Mr. John J. "Jake" Kendricks, age 90, of New Boston and formerly of Shenandoah Heights, died Wednesday morning at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Shenandoah he was the son of the late John and Victoria (Nolis) Kendricks. He was a 1948 graduate of JW Cooper High School and was a member of the former St. George's Church. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict era. He had been employed by Purolator in Ringtown for 32 years and last worked as...

Mr. Daniel J. Pascavage, age 75, of Delano, died Monday morning at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late John and Stasia (Cytrynowicz) Pascavage. He was a 1963 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the United States Coast Guard. He retired from PPL Electric Utilities as a Transportation Mechanic Leader. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahanoy City. He was a member of,...

Elizabeth M. Gresh, age 95, of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday afternoon at HCR ManorCare in Pottsville. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bush) Wargo. She attended Mahanoy City schools and worked as a housewife caring for her family. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband Stanley, brothers Andrew and John and sisters Lucy and Anna. Survivors include her children...

Mr. Francis J. "Fritz" Schreyer, age 88, of Wapwallopen and formerly of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday night at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late Henry and Frances (Blum) Schreyer. He was a 1950 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for and retired from Firestone in Pottsville and was a member of American Legion Post 74 and St. Teresa of Calcutta Church both of...

Joseph J. Wertman, age 62, of Hometown, passed away peacefully on AUG 31, 2020 in the arms of his loving wife and partner of 30 years following a battle with ALS. Born at the former Pottsville Hospital he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Hill) Kasper. He graduated from high school and served with the United States Army. He worked as a carpenter for various local contractors. He grew up in Tamaqua and spent 25 years in Mahanoy City before moving to Hometown. He was a proud member of...

Mary Lou Hannon – loving wife, nurturing mother, and endearing grandmother – passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. She was taken from this world after a sudden and swift battle with cancer. Mary Lou was born in Ashland, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Biscoe, and Edith Biscoe. She was raised in the small town of Gilberton, alongside her nine brothers and sisters. From her earliest days as a child until her last days...

Joseph J. Morba, age 86, of Buck Mountain, died Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Frank & Anna (Kotch) Morba. He attended Mahanoy Township Schools and was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and was a life member of the Good American Hose Company # 3 also of Mahanoy City He had worked for and retired as a truck driver from Jeddo Highland Coal Company. He enjoyed listening...

Philip W. "Phil" White, age 62, 0f Mahanoy City, died Tuesday morning at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Mitchell) White. He was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. He had been employed by Poly Plastics in Delano and last worked security for Wal Mart at High Ridge Industrial Park. He was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Phil was an avid fan of all sports...

Theresa M. Swartz, age 91, of Morea, died Tuesday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Frackville. Born in Morea she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Domenica (Cozza) DeAngelo Mercuri. She was a graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and worked briefly in the local garment factories. She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church in Mahanoy City. Theresa was a woman kind of heart and had a smile for all she met. She enjoyed going to area dirt track races with...

Robert C. "Rock" Wagner Jr., age 57, of Mahanoy City passed away Saturday. Born at the former Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville, he is the son of Robert C. and E. Carolyn (Thompson) Wagner Sr. of Mahanoy City. He was a 1981 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and also attend the vo tech for auto repair and working as a mechanic was a master of his trade. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to his parents are his daughter Courtney Hughes and her husband...