Obituaries
Jean Gloria Wirbisky
Jun 26, 2022
Jean Gloria Wirbisky, 86, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at the Seasons Hospice at Christianacare Wilmington on 26 June 2022 after a long illness. She left a stunning legacy of love and caring for her family and friends (and for strangers who quickly became friends), all of whom are still trying to grapple with her departure from this earth. Jean...
Marie A. Wolsky
Jun 25, 2022
Marie A. Wolsky, 99, formerly of Shenandoah and a resident of Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, passed away on Saturday June 25, 2022 at her residence. Ms. Wolsky was born in Shenandoah on September 1, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Swirsky) Wolsky. She moved to the Washington D.C. in the early 1940s and began...
Thomas J. "Tim" O
Jun 20, 2022
Thomas J. "Tim" O'Rourke, 82 formerly of Shenandoah Heights passed on Monday evening, June 20, 2022 at Arden Courts of Susquehanna, Harrisburg. Born in Shenandoah on April 21, 1940 he was a son of the late Cpl. Laurence and Margaret (Thomas) O'Rourke. Tim was a 1957 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights. He retired from...
Terrence “Terry” Francis Gownley & Margaret Gownley Jr.
Jun 18, 2022
Terrence "Terry" Francis Gownley Jr., born March 12, 1946 in Lost Creek, PA, and his wife Margaret "Peggy" Ann Gownley (nee McAndrew), born August 23, 1946 in Ashland, PA have passed away. Peggy passed away on October 12, 2015 at their home in Houston, TX after losing her battle with breast cancer, and Terry passed away on March 2, 2021...
John Paul Lebby
Jun 11, 2022
John P. "Jack" Lebby, 79, a former resident of Shenandoah currently residing with his son and daughter-in-law, John Paul and Amanda Lebby of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Shenandoah on February 8, 1943, he was a son of the late John Joseph and Regina Mary (Bokuniewicz) Lebby (Lebiedziewski). He...
Daniel D. Marcinowski, Sr.
Jun 5, 2022
Daniel D. Marcinowski Sr., 80, of Barnesville, formerly of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. Born January 18, 1942, in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Frank and Jean (Sobolewski) Marcinowski. He was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah. Dan was a US Army...
Cyril Kowalick
Jun 4, 2022
Cyril Kowalick, 69, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He is now at peace after a long battle with multiple health complications. Cyril was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and many special and good friends. Religious services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:30 a.m....
Anne Marie Hanley
May 28, 2022
Anne Marie (Lobichusky) Hanley, 83 of Mahanoy City, passed away at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born December 11, 1938 at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, she was the daughter of late Victor and Anna (Alansky) Lobichusky. A 1956 graduate of Mahanoy City High School, and Empire Beauty School, Pottsville she earned a Cosmetology Instructor license,...
Anthony Blaschak, Jr.
May 26, 2022
Anthony "Tony" Blaschak, Jr., 69 of Barnesville passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown with his loving and caring family by his side. Born in Danville on June 29, 1952 he was a son of the late Anthony Blaschak, Sr. and the late Jean (Ebner) Blaschak. He was a 1970 graduate of North...
Joseph M. Truskolasky
May 11, 2022
Joseph M. Truskolasky, 75 of Park Place, Mahanoy City and a former Shenandoah resident passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
Joseph M. Truskolasky & Regina C. Truskolasky _
May 11, 2022
Joseph M. Truskolasky, 75 of Park Place Road, Park Place, Mahanoy City and a former resident of Shenandoah passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence. His wife, Regina C. Truskolasky, age 79 of Park Place, affectionately known as "Mom Mom" and "Jeanie Van Horn" passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020 at their residence. Graveside services for...
Antoinette Catherine Grutza
May 4, 2022
Antoinette Catherine Grutza, 90, of Shenandoah, succumbed to cancer and joined her husband in eternal rest early on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her children. Born July 8, 1931 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hudock) Kronkowsky. She married her best friend and beloved soul mate Clarence "Leo" John...
Vera Chisick
Apr 27, 2022
Veronica "Vera" (Debuski) Chisick, 91, formerly of Texas Avenue, Shenandoah Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Camp Hill. Born in Morea on December 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia (Koch) Debuski. She was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School. Vera was a member...
Felix Petrachonis
Apr 24, 2022
Felix Petrachonis, 75 of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. To leave a condolence for Felix's family, please sign the guestbook below. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
Edward P. "Big Ed" Michalik
Apr 12, 2022
Edward "Big Ed" Michalik, 78 of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving and most caring family. Born in Shenandoah on December 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Zuber) Michalik. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Hershey Chocolate Corporation. !Ed was an active...
John J. “Jack” Karpovich, Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
John J. "Jack" Karpovich, Sr., 96 of Shenandoah Heights passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights. Born in Shenandoah on May 14, 1925, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kaminski) Karpovich. Jack attended the former Saint George Elementary School and was a graduate of the former J.W....
Leo M. "Ez" Garvey
Mar 23, 2022
Leo M. "EZ" Garvey, 67 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by his family. Born in Shenandoah on September 4, 1954, he was a son of the late John and Eleanor (Collins) Garvey. He was educated in West Mahanoy Township and Shenandoah schools. Leo was employed for over 30...
Albert A. Discavage
Mar 21, 2022
Albert A. Discavage, 90 of Shenandoah Heights passed away on Monday night, March 21, 2022 with his family and caregivers by his side at his residence. Born in Ringtown on March 28, 1931, he was a son of the late Albert V. and Anna (Bernotsky) Discavage. He was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights....
Kathleen E. (Rhoads) Merchlinsky
Mar 17, 2022
Kathleen E. (Rhoads) Merchlinsky, 93 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah on April 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Anspach) Rhoads but she was raised by the late Catherine and Leo Anspach. Kathy was a 1947 graduate of the former J.W....
James F. "Jim" Kelly
Mar 15, 2022
James F. "Jim" Kelly, 88 of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022 at the home of his daughter and caregiver, Kathie Rooney and her husband Brian. Born in Shenandoah on February 6, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Josephine Kelly. He last worked and retired from Hexcel Corporation, St. Clair. Jim was an...
