Mr. George C. Sherman Sr., age 74, of Mahanoy City, died Sunday at his home. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late George and Gertrude (Neidlinger) Sherman. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Army and was steward and past commander of the former Mahanoy City VFW Post 1420. He was also a member of Mahanoy City American Legion Post 74. He had been employed with World Resources in Pottsville. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife Mary, a...

Mr. Stephen G. Sisak, age 82, of Mahanoy City, died Friday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian Street Pottsville. Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late John and Mary (Chonko) Sisak Sr.. He was a 1954 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He had been employed with Mirawal in Port Carbon and in the kitchen at Mahanoy Area School District. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahanoy City. He enjoyed making...

Andrea M. Kovalewski RN age 62, of Ringtown, Passed away Tuesday morning in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Pryga) Felegi. She was a 1975 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and also the Ashland Hospital School of Nursing. She had been employed as a home health care nurse and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ringtown. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia...

Sandra K. Seibert, age 76, of Schuylkill Haven died Tuesday at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Volosky) Eckrode and was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. She had been employed by the Dutch Kitchen Restaurant in Frackville and was of the Catholic faith. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were three brothers William, Clinton and George and a sister Mary. Survivors include two daughters Alice Budwash and her husband Gary of Pine Grove and...

Elizabeth K. "Betty" Kurpell, age 88, of Mahanoy City, died Thursday morning at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Frackville. Born in Weatherly she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Welding) Toth.  She is survived by 3 sons David of Tamaqua, Walter and his wife Regina of Virginia and Ken and his wife Patricia of Frackville, 2 grand children Stephen and Walter and a great grandchild Quinn.  Service will be private.

Regina Malinowski, age 96, formerly of Mahanoy City and the village of Trenton, died Saturday morning at Shenandoah Senior Liviing Community. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Pietrasiewicz) Malinowski. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and was employed by Keystone Cleaners formerly of Mahanoy City She loved McDonalds fish burgers and diet Dr. Pepper and crossword puzzles.. Preceding her in death were her brothers and...

John A. "Jack" Wargo Jr., age 71, of Grier City, passed away Wednesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre after losing his battle with on-going health issues. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of Jennie Kaminsky Wargo and the late John A. Wargo Sr. He was a graduate of the former St. Fidelis Catholic School and was a 1965 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. Jack served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era from 1969 to...

Mr. Michael P. Matthews, age 65, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday at his home. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Thomas F. & Stephanie T. (Chickanavage) Matthews. He was a 1971 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School as well as the Steven's Trade School. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a brother Paul in 1989. Survivors include 2 brother Thomas of Mahanoy City and Kevin of Las Vegas, a sister Nancy Karstens and her husband...

Michael D. Economy, age 41, of Gilberton, passed away Wednesday. Born at Andrews Air Force Base he was the son of Michael and Linda (Powanda) Economy. He was a 1995 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and attended Lincoln Technical School. He had been employed with Lucent Technology in Allentown, worked as a switchman for Verizon and last worked for Jeld Wen at High Ridge Industrial Park. He enjoyed playing the guitar but his passion was for drums and began to play at eight years old. His...

Shirley E. Ryan, age 78, of Macungie and formerly of Mahanoy City died Sunday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John D. and Elizabeth M. (Ward) Thomas. She was a 1959 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. In 2000 she reorganized the alumni group after a 52 year hiatus and was instrumental in helping to save memorabilia from the former high school. She was past president of the alumni association and was also a member of the...