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...

Darlene T. "Dee" Soult, age 70, of Mahanoy City, died Monday afternoon at her daughter Tammie's home in Park Place. Born in Jeansville she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dora (Beishline) Bevans. She had been employed in various local factories and cleaning jobs. Dee had a big heart and was know for her willingness to do anything for anyone and adored her ten grandchildren. She was a member of the Mahanoy City American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Preceding her in death in...

Regina H. "Gina" Courson, age 87, of Locust Lake Road in Locust Valley, died Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Constance (Yaworski) Helenski. She was a 1949 graduate of Ken Hi and worked for and retired as an executive secretary from HQ Defense Logistics Agency in Alexandria VA. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing bridge, and amassing collectibles and decorating and furnishing miniature doll houses....

Barbara A. Heffner, age 73, of Mahanoy City, died Wednesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian Street in Pottsville. Born in Pottstown she was the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille (Richards) Delcamp. She was a graduate of J.W. Coper High School in Shenandoah and was employed at the former Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville for 29 years. She was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include her husband of 53 years Frederick "Fred" J. Heffner Sr., 2...

Nicholas "Nick" Teaschenko, age 86, of Mahanoy City died Friday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab in Shenandoah. Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Yuhas) Teaschenko. He was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He resided most of his life in Mahanoy City and had been employed with the Reading Railroad, Bohorad's Clothing Store formerly of Mahanoy City, Shields and Company on Wall...

Mr. Edward G. Goshaney, age 95, of Morea, died Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. Born in New Boston he was the son of the late Michael J. & Maria (Hrametz) Goshaney. He was a 1941 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII and was in the 2nd wave of the invasion of Normandy Beach on D Day. He worked for and retired from General Motors and was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. He was preceded in death by a sister...

Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Schegan Sr., age 68, of Locust Valley, died Monday evening at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late John and Helen (Lord) Schegan. He was a 1968 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the National Guard. He retired from PennDot after 33 years of services and also owned and operated his auto repair garage from his home. He is survived by his wife of 44 years the former Michele...

Margaret M. "Maggie" Kaufman,age 76, of Barnesville, died Sunday night at St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus in Coaldale. Born in Jackson's Patch she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Veronica (McCloskey) Britton. She was a 1960 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and had been employed as a custodian for Mahanoy Area School District and currently worked for Lakeside Park Beverage in Barnesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, brothers John, Joseph,...

Mr. George E. Eckrode, age 80, of Locust Valley Barnesville, died Wednesday morning at Commonwealth Health Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late William and Agnes (Volosky) Eckrode. He was a 1956 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and was a member of St. Peter's UCC of Locust Valley. He served during the Vietnam War with the United States Air Force in southeast Asia. He had been employed as an electrician for Bemis Corporation. Survivors...