Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mount Carmel, PA, Northumberland County & Surrounding Areas

Theresa Tunilla

Theresa Tunilla

Jun 9, 2025

Theresa (Zeminski) Tunilla, 97, of Shenandoah passed away on Monday evening, June 9, 2025 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah on March 31, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Greshock) Zeminski.

She was a 1946 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Tung-Sol, Harris...

Marylouise E. Stankavage

Marylouise E. Stankavage

Jun 7, 2025

Marylouise E. “Marylou” Stankavage, 83 of Phineyville, Ringtown passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in her home with her husband by her side.

Born in Shenandoah on December 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Teofil L. “Skook” and Mary “Mamie” (Usalis) Galezniak. Marylou was known to many family and friends as “Tootsie”.

She was a graduate of the...

Rita R. Alekseyko

Rita R. Alekseyko

Jun 4, 2025

Rita R. Alekseyko, 95 of 443 East Saylor Street, Atlas passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Rita was born on October 1, 1929 in Atlas and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Kaminski) Jelus.

She was married on July 19, 1952 in the former Our Mother of Consolation Church, Mt. Carmel to Thomas Alekseyko who preceded her in...

Lawrence William Schott

Lawrence William Schott

May 27, 2025

Lawrence William Schott, 57, of 228 South Maple Street Mount Carmel, passed into glory on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.

A proud graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School in 1985, Larry went on to attend Bucknell University with the help of the Deppen Scholarship. He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Education. His...

Patricia Augustine

Patricia Augustine

May 18, 2025

Patricia Augustine, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 89, of 235 West Fifth Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Born in Mt. Carmel on May 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Petruskevich) Yuskoski.

She was a 1954 graduate of Catholic High in Mt. Carmel and the Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing...

Rosemarie A. Zvirblis

Rosemarie A. Zvirblis

May 11, 2025

Rosemarie A. Zvirblis, 93 of 326 South Poplar Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Rosemarie was born on January 12, 1932 in Kulpmont and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Barrett) Chango.

She was a 1950 graduate of the former Kulpmont High School.

Rosemarie was married on August 28th, 1954...

Elizabeth J. Menapace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...