Akili Scott
Mar 20, 2023
Akili Scott, 45, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, March 20th, at his residence.
Akili was born in Kingston Jamaica., on August 11, 1977, a son of Norma (Hinds), of Jamaica and Wayne Scott, of New Milford, and his stepmother Toni Scott.
He was the companion of Pamela Opolsky....
Thomas William Ward Jr.
Mar 16, 2023
Thomas William Ward, Jr., 66, of Bowmans, PA, passed away Thursday, March 16th, at home surrounded by his family, after a bout with cancer.
Tom was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 15, 1956, a son of Dorothy (Hughes) Ward and the late Thomas Ward, Sr.
John Michael Chalkan
Mar 12, 2023
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, John Michael Chalkan, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bumpass, VA.  John, 71, was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who was known as "Papa John". John was a son of the late John and Margaret Chalkan (Stinsky) who was born and raised in the coal regions in Mahanoy City,...
Donna R. Krash
Feb 15, 2023
Donna R. Krash, 84, of Turkey Run, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Donna was born in, Shenandoah on August 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Katherine Schuler.
Graduated from Shenandoah Catholic High School and Graduated from Nursing School at Ashland State Hospital where she worked until her retirement....
George M. Ball
Feb 7, 2023
George M. Ball, 73, of Pottsville, PA, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, February 7th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.
George was born in Mahanoy City in his homestead of 717 East Center, on July 11, 1949, a son of the late Florence (Truskowsky) and Victor Ball, Sr.
He served in the U.S....
Mary Franklin
Jan 29, 2023
Mary Franklin, 82, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Sunday, January 29th, at her residence. Mary was born in Frackville, PA on June 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Minnie Mae (Snyder) and Frank Mastella. She was wife of the late Daniel. Mary is survived by two daughters, Lisa, wife of Florian Saladigo, of Jacksonville FL; Mary Keim, of...
Robert Bann
Jan 5, 2023
Robert Bann, 72, of Tresckow, PA, passed away Thursday, January 5th, at his residence.
Robert was born in Ellengowen, on July 2, 1950, a son of the late Margaret (Bailey) and Robert Bann, Sr.
Bobby graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1968.
He had worked and retired...
Genevieve A. Chupak
Jan 5, 2023
Genevieve A Chupak, 93, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, January 5th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.
Genevieve was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Sophie (Sweedock) and Stanley Whitecavage.
Graduated from Mahanoy City High School class of 1947.
She was a member of...
Joan Shimkus
Jan 2, 2023
Joan Shimkus, 85, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, January 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Care in Allentown.
Joan was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Albina (Yackamovich) and John Sincavage.
She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.
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J. Scott Casserly
Dec 25, 2022
Scott Casserly, 60, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Born in West Mahanoy Township, he was the son of Louise Youch Casserly and the late James Casserly Sr., both of Mahanoy City.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Miles Casserly, Barnesville, Amber McCabe, wife of Joshua, Frackville, and Autumn Moss,...
Anthony Mulacheski
Dec 23, 2022
Anthony Joseph Mulacheski, 59, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, December 23rd, at his residence.
Anthony was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 15, 1963, a son of the late Evelyn (Czekanski) and Joseph Mulacheski.
Donna Ryder
Dec 23, 2022
Donna Ryder, 67, of Mahanoy City, passed away Friday, December 23rd, at her residence.
Donna was born in Philadelphia, pa on March 5, 1955, a daughter of the late Rosemarie (Sincavage) and Ralph Milillo.
She graduated from St. Maria Goretti High School, Philadelphia and graduated nursing school in Maryland, were she worked at Carroll County...
Lucille Futyma
Dec 5, 2022
Lucille Futyma, 74, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, December 5th, surrounded by her family
Lucille was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 1, 1948, a daughter of the late Aldona (Krasnisky) and George Lahutsky.
She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.
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Genevieve M. Sekela
Dec 5, 2022
Genevieve "Genny" Marie (Sherpinsky) Sekela, 92, formerly of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia.
She was the widow of the late Michael "Mick" Sekela who passed in 1985.
Born in Mahanoy City on June 24, 1930, she was the...
Kenneth Michael Sands
Dec 3, 2022
Kenneth Michael Sands, 50, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, at Orwigsburg Center.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Michael Siliekus
Nov 14, 2022
Michael Siliekus, 69, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, November 14th, peacefully at home.
Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pa on May 11, 1953, the son of the late Eleanore (Siliekus) Lahutsky and Rudolph Hillman. He was raised by his grandparents Michael and Mame Siliekus
Mike graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of...
John Michael Mcclain
Nov 2, 2022
John M. "Duck" McClain, Jr. died unexpectedly at home in Shenandoah where he resided the past 4 years. Â He was raised and lived most of his life in Mahanoy City.
Born in the former Locust Mountain Hospital, he was the son of the late John and Theresa Staconis Konsavage McClain. He was also the stepson of the...
Richard W. Grabosky
Nov 1, 2022
Richard W. Grabosky, 85, of Ringtown, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, at his residence.
Rich was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Frackville, a son of the late Helen (Barowsky) and Watsyl Grabosky.
He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Sheppton.
Rich graduated from West Mahanoy Township High School, Class of 1955.
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Joanne Marie Kauffman
Oct 27, 2022
Joanne Marie Kauffman, 76, of Cumbola, PA, passed away Thursday, October 27th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Joanne was born in Pottsville, PA on November 18, 1945, a daughter of the late Pearl (Rhoades) and Joseph Bolinsky.
She belonged to the Senior Centers in both Pottsville and St. Clair. She loved playing bingo at...
Diane Shoup
Oct 27, 2022
Diane Shoup, 70, of Brandonville, PA, passed away Thursday, October 27th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, Lehigh County.
Diane was born in Shenandoah, PA on August 18, 1952, a daughter of the late Marie (Schipin) - Shoup and Guy Shoup.
She graduated from West Hazleton High School Class of 1970.
She had...
