline.

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

Graduated from Mahanoy Area...

May 2, 2024

Sandra L. Gera, 73, of West Mahanoy Township, PA, passed away Saturday, May 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Sandra was born in Arnots Addition, PA on April 24, 1951, a daughter of Gladys Tipping and the late Laurance Bennett.

She graduated from North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1969.

Sandra was...

May 1, 2024

John P. McTiernan, 64, of Frackville, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, peacefully, at his residence.

John was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 9, 1959, a son of the late Irene (Reason) McTiernan and John McTiernan.

He was retired from PFNonwovens LLC.

Survived by a daughter, Krissy, wife of Paul Wonsock,...

Apr 20, 2024

Eleanor T. Shelakes, 96, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, April 20th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Eleanor was born in Trenton, PA on September 30, 1927, a daughter of the late Helen (Stetz) and Joseph Kershetsky.

She had graduated from Mahanoy City High School, class of 1945.

Eleanor was a member...

Apr 9, 2024

Steven L. Wargo, 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, at the home of his daughter Trisha.

Steven was born in Williamsport, PA on October 14, 1948, a son of the late Anna (Kruhelsky) and Andrew Wargo.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1968.

He was a...

Apr 2, 2024

Gayle E. Hutnyan passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at home in Barnesville, PA, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 80 years old.

Born on June 15, 1943, in Mahanoy City, PA, Gayle's life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, beloved pets, and especially her granddaughters. Her...