Obituaries 

Judith “Judy” A. Tesno, 77, of Ashland passed away Monday evening March 2, 2026 at her home. Born in Ashland on April 9, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Patten) and Marlin Joyce. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former St. Mauritius Church in Ashland. Judy was the wife of the late Scott Tesno who passed in 2018. Judy graduated from Ashland High School in 1966 and from Empire Beauty School. For over 40 years owned and operated her hair ...

Cassius “Cass” W. Carollo, 22, of Marion Heights passed away Sunday evening March 1, 2026 in Kulpmont. Born in Philadelphia on November 4, 2003 he was the son of Kelly N. (Brenner) Weber and Christopher N. Carollo. He was of the Christian faith. Cass graduated from Mount Carmel Area High School in 2022 and from Northumberland County CTC where he studied welding. He most recently worked for Great Dane as a welder in Elysburg. Cass enjoyed music, video games, helping others ...

    Theresa Williams, 75, of Ashland passed away Wednesday morning February 25, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East. Born at the Ashland State Hospital on April 14, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Helen (Kohan) and Michael Chrin. She was of the Lutheran faith and attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Ashland. Theresa graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1968 and from the Schuylkill Technology Center, Licensed Practical Nurse Program. For over ...

  Katie K. Esch, 88, of Dornsife passed away Saturday February 14, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born in Leola on October 20, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Lizzie and Jonas King. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Katie was a homemaker most of her life. She was preceded in death by; husband Jacob Esch; 8 brothers Jacob, Amos, John, Jonas, Elam, Daniel, Benuel and Abner King; 1 sister Fannie Petersheim; grandchildren Jacob Esch, Benuel Zook Jr, Aaron Esch; ...

  Jack L. Brenner Jr., 78, of York Pennsylvania, passed away February 14, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.   Born in York on April 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Anna Mae (Morris) and Jack L. Brenner, Sr.   Jack graduated from William Penn Sr. High School in 1965 and was the Senior Class President.  He was also a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1969.  There, he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma.   He owned and operated Spangler ...

        Sheryl Lee Halcovich, 73, of Mount Carmel passed away Sunday morning February 8, 2026 at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community. Born in Shamokin on December 19, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Confair) and Harvey Wolfgang. Sheryl was of the Protestant faith and previously attended Grace United Church of Christ in Mount Carmel. She attended Mount Carmel Area High School and worked most of her career as a seamstress in several local factories ...

    William F.  “Bill” Lemaire, 70 of Albrightsville passed away February 5, 2026 at Coastal Hospice - Stansel House, Berlin MD.   Bill was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Lemaire, Step Father to Amy Knepper Braciszewski, and Pappy to Alyanna Braciszewski of Berlin, MD.  “Billo” to his family, he was the second son of the late Joseph and Patrica Lemaire, of Rutherford, New Jersey.   He is survived by his seven ...

Lois Ann Houser, 88, of Ashland formerly Ringtown passed away early Tuesday morning February 3, 2026 at Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Frackville. Born in Turkey Run on April 23, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Anna (Millichap) and Benjamin Howells. She was of the Protestant faith. Lois attended Shenandoah Valley High School. She worked as a CNA for Rest Haven Nursing Home for many years prior to her retirement. She was the significant other of Charles ...

Paul A. Wehry, 77, of Ashland passed away Tuesday morning February 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ashland on April 7, 1948 he was the son of the late Ada F. (Lesher) and Joseph M. Wehry. For over 55 years Paul was the husband of Joan M. (Kerstetter) Wehry, they were married in 1970. He was of the Protestant faith.  Paul graduated from Tri Valley High School in 1966.  He worked as a welder for Bear Ridge Machine & Fabrication in Frackville before ...

  Alejandro R. Morales, 81, of Trevorton passed away early Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Rothermel-Heizenroth & Clark Funeral Funeral Services Inc-Elysburg been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.