Obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

Tara Rose (Birchman) Quiroga, 41, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2024. A loss felt deeply by those who loved her. Tara was born early on January 27th, 1983 to Maureen and Scott Birchman in Huntingdon Valley, PA. When Tara was five, her sister Kaitlyn came into the world and Tara was the best big sister ever since.

Feb 29, 2024

Masin Matthew Ketchledge,16, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, February 29th, at his home.

Masin was born in Mahanoy City, PA, on December 9, 2007, a beloved son of Anisa Kane and Matthew Ketchledge, and raised by his dad Jerry Adrey Jr.

He was a student at Oak Ridge at Packer Ridge Academy, Lehighton,...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary Teresa Zelonis, 69, passed away in Ronan, MT on February 26, 2024.

She was born in Mahanoy City, PA to Vincent Zelonis & Mary Buncavage on July 5, 1954. She spent her youth in Mahanoy City, PA and graduated from high school in 1972.

After graduation she enlisted in the US Army on 07/31/1972...

Feb 17, 2024

Anne Marie Bernadyn, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, February 17th, at her residence.

Anne Marie was born in Park Place, PA on January 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Adele (Zavetsky) and John Malasavage.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

She...

Feb 15, 2024

Thomas Fore, 76, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Thursday, February 15th, at St Lukes Hospital, Coaldale.

Tom was born in Dayton, Oh on December 1, 1947, a son of the late Anna (Picunas) and Thomas Fore.

Graduated from Shenandoah High School Class of 1965 and Moravian College with a Bachelors in Business.

He...

Feb 14, 2024

George R. Kosar, "Junior", 79, of Shenandoah, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

George was born in Girardville, PA on May 19, 1944, a son of the late Isabelle and George Kosar.

He attended local schools.

George served in the U.S. Army.

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Jan 31, 2024

Irene S. Chaya, 93, of Fountain Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Irene was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Gresh) and Joseph Szott.

Irene graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1947 and McCann's School of Business....

Jan 17, 2024

Dennis Wiessner, 76, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 17th, at St. Luke's Allentown.

Dennis was born in Allentown, PA on August 1, 1947, a son of the late Gisella (Soldridge) and Raymond Wiessner.

He had graduated from Central Catholic High School, Allentown.

Dennis served in the U.S. Navy in the...

Dec 22, 2023

Dorothea Ihnat, 62, of Royersford, PA, passed away Friday, December 22nd, at Phoenixville Hospital.

Dorothea was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 31, 1961, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Petruska) and Emery Ihnat.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City and attended St Joseph Roman Catholic Church in...

Dec 19, 2023

Marie E. Demnitski, 89, of Barnesville, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 19th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, with daughter, Donna, by her side.Marie was born on August 18, 1934, in Laflin, PA to Peter and Mary (Skupin) Rinish.  She attended Laflin area school district.

On October 19,1957, Marie married Joseph A. Demnitski, (Trooper Joe), a member...

Dec 8, 2023

Michael Stockunas, 62, of Minersville, PA, passed away Friday, December 8th, at his residence.

Michael was born in Mahanoy Plane, PA on October 4, 1961, a son of Eleanor (Gower) Stockunas and the late Joseph Stockunas.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1979.

Michael is survived by a son, Michael,...

Dec 2, 2023

Arlene Chillis, 91, of Ashland, PA, passed away Saturday, December 2nd, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Arlene was born in Ashland, PA on May 30, 1932, a daughter of the late Mary (Chubb) and Emerson Lute.

Arlene attended local Schools.

She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Ashland.

She worked...

Nov 28, 2023

Eleanor Eichman, 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community where she received amazing care for the Past 5 years.

Eleanor was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Smulyk) and George Digris.

She was a member of Saint Teresa...

Nov 25, 2023

Mae Davidson, 76, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, November 25th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Mae was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 23, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary (Powell) and George Motsko.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1965, and worked as a secretary for...

Nov 21, 2023

Raymond "Ray" M. Freil 52, of Mahanoy City, PA passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2023.  He was born May 8, 1971, in Mahanoy City, the son of the late Maudlynn (Freil) Boxter.

Ray graduated from Mahanoy Area High school class of 1989 and Stevens Trade School, Williamsport with a degree in printing.

He was employed...

Nov 20, 2023

Karen Keim, 76, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Monday, November 20th, at her residence.

Karen was born in Buck Mountain, PA on August 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Eva (Bobby) and Owen Jones.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

Karen was a secretary for Mahanoy...

Nov 16, 2023

Jean Price, 83, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, November 16th, at her residence.

Jean was born in Ashland, PA on November 17, 1939, a daughter of William Zimmerman.

She graduated from Ashland High School.

Jean loved doing her puzzle books and watching soap operas.

She was wife of the...

Nov 6, 2023

Helen Bova, 78, of New Boston, PA, passed away peacefully on November 6th, at Geisinger St Luke's Hospital Orwigsburg surrounded by her family.

She was born at the former Locust Mountain hospital on July 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Julia (Fecko) and Joseph Kristopaitis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nov 3, 2023

David "Bun" Kuropatsky, 64, of Frackville, formally of Gilberton, passed away Friday, November 3rd, at his residence.

Dave was born in Gilberton, PA on October 12, 1959, a son of the late Sara (McCabe) and Victor Kuropatsky.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1977. He was in Schuylkill County Vocational School for...

Oct 31, 2023

Dorothy Ward, 94, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 31st, at St Luke's Hospital, Coaldale. Dorothy was born in Mahanoy City, on May 28th, 1929, a daughter of the late Lily (Holland) and William Hughes. She graduated from Mahanoy City High School in 1947 at the top of her class, and attended Drexel University. Instead of continuing her...