Obituaries

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...

Nov 2, 2022

John M. "Duck" McClain, Jr. died unexpectedly at home in Shenandoah where he resided the past 4 years.  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...

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.

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...

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...

Oct 24, 2022

Thomas Maziekas, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Monday, October 24th, at St. Luke's Hospital Carbon Campus Lehighton.

Thomas was born in Mahanoy City, PA on October 29, 1950, a son of the late Rose (Wisczgarda) and Albert Maziekas.

He worked for many years at Mahanoy Elderly until his retirement and then for the...

Oct 4, 2022

Michael Lawrence Grigalonis, 81, son of Joseph and Josephine (Yuzzi) Deriscavage Grigalonis, Lakewood, Barnesville Pa., died Tuesday, October 4th, at his home in Barnesville, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born and raised with his older brother, Joseph (Smokey) in Mahanoy City where he attended St. Joseph's Elementary and Mahanoy City High School Class of 1958.  Mike...

Aug 28, 2022

Dustin James Baker, 23, of Girardville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 28th, at his residence.

Dustin was born in Hazleton, on October 22, 1998, a beloved son of Jodie (Kline) Baker of Girardville and Charles Kenner of Hazleton.

He graduated from Hazleton Area High School, class of 2018.

Dustin was a young man...

Aug 25, 2022

Michael J. Bacha, Jr., 68, of Frackville, PA, passed away Thursday, August 25th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Michael was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 16, 1954, a son of the late Dorothy (Zulkowski) and Michael Bacha.

He had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School, class of 1972.

Mike worked...

Aug 10, 2022

Paul George Yost, 84, of New Boston, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Paul was born in Locust Valley on June 3, 1938, a son of the late Maude (Herring) and George Yost.

He was a member of St. Paul's Mahanoy City.

He attended Mahanoy City High School.

Paul served...

Aug 7, 2022

Louis A. DiGiromolo, 87, of Mahanoy City passed away peacefully August 7 th , 2022 at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Street Pottsville.

Louis was born July 17, 1935 in Mahanoy City a son of the late Anthony and Rose (Ricci) DiGiromolo.

He was a 1953 Graduate of Mahanoy City High School and a Navy Veteran...

Aug 5, 2022

Romain "Joanie" Mammarella, 89, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, August 5th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Joan Mammarella was born in Pottsville, on June 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Olga (Habeeb) and Paul Joseph.

She...

Jul 27, 2022

Joseph N Sabol, 83, of the Vulcan, PA, died Wednesday, July 27th, at home.

Joseph was born in Vulcan, Mahanoy City, PA on March 8, 1939, a son of the late Elizabeth (Smulligan) and Joseph Sabol.

He graduated from Mahanoy Township High School and retired as a Heavy equipment Operator at Karel Construction Ashland.

Jul 12, 2022

Edward Harach, 71, of Newmanstown, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 12th, at Reading Hospital.

Edward was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 13, 1950, a son of the late Mary (Ludinsky) and Joseph Harach.

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1968.

Eddie had belonged to the Good American Hose...

Jul 8, 2022

Robert J Ryan Jr (Bobby), 44, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, July 8th.

Bobby was born in Mahanoy City, PA on December 11, 1977, a son of Connie (Weigand) and Robert Ryan

He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1996, and graduated vo-tech attaining his CDL license.

He had...

Jun 27, 2022

Martin Chrusch

Martin D. Chrusch. 86, Trenton, Delano Township passed away peacefully Monday, June 27 th at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Samuel and Victoria Salick Chrusch. He worked as an audio engineer for Sony Corporation, Delano until his...

Jun 24, 2022

Thomas J. Norkevich

Thomas J. Norkevich , 63, Mahanoy City passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 24 th .

Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late John and Gertrude Norkevich. He was employed as a prison guard at SCI Mahanoy until his retirement....

Jun 17, 2022

Gerald J. (Jerry) Burke, 67, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, June 17th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Gerald was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 29, 1955, a son of the late Rose (Brennan) and Francis Burke.

He was a member of the West End Fire & Rescue...

Jun 16, 2022

Margaret Mary Bernadyn, 91, of Mahanoy City, PA passed away Thursday, June 16 at Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.

Margaret was born in Mahanoy City on February 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kurtz) Peel.

She was employed at City Shirt, Mahanoy City, for three...

Jun 12, 2022

Edward V. Gimeno, 93, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Sunday, June 12th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Edward was born in Mahanoy City, on August 6, 1928, a son of the late Helen Storpitis and Vincent Gimeno.

He was husband of the late Margaret (Kubilus) Gimeno.

Edward is survived by a daughter,...