Marian Catholic High School
Tamaqua, PA
The John '51 and Jane Malarkey Endowed Scholarship Fund
In Remembrance of Mr. John P. “Jack” Malarkey: The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, and other expressions of sympathy, that contributions be made to the John ‘51and Jane Malarkey Endowed Scholarship Fund
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James Warnagiris (Parent ’89, ’92, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a month ago
The best. Gave it all for the love of God
Angela Hitchins
2 months ago
My thoughts and prayers are with the Malarkey family….
Terese (Karnish) Ristila (Alumni ’80)
2 months ago
Your dedication, commitment, strength, faith and kind & gentle heart is what Marian is all about. Thank YOU for all of that. Rest in Peace, our Good and Faithful Servant. 😇 🙏
Sorry for all the crap I pulled in high school.
John and Karen (Rocuskie) Brandt (Alumni ’78)
2 months ago
Mr. Malarkey demonstrated what a life well lived should look like. His intellect, Christian leadership and warm heart will be missed by legions of people whose path he crossed. God bless, Karen (Rocuskie) Brandt
Jeffrey OLEAR (Alumni ’77)
2 months ago
Jack always believed in me and I will be forever grateful.
Lois Gasser (Parent ’96)
2 months ago
Mr.Malarkey helped my son,Andrew achieve his dream,graduating from Marian. Every child was important to Jack.
John Quashnoc (Alumni ’66)
2 months ago
“Good coaches change games. Great coaches change lives” ! Thank you, Coach
Anonymous (Alumni ’95)
2 months ago
Mr. Malarkey, thank you for all the Memories. Rest in Peace.
-Reyna
Pam Polakovic (Parent ’28)
2 months ago
My Marian principal and forever a part of our East End community. Always an inspiration and the heart of Marian.
Theodore Knox
2 months ago
A family friend, coach and teacher. May your commitment to Marian Catholic never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Mr. Malarkey.
Jim Sauka (Alumni ’66)
2 months ago
I’ll never forget the privilege of working with Jack as members of Men of Marian. His passion for Marian was infectious to many.
Maria Gallagher (Alumni ’93)
2 months ago
RIP Mr. Malarkey. A class act and one of the best.
John Ruff 1984, Eileen Ruff Aitken 1981 (Alumni ’84)
2 months ago
He was a good friend of my parents. He would give a number of us a ride to and from Tamaqua to summer football practice before school started.
The DePuy Family (Alumni ’70)
2 months ago
We were all blessed and inspired by Mr. Malarkey ‘s commitment and life of service to Marian. Thank you also to Mrs. Malarkey for supporting all of his endeavors.
BERNARD MCMULLEN (Alumni ’66)
2 months ago
The world will be a greater place if more people had the love and dedication exhibited in the life of Coach Malarkey.
Anonymous
2 months ago
An Arlington St neighbor in my youth..forever dedicated to Marian
Jean Gillespie Hinton (Alumni ’70)
2 months ago
Thank you, Mr. Malarkey, for being an incredible mentor and having a profound impact on my education and on so many lives at Marian. I know your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
The Bavuso Family
2 months ago
In memory of Mr. Malarkey—your life’s work left a mark of quiet strength, integrity, and purpose. You led with vision, lived with heart, and left the world better than you found it. Your legacy will not be forgotten.
Christy Klatka (Alumni ’89)
2 months ago
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Michelle & Mark Stelmack (Alumni ’82)
2 months ago
It was a privilege to have known Mr Malarkey has a personal family friend and as a wonderful principal. Prayers and love 🙏🏻
Michelle & Mark Stelmack
Mary Grace (Yorke) Sroka (Alumni ’69)
2 months ago
Mr. Malarkey...a wonderful person and an encouraging teacher, whose class was always a source of fun, interesting, respectful, and stress-free learning.
THOMAS HUBER (Alumni ’75)
2 months ago
Mr. Malarkey treated every student with respect and dignity. Wonderful man.
Susan Koomar (Alumni ’84)
2 months ago
Grateful to have had Mr. Malarkey as my principal at Marian. A good man and school leader. Eternal rest grant unto him, Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.
Priscilla Hosak (Alumni ’67)
2 months ago
Always a gentleman. Great teacher and mentor. RIP Mr Malarky🥲
Matthew Tacelosky (Alumni ’93)
2 months ago
Rest in Peace Mr Malarky. Enjoy the polkas up in heaven.
Paul Martino (Alumni ’64)
2 months ago
Dedicated & capable teacher. A man of honor and respect.
Melissa Snerr (Parent ’16, ’19, ’22)
2 months ago
Rest in Peace, Mr. Malarkey. 🤍
Ann Kilroy Furey ‘49 (Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Jack was the absolute best! We enjoyed many great times with Jane and Jack!
Lauren Walsh
2 months ago
With love and sympathy - Aaron, Lauren (Ponting), Aiden & Christian Walsh
David Lewis (Alumni ’88)
2 months ago
In my years of knowing Mr.Malarkey, he is truly Mr. Marian. I am ever so grateful for knowing him as a student, as a teacher, and a coach at Marian.
Barbara (Coleman) Karnish (Alumni ’56)
2 months ago
Jack was a long time friend and the face of Marian. May your amazing life and legacy be rewarded in Heaven.
Mary Ann Byatt (Alumni ’81)
2 months ago
As someone who grew up in Tamaqua I don’t ever remember my life without Mr. Malarkey in it. God speed Jack.
Anonymous (Alumni ’72)
2 months ago
Great leader and teacher at Marian.
Jean (Balascik) Moroski (Alumni ’70)
2 months ago
Mr Malarkey was “one of a kind.” He was a role model for lifelong leadership and service. I’m so grateful that you attended our class 50th reunion. Though the years and miles had separated us, it was like we were never apart. You were so happy to see everyone! Thank you for being my teacher! May you RIP.
Maryellen Boyle (Alumni ’71)
2 months ago
The face of Marian!
IMO fr George Winne
2 months ago
A great man of deep faith & dedication to the Marian family & diocese of Allentown
The Kane Family- Trish, Scott, Michelle, April, Kevin, Kim, Jess, Hannah and Kaylee (Alumni ’70, ’90, ’94, ’98)
2 months ago
God Bless you dear cousin Jack, “Mr Marian” Prayers for you and your family.
Tom and Margie Spokas (Alumni ’69, ’70)
2 months ago
The face of MHS always with a smile.
Maureen Costello (Alumni ’77)
2 months ago
He hired me for my job as Librarian for Marian and I remember he said at the interview I don't know much about libaries so you can help me learn. And know I didn't misspell it. That's how he said it. I loved it. He let me do whatever I needed in the library since he said I was the expert. I loved being treated as a trusted professional rather than an underling.
Mary Alice (Heaney) Kuhn (Alumni ’79, Parent ’05, ’09)
2 months ago
Thank you Mr. Malarkey. RIP, Mary Alice Kuhn and Family
Erin Miles (Alumni ’99)
2 months ago
He was the best! I was very lucky to be able to introduce him to my kids a few years ago at an event; so happy they could meet the legend. Gone but never forgotten.
Joseph Arieta (Alumni ’64)
2 months ago
I had the honor to work with Jack as a member of the faculty from 1968 to 1975. He was a true gentleman, a hard worker. I will always cherish those memories.
Tom & Leslye Durilla (Alumni ’65)
2 months ago
Rest in God’s eternal peace Mr. Malarkey.
Bill “Angel” Donovan (Alumni ’63)
2 months ago
Honored to be one of your first football players. You inspired me on and off the field
Kathleen Curvey Lawson (Alumni ’66, Parent ’89, ’92, Grandparent)
2 months ago
To a wonderful teacher, principal to my children and friend thru the years. Love to Jane and family.
William Hinchey (Parent ’16)
2 months ago
Loved seeing Mr. Malarkey at the beer tent at the Men of Marian picnic!💚☘️
Evelyn Gibas Petrash (Alumni ’74)
2 months ago
Thank you, Mr. Malarkey, for your true service to Catholic education. May God reward you in heaven for your dedication.
Jimmy Akins (Alumni ’86, Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Thank you for your impact on my life. Our conversation in 1985 challenged me and changed me, forever grateful !!
Dave Ceci (Alumni ’75)
2 months ago
Mr. Malarkey influenced many a lives at Marian in such a good way. His work and dedication will never be forgotten. God Bless him and comfort his family. 🙏🙏
Larry Furey (Alumni ’79)
2 months ago
One of the greatest honors of my life was being hired by Mr. Malarkey as Marian’s first full-time Director of Alumni and Development in 1990—a role I had no formal experience in, but he saw something in me. That opportunity launched a 35-year career in Catholic education that became my life’s ministry. Thank you Mr. Malarkey for enriching my life, and so many other Marian alumni. Now it is our turn to honor you!
Kathleen Heffelfinger (Alumni ’74)
2 months ago
Rest in Peace ! You were such a positive influence on the Marian High School community for decades!
Robert Schott (Alumni ’69)
2 months ago
As a football coach Mr. Malarkey instilled confidence and self-esteem in all of us who had the privilege of playing under his leadership. He was a firm but kind gentleman that this former team member from McAdoo I will always be grateful for.
Glenn Goldberg (Parent ’16)
2 months ago
Resr in Peace. Your work is done. We will always remember the food preparation for the MOM picnics.
Tara Mahoney
2 months ago
Jack was such a gentleman and loved his family so much. He was always ready with a story or joke! He will be greatly missed.
Jeffrey Zoba (Alumni ’78, Faculty/Staff)
2 months ago
Mr Malarkey will always be the SPIRIT of Marian High School!! God’s Speed!! Your SPIRIT will ALWAYS remain with the Marian Community!!
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