All Obituaries

Shamokin - Noreen Ann (Tatusko) Schwalm, 72, passed into God’s hands early Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Shamokin, surrounded by her husband, son, and sister. Reenie was born a Brady girl in Shamokin Hospital on July 22, 1949, to the late Stephen and Anna (Olley) Tatusko, was a 1967 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, and received a master’s equivalency level in education from Bloomsburg University. Noreen taught middle school English, among other...

Paxinos – Helen Louise Cardell, 93, of 1023 Shamrock Road passed away September 16, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born at her home in Paxinos on December 29, 1927 she was the daughter of the late William and Julia (Stine) Ammerman. She attended Shikellamy High School. On June 23, 1955, Helen married David R. Cardell. In her younger years, she worked at Westinghouse. Later in her life, she was the homemaker on her family farm. Helen is survived by one daughter, Tracey...

Coal Township – Our beloved father, Job E. Seger Sr., 87, of 1742 West Chestnut Street, went to be with the Lord Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Mount Carmel Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. Born in Shamokin January 8, 1934 he was the son of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Elliott) Seger. He attended Coal Township Schools. On February 10, 1962 in Shamokin, he married M. Ramona Tarantino. He worked as a butcher at Clark’s Meats in Irish Valley. He also did seasonal...

Coal Township - Genevieve Makowski, 98, of Coal Township, passed peacefully on September 12th,  in the presence of her beloved husband Bill, and members of her loving family. Born in 1923 to Joseph and Rose D’Angelo in their North Street, Marion Heights home, Gene was the youngest of their 4 children and only daughter.  She was an incredibly bright child, earning perfect grades throughout her Kulpmont Public School years, and voraciously reading whatever books were...

Coal Township – Lois Lorrain Wesloskie, 75, 1051 W Gowen Street, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Mountain View Manor in Coal Township. Born in Shamokin on June 8, 1946 she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Landau) Haupt. She attended Shamokin Area Schools. Lois married Frank Wesloskie, who preceded her in death. Lois is survived by two daughters, Tina Curran of Coal Township, and Paula Miller of Muncy; a son, Brian Wesloskie and his wife, Brandy of VA; three...

Kulpmont – Our beloved mother, Marie J. Malick, 86, a resident of Serenity Gardens and formerly of Beech Street, Shamokin, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25th, 2021. Born in Ranshaw on July 2, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Valeria (Kopitsky) Tumolo. She graduated from St. Edwards School in 1952. On July 23, 1957 in New Haven, CT, she married Robert A. Malick, who preceded her in death in August 2017.  They celebrated 60 years of...

Coal Township – Joshua J. Elliott, 39, of 24 S. Sherman St., passed away on August 22, 2021 at his residence. Born in Shamokin on November 23, 1981, he was the son of the late Dal Elliott Jr. and Bonnie Fowkler. Joshua was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and worked in construction for the Heavy & Highway Local Laborers Union 158. Joshua is survived by a brother, Chris Elliott; two sisters, Ashley Elliott and Marcie Elliott; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Shamokin – Sara L. (Startzel) Dilliplane, 82, of 170 E Dewart Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Mount Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she resided for the last two months. Due to illness, Sara left school at a young age, but in 1991 she went back and earned her GED. Born on September 6, 1938 at the Shamokin Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Roy A. and Sarah C. (Crone) Dilliplane. On December 12, 1958 she married the late Richard H....

Shamokin - Dr. Richard C. Albright, 83, died peacefully August 18, 2021 at his home in Shamokin in the care of his family and friends. He was born at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, on October 16, 1937, a son of the late Lester L. and Verna (Crossley) Albright.  On December 23, 1961 he married Patricia Miller who preceded him in death on April 24, 2021. He is survived by three brothers and their spouses, Dr. John E. and Judy of Lewisburg, Dr. Carl R. and Audrey of...

Shamokin- Joseph C. Sock Jr., 72, of 455 Airport Road, went home to be with his Lord peacefully on August 16, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Shamokin. Born in Shamokin on December 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph C. Sock Sr. and Eunice Hall. He graduated from Shamokin Area High School in 1966, then continued his education at I.B.E.W Local 607 as an apprentice electrician. Joseph went on to work for the I.B.E.W Local 607, as an electrician.  He also attended Tennessee...