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Alfred A. Santelli

Alfred A. Santelli

Mar 19, 2025

Alfred Albert Santelli, 78, of Mount Carmel, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the Schuylkill Center, in Pottsville. He was born in Shamokin on November 14, 1946, to Anthony U. and Catherine D. (Tanney) Santelli and grew up in Atlas.

He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School and was a proud member of the Mounties marching...

Maryann C. Horoshak

Maryann C. Horoshak

Mar 16, 2025

Maryann C. Horoshak “The Tailor's Daughter”, 76, of 138 North Chestnut Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born at the former Shamokin State Hospital on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Dovach) Horoshak.

She was a 1967 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High...

Louise V. Daulis

Louise V. Daulis

Mar 3, 2025

Louise V. Daulis, 92, of 122 South Beech Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Shamokin in her parents home on November 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Veronica Joraskie.

She was a graduate of the former Mt. Carmel Township High School. While in high...

Thomas M. Turlis

Thomas M. Turlis

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas M. Turlis, 62, of 320 South Poplar Street, Mount Carmel, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 suddenly in his home.

Born in Danville on September 24, 1962, he was a son of the late Myron Turlis, Sr. and Bernice (Parker) Turlis.

He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School and Williamsport Community College.

Thomas was married in Kulpmont on...

Michael Reilley, Jr.

Michael Reilley, Jr.

Feb 28, 2025

Michael Reilley, Jr., 89 of Elysburg, passed away Friday February 28, 2025 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Born in Byrnesville on November 26, 1935 he was the son of the late Michael Reilley, Sr. and Elizabeth (Burke) Reilley.

He was a 1953 graduate of Con-Cen High School.

He was married on January 22, 1966 in the former St. Peter’s Church in Mt. Carmel...

Ellen Moraskie

Ellen Moraskie

Feb 22, 2025

Ellen Moraskie, 83, formally of Atlas and Kulpmont passed away Saturday, February 22,2025.

 Born April 21st, 1941 in Atlas, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Caroll) Schlagle. On February 15th, 1958 she was united in marriage at St. Joseph church, Ashland to Francis Moraskie whom she shared a blessed union of forty-five (45) years until his death. 

 Ellen...

Margaret "Peggy" Marlow

Margaret "Peggy" Marlow

Feb 18, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” (Klischer) Marlow

“See you later, Alligator…

In the early morning of February 18, 2025, as she slept peacefully, Margaret “Peggy” (Klischer) Marlow’s soul at last found release from her lengthy struggles with illness. No longer will she suffer from the confusion that robbed her of precious memories, nor the pain that plagued her. She has found her way home, joyfully...

Marion H. Palmer

Marion H. Palmer

Feb 15, 2025

Marion H. Palmer, 100 formerly of Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA.

She enjoyed bingo, daily lunch with her friends, and visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren while maintaining an independent living style until her passing thanks to the support provided by Traditions of Hershey.

Born in Mount Carmel on December...

Randall L. Retallack

Randall L. Retallack

Feb 12, 2025

Randall L. “Randy” Retallack, 66 of 704 Spruce Street, Kulpmont passed away peacefully in his home after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025.

Born at the former Shamokin State Hospital on July 3, 1958, he was a son of the late Theodore and Jean L. (Woodley) Retallack.

Randy attended Mount Carmel Schools.

Earlier in life, he was...

Edward J. Rooney

Edward J. Rooney

Feb 8, 2025

Edward J. Rooney, 85 of Lavelle passed away on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.

Born in Centralia on December 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Tighe) Rooney.

He was a graduate of Catholic High in Mount Carmel.

Mr. Rooney was a decorated US Army veteran having served his country...

Ann "Doylie" DeLozier

Ann "Doylie" DeLozier

Feb 4, 2025

Ann “Doylie” DeLozier, 91 of Monroe Township, New Jersey, formerly of Locust Gap, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Locust Gap in the same bedroom as her dad on July 1, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Francis Leo and Mary Regina (Mannion) Doyle.

She attended Saint Joseph’s Elementary School in...

Dean Allen Leisenring

Dean Allen Leisenring

Feb 3, 2025

Dean Allen Leisenring, 56 of Overlook passed away suddenly on Monday, February 3, 2025.

 He was born in Sunbury on August 28, 1968. He was the son of the late Charles and Miriam (Richie) Leisenring.

 Dean was a Southern Columbia High School graduate.

 He was employed as a Production Supervisor at Global Gourmet, LLC in Paxinos.

 Dean loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing...

Romaine M. Kaczmarek

Romaine M. Kaczmarek

Jan 24, 2025

Romaine M. Kaczmarek, 66 of 224 South Beech Street Mt. Carmel, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at her home.

Born at Geisinger Hospital in Danville on January 18, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Schoppy) Kazmarek.

She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. She also attended Bloomsburg College for three years.

Romaine was a...

Ann M. Polinski

Ann M. Polinski

Jan 20, 2025

Ann M. Polinski, 98 of 233 South Locust Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Monday January 20, 2025 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Mt. Carmel on October 17, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Sarisky) Sarisky.

She was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.

Ann worked as a seamstress for forty-five years...

Rosemarie Ozelek

Rosemarie Ozelek

Jan 19, 2025

Rosemarie Ozelek, 88, a resident of Grandview Nursing Home in Danville and formerly of Wilburton, Byrnesville and Aristes passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on August 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elsie (Siemienowicz) Ozelek. 

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and was a...

Patricia A. Bressi

Patricia A. Bressi

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia A. Bressi, 84 of 70 Wynn School Road, Elysburg, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025.

Born in Shamokin on March 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Swetra) Misiewicz.

Patricia attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school in Kulpmont and graduated from Kulpmont High School.

Early on in her working career she had been employed at a...

Theresa Ann Walter

Theresa Ann Walter

Jan 17, 2025

Theresa Ann (Kovalovich) Walter, “Gigi,” of 341 S. Lemon Street, Mt. Carmel, concluded her earthly journey on January 17, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born on August 28, 1947 at Ashland Hospital to John F. and Loretta (Schetroma) Kovalovich. For a short time, she lived in Donahue Row in Mt. Carmel before moving to Atlas...

Joseph Francis Kaminski

Joseph Francis Kaminski

Jan 8, 2025

Joseph Francis Kaminski, 89 of Mount Carmel, formerly of Locust Gap, passed away on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.

Born in Mount Carmel on March 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank “Fritz” and Julie (Wywadis) Kaminski.

Joe spent almost ninety years on this earth and seventy-one of those years were...

Sheldon Lane Gusky

Sheldon Lane Gusky

Jan 6, 2025

Sheldon Lane Gusky went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Born on May 7, 1938, Sheldon was raised in Coal Township by parents Evelyn and Walter Gusky. His older sister Betty Hubler, her daughter Cindy, and his younger sister Velvet Vincenzes were waiting to welcome him to Heaven.

After military service in his early adulthood, Sheldon...

Edward A. Schetroma, Sr.

Edward A. Schetroma, Sr.

Jan 5, 2025

Edward A. Schetroma, Sr., 94 of 351 South Locust Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Center, Mount Carmel. Born in Mt. Carmel on November 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Anthony and Adeline (Mazzatesta) Schetroma, of Mount Carmel.

 Edward enlisted in the United States Army and served his...

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