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Marian Catholic High School

Tamaqua, PA

June For Jack!

“What is the most meaningful lesson Mr. Malarkey taught you, or how did he impact your life?”

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Dr. Erin Marek P'28, '30, Director of Advancement
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Albert Gnoza
Albert Hoffman
Aleta Phillips
He showed a great sense of humor while being a strict educator.
Alice Yacobenas Miller
Angela (Gill) Bashinsky
Ann Biros
Ann Kilroy Furey
Anna Marie Martin Hoban
Anna Marie Yanocshko Grouber
Anthony Kern
Bernie McMullen
Brandon Dopira
Brian Rafferty
Bruce Svetz
Cade Upanavage
Carol Mulligan Teets
Catherine Davis Flail
China Wok
Claire Cannon
Cynthia Corwin
We didn’t know Mr Malarkey but we are happy to support Estelle’s upcoming school.
Cynthia Keiper
Daniel Day
Deacon Joseph & Carol(Robbins) Kielbasa
Dominic Montero
I’ve never met him, but Go Big Blue!
Donald Walters
Donna Ceci Fuehrer
Ed & Nancy Kerestus
Eugene Ritz
With gratitude for all we learned from Mr. Malarkey!
Frank Damian
Gabriel Waak
Gary & Suzanne (Babyar) Rothbart
Gene & Karen (Scaran) Binder
Gene and Gloria Upanavage
Gloria Cerullo
Grainne Kelly
Gregory Chelak
Mr. Malarkey was a true gentleman! He supported Marian in all ways possible and is the main reason why the school remains what it is today.
Helen Spinelli
Howard Tokosh
James & Marianne Buzinski
James Akins
James Eisenhart
James Furey
James Higgins
Jack was the first man to greet me as I stepped foot into Marian Catholic back in 1972. He shook my hand and gave me a mass card for the loss of my father that took place two weeks prior to starting school. I still get the shows about that till today. He left a lasting impression for sure.
Janet Burrell
Mr Malarkey was kind and fair. His commitment to Marian and Marian students was an inspiration to me and many of my classmates.
Janice Van Heest
Jansell nunez Nunez
I never met him, but I am always hearing beautiful stories and things about his legacy
Jean Arieta Secara
Jeffrey & Beverly (Brill) O'Lear
Jennifer Gazo Vermillion
Jerry Knowles
Jim, Jenelle & Jakob Buzinski
JoEllen Holubek
Joan Malarkey
Joan Murphy DeLay
Joanne Mormak Perch
Joe & Jean Lutwin neighbors of Jack
Wonderfull neighbors on Arlington St for many years.
Joe & Mary Jane (Schilling) Hnat
Joe Colancecco
Joe Yanacek
John & Pat (O'Donnell) Martino
John Balas
John Boyle
John Cherba
John and Mary Kennedy
Joseph & Patricia McGinley
Joseph Cappello
Joseph Coury
Joseph Suzadail
Judy Levitsky
Karina Reed
Kathleen Borillo
Kathleen Furey
In honor of Mr. Marian!
Kathleen Wufsus
Kathy Goff
Mr. Malarkey never stopped giving back to Marian!
Katie (Dugan) McArdle
Keith McCall
Kelly (Leitzel) Wright
Kelly (Rocuskie) Cappos
The most important lesson that Mr Malarky taught me was to pray “The Serenity Prayer”. During my time at MHS, he started every day over announcements with that prayer. I’ve continued to pray it multiple times a day since I graduated in 1977. That’s almost 50 years! It has been my comfort & my guiding light for decades. Thank you Jack for teaching me how to pray! You continue to influence my life daily.
Kevin Motroni
Mr. Malarkey appeared strict when he needed to be, but had a huge heart for Marian and all students. It was fun working with him for Sunday evening Bingo. More than a teacher, more than a disciplinarian, more like a friend!
Kristen Shickora LaBella
Kurt & Linda (Watto) Walter
LOUIS CAPITANIO
Lamont Dare
Laura Marchica
Dedication and commitment..A legacy.
Lennora Schaeffer Goida
Leo ‘71&Jane O’Donnell
Mr. Malarkey taught me the importance of educating students in the Catholic Schools as I was a teacher at St. John Neumann Regional School for 30 years. He also taught me the value of respect as he did that with everyone he came in contact with. I will always remember his tireless work done at the picnics as I was able to quench his thirst as he worked in the sausage and peppers stand. He called out my name and I knew what he wanted! Thanks, Mr.Malarkey, for the memories.
Leonard Skillian
Lisa Patton Lieberson
Lynn (Galioto) Kroeger
Marie (Donegan) Dreyer
Marie (Sauka) Kincaid
Marilyn Paucker
Martha Stianche Lisella
Mary (Bookstein) Lerch
Mary Arieta
Mary Beth (Zapatosky) Higgins
Mary Borascius Pierce
Mary Figura
Mary Kay Durilla/Davis
Mary Lerch
He was one of the best
Mary Lou (Casserly) Michaels
Meghan Boyle
Thanks Mr. Malarkey for “Being Marian” in all ways on all days!
Melissa & Joe Gillespie
Michael & Sue (Willing) Akins
Michael Truskey
Nikki (Midas) Leonzi
Patricia (Shober) Locicero
Patricia Heiney
Patricia Ignar
Patricia Moore Zerby
Treat everyone with kindness and dignity. He was such an approachable, smart educator who loved all students!
Patricia Murtin Meehan
Patrick & Grace (Patton) Smith
Patrick Crowley
Patrick Furey
Paul Martino
Dedicated, disciplined and competent teacher, Strong leadership skills, A man of well-deserved honorand respect. Able to motivate students to put in the hard work / effort to succeed both in the classroom and life.
Paula Holoviak
Paulette Sniscak Weber
Rev. Msgr. John J. Martin
Rita Sweeney Zebian
Rob Legath
Robert & Anne (Tokosh) Derlunas
Robert Hamera
Robert Kovick
Mr. Malarkey was such a great person. Someone that you can always count on. He truly was Special and will be missed.
Robert Mayshock
Robin Sweeney Fredericks
Rose Arieta
Rose Kern
Rose Marie Patton
Roseann (Terry) Leonzi
Rosemarie Dowling
Mr. Malarkey was a wonderful Christian man. He was my History teacher in, I think ,Freshman year at St. Jerome's. He was always friendly and interested in how everthing was going. My Mother worked in the cafeteria at Marian when it first opened and was there for twenty some years. Mr. and Mrs. Malarkey came to her funeral in 2011. I will never forget his kindness. He is with God now. Rosemarie Nesgoda Dowling '65.
Sara Gallagher
Shannon Boyle Pietrak ‘95
Mr. Malarkey impacted my life by his dedication and love of Marian and the lasting effects that it has had throughout the years.
Sofia Totani Mathews
Great role model, especially for future educators!!
Stan Kluskiewicz
Stanley Ligenza
T.P. McDermott
Tara McArdle Dovale
The Angelo Family
The Malarkey Family
The Solski Family
The Vandenbord Family, in loving memory of Rita (Vandenbord) O'Donnell
Thomas & Christine Keer
Thomas & Christine Lagana
Thomas Macenka
Tom Durilla
Mr. Malarkey was a great history teacher and continued to be a good friend.
Trish Spillman
Very sweet man. Genuine.
Vincent & Arlene Dauchess
Wayne Phillips
Enjoy life and make and be the best you can
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Giving options

In Honor of Jack’s 21 years as Principal

$21

In Honor of Jack’s 38 years devoted to Catholic education!

$38

In Honor of Jack’s Graduation in 1951 from St. Jerome’s High School!

$51

In Honor of Jack’s 91 years of life!

$91

In Honor of the 153 Faculty and Staff that served with Jack at Marian!

$153

In Honor of the number of graduates in the Classes of 1978 and 1998 - Jack’s first and last graduating classes as principal!

$248

In Honor of the number of points scored by the Colts football teams during the seasons that Jack was the head coach!

$562

In Honor of the thousands of students and families that Jack has impacted with his unwavering commitment to Marian!

$1,000

In Honor of the 2020 dedication of the John P. “Jack” Malarkey Gymasium at Marian Catholic!

$2,020

In Honor of the total number of graduates of Marian during Jack’s 21 years as Principal!

$2,306
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