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Joseph Patrick Murray

Joseph Patrick Murray

Nov 18, 2022

Joseph Patrick Murray, 84 of Mount Carmel, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Brook Grove Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Sandy Spring, Maryland.

Born in Ashland on November 24, 1937, he was as son of the late John H. and Annette M. (Gaughan) Murray.

He was a graduate of the former Girardville High School.

Mr. Murray served his country in the US...

Lawrence "Larry" Vaughan

Lawrence "Larry" Vaughan

Nov 15, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Vaughan, 64 of Mount Carmel passed away on November 15,2022 at his residence.

Born at the Shamokin Hospital, Coal Township on June 27, 1958, he was a son of the late Francis Thomas Vaughan Sr. and the late Theresa Mae (Wywadis) Vaughan.

He was a graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School.

Larry was a member of the Anthracite Steam Fire...

Harry R. Herb

Harry R. Herb

Nov 15, 2022

Harry R. Herb, 81 of 220 South Vine Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.

Born in Mt. Carmel on April 23, 1941 he was the son of the late Harry and Eva (Wolfgang) Herb.

He was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.

On April 26, 1983 in Mt. Carmel, he...

Helen Pachuski

Helen Pachuski

Nov 6, 2022

Helen (Mychack) Pachuski, 90, of 105 West Saylor Street, Atlas, passed away on November 6th, 2022 at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Atlas on January 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Tomasz and Mary (Galic) Majczak, and the youngest of 13 children. She lived her entire life in the same...

James Francis Gervais

James Francis Gervais

Nov 6, 2022

James Francis “Jim” Gervais, 69 of Mount Carmel passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 9, 1953 he was a son of the late Francis George and Alberta Mary (Stewart) Gervais.

Jim's greatest joy was his motorcycle, having ridden Harley's since old enough to ride. He enjoyed long hikes where he...

Anna Pristash

Anna Pristash

Nov 5, 2022

Anna Pristash, 95, of Delaware formerly of South Locust Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Delaware.

Interment with her late husband, Joseph Pristash will be held at the convenience of her family in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap, Ralpho Township.

Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor has been entrusted with...

Sylvia Shingle Otto

Sylvia Shingle Otto

Nov 5, 2022

Sylvia Shingle Otto, 97 formerly of Bradford and Elysburg passed away on Saturday morning, November 5, 2022 at TerraBella in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on September 20, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John (Ciungar) Shingle and the late Anna (Henita) Shingle.

She was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School.

On March 3, 1945, in Martins...

Thomas A. Mcginley

Thomas A. Mcginley

Nov 3, 2022

Thomas Anthony “Shomsey” McGinley, 92 formerly of Ashland passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Centralia on July 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Martin Ignatius and Elizabeth (McGann) McGinley.

He was a graduate of the former Hubert Eichert High School, Centralia.

Mr. McGinley was a US Army Korean War Veteran; he...

Lee H. Wesner

Lee H. Wesner

Nov 3, 2022

Lee H. Wesner, 80 of Aristes passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Aristes on July 12, 1942, he was a son of the late Walter and Thelma (Oakum) Wesner.

He was a 1960 graduate of the former Ashland High School.

Mr. Wesner was US Army veteran having served his country from 1960 until 1963.

On September 18, 1971...

Mary Chapman

Mary Chapman

Oct 31, 2022

Mary (McGinley) Chapman Lawler, 82, of 313 Virginia Lane, Kulpmont passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Centralia on May 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Reagan-Deane) and Patrick McGinley.

Mary retired from the Pennsylvania State Police as a police communication’s operator after 20 years of...

Peter Krynitsky

Peter Krynitsky

Oct 24, 2022

Peter Krynitsky, 90 of 169 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Carmel and formerly of Middletown passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Mountain View, a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township.

Born in Centralia on May 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Nicholas Krynitsky and Mary (Petorak) Krynitsky-Zublick.

He was a graduate of the former Con-Cen High School.

Mr. Krynitsky...

John T.  Strocko, Jr.

John T. Strocko, Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

John T. Strocko Jr., 72 of Mount Carmel, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shamokin on December 14, 1949, he was the son of the late John T. Strocko Sr. and Mary (Nolan) Strocko.

He was a 1967 graduate of Mount Carmel High School.

John enlisted in the US Navy and served his country aboard...

David Michael Sassani

David Michael Sassani

Oct 15, 2022

David Michael Sassani, 69 of Gowen City, East Cameron Township passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Harrisburg on February 8, 1953, he was a son of Marie Elva (Posipanko) Sassani of Steelton who survives and the late Michael Francis Sassani.

He attended Steelton-Highspire Area High School.

Early in life, David worked in his father’s business, the former...

Maryann Plisiewicz

Maryann Plisiewicz

Oct 9, 2022

MaryAnn (Brocious) Plisiewicz, 63, passed away in her family’s arms on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in her home after a sudden acute illness complicated by the late effects of cancer treatment. She overcame many challenges that life tossed her way, including surviving cancer, chronic disease, and loss. Yet, she displayed courage through her last breath.

A self-proclaimed “navy brat,” she was...

Katherine Marie “Katie” Fitzpatrick

Katherine Marie “Katie” Fitzpatrick

Oct 3, 2022

Katherine Marie “Katie” Fitzpatrick, 40 of Mount Carmel passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Katie was born on January 24, 1982, she was a daughter of Diane Fitzpatrick and the late Robert G. Fitzpatrick.

She was a 2000 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School. While growing up, she participated in soccer, cheerleading...

Theresa C. Mcdonnell

Theresa C. Mcdonnell

Sep 28, 2022

Theresa C. McDonnell, 89 of 920 Stratford Court, State College formerly of Mount Carmel passed away on Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Embassy of Hearthside Nursing & Rehabilitation, State College.

Born in Maizeville on June 9, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Mallick) Welikonich.

She was a 1951 graduate of the former Gilberton High School.

On October...

Thomas C. Nodich

Thomas C. Nodich

Sep 26, 2022

Thomas C. Nodich, 72 a resident of the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Born in Centralia on February 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Charles and Ann (Nagy) Nodich.

He was a 1967 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.

Thomas served as a Lance Corporal in the United State Marines Corps during the...

John Yuskoski

John Yuskoski

Sep 22, 2022

John “Yuckers” Yuskoski 52 of 111 South Almond Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Danville on November 12, 1969, he was a son of John Yuskoski of Mt. Carmel and the late Linda (Weaver) Yuskoski.

He was a 1988 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School.

John was of the Catholic...

Lisa A.  Greco

Lisa A. Greco

Sep 13, 2022

Lisa A. Greco Hough, 60 of 332 South Hickory Street, Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters and loving family beside her after bravely fighting Multiple Sclerosis for 18 years.

Born in Harrisburg on June 16, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Dino Greco and the late Agnes (Deteski) Greco Dowkus.

Lisa was a graduate of Mount...

Joseph J. Tighe

Joseph J. Tighe

Sep 5, 2022

Joseph J. Tighe, 78 of 228 West Third Street, Mount Carmel passed away early on Monday morning, September 5, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. He fought a courageous one-year battle with cancer and while enduring it, he never lost his good humor, faith and love for his family and friends.

He was born on April 14,...

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