All Obituaries

Nicholas Sekellick, 95, passed away peacefully at Providence Place, Pottsville on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, with his niece Sharon L. (McFadden) Carroll and her husband Anthony C. Carroll at his side. Nick was born in Buck Run, Pa. on September 5, 1927, to Frances (Bazaar) Sekellick and Simon Sekellick. He was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville. Nick was a Medic while serving with the U.S. Army during Post World War II. As a child at the age of 10 he was a...

James E. (Jimmy) Siemanis, 76, of Minersville, passed away Friday, January 27th, at his home. Jimmy was born in Pottsville, on August 15, 1946, a son of the late Mildred (Zavistanavage) and Frances Siemanis. He was the husband of Cheryl (Smolskis) Siemanis. Whether you knew him as Jimmy, Dad, Pop-Pop, Uncle Jim or Ragman, one thing for sure was when you were with Jimmy Siemanis you were loved. If he was telling you one of his many stories or listening to you tell him one, you always knew you...

Emil Keitsock, 81, of Branchdale, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown. Emil was born in Branchdale, Pa. on June 15, 1941, a son of the late Mary (Fedeles) and John Keitsock. He was the husband of Mary Catherine (Fogarty) Keitsock. Before his retirement Emil was employed at EXXON/Tredegar where he never missed a day of work in 42 years. Emil was an avid fan of NASCAR.  He was a faithful attendee at Big Diamond Raceway since day one of its opening and...

Leonard J. Rhoads, Jr., 74, of Minersville, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at his home. Len was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on February 29, 1948, a son of the late Julia (Bodak) and Leonard James Rhoads, Sr. He was graduate of Minersville Area High School and Alvernia University. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He spent his career teaching children with special needs for several school districts. Len was a former volunteer Little League Baseball coach. A...

Ann Marie McMillan, 64, of Minersville . Died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her residence. All services shall be private at the convenience of the family.  Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements. 

Michael A. Astarita, 64, of NorwegianTwp., died December 29, 2022 at  LVHN Schuylkill East. All Services hall be private at the convenience of the family. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc.,Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

Thomas Joseph Sidleck, 79, of Lusby, MD passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill East. Born on November 23, 1943 in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Stanley and Anna (Horwhat) Sidleck. A 1962 graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School, Tom served 4 years in the U.S. Navy before employment with Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) as the Senior Foreman for Roving Maintenance, from which he retired after 34 years. Tom loved life. He loved nothing...

Kenneth Scott Lipsett, 54, of Minersville,  died December 22, 2022 at his home.  At the behest of the family.  All Services are private.  Interment St. Vincent De Paul #2 Cemetery.  Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.  

Andrea R. Gayeski, 78, of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, December 20th, at Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Andrea was born in Manhattan, New York on February 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Jean (Palmer) and Andrew Micklo. She was the wife of Joseph R. Gayeski. Andrea was a graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1961. She was a member of Saint Matthew the Evangelist Church of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville and of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. She was once...

  Amanda Lynn Cogorno, 32, of Limerick, PA, formerly of Duncott, passed away Tuesday, December 13th, at her home. Amanda was born in Pottsville, Pa. on May 5, 1990, a daughter of the late Sharon (Zimmerman)  and Gary  Walters. She was the wife of Chad D. Cogorno. She was a Clerk at Turkey Hill She loved camping, going to the beach, and road trips.  She most enjoyed, being outdoors, doings crafts and just sharing time in general with her children.  She loved...