Obituaries

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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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,...

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.

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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...

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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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...

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.

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...