Mary A. Osilka, age 86, of Mahanoy City, died peacefully Saturday morning in the comfort of her home. Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Panko) Gavula and was a 1952 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. Mary was a home maker and enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. Uniquely gifted with the use of needle and thread she could create anything practical or beautiful from a raw bolt of any given fabric. A woman of deep and unwavering faith she was a life...

Mr. William R. Petrey, age 93, of Park Place, passed away April 12, 2021. Born in Mahanoy City he was the son of the late Raymond and Amanda (Fefrehn) Petrey. He was a graduate of Mahanoy Township Class of 1945 and retired from Service Electric Cable TV after 59 years of service. He was a member of F.A. & M. Lodge 357. Preceding him in death and addition to his parents were his wife Grace, a brother Raymond Petrey and a sister Mae Gibbons. He is survived by a daughter Brenda Kylen of...

Mr. James J. "Jimmy" Frank, age 76, of Indiana, PA and formerly of Tuscarora, died Friday evening at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Pottsville and raised in Minersville, he was the son of the late James W. and Helen (Ehrhart) Frank. He was a graduate of Nativity High School and also attended the Ford Business School. He had been employed by the National Labor Relations Board, Van Huesen, Steco Trailers, Argo Knitting Mills, Boscov's, Shawnee Resort, Alfonso's...

Geraldine S. "Geri" Oslar, age 74, of Mahanoy City, died Tuesday morning at Providence Place in Drums. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital she was the daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Sherkness) Deriscavage. She was a 1964 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and also Empire Beauty school. She had been employed by Girard Trust in Philadelphia, worked at Sears at the former Schuylkill Mall for 30 years and last worked and retired as a secretary for St. Teresa of...

Helen J. Wolfgang, age 86, of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East in Pottsville. Born in Hosensock, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Touchinsky) Slotcavage. She was a 1952 graduate of Frackville High School and had been employed in the local garment factories. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Frackville and was a volunteer for the Frackville Food Bank. Preceding her in death in addition to her...

Dolores M. Noonan, age 79, of Frackville and formerly of Mahanoy City, died Tuesday night at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Frackville. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Getz) Lehigh. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and had been employed as a secretary for Dr. Setlock. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward F. Noonan in 1994 and 2 brothers Gerald and Jack Lehigh. Survivors include a son Edward and his...

Mr. George J. Gaydosh, age 84, of Morea, died Tuesday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian St., in Pottsville. Born in Mahanoy City, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Roman) Gaydosh. He was a 1954 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. George was a graduate of McCann School of Business, and held a BS degree in Business from Northwestern University. His working career included being a purchasing...

Geraldine L. "Gerry" Scully, age 88, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday morning at her home. Born in Mahanoy City she was the daughter of the Late Nicholas and Lucy (Cataldi) Mammarella Sr.. She was a 1950 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Active in her community she was the owner and operator of Gerry's Dress Shops. She was the organizer of many community events including the Easter Parades, and Mahanoy...

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Procopio, 84, of Mahanoy City, passed away Wednesday, December 30th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East in Pottsville. Born August 1, 1936 in Mahanoy City to the late Balthazar and Victoria (Becker) Cornelius. She was a 1954 graduate of Mahanoy City High School and was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City. Kathy and her late husband Joseph Procopio Sr. formerly owned and operated Paesano's Pizza & Hoagie Shop and...

Theresa A. Bledsoe passed away on December 24, 2020 (Christmas Eve) from complications due to COVID-19. Terry, as she was known to everyone, was a great daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. Terry was born in Morea, PA on July 24, 1931 to James and Anna Zelinko. She had several sisters (Catherine, Helen, and Margaret) and one brother (Billy), all of whom preceded her in death as well as her husband, R.D. Bledsoe. After graduating from high school, Terry started her life...