All Obituaries

Clinton T. Heffner, 56, of Tremont, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday May 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born June 30, 1965 in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of Rosalie M. Rumpf and the late Ronald F. Heffner. Clint attended Muir Christian Academy. He was employed at Maurer & Scott Sales as a truck driver. Clint loved the out of doors. He was a motor sports enthusiast. His adventures included riding his motorcycle with friends and going on poker runs, off road 4-wheel driving, ATV...

Michael Mahalchick III, formerly of Pottsville, PA, passed away on May 16, 2022 at the age of 73, in Manassas, VA at home surrounded by family. Michael was born to Michael and Conchita Mahalchick on August 21, 1948, in Manila, Philippines.  The oldest of six children, he attended Minersville HS and was described as “athletic, always smiling, a friendly personality, liked to fish, liked to help his dad, and reliable.”  After graduating in 1966, Michael played college...

Josephine Helen Walacavage, 91, formerly of both Branch and Norwegian townships, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Luther Ridge Assisted Living Center at Seider's Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and brother, John. Jo was born March 5, 1931, in Minersville, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Bartnisky) Land. She is survived by her four daughters, Joanne Murphy, husband, Francis, Cathy Andrachick, husband, John, Mary Beth Kievman, husband,...

Rev. Archpriest Uriy Markewych, 83, of Fleetwood, Pa., went to sleep with the Lord Wednesday morning April 27, 2022. He was born in Vynnyky, Ukraine, a son of the late Dmytro and Anna (Skremeta) Markewych. He was a graduate of St. Basil’s Prep School and St. Basil’s Seminary College in Stamford, Conn. and Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Rev. Archpriest Uriy was Ordained April 10, 1965, in Philadelphia. Throughout his Priestly service, he served with numerous parishes:...

William R. Lipsett, 86, of Minersville, passed away Wednesday, April 20th, at LVHN Schuylkill East, Pottsville. William was born in Barry Twp. on January 22, 1936, a son of the late Ruth (Dengler) and William R. Lipsett. He was the husband of Frances Mary (Shopple) Lipsett. He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel of the Holy Family Parish Minersville. He was employed as an Auto Parts Manager at K. Sam Miller and Heritage Ford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Diane L. Houser, 65, of Primrose, passed away Sunday, April 10th, at the home of her daughter, Kimberly. Diane was born in Pottsville, Pa. on February 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Mary Louise (Scholtes) and John Lisowski. Diane was a graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School Class of 1975 as well as Pearl River Jr. College in Hattiesburg, MS. She She was a Licensed Practical Nurse who practiced her profession in many facets of the health care system. Diane is survived by, a son,...

Helen V. Platko, On March 19, 2022 Helen Platko fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 91, at the Schuykill Center, Pottsville. She was born September 2, 1930 in Duncott, one of 13 children of the late Peter and Maria (Volosin) Verbosh. Helen was the wife of the late Paul Platko. Helen was a lifelong member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Minersville. She was a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She earned her Academy of Friendship Degree at the...

Adam Scott Purcell, 32, of Jonestown, Cass twp., passed away Sunday, March 6th, at his home. Adam was born in Pottsville, on November 4, 1989, a son of Susan L (Holt) Purcell and Scott M. Purcell. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by a son, Elliott Purcell, two brothers, Ryan and Hunter Purcell. He is also survived by his grandparents, Pete and Theresa Purcell, and Joseph and Judy Holt and Jake Pielacha. Numerous uncles, aunts, cousins. He was preceded in death by his...

Gifford Jay (Goober) Kline, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, March 3, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Gifford was born in Pottsville, on April 19, 1951, a son of the late Dorothy (Behm) and Samuel B. Kline. He was the husband of Louise C. (Gagliardi) Kline. He was a former welder at Summit Trailers for 42 years. Gifford was a lifetime member of West End Hose Company No. 7, Pottsville He was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel B. Kline Jr. and Randy...

Nellie Terefinko, 96, of Minersville, died Thursday, February 10th, at LVHN Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Nellie was born in Foster Twp., on March 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Anna (Luchanin) and Harry Loyco. She was the widow of Michael Terefinko who died, January 10, 2005. Nellie was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of Minersville. She was a former clerk in the Schuylkill County Prothontary office. She had once been very active with the local Republican party. In...