Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

William Villanueva

William Villanueva , 79, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alberto and Basilia Feliciano Villanueva.

William leaves behind two daughters, Nancy and Marilyn; two sons, Edwin and Nelson; eight...

Jun 4, 2020

Margaret V. Moyer

Margaret V. "Gallagher" Moyer , 69, Hazleton passed away peacefully Thursday at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Edward L. and Margaret Cuff Gallagher.

She was a 1968 graduate of the former Immaculate...

Jun 2, 2020

Olga Kosick

Olga Kosick , 94, Frackville passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Kostelnick Koropchak.

Olga was a member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville....

May 17, 2020

Kevin J. Mentusky

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Kevin J. Mentusky , 41, Frackville passed away suddenly on Sunday May 17 th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville with his...

May 16, 2020

Jacqueline M. Boylan

Jacqueline M. Boylan , 66, Aristes passed away Saturday May 16 th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late John and Loretta Sabi Kudrick. She was a member of the former St. Joseph's Church Girardville, now...

May 11, 2020

Richard R. Schultz

Richard R. Schultz , 72, Girardville, passed away unexpectedly Monday at his residence.

Born in the former Ashland Hospital he was a son of the late Harold and Lorraine Fetterman Schultz. He had been employed in the janitorial department of North Schuylkill High School until his...

May 7, 2020

Terrance D. Wood

Terrance "Dean" Wood , 84, formerly of Lost Creek, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on Thursday morning surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Lost Creek, he was a son of the late Thomas and Nellie Dean Wood. He was an elementary...

May 5, 2020

William Matolyak Sr.

William Matolyak Sr. , 72, Frackville died suddenly early Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown from complications of Covid-19.

Born in Johnstown, he was a son of the late George and Anne Simmons Matolyak. Bill worked as a Logistics Specialist at Fort Indiantown...

May 4, 2020

Patrick P. Wood

Patrick P. Wood , 61, Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening at his residence

Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Lavelle Wood. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah.

Pat was a 1976 graduate of...

Apr 29, 2020

Paul J. (Wojtukiewicz) Whitecavage Sr.

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Paul, age 91, died peacefully at home in Shenandoah Heights after a long battle with numerous health issues. Born in Shenandoah, he was...

Apr 17, 2020

Richard W. Kemmery

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Richard W. Kemmery , age 73, died April...

Apr 9, 2020

Henrietta E. Glassmeyer

Henrietta E. Glassmeyer , 77, Girardville, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Ruth Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Apr 8, 2020

Stephen Tynio

Stephen Tynio , 87 formerly of Frackville and recent resident of Luther Ridge Seiders Hill passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah.  Born on August 24, 1932 he was the son of the late John and Mary (Chuposka) Tynio.

He...

Apr 1, 2020

Joyce Ann Magdeburg

Joyce Ann Magdeburg , 72, Ashland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Clement and Margaret Todd Utaras. She had been employed as a nurses aide at the former Good...

Mar 27, 2020

Linda Montgomery

Linda Montgomery , 72, Frackville passed away suddenly at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville with her loving children at her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Metro and Mary Borse Marhon.

Linda was a member of St. Joseph the Worker...

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Ellen Davidson

Mary Ellen Davidson , 68, Frackville, passed away peacefully on Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville.

Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, she was a daughter of Pearl Davidson, Shenandoah and the late Charles Davidson.

Mary was of the catholic faith and was...

Mar 11, 2020

Bernadette A. Vevasis

Bernadette A. Vevasis , 73, Girardville passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in California, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine Dolan Bilsky. She worked for the General Cigar Factory, Mahanoy City and as a presser...

Mar 8, 2020

Mary Ann Haluska

Mary Ann Haluska , 69, Pottsville, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at her residence.

Born in Ashland she was a daughter of the late Wassyl and Violet Flickinger Sedar. She had been employed as a seamstress for several area factories and later as a clerk for...

Mar 4, 2020

Michael C. Matukaitis

Michael C. "Mickey" Matukaitis , 46, Mount Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, March 4 th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Ashland, he was the son of Charles and Geraldine Sweigart Matukaitis, Mount Carmel. He worked for Mattucci's Willow Cafe, Mount Carmel for 29 years...

Mar 4, 2020

Jacqueline Marquette

Jacqueline Marquette , 92, Orwigsburg and former Mount Carmel resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill, Pottsville.

Born in Tremont on October 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Emily (Graeff) Marquette.

Jacqueline was...