Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mount Carmel, PA, Northumberland County & Surrounding Areas
Leon Charles Jurgill
Feb 16, 2021
Leon Charles Jurgill, 90 of Wilburton, Pa. who battled cancer for the last 8 years passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife Elaine and children. Leon was born September 22, 1930 in Centralia, a son of the late George Jurgill and his wife Cecelia (Stanitski) Jurgill of Centralia. He attended St. Ignatius...
Joseph F. Pupo
Feb 4, 2021
Joseph F. Pupo, 80 of 48 South Market Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Specialty Select Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Kaiser on January 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Felix and Julia V. (Bressi) Pupo. Joe was a 1959 graduate of Catholic High in Mt. Carmel....
Joseph M. Kruleski, Jr.
Jan 27, 2021
Joseph M. Kruleski, Jr., 90 of 645 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marion Heights on January 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph M. Kruleski, Sr. and the late Mildred (Olbrish) Kruleski. He was a graduate of Carteret High School in New...
Geraldine Shoup
Jan 24, 2021
Geraldine (Collier) Shoup, 78 a resident of the Ideal Senior Living Center in Endicott, NY passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the center. She was a lifelong resident of Mt. Carmel until three years ago. Born in Danville on December 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Victor J. Radzewicz, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Wills)...
Luke Skip Lapotsky
Jan 19, 2021
Luke “Skip” Lapotsky, 85 of 360 Spruce Street, Kulpmont passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on March 6, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cheppa) Lapotsky. He was a graduate of the former Con-Cen High School. Luke was married at...
John M. Comarnisky
Jan 15, 2021
John M. Comarnisky, 66 of Fountain Springs passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Gilberton, Schuylkill County. Born on September 15, 1954, he was a son of the late Michael and Agatha (Hieble) Comarnisky. John was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and Bloomsburg State College. He was...
Richard J. Collier
Jan 15, 2021
Richard J. Collier, 76 a resident of Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Schuylkill Haven passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the center. Born in Philadelphia on September 5, 1944, he was a son of the late James and Marie (McDonald) Collier. He was a graduate of Catholic High School in Mt. Carmel. Mr. Collier served his country...
Gilda L. Kalinoski-Scott
Jan 12, 2021
Gilda L. Kalinoski-Scott 92, formerly of 323 West Fourth St., Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at the Bloomsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Mt. Carmel on March 2, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa Greco. She attended Mt. Carmel schools. Gilda had been employed as a seamstress and had worked...
Louis R. Walters, Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
Louis R. Walters, Jr. 65 of 219 Water Street Ranshaw passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home. Born in Dover, New Jersey on November 24, 1955 he was the son of the late Louis R. Walters, Sr. and Alice M. (Condron) Walters. Louis attended Mt. Carmel Schools. He served in the United State Navy. He was a...
Edward J. Lynch
Jan 9, 2021
Edward J. Lynch, 56 of 170 East Dewart Street, Shamokin passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on March 25, 1964, he was the son of the late Edward and Joan (Joyce) Lynch and the brother of the late Elizabeth Miller. He was a 1982 graduate of Our Lady of...
Eilene Baranoski
Jan 7, 2021
Eilene Baranoski, 81 a resident of Serenity Gardens went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 7, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Shamokin on June 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William and Elva (Landeau) Stankunas. She attended Shamokin Schools and then went on to work as a seamstress. Eileen was married in...
Lamar Eugene Richie
Jan 7, 2021
Lamar Eugene Richie, 85, of Elysburg passed away on January 7, 2021 at his home. Lamar was born on January 19, 1935 and was the son of the late Earl and Reba (Teitsworth) Richie. He graduated from Ralpho Township High School in 1953 where he excelled on the soccer field and baseball diamond. He served in the United States Army...
Greta Schiavone-Kichline
Dec 31, 2020
KULPMONT - Greta "Rita" Schiavone was the backbone of the singing trio known as "The Laurie Sisters." She played the part of manager, arranger and publicist. Greta was born May 3, 1930, and was the youngest of the Schiavone kids but the most outspoken. Originally from Atlas, The Laurie Sisters would go on to record for almost every major record...
Mitchell D. Matalavage
Dec 28, 2020
Mitchell D. Matalavage, 29, of Paxinos passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Harrisburg on December 12, 1991 he was the son of the late Leonard Matalavage, Sr. and Celine (Narcavage) Matalavage. He was a 2011 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School. Mitchell was an avid fisherman. Surviving are one brother Arvin “AJ” Shicora and his fiancé...
Christine M. Jevelle
Dec 24, 2020
Christine M. Jevelle, 83 of Kulpmont passed away unexpectedly at home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020. Chris, also known as “Tina”, was born on June 3, 1937 in Shenandoah to parents Samuel and Theophilia (Arminavage) Cikot. Tina had a beautiful singing voice and as a child, she recorded a record and was invited to appear on the Paul Whiteman...
Mary Alice "Queenie" Shields
Dec 24, 2020
Mary Alice “Queenie” Shields, 78 formerly of Shamokin and a resident of the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on July 24, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Laura A. (Clews) Kline. She was a...
Phyllis Schiavone
Dec 23, 2020
BETHLEHEM - Phyllis Schiavone, 93, passed away from COVID-19, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Phyllis, also known as "Cathy" Laurie, was born in Atlas, May 15, 1927. While Phyllis was a friend to many, most will remember her as the booming voice that led the Laurie Sisters to fame in the 1950s. Phyllis began her music career early in life with...
Peter Kenenitz
Dec 22, 2020
Peter Kenenitz, Sr., 89 of Ashland and formerly of Centralia passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Born in Centralia on June 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Roman and Catherine Kenenitz. He attended Centralia schools. Peter was married on April 14, 1959 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic...
Anna Mae Kushner
Dec 22, 2020
Anna Mae Kushner, 86 of 639 East Fourth Street, Mount Carmel passed away on December 22, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Mount Carmel on May 1, 1934 she was a daughter of the late John William and Anna (Swalinski) Schoppy. Anna Mae attended Mount Carmel Catholic Schools. Prior to her retirement she was employed at former J.C....
Michael A. Bucher
Dec 22, 2020
Michael A. Bucher, Sr., 59 of 704 Spruce Street, Kulpmont passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on November 3, 1961 he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Frances E. (Chapman) Bucher. He was a 1980 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School. Michael...
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