Mr. Daniel J. Igo, age 76, of Grier City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown surrounded by his family.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Alex) Igo.   He was a 1965 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School  and attended Harrisburg Area Community College.  He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam era.   He had been  self employed as a...

Carol M. Hubosky, age 79, of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Hospice in Coaldale.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Boyle) Stasak.  She was a 1962 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and attended Empire Beauty School.  She owned and operated her own beauty shop and also worked as a para professional first at Shenandoah Valley Elementary School and later for Mahanoy Area High...

Grace E. Long, age 91, of Frackville formerly of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday morning at Shenandaoh Senior Living Community.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital she was the daughter of the late Mordecai and Grace (Hill) Lewis.  She was a 1950 graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School and worked as a housewife.   She was a member of BPOE 695 Ladies Auxiliary.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Long Sr. and a sister Dorothy Potkovak. ...

Kathleen Hughes of Mahanoy City passed away Sunday September 10th at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna (Reing) Long and a brother Robert Long.  She is survived by a sister Mary Lou Rushanan of Frackville, two sons Richard Hughes and his wife Angela of Barnesville and John Hughes of Frackville, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews .  Services will be private.  David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of...

Catherine Schultz, 82, formerly of Mahanoy City, died on Monday August 28 at the Gardens at York Terrace in Pottsville.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital she was the oldest of five daughters born to Martin and Catherine Earley of Mahanoy City.  Raised in Mahanoy City, Catherine attended St. Canicus School and was a 1959 graduate of Immaculate Heart High School.  Following her 1963 graduation from Temple University she worked at various hospitals in the Philadelphia...

Clayton E. Walker, age 88, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday night at his home.  Born in Mahanoy Township he was the son of the late Frank and Elsie (Freeman) Walker.  He was a 1952 graduate of JW Cooper High formerly in Shenandoah and served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict.  He had been employed by the former Atlas Powder Company and last worked as a bus driver for the Mahanoy Area School District.  He was a member of St. Teresa of...

Patricia M. "Pat" Tarson, age 85, of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East in Pottsville.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Lutz) Sherkness.  She attended Mahanoy City High School and had last been employed by City Shirt in Frackville.   She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City.  She enjoyed crafting, painting, sewing, ceramics...

Russell T. Hillibush, age 57, of Mahanoy City, died Friday at his home.  Born in Shenandoah he was the son of the late Eugene and Shirley (Pritz) Hillibush.  He was a 1983 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the United States Army.  He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mahanoy City and had last been employed by Walmart Distribution Center.  He enjoyed watching pro football and baseball and listening to music.  He is survived by his wife of 36...

Mary Eileen Ashfield, age 71, of Mahanoy City, passed away Wednesday evening at her home.  Born in Coaldale she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Bernadette (Hanlon) Swetz.  She was a graduate of Marian High School and Empire Beauty School.  She had been last employed by Morgan Knitting Mills in Hometown. She was preceded in death by a sister Anne Gurka.  She is survived by her husband of 30 years Jay, 2 sisters Bernadette Hafer and her husband Ted of Lake...

It is with heavy hearts we announce on June 26, 2023, Bonnie Morgan has passed away.  Born at the former Ashland State Hospital she was the daughter of the late John J. & Helen (McDonnell) Shilpetski II.  She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and also Mc Cann's in massage therapy.  She had been employed by the Ashland Shirt Company and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church formerly in Mahanoy City.   Bonnie loved her family and friends,...