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Mary Diane Homka, 99 of Pottsville, PA., passed away on April 28, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Born in Girardville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Carmella (Spaniel) Thomas. She was the companion of George Mitchell with whom she resided. Mary was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville. She had worked Dell Petrol and Penn of Deer Lake, PA., as Secretary to Mr. Dell for several years.
She is predeceased by one son, Wilbur Clark; one brother, Daniel Thomas; one sister, Madeline T. Mitchell.; Niece Linda Labenburg. Surviving are three sons, John J. husband of Carol Homka, Jr., Schuylkill Haven, PA, Stephen Homka Companion of Lauren Onorofsky, Frackville, PA, Ronald husband of Linda Clark, Hamburg, PA; 8 Grandchildren, Melissa Lehman, Stacey Moyer, Amy Hasara, Brian Clark, Ronald Clark, Christine Clark, Michelle Clark and Patti Clark.; Several Great Grandchildren: Several Great Great Grandchildren and Gr Gr Gr Grandchildren; Nephews John and Robert Labgenburg. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mark J Hummel Funeral Home, 48 N Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville. Rev. Guency Isaac Officiating. Relatives and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, PA. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in her memory to the Hillside SPCA, M 51 Spca Rd., Pottsville, PA. 17901. Online photos and memories can be shared with her family at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com
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