Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mount Carmel, PA, Northumberland County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Romaine M. Kaczmarek
Jan 24, 2025
Romaine M. Kaczmarek, 66 of 224 South Beech Street Mt. Carmel, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at her home.
Born at Geisinger Hospital in Danville on January 18, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Schoppy) Kazmarek.
She was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. She also attended Bloomsburg College for three years.
Romaine was a...
Ann M. Polinski
Jan 20, 2025
Ann M. Polinski, 98 of 233 South Locust Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Monday January 20, 2025 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.
Born in Mt. Carmel on October 17, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Sarisky) Sarisky.
She was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
Ann worked as a seamstress for forty-five years...
Rosemarie Ozelek
Jan 19, 2025
Rosemarie Ozelek, 88, a resident of Grandview Nursing Home in Danville and formerly of Wilburton, Byrnesville and Aristes passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Born at the former Ashland State Hospital on August 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elsie (Siemienowicz) Ozelek.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and was a...
Patricia A. Bressi
Jan 18, 2025
Patricia A. Bressi, 84 of 70 Wynn School Road, Elysburg, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025.
Born in Shamokin on March 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Swetra) Misiewicz.
Patricia attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school in Kulpmont and graduated from Kulpmont High School.
Early on in her working career she had been employed at a...
Theresa Ann Walter
Jan 17, 2025
Theresa Ann (Kovalovich) Walter, “Gigi,” of 341 S. Lemon Street, Mt. Carmel, concluded her earthly journey on January 17, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born on August 28, 1947 at Ashland Hospital to John F. and Loretta (Schetroma) Kovalovich. For a short time, she lived in Donahue Row in Mt. Carmel before moving to Atlas...
Joseph Francis Kaminski
Jan 8, 2025
Joseph Francis Kaminski, 89 of Mount Carmel, formerly of Locust Gap, passed away on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township.
Born in Mount Carmel on March 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank “Fritz” and Julie (Wywadis) Kaminski.
Joe spent almost ninety years on this earth and seventy-one of those years were...
Sheldon Lane Gusky
Jan 6, 2025
Sheldon Lane Gusky went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6th, 2025.
Born on May 7, 1938, Sheldon was raised in Coal Township by parents Evelyn and Walter Gusky. His older sister Betty Hubler, her daughter Cindy, and his younger sister Velvet Vincenzes were waiting to welcome him to Heaven.
After military service in his early adulthood, Sheldon...
Edward A. Schetroma, Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
Edward A. Schetroma, Sr., 94 of 351 South Locust Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Center, Mount Carmel. Born in Mt. Carmel on November 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Anthony and Adeline (Mazzatesta) Schetroma, of Mount Carmel.
Edward enlisted in the United States Army and served his...
John L. Yuskoski
Dec 14, 2024
John L. Yuskoski, 79 of 113 South Almond Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home.
Born in Mt. Carmel on March 1, 1945, he was the son of the late John J. and Regina (Concavage) Yuskoski.
He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
John was employed for forty-three years at International Paper in Mt....
David M. Langton
Dec 14, 2024
David M. Langton, 66 of Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday night, December 14, 2024 in the home of his son and daughter-in-law, David and Veronica Langton.
Born in the former Ashland Hospital on February 10, 1958, he was a son of the late Edmund and Mary Theresa (Shannon) Langton.
He was a 1977 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School.
In 2003,...
Patricia Gill
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia Gill, 75 a resident of the Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community passed away Friday December 13, 2024.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 24, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Ada Doss.
She attended Brooklyn, New York Schools.
She was married to Joseph Franklin Gill who preceded her in death.
Patricia had been employed as a Nurse’s Aide in Brookly...
Mary Louise Zelonis
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Louise (McCormick) Zelonis, 100 of Shenandoah formerly of Mahanoy City passed away on Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 at Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Born in Philadelphia on September 18, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Coulson) McCormick.
Mary Louise was lovingly known as “Granny” to many. She lived a long and active life, she loved...
Marie (Kandybowski) Evans
Dec 7, 2024
Marie (Kandybowski) Evans, aged 83, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. Born on April 15, 1941 in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Vincent and Mary (Hrinda) Kandybowski.
She was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Carmel Catholic High school.
On September 11, 1999 she married the love of her life Garey Evans. This year marked their 25th wedding...
Mary Janet Gosdock
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Janet Gosdock, 87 of 639 West Fifth Street Mt. Carmel, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Danville on May 8, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Jane (Gerrity) Gosdock.
She was a 1955 graduate of the former Catholic High in Mt. Carmel.
Mary Janet had been employed for many...