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John M.  Comarnisky

John M. Comarnisky

Jan 15, 2021

John M. Comarnisky, 66 of Fountain Springs passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Gilberton, Schuylkill County. Born on September 15, 1954, he was a son of the late Michael and Agatha (Hieble) Comarnisky. John was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and Bloomsburg State College. He was...

Richard J.  Collier

Richard J. Collier

Jan 15, 2021

Richard J. Collier, 76 a resident of Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Schuylkill Haven passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the center. Born in Philadelphia on September 5, 1944, he was a son of the late James and Marie (McDonald) Collier. He was a graduate of Catholic High School in Mt. Carmel. Mr. Collier served his country...

Gilda L.  Kalinoski-Scott

Gilda L. Kalinoski-Scott

Jan 12, 2021

Gilda L. Kalinoski-Scott 92, formerly of 323 West Fourth St., Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mt. Carmel on March 2, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa Greco. She attended Mt. Carmel schools. Gilda had been employed as a seamstress and had worked...

Louis R. Walters, Jr.

Louis R. Walters, Jr.

Jan 9, 2021

Louis R. Walters, Jr. 65 of 219 Water Street Ranshaw passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home. Born in Dover, New Jersey on November 24, 1955 he was the son of the late Louis R. Walters, Sr. and Alice M. (Condron) Walters. Louis attended Mt. Carmel Schools. He served in the United State Navy. He was a...

Edward J. Lynch

Edward J. Lynch

Jan 9, 2021

Edward J. Lynch, 56 of 170 East Dewart Street, Shamokin passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on March 25, 1964, he was the son of the late Edward and Joan (Joyce) Lynch and the brother of the late Elizabeth Miller. He was a 1982 graduate of Our Lady of...

Eilene Baranoski

Eilene Baranoski

Jan 7, 2021

Eilene Baranoski, 81 a resident of Serenity Gardens went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 7, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shamokin on June 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William and Elva (Landeau) Stankunas. She attended Shamokin Schools and then went on to work as a seamstress. Eileen was married in...

Lamar Eugene  Richie

Lamar Eugene Richie

Jan 7, 2021

Lamar Eugene Richie, 85, of Elysburg passed away on January 7, 2021 at his home. Lamar was born on January 19, 1935 and was the son of the late Earl and Reba (Teitsworth) Richie. He graduated from Ralpho Township High School in 1953 where he excelled on the soccer field and baseball diamond. He served in the United States Army...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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