Douglas C. Starkey
May 1, 2026
Douglas C. Starkey, 69, of Pottsville passed away Friday May 1, 2026.
Doug was born on May 24, 1956 a son of Walter and Blanche Starkey of Mahanoy City. He is survived by his mother and a brother Dean Starkey, husband of Debra.
Doug attended Mahanoy Area High School where he enjoyed wrestling and playing the trumpet.
Doug loved researching local history and posting...
Edward J. Domkus
Apr 28, 2026
Edward J. Domkus, 96, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 28th, at home.
Ed was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 5, 1929, the son of Joseph and Rose Domkus.
He graduated from Mahanoy City High School, and from McCanns School of Business Mahanoy City.
Ed was a member of Divine Mercy Shenandoah.
He served in the U.S. Marines.
Ed had worked...
Earlamonde P. Bennett
Apr 10, 2026
Earlamonde Pearl (Sis) Bennett, 83 of Gilberton, PA passed away at the Shamokin Hospital on Friday April 10, 2026. She was the daughter of Edith (Fox) and Earl Darker.
Pearl was a devoted mom who always put her children and grandchildren first. She always made time for her family. She loved camping, fishing, and the beach. She also loved to cook...
Nathan Forker - Leso
Apr 7, 2026
Nathan Forker - Leso, affectionately known as "Daddy's Bub-Bubs" and "Mommy's Monkey," passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home. Born on October 30, 2019, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Nathan faced a courageous battle with a diffuse midline glioma, a formidable illness that took his life far too soon. Throughout his journey, Nathan demonstrated remarkable grace and love, inspiring all...
Edward S. Seibert
Mar 18, 2026
Edward S. Seibert, 76, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 1, 1949, in Mahanoy City, he built a life marked by devotion, hard work, and a quiet generosity that touched everyone who knew him.
Ed proudly served his country in Vietnam before spending most of his career at...
Anne Skirmantas
Mar 16, 2026
Anne Chaikowsky La Voie Skirmantas, resident of Shenandoah and founder and director of the Lithuanian Heritage Museum there, died Monday, March 16, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem, PA.
Anne was the daughter of the late Leonard J. Chaikowsky and Eleanor Wasley, and sister of the late Leonard Chaikowsky II (Lenny). She was the widow of Wilfred La Voie, who passed...
Rosanne M. Hall
Mar 9, 2026
Rosanne M. Hall, 78, of Shenandoah Heights, PA, passed away Monday, March 9th, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Rosanne was born in Shenandoah on July 25, 1947, a daughter of the late Rosanne Bell and Andrew Popalis.
She graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School, Class of 1965.
She worked for many years at the former Shenandoah Evening Herald and worked as a...
Louis Albert Disabella Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Louis Albert Disabella (Pop Pop), born September 2, 1945, passed away February 25, 2026 at the age of 80. He is reunited with his beloved wife Angela (Tucci), his parents Luigi and Francis (Greco) Disabella, many brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
Louie enlisted in the Navy at age 17. He left the day after his high school graduation, excited to travel the...
Raymond Miller
Feb 24, 2026
Raymond Miller, 56, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 24th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.
Ray was born in Mahanoy City on October 1, 1969, son of Dolores Seritsky and Raymond Miller
He graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1987.
Ray worked as a coal miner, and for Hecla Construction Allentown.
He loved to go hunting and fishing.
Ray is...
Catherine V. Kern Almonti
Feb 21, 2026
Catherine V. Kern Almonti, 62, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on February 21, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital Leighton after a lengthy illness. Born on September 24, 1963, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Patricia Kern. Catherine was a proud graduate of Mahanoy Area, Class of 1981.
She is...
Sutton Mason Hindermyer
Feb 5, 2026
Sutton Mason Hindermyer, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at his residence. Born in Pottsville on January 27, 2026, Sutton was the beloved son of Taylor Sabol and Tim Hindermyer.
He is survived by his three sisters, Stella Sabol, Sophia Sabol, and Sage Hindermyer, as well as his two brothers, Timmy Hindermyer and...
Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke
Jan 2, 2026
Lawrence T. "Larry" Burke, 76, of Morea, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 18, 1949, in Mahanoy City, PA, Larry was the son of the late Mary Rose Starkey and William Burke.
Larry was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School...
Thomas George Horan
Dec 29, 2025
Thomas George Horan, 86, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Born in Mahanoy City on March 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Aseneth (Hudson) and John Horan. Thomas was a proud graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1957 and served honorably in the U.S. Army....
Ronald Bosavage
Dec 20, 2025
Ronald Bosavage 81, of Shenandoah, passed away at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian Pottsville December 20, 2025.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Debra Ann Coleman
Dec 10, 2025
Debra Ann Coleman, 63, of Maple Hill, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Born in Gilberton on February 28, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl and Rose (Wiekel) Wesner.
Debra attended local schools and dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and housewife. She found joy...
James Polusky
Oct 5, 2025
James Polusky, 35, of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Mahanoy City on July 25, 1990, he was the son of Edward Polusky II and the late Annalisa (Bowers) Polusky.
James was a 2008 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
He is survived by his son, Brycen...
Brenda Forster
Sep 17, 2025
Brenda Forster, 84, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, PA, on March 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Melva (Eisenhower) and Marshall Hudson. Brenda was a proud graduate of J.W. Cooper High School, class of 1958.
She was the owner and operator...
Joseph "Jo Jo" Peel
Sep 2, 2025
Joseph "Jo Jo" Peel, 78, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 2nd, after a long battle with Myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood cancer.
Joseph was born on April 14, 1947, the eldest son of the late Joseph G. Peel and Violet (Navakas) Peel. Joe was a member of Saint Teresa...
Billy Jo Fisher
Aug 30, 2025
Billy Jo Fisher, 47, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, August 30th, at St. Lukes, Bethlehem.
Billy Jo was born in Bristol, PA on October 22, 1977, a son of the late Alberta Harris and Billy Jo Fisher.
Attended Panther Valley High School
He worked as a dispatcher for Tri State Envelope....
Robert Fillmore
Aug 26, 2025
Robert A. Fillmore, 71, of Barnesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025.
He was born in Portland, Maine, and attended Portland public schools. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Hazel (Kenny) Fillmore, and several siblings.
He is survived by his brother Charlie, niece Michelle, and cousins Anthony...
