Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Sarina Schell

Sarina Schell

Dec 13, 2023

Sarina Schell, 78 of 9 Tea House Lane, Brewster, New York passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in her home.    

Born in Isca Sullo Ionio, Italy on March 28, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Varano) Raynal.    

She was a graduate of Catholic High School in Mt. Carmel, Class of...

Kristin Anita Harris

Kristin Anita Harris

Dec 13, 2023

 

Kristin Anita Harris, 42 of 75 Church Street, Locust Gap passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Ashland on April 9, 1981 she was a daughter of the late Richard A. Harris and the late Karen Marie (Kaminski) Harris.

She was a 1999 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School.

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Norbert A. Topoloski

Norbert A. Topoloski

Dec 11, 2023

 

Norbert A. Topolski, 90 of 1704 West Spruce Street, Coal Township passed away on Monday December 11, 2023 at the Mt. Carmel Senior Living Center.

Born in Ranshaw on March 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Bolick and Julia (Kopitsky) Topolski.

He graduated from Coal Township High School.

Norbert was married to Patricia (Lynch) Topolski who...

Deborah A. "Debbie" Gownley

Deborah A. "Debbie" Gownley

Dec 2, 2023

 

Deborah A. “Debbie” Gownley, 70 of 173 Tiffany Lane, Mt. Carmel passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born in Ashland on December 19, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John J. “Sop” and Margaret “Midge” (McAndrew) May.

Born and raised in Centralia, she attended the former St....

Thomas M. Koch

Thomas M. Koch

Nov 27, 2023

 

Thomas M. “Tom” Koch, known to many as “Cokie” and “T.C.”, 71 of 400 South Market Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his residence.

Born on March 7, 1952 at Geisinger Hospital, Danville he was a son of the late John R. and Mary L. (Kogut) Koch.

He attended and graduated from Mount Carmel...

Reynold J. Scicchitano

Reynold J. Scicchitano

Nov 20, 2023

 

Reynold J. Scicchitano, 75 of 291 Missouri Lane, Den-Mar Gardens passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Ashland on December 29, 1947, he was the son of the late Elmer and Caroline (Tamanini) Scicchitano.

He was a 1965 graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School.

Reynold served in the United States...

Robert Rudock

Robert Rudock

Nov 13, 2023

Robert Rudock, 86 of 202 East Avenue, Mount Carmel, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Mount Carmel on January 29, 1937, he was a son of the late Michael and Helen (Zavatski) Rudock.

He attended Mount Carmel Schools.

On January 26, 1957 in SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, he married...

John "Jake" Hirsh

John "Jake" Hirsh

Nov 11, 2023

 

John “Jake” Hirsh, 96, of 236 South Locust Street, Mt. Carmel passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Mt. Carmel on December 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Shetulski) Hirsh.

Jake attended Mt. Carmel Schools.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War...

Lorraine M. Carduff

Lorraine M. Carduff

Nov 7, 2023

Lorraine M. Carduff,  82 of 52 East Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born in Centralia on June 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Bradley) Pollard.

Lorraine was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.

In 1960, in the former Saint Ignatius Church...

Mildred "Millie" Callahan Mushalko

Mildred "Millie" Callahan Mushalko

Nov 6, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Callahan Mushalko, 92 of Mt. Carmel “Mam” as she was affectionately known passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Born in Mt. Carmel on September 7, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Czeslowski.

Millie graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1950 where she was voted the wittiest...

Leocadia "Lee" Truskoski

Leocadia "Lee" Truskoski

Nov 4, 2023

 

Leocadia M. “Lee” Truskoski, 93 of 138 Tiffany Lane, Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 in her home.

Born in Mount Carmel on December 15, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John and Ursula (Petruskevich) Povelaitis.

She attended Mount Carmel schools.

On January 12, 1952 in the former Holy Cross Church, Mount Carmel,...

Peggy Ann Rudock

Peggy Ann Rudock

Oct 28, 2023

 

Peggy Ann (Hindmarch) Rudock, 86 of 202 East Avenue, Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation, Danville where she resided since April.

 

Born in Natalie on November 14, 1936, she was a daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Camp) Hindmarch.

 

Peggy was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School.

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Virginia M. James

Virginia M. James

Oct 25, 2023

 

Virginia James, 84 of 427 West Fourth Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

 

Born in Ashland on August 19, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Vincent “Bill” and Mary (Gecosky) Pitcavage.

 

Virginia graduated from Mount Carmel Area High School where she met her soulmate,...

John Kobilis

John Kobilis

Oct 24, 2023

 

John Kobilis, 53, of Wilburton passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

He was born on September 23, 1970 in Shamokin to the late John "Kob" Kobilis and Jacqueline "Jackie" (Colahan) Kobilis who survives.

He attended North Schuylkill High School.

He was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Aristes, Wilburton Fire Company,...

Robert D. Minnich

Robert D. Minnich

Oct 16, 2023

Robert D. Minnich, 81, a beloved husband and father passed away on October 16, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born on February 10, 1942, in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania.

He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Township High School.

Having served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964, he demonstrated his patriotism and dedication...

Diane Jarosiewicz

Diane Jarosiewicz

Oct 14, 2023

Diane Elizabeth Jarosiewicz passed away surrounded by her beloved daughters on Saturday, October 14, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on November 19, 1959 to the late Sylvia and Joseph Arvay.

Diane graduated from the newly built Mount Carmel Area High School in 1979.

Diane also married the love of her life in 1979, the...

Helen V. Chapman

Helen V. Chapman

Oct 13, 2023

 

Helen V. Chapman, 95, of 328 W. Avenue, Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Shamokin Area Hospital on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by family.

 

Born January 15, 1928, in Midvalley (Wilburton), she was the daughter of the late Daniel O’Donnell and Grace (Stillwagner) O’Donnell.

 

She was preceded in death by her two brothers Daniel “Junior”...

Peg

Peg

Oct 6, 2023

Margaret A. “Peg” Lewullis, 87 of 3524 Aristes Highway, Aristes passed away early Friday morning, October 6, 2023 in Aristes.

Born on September 27, 1936 at the former Ashland State Hospital, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Gahres) Sebastian.

She was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School.

In 1955 she married Vincent Allen Hoffman who...

Mark S. Talarovich

Mark S. Talarovich

Oct 5, 2023

Mark Talarovich, 70, of Elysburg, passed away Thursday October 5, 2023.

Linda L.  Kauffman

Linda L. Kauffman

Sep 26, 2023

Linda L. Kauffman, 75 of 315 South Hickory Street Mt. Carmel and formerly of Lehighton passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center.

Born in Allentown on October 24, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Vern and Margaret Lynn.

She attended Northampton Schools.

On September 19, 1970 she married Terry Kauffman who survives.

She was...