Aug 25, 2026

Joette Marie Foris, 74, of Kulpmont was called from this earthly life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her Savior, on August 25, 2026, at her home with her devoted sister by her side.

Joette was born May 3, 1952, in Shamokin, and was the eldest child of the late Rita (Oshinskie) and Joseph P. Foris.  ...

Aug 18, 2026

Charles S. Billet, 83, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2026.

Charles was born in Danville on October 21, 1942, to Mary (Bolick) Billet and Charles A. Billet.

Charles graduated from Ashland High School and continued his education, earning an Associate's Degree in Business from the Pennsylvania State University–Schuylkill campus, a Bachelor's...

Aug 9, 2026

Adele M. (Chelvi) Wargo, 95, of 159 Ringtown Mountain Road, Catawissa, met her Savior on August 9, 2026, at home.

She was born in Atlas on May 19, 1931, daughter of Giacinto and Amabile (Dallapiccola) Chelvi.

Adele attended school in Mount Carmel Township.

On June 11, 1955, she married the love of her...

Jul 24, 2026

Andres Ortiz, 86, of 428 E. 6th Street, Mt. Carmel, passed away on July 24, 2026, at The Gardens at Orangeville.

Born in Puerto Rico on November 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Ezequiel Ortiz and Petra Acosta.

As a young man, Andres moved to New York in 1977. He later relocated...

Jul 19, 2026

Mary (Sanderson) Engelbrecht, 92, passed away on July 19, 2026, at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

She was born in Leeds, England, on November 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Alfred and Agnes (Rohan) Sanderson.

Mary was a graduate of Middleton Girls Academy. She served in the Royal Air Force in England

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Jul 13, 2026

Kulpmont – Joseph Henry Whalen, 83, of Roosevelt Court, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born at Geisinger Hospital in Danville on December 24, 1942, the son of James F. and Rita M. (Rhoades) Whalen.

Joseph was a graduate of Mount Carmel Catholic High School, Class of...

Jul 4, 2026

Betty Louise (Smith) Leonard, 64, of Kulpmont, passed away unexpectedly at Geisinger-Shamokin Medical Center at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.

She was born at Shamokin General Hospital on September 26th, 1961, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Snyder) Smith.

Betty attended Shamokin Area High School and Northumberland County Vo-Tech.  She was...

Jun 29, 2026

Mount Carmel – Robert M. Lindemuth Sr., 69, of 231 S. Maple Street, passed away on June 29, 2026.

He was born in Danville on December 13, 1956, the son of Robert and Mary (Barycki) Lindemuth.

Robert was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Class of 1974. He worked as a mechanic....

Jun 27, 2026

Christine M. (Zabotney) McLaughlin, 79, of Natalie, PA, passed away on June 27, 2026.

Christine was the daughter of the late Frank Zabotney and Marie Tanney.

She attended St. Joseph's Grade School, and was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, class of 1965.

Christine was a school bus driver for the CSIU,...

Jun 14, 2026

Mt. Carmel – Leo B. "Snookie" "Poss" Evert, 84, passed away on June 14, 2026, after a lengthy illness at Mt. Carmel Senior Living Community.

Born in Mount Carmel on December 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Mildred (Boyer) Evert.

Leo was a 1959 graduate of Mount Carmel Area...