All Obituaries

Eugene “Mike” Keller, 69, of Palo Alto, passed peacefully in his home with his long-time partner, Rose Maurer, by his side. He was born in Reading on April 2, 1954, a son of the late Eugene A Keller and Margaret (Holland) Keller. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved going to the races and doing fireworks on the 4th of July Mike graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School in 1973. Worked at EA Keller Ironworks, MidAtlantic Canners and Cabela's until his retirement. In...

Georgine Moyer, 77, of Minersville, passed away Thursday, October 12th, at LVHN Cedar Crest . Georgine was born in Pottsville, Pa. on February 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Celeste Ann (Calderone) and Richard D. Adams. She was the wife of Robert W. Moyer. She served in the U.S. Air Force. Georgine had previously been employed as a Manager in local retail stores. In addition to her husband, Robert, Georgine is survived by a daughter, Barbara Beecroft. Georgine is also survived by a sister,...

Tamicka Tanish Johnson, 45 of Lancaster. Died October 12 at her home. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on June 7, 1978, a daughter of Gwendolyn Byrd. Tamicka is survived by her mother, Gwendolyn, Daughters, Dominque Amelia Smith, Sons, Quamir Perry, and Kaseem Loflin. She is also survived by a brother, Melvin Thomas, and sisters, Tyeashia, Shontay, Ebony, and Sharday Thomas. Numerous nieces and nephews. All Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Kenneth Strenkoski, 56, of Mar Lin, passed away Saturday, September 23rd, suddenly, at home. Ken was born in Pottsville, Pa. on July 9, 1967, a son of the late Catherine (Rodnick) and Robert Strenkoski. He was the husband of Michelle Marie (Cannon) Strenkoski of whom he was married to for 27 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as an Electrician Journeyman. Ken was a member of I.B. Local 743. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He enjoyed watching Western...

George F. Clark, 92, of Minersville, passed away Tuesday, September 12th, while en route to the VA Hospital in Lebanon. George was born in Minersville, Pa. on November 2, 1930, a son of the late Mary (Kline) and Donald Clark. He was member of the United Methodist Church of Minersville. A graduate of Minersville high School. He served on the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War and had duties in China and the United Nations. George was a retired...

Louise Ann Barr, 88, of Minersville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Lukes Hospital Bethlehem Campus Louise was born in Minersville, Pa. on December 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Mary  (Smolensky) Komokosky and Michael Komokosy. She was the widow of Thomas W. Barr who died in 1971. Louise was a member of St. Matthew the Evangelist Church of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville, as well as the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church where...

Pearl (Kofka) Hutsko, 88 years of age, passed away Wednesday , August 16, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. Pearl was a native of Forestville, Cass Township, She was a graduate of  Cass Township Schools.  After marrying, she and her husband moved to Harrisburg, Pa. where she resided until her recent illness. Pearl was the widow of Michael Hutsko Sr. of Jonestown, Cass Twp., who predeceased her in 1986. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Susan (Demcher) Kofka. Surviving...

Jean K. Quandel On August 8, 2023, our beloved Mother/Nana Q, Jean Ketura (Jack) Quandel, 99, of Minersville, PA, passed away peacefully in her home. Her loving, devoted family surrounded her. Jean was a lifetime resident of Minersville, PA, born the fifth of eight children to the late Harry and Katie (Rowlands) Jack on September 19, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings: Alice (Jack) Williams, Harry Jack, Mary (Jack) Eichenberg, Kathryn (Jack) Frank, William...

Barbara Ann Ondo, 65, of Llewellyn, died Thursday at her home.  All services are private at the convenience of the family Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is in charge of arrangements

Regina T. Sinko, 98, of Low Road, Jonestown, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, at her home. Jean was born in Jonestown, Cass twp., on June 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Stephania (Topolsky) and Walter Chmiewska. She was the last surviving 1st generation member of the Chmiewska (Melusky)family. A devout catholic, she was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville. She was the widow of Michael Sinko who she married in 1950. She was a former seamstress in the local...