All Obituaries

Evelyn Ann Kuczynski, 87, of Frackville, a former resident of the Ringtown Valley, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020. Evelyn was born in Shenandoah, on May 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Violet (Rescavage) and Frank  Kubilis. She was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School. A lifelong homemaker, she was one of the first original employees of Mrs. T's Pierogies in Shenandoah.  Evelyn enjoyed cooking and entertaining all the members of her family, whom she...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jones, 95, a former resident of Ringtown, currently a guest at ManorCare Health Services in Easton, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. Betty was born in Dorothy, NJ on September 17, 1924, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Stern) and William  Serbeck. Betty worked at the Justborne Candy Company while living  Bethlehem, until she and her husband relocated to the Jones family farm in Ringtown. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Emily Stauffer, 101, a former resident of Zion Grove and Scranton,  passed away Monday, April 27th, at Stoneridge Poplar Run in Myerstown, where she had resided for the past several years. Emily was born in Zion Grove, on February 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Mame (Mensinger) and William  Mummey.   After graduating high school, she married her husband, the late Victor Stauffer and they moved to and lived in the Scranton area for many years. A lifelong homemaker,...

Robert H. Steward, 53, of Sheppton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22nd,2020 at his residence. . Robert was born in Sommerville, NJ on June 28, 1966, a son of the late Mary (Bley) and David  Steward. He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and last worked for US Coldstorage in Humbolt. He he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Hazleton. Robert is survived by his two children, a son,Thomas Steward, of Sheppton and a daughter Ann Reddix, of...

Audrey K. Toth, 63, a former resident of New Jersey, currently residing in Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, April 19th, 2020, while a guest at the Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah. Audrey was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Ida Mae (Lowman) Toth-Gallagher and Andrew John Toth, Sr. Attended Southern Regional high school in New Jersey, as was a life long caregiver to those in need. In addition to her parents, Audrey was...

Richard 'Rick'  Kruchinsky, 73, of Ringtown,  passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. Rick was born on September 9, 1946, a son of the late Catherine (Laudeman) and Pete  Kruchinsky.  After high school, he served in the US Army. He worked in the automotive industry throughout his lifetime, as a truck driver, mechanic and freelancing his talents wherever needed. Rick was preceded in death by a son, Richard, Jr. He is survived by a son, Ryan Kruchinsky of West...

Jeanette Mummey, 89, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. Jeanette was born in Weston on November 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Rose (Skoff) and Rueben  McGlynn. She attended the former Rock Glen high school, and worked as a seamstress in the former dress factory in Weston. Jeannette was a hard working woman, who helped alongside her husband on their family farm. She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove. In addition to her parents, she was...

Robert W. Smith, 84, of West Hazleton, passed away Sunday evening, March 29th, 2020 while a guest at the Manor at St. Luke's in Hazleton. Robert will be buriied at the GIrard Manor Cemtery in Phinneyville, during private family services.  

Edward Mehlberger, 67, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at his residence. As per Edward's wishes, no public services will be held.

Clifford R. Fetterman, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence.  Cliff was born in Shenandoah, on September 2, 1944, a son of the late Blanche (Zimmerman) and Claude  Fetterman. He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and spent most of his life working on his family's farm in Ringtown.  He also worked as a spreader for a short time at the former Ringtown dress factory. He was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church, and...