Sarah K. Sally" Irvin, age 79, of Mahanoy City, died August 4, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Sioux Falls SD she was the daughter of the late Rev. William O. and Rebecca (Burge) Mayer Jr. . She had been employed for many years at M & T Bank in Mahanoy City and after her retirement she worked in the pro shop at Mountain Valley Golf Course. She was preceded in death by her son Albert J. "AJ" Irvin Jr. Survivors include a brother Louis W. Mayer and his...

Michael Swartz, age 67, long time Mahanoy City resident, passed away July 20, 2021 at his home in Pottsville. He was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Swartz . Michael died from a long bout of blood disorders and liver failure. He spent years battling his medical problems at Pottsville and Geisinger Hospitals. He was a student at St. Canicus grade school and Marian High School. Michael was a noted local and regional Jazz and Blues saxophonist playing for more than 50 years in Schuylkill...

Mr. Eugene J. "Gene" Suda Sr. , age 77, of Barnesville, died Tuesday afternoon at Providence Place in Pottsville. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital he was the son of the late Wassel and Anna (Timko) Suda. He was a 1962 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and served with the National Guard. He worked as a 1st Class Lineman for PPL and retired after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahanoy City, He was preceded in death by...

Sharon R. Longenberger, age 70, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Tuesday afternoon in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital she was the daughter of the late George and Louise Price. She attended Mahanoy Area High School and was retired. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Frackville. Preceding her in death were a sister Jackie Seibert and a brother Richard Price. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Michael V....

Mr. Alfred L. "Al" Skelson, age 88, of Barnesville, died May 16, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in the Bronx NY he was the son of the late Lawrence & Mildred (Hindley) Skelson. He was a 1950 graduate of Morris High School in the Bronx and was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for and retired from the former Atlas Powder Company and was a member of the Ryan Township Fire Company. He was a avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Eleanor Rooney, age 96, formerly of Mahanoy City, died May 15, 2021 at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Ushella) Mazeikas. She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School anbd attended beauty school. She had been employed in the local garment factories, Alcoa, worked as a waitress at the former Longo's Restaurant and also worked as a beautician. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calutta Church in Mahanoy City. Preceding...

Patricia A. Cameli, age 85, of Hazleton and formerly of Mahanoy City, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon. Born at the former Ashland Hospital, she was the daughter of the late George and Stella (Zemesky) Kurtz. She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School Class of 1953. She was a member of SS Cyril and Methodius Parish in Hazleton. She spent her life devoted to her family. She loved to travel, was an avid reader and loved to do all crafts. She was a great cook and her family always enjoyed...

Mr. Edward R. Isgate Jr., age 82, of Mahanoy City, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown. Born in Shenandoah he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Bender) Isgate Sr.. He was a 1956 graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam war. He had been employed by Hershey in Hazleton for 28 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mahanoy City. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Philly's fan as...

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...