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Greta Schiavone-Kichline

Greta Schiavone-Kichline

Dec 31, 2020

KULPMONT - Greta "Rita" Schiavone was the backbone of the singing trio known as "The Laurie Sisters." She played the part of manager, arranger and publicist. Greta was born May 3, 1930, and was the youngest of the Schiavone kids but the most outspoken. Originally from Atlas, The Laurie Sisters would go on to record for almost every major record...

Mitchell D.  Matalavage

Mitchell D. Matalavage

Dec 28, 2020

Mitchell D. Matalavage, 29, of Paxinos passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Harrisburg on December 12, 1991 he was the son of the late Leonard Matalavage, Sr. and Celine (Narcavage) Matalavage. He was a 2011 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School. Mitchell was an avid fisherman. Surviving are one brother Arvin “AJ” Shicora and his fiancé...

Christine M.  Jevelle

Christine M. Jevelle

Dec 24, 2020

Christine M. Jevelle, 83 of Kulpmont passed away unexpectedly at home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020. Chris, also known as “Tina”, was born on June 3, 1937 in Shenandoah to parents Samuel and Theophilia (Arminavage) Cikot. Tina had a beautiful singing voice and as a child, she recorded a record and was invited to appear on the Paul Whiteman...

Mary Alice "Queenie" Shields

Mary Alice "Queenie" Shields

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Alice “Queenie” Shields, 78 formerly of Shamokin and a resident of the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on July 24, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Laura A. (Clews) Kline. She was a...

Phyllis  Schiavone

Phyllis Schiavone

Dec 23, 2020

BETHLEHEM - Phyllis Schiavone, 93, passed away from COVID-19, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Phyllis, also known as "Cathy" Laurie, was born in Atlas, May 15, 1927. While Phyllis was a friend to many, most will remember her as the booming voice that led the Laurie Sisters to fame in the 1950s. Phyllis began her music career early in life with...

Michael A.  Bucher

Michael A. Bucher

Dec 22, 2020

Michael A. Bucher, Sr., 59 of 704 Spruce Street, Kulpmont passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on November 3, 1961 he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Frances E. (Chapman) Bucher. He was a 1980 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School. Michael...

Peter Kenenitz

Peter Kenenitz

Dec 22, 2020

Peter Kenenitz, Sr., 89 of Ashland and formerly of Centralia passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Born in Centralia on June 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Roman and Catherine Kenenitz. He attended Centralia schools. Peter was married on April 14, 1959 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic...

Anna Mae Kushner

Anna Mae Kushner

Dec 22, 2020

Anna Mae Kushner, 86 of 639 East Fourth Street, Mount Carmel passed away on December 22, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Mount Carmel on May 1, 1934 she was a daughter of the late John William and Anna (Swalinski) Schoppy. Anna Mae attended Mount Carmel Catholic Schools. Prior to her retirement she was employed at former J.C....

Gerald Augustin Beierschmitt

Gerald Augustin Beierschmitt

Dec 20, 2020

Gerald Augustin Beierschmitt, Jr., 80 of 115 East Fourth Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Sunday morning, December 20, 2020 at The Emmanuel Center, Danville. Born in Danville on April 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Gerald A. Beierschmitt, Sr. and Dora (Betz) Beierschmitt. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Gerald (Jerry)...

John V.  Gross, Jr.

John V. Gross, Jr.

Dec 20, 2020

John V. Gross, Jr. 50 of 12 South Market Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Shamokin on February 12, 1970 he was the son of the late John V. Gross, Sr. and the late Gayle (Bernodin) Peters. He was a 1988 graduate...

Jean M.  Mahalik

Jean M. Mahalik

Dec 16, 2020

Jean M. Mahalik, 83 of Mount Carmel passed away on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Center as a result of Covid-19 pneumonia. Born in Wilburton she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Mushalko) Broda. She was a graduate of the former Conyngham Township High School. Married in Mt. Carmel on September 30th,...

Michael X.  Bennett

Michael X. Bennett

Dec 13, 2020

Michael X. Bennett, 75, of Ecumenical Retirement Community, Harrisburg, died Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was the son of the late Angus and Betty (Smithers) Bennett. He was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg and was ordained a priest on May 22, 1971 in Saint Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg by Bishop George L. Leech. During his priesthood his assignments...

Thelma P. Duceman

Thelma P. Duceman

Dec 11, 2020

Thelma P. Duceman 87 of Mt. Carmel passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Mount Carmel on February 12, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mable (Laing) Gummel. Thelma attended Mt. Carmel Schools. She was married on April 17, 1952 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashland to...

Elaine D. Lindemuth

Elaine D. Lindemuth

Dec 8, 2020

Elaine D. Lindemuth, 79 of Mt. Carmel passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Mount Carmel on July 10, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna M. (Gedman) Ruginis. She was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Elaine had been employed as a doctor’s assistant...

Elizabeth "Betty" Burge

Elizabeth "Betty" Burge

Dec 7, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) D. Burge, 99, of 194 Arizona Drive, Den-Mar Gardens passed away of natural causes on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the home of her son Howard Burge and daughter-in-law Judy Burge in Mt. Carmel. Born in Mt. Carmel on November 2, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie (Beaver) Barnes. Betty was married on...

Angeline D.  Malick

Angeline D. Malick

Nov 30, 2020

Angeline D. Malick, 85, of Mt. Carmel passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Pottsville on January 23, 1935. She attended Mt. Carmel Schools. Angeline love socializing with people. She was a loving mother and cherished the time she spent with her family. Surviving are one son, Donald Malick and his...

Anna M.  Pinamonti

Anna M. Pinamonti

Nov 29, 2020

Anna M. Pinamonti, 97 formerly of Mount Carmel passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Locust Gap on October 17, 1923 she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Bloom) Schober. She was a 1941 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Anna was a retired seamstress having been employed...

Lorraine A. Britt

Lorraine A. Britt

Nov 27, 2020

Lorraine A. (DeVito) Britt, formerly of 33 South Almond Street, Mount Carmel died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Moravian Manor, Lititz where she was a resident for three years. Born in Ashland on July 27, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Cecelia (Stankoski) DeVito. She was educated in the Mount Carmel Catholic schools. Lorraine was a...

Kenneth M.  Sikora

Kenneth M. Sikora

Nov 26, 2020

Kenneth M. Sikora, 66 of Mt. Carmel passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020 at Maria Hall in Danville after a brief stay. Born in Danville on September 21, 1954 he was the son of the late Michael A. Sikora and Elizabeth V. (Procopio) Sikora who survives. He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and the police academy....

Helen C. Fleming

Helen C. Fleming

Nov 22, 2020

Helen C. Fleming, 96, of 324 South Chestnut Street, Mount Carmel passed away early Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Mount Carmel on March 30, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Bader) Kashmere. She was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Helen was a member of...

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