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David Bradbury
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....
Elizabeth Lipsky
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...
Anthony V. Bowers Jr.
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. Â Bowers, Sr. He grew up in the West Taghkanic, New York area for part of...
David Kehler
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. Â He was raised in Frackville, PA by his beloved Aunt Mary Kehler until her death.
He attended North Schuylkill...
Anne Marie Brill
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...
John Francis Eichman
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...
Linda Amato
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...
Elizabeth Chelak
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.
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Blayke Didgen - Mcguire
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...
Grace A. Richmond
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...
David L. Loch
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...
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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