All Obituaries

Michael G. Krusinsky, 59, of Ringtown, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Heather, Fritz-Krusinsky of Phinneyville, a step daughter, Kelsey Damgaard, Step son, Gregory Fritsch and grandson Jaxson Fritsch, all of Elysburg.  Three brothers, Edward, William and Fritz Krusinsky, all of Shenandoah and a sister, Debbie Franz of Frackville survive as do many wonderful nieces and nephews. Mike was a force to be...

Geraldine H. Ney, 85, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Thursday, June 16th, 2022. Geraldine was born in Turkey Run, on December 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Sophie (Zuber) and Peter  Bejacko. She was a 1954 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper high school, and worked in the local garment industry. Geraldine was a member of the Greater Area Shenandoah Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ney in 1983, and by a daughter, Nina, in...

Alyce Jusinski, 79, of Phinneyville,  passed away Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at the  Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton Campus. Alyce was born in East Rutherford, NJ on December 1, 1942, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cheslock) and Charles  Burke. Always wanting to care for people, she was employed in various areas in the medical field, from working in area pharmacies, to being a home health aide. She was a creative person who loved crafting and doing ceramics, and she was...

Charles L. Davidson, 66, of Frackville, passed away Monday, June 13th, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill Campus in Pottsville. Charles was born in Pottsville, on December 24, 1955, a son of Pearl (McCloskey) Davidson, of Shenandoah and the late Charles Davidson. He served in the U.S. Navy, then lived for a period of time in Crested Butte, Colorado, where he enjoyed living the country lifestyle.  He then returned to the local area and lived in Frackville. In addition to...

Jane Metcalf, 58, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown. Jane was born in Shenandoah Heights on April 18, 1964, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank Savitsky, Sr. Jane was raised in Brandonville, a graduate of the West Hazleton high school and she attended the former Polish National Church in Shenandoah. Aside from being a homemaker and a wonderful cook, she loved horses, working in various equestrian centers in...

Erma Stankavage, 101, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday May 28th, 2022. Erma was born in East Union Township, on December 26, 1920, a daughter of the late Louellen (Schlauch) and Roy A. Lindenmuth. A lifelong resident of the Ringtown Valley, she worked in and was retired from the local garment industry, having last been employed by the former Ringtown Manufacturing Company. Erma  was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown.  Erma enjoyed atching her favorite...

Rodney “Chet” George, 82 formerly of Mahanoy City, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2022 ,at Providence Place Assisted Living, Drums, where he resided for the past three years. At the time of his passing, he was holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his four children. Rodney battled the effects of multiple strokes in his recent years and showed great strength and courage in facing these challenges while continuing to show his love for his family until the very...

Peter Scott Damgaard, of Elysburg,  passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2022, at the age of 56. “Scott” was youngest son of the late Peter and Karin (Christensen) Damgaard of Ringtown, and was predeceased by his sister Lisa, who passed in 2014. After his father’s sudden death in 1995 Scott defied family expectations when, at a young age, he assumed and expanded, Nordic Tool and Die Company in Brandonville.   Scott had many friends in his...

Patti Ann Breitmeyer , a resident of Stafford, Virginia, passed away on May 4, 2022. She will be laid to rest on her family plot at St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown, following private family services. The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is assisting her family with local arrangements.  

John J. Mays, 71, of Ringtown,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. John was born in Shenandoah, on January 5, 1951, a son of the late Helen (Gardinsky) and Ben "Red"  Mays. He was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School, and was the founder and original owner of Valley Beverage in Ringtown, along with several other business ventures, including being the founder of Darkrun Jerky in 1994, which he later passed on to his son. He also worked...