Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mount Carmel, PA, Northumberland County & Surrounding Areas
Elizabeth J. Menapace
May 8, 2025
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Menapace, 91 of Atlas passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 8, 2025 at The Birches, Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Born in Oneida, New York on December 31, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Ulysses Grant Cox and the late Louise (Byron) Cox.
She was a 1951 graduate of Canastota High School, Canastota, NY. She was voted...
Joseph E. Shustack
May 5, 2025
Joseph E. Shustack, 82 of Turkey Run, Shenandoah passed away on Monday, morning, May 5, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Shenandoah on December 17, 1942, he was a son of the late John and May (Clifford) Shustack.
On September 25, 1965 he married the former Barbara Yuschock who survives.
He was a retired mechanic having been employed by...
Leonard William "Bill" Caruso
Apr 27, 2025
Leonard William "Bill" Caruso, 81 of Fountain Springs, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 after complications of a stroke.
Bill was born on June 28, 1943 in Queens, NY and was the son of the late Leonard and Nancy (David) Caruso.
Bill owned and operated his own business, North American Drilling in NY until he retired to his favorite area, Schuylkill...
Robert M. "Chopper" Deitz
Apr 12, 2025
Robert M. “Chopper” Deitz, 76 of Snydertown and formerly of Mt. Carmel passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Danville on July 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Marshall H. Deitz and Norma Mable (Sohopietra) Deitz.
He was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
Robert had been employed at PPL...
Mary Ann A. Wydra
Apr 5, 2025
On April 5th, Mary Ann A. Wydra (Karycki) of 510 West Seventh Street, Mount Carmel died in her home after a short illness. She was 91 years of age, having been born on August 2, 1933 to Walter and Sadie (Hudick) Karycki. Mary Ann was a proud 1951 graduate of Mount Carmel High School and participated on numerous reunion committees.
On...
Lois Sarah Lomas
Apr 3, 2025
Lois Sarah Lomas, 86 of Turkey Run, Shenandoah passed away on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Turkey Run on January 1, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Hobart D. Lomas Sr. and Mary Ondusko Lomas.
Earlier in life, she was employed as an operator for Bell...
Peter Kevin Olanich
Apr 1, 2025
Peter Kevin Olanich, a beloved husband and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg at the age of 67 after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer.
He was born in the former Ashland State Hospital on January 24, 1958.
Pete graduated from North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1975 with a passion for martial arts...
Leo William Powell
Apr 1, 2025
Leo William Powell, 95 of 307 South Peach Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community.
Born in Mt. Carmel on May 28, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Doyle) Powell.
He attended Mt. Carmel Schools.
Leo served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was...
Alfred A. Santelli
Mar 19, 2025
Alfred Albert Santelli, 78, of Mount Carmel, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the Schuylkill Center, in Pottsville. He was born in Shamokin on November 14, 1946, to Anthony U. and Catherine D. (Tanney) Santelli and grew up in Atlas.
He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School and was a proud member of the Mounties marching...
Maryann C. Horoshak
Mar 16, 2025
Maryann C. Horoshak “The Tailor's Daughter”, 76, of 138 North Chestnut Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born at the former Shamokin State Hospital on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Dovach) Horoshak.
She was a 1967 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High...
Louise V. Daulis
Mar 3, 2025
Louise V. Daulis, 92, of 122 South Beech Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.
Born in Shamokin in her parents home on November 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Veronica Joraskie.
She was a graduate of the former Mt. Carmel Township High School. While in high...
Thomas M. Turlis
Feb 28, 2025
Thomas M. Turlis, 62, of 320 South Poplar Street, Mount Carmel, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 suddenly in his home.
Born in Danville on September 24, 1962, he was a son of the late Myron Turlis, Sr. and Bernice (Parker) Turlis.
He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School and Williamsport Community College.
Thomas was married in Kulpmont on...
Michael Reilley, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Michael Reilley, Jr., 89 of Elysburg, passed away Friday February 28, 2025 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital.
Born in Byrnesville on November 26, 1935 he was the son of the late Michael Reilley, Sr. and Elizabeth (Burke) Reilley.
He was a 1953 graduate of Con-Cen High School.
He was married on January 22, 1966 in the former St. Peter’s Church in Mt. Carmel...
Ellen Moraskie
Feb 22, 2025
Ellen Moraskie, 83, formally of Atlas and Kulpmont passed away Saturday, February 22,2025.
Born April 21st, 1941 in Atlas, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Caroll) Schlagle. On February 15th, 1958 she was united in marriage at St. Joseph church, Ashland to Francis Moraskie whom she shared a blessed union of forty-five (45) years until his death.
Ellen...
Margaret "Peggy" Marlow
Feb 18, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” (Klischer) Marlow
“See you later, Alligator…
In the early morning of February 18, 2025, as she slept peacefully, Margaret “Peggy” (Klischer) Marlow’s soul at last found release from her lengthy struggles with illness. No longer will she suffer from the confusion that robbed her of precious memories, nor the pain that plagued her. She has found her way home, joyfully...
Marion H. Palmer
Feb 15, 2025
Marion H. Palmer, 100 formerly of Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA.
She enjoyed bingo, daily lunch with her friends, and visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren while maintaining an independent living style until her passing thanks to the support provided by Traditions of Hershey.
Born in Mount Carmel on December...
Randall L. Retallack
Feb 12, 2025
Randall L. “Randy” Retallack, 66 of 704 Spruce Street, Kulpmont passed away peacefully in his home after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease early Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025.
Born at the former Shamokin State Hospital on July 3, 1958, he was a son of the late Theodore and Jean L. (Woodley) Retallack.
Randy attended Mount Carmel Schools.
Earlier in life, he was...
Edward J. Rooney
Feb 8, 2025
Edward J. Rooney, 85 of Lavelle passed away on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.
Born in Centralia on December 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Tighe) Rooney.
He was a graduate of Catholic High in Mount Carmel.
Mr. Rooney was a decorated US Army veteran having served his country...
Ann "Doylie" DeLozier
Feb 4, 2025
Ann “Doylie” DeLozier, 91 of Monroe Township, New Jersey, formerly of Locust Gap, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025 at her residence.
She was born in Locust Gap in the same bedroom as her dad on July 1, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Francis Leo and Mary Regina (Mannion) Doyle.
She attended Saint Joseph’s Elementary School in...
Dean Allen Leisenring
Feb 3, 2025
Dean Allen Leisenring, 56 of Overlook passed away suddenly on Monday, February 3, 2025.
He was born in Sunbury on August 28, 1968. He was the son of the late Charles and Miriam (Richie) Leisenring.
Dean was a Southern Columbia High School graduate.
He was employed as a Production Supervisor at Global Gourmet, LLC in Paxinos.
Dean loved spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing...
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