All Obituaries

Ruth A. Hutton, 69, of Weston, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2022 while a patient at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Ruth was born in Hazleton, on February 15, 1952, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Houseknecht) and Victor S. Robinson.   Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry. Ruth enjoyed going to and shopping at yards sales. Ruth is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Hutton of Weston, and by their daughters, Julie,...

  Larry 'Gunslinger' Gilbert, 67, of Ringtown,  passed away Tuesday, January 11th,  2022 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville. Larry was born in Ringtown,  on August 11, 1954, a son of the late Thelma (Singley) and Ralph Gilbert. He was a 1972 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school, and graduated from the Schuylkill Business Institute, with a degree in computer programming and electronics. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ...

Donna Hughes, 66, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at her residence. Donna was born in Weston, on February 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Alice (Minnig) and Irvin Fahringer. She was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and the McCann School of Business, with a degree in medical coding. Along with working for the Hilton Reservation Center  in Humbolt for 12 years prior to its closing, Donna also worked in the garment industry and was retired from the former...

Lorraine G Engle, 80 of Ringtown passed away at home peacefully Saturday  January 8th 2022.  Born June 30th 1941 in Shenandoah. She was a daughter of the late Guy and Catherine Whitner.  Lorraine  was an Honor Group graduate of the former Ringtown High School. Lorraine worked for the former Jimmy Long grocery store up until it's closing. She also volunteered countless hours of her time at Saint John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown Library and Ringtown Senior...

Shirley (Fisher) Shala, 37, currently residing in Dickson City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at her residence. Shirley was born in Hazleton,  on May 25, 1984, a daughter of John Fisher, Sr., of Hazleton and the late Shirley Fisher. She was currently employed as a clerk at Dicks Sporting goods Dickson City., Shirley was a social person, enjoying music and going to as well as having parties. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Arden E. Anderson, 73, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Arden was born in Shenandoah, on November 19, 1948, a son of the late Elizabeth (Sullivan) and Arden C. Anderson. In addition to his immediate family, Ardie leaves behind several close friends. As per Ardie's wishes, he was laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown following private services provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in...

Kathy A. Lorah, 68, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 20th, 2021. Kathy was born in Shenandoah, on November 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Kathryn "Taffy" (Shoup) and Edward Engle. She worked as a certified nurses assistant, having been employed by the former Trinity Mission Nursing Center in Shenandoah.  She was also a well known cook, having been affiliated with several local restaurants. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Arthur W. Moyer, 75, of Zion Grove,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at his home. Arthur was born in Zion Grove, on February 16, 1946, a son of the late Grace (Mensinger) and Clarence  Moyer. He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and then enlisted and served his country in the US Army, having served overseas in Germany. Arthur was retired, having been employed as a truck driver for the Hess Concrete Company. He had also been priorly employed...

Connie B. Sincavage, 74, of  Big Mine Run, Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27th, 2021. Connie was born in Shenandoah, on March 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank Savitsky, Sr.  She was raised in Brandonville, a graduate of the West Hazleton high school and was a lifelong homemaker. Connie loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping and other outdoor activities with her husband of 52 years, Russel Sincavage, prior to his passing in April...

James A. Greising, Sr., 57, of Ringtown,  passed away Saturday, November 13th, 2021 the at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. James was born in Shenandoah, on September 25, 1964, a son of the late Edna (Houser) and Richard  Greising. He last worked for the Cicioni Stone Company in Brandonville.  Prior to that he worked locally for the Union Township road crew, local farms and as a carpenter for several businesses. James enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and...