Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Paul David "Dave" Danisavich, 80, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, at home, surrounded by his children. He is now at peace and is with the love of his life Celeste, who passed away in 2017.

Dave was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 5, 1942, the son of the late Edward Danisavich and...

Oct 13, 2023

Susanne B. Piacenti "Miss Sue", 64, of McAdoo, PA passed away Friday, October 13th, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born October 24, 1958, to James and Helene Richmond, Miss Sue was the dedicated librarian to both the students of McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary/Middle School and the community at Hazleton Area Public Library – McAdoo-Kelayres Branch. Sue was a graduate of Mahanoy...

Oct 8, 2023

Barry Decker, 87, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, October 8th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Barry was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 17, 1936, a son of the late Virginia (Shiner) and Clem Decker.

He graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1954 and attended Villanova.

He...

Sep 15, 2023

Hazel Bradbury, 79, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, September 15th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Hazel was born in Gilberton, PA on August 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Hazel (Fox) and James Birmingham.

She was a member of St. Pauls UCC Mahanoy City.

She worked for ACME Markets and...

Sep 9, 2023

On September 9th Jesus our Lord and Savior visited our mother, Mary Kohan of Mahanoy City, took her by the hand, and then walked together back to Heaven.  Mary was born and spent her childhood years in Colorada. which was a small town outside of Girardville, Pa. At an early age she moved to Mahanoy City where she met...

Sep 5, 2023

Lois Tinninis, 93, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, September 5th, at Schuylkill Center.

Lois was born in West Hazleton, PA on May 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Frances (Wojciechowski) and Al Truskowsky.

She graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1947.

Lois had worked at City Shirt in Mahanoy...

Aug 27, 2023

Margaret Ann Shemansik, 73, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Margaret Ann was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Mahanoy City, a daughter of the late Carmela (Guida) and Joseph Shemansik.

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

Maggie...

Aug 25, 2023

Louise Majetsky, 74, of Trenton, PA, passed away Friday, August 25th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Louise was born in Trenton, PA on March 23, 1949, a daughter of the late Frances (Karlavage) and Edward Mroczka.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1967.

She was a member of St....

Aug 11, 2023

Zachary Tyler Freil, 28, of Bernville, PA, passed away Friday, August 11th, at St. Joseph Hospital, Reading.

Zack was born in Reading, on January 10, 1995, a son of Shelley Beruck and Charles Freil.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church Mahanoy City.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of...

Aug 3, 2023

David Bradbury, 89, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Thursday, August 3rd, at St. Lukes Hospital, Coaldale.

David was born in Bowmans, on May 21, 1934, a son of the late Thelma (Bailey) and Elmer Bradbury.

He was a member of St. Paul UCC Church Mahanoy City.

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

Jul 17, 2023

Elizabeth Lipsky, 93, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Monday, July 17th, at The Gardens at York Terrace.

Elizabeth was born in Pottsville, PA on April 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Leona (Haley) and James Reed.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Church Pottsville.

She worked in the local Garment industry...

Jul 5, 2023

Anthony "Buddy" V. Bowers, Jr., 75, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2023.

Born in Shenandoah Heights, PA on December 1, 1947, Anthony was the son of the late Ruth (Gardner) and Anthony V.  Bowers, Sr. He grew up in the West Taghkanic, New York area for part of...

Jun 24, 2023

David L. Kehler, 64, of Lavelle, PA, passed away Saturday, June 24th at his residence.

David was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 28th, 1958, son of the late Anna Mae (Lamont) and Joseph J. Kehler.  He was raised in Frackville, PA by his beloved Aunt Mary Kehler until her death.

He attended North Schuylkill...

Jun 12, 2023

Anne Marie Brill, 83, of Berwick, PA, passed away Monday, June 12th, at her residence.

Anne Marie was born in Shenandoah, PA on April 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Clara (Lapata) and Anthony Matalavage.

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

She was wife of the...

May 26, 2023

John Francis Eichman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his Erie home on May 26th at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Edith (Joan) Eichman whom he loved dearly, sisters, brother, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

To have the love and support of a family...

May 7, 2023

Linda Amato, 66, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully Sunday at her home with her family at her side.

Linda was born in Marietta, GA on December 12, 1956, a daughter of Paul Techentine and the late Jean (Yiengst) Techentine.

Linda graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1974 and went on...

May 4, 2023

Elizabeth Chelak, 86, of Park Place, PA, passed away Thursday, May 4th, at the residence of her daughter Jacci in Frackville.

Elizabeth was born in Tuscarora, on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Katherine (Yarnell) and Albert Zukas.

...

Apr 22, 2023

Blayke Didgen McGuire, 22, of Barnesville, passed away Saturday, April 22, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Blayke was born April 5, 2001, in Mahanoy City, a son of Jessica Didgen and Brett McGuire.

He graduated from Marian Catholic, Class of 2019. He was a member of the Lil Colt's and Marian Catholic...

Apr 9, 2023

Grace Richmond, 93, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Sunday, April 9th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Grace was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Mary (Wevurski) and Jesse Phillips.  She was...

Apr 6, 2023

David L. Loch, 70 years, of Cumbola, PA, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

He was the husband of Bonnie Loch (Kauffman - Runkle) for 18 years.

Born in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of Janette A. (Breininger) Loch and the late Lester C. Loch.

He...