All Obituaries

Dean Kancir, 50, of Hazle Township, passed away Friday, July 31st, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hazleton, on June 22, 1970, a son of the late Marie (Petock) Kancir and Adrian E. Kancir. Dean had a great love for the outdoors.  He was a very talented landscaper, owning and operating his own landscaping business.  He was also very knowledgeable about mechanics and automobiles. He was a comical man who loved to joke around and make people laugh. He is survived by his wife...

Melinda A. Stauffer, 58, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. Melinda was born in Shenandoah, on March 13, 1962, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Mooney) and Ronald  Shoup. She was a 1980 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and the North Schuylkill Vo-Tech, where she studied cosmetology. A kind and caring person,  Melinda was  the Matriarch of the Shoup family. She was very well known in the Ringtown area, having held...

Constance Kerchusky, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 while a guest at the Colonial Park Care Center. Constance was born in Ringtown, on November 25, 1934, a daughter of the late Rebecca (Kreiger) and John  Kerchusky.   She moved to the Harrisburg area after graduating from high school, and worked for AMP Inc., which later on became TYCO, Inc., until her retirement. She was of the Lutheran faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

  Thomas K. McCabe, Jr., 35, of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, in Shenandoah. Thomas was born in Pottsville on December 16, 1984, a son of Kimberly Ann (Spital) Houtz, of Girardville, and Thomas K. McCabe, Sr., of Frackville. He attended the Shenandoah Valley School District and  last worked locally as a short order cook.  He was of the catholic faith. Affectionately known as "Bubba' and "Fluffy", he loved to...

Michele Spitz, 82, of Zion Grove,  passed away Monday, June 29th, 2020. Michele was on November 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Rae (Frederick) and Samuel J. Cronin. She was preceded in death by her husband, George  Spitz. Michele is survived by  two sons, Sandy Spitz and Hal Spitz.. As per her wishes, private burial services attended by her family will take place at the Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.

    Leo J. Flaim, 80, of Phineyville, passed away Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.   Leo was born in Oneida, on February 10, 1940, a son of the late Susan (Polega) and Paul  Flaim.   He worked as an Industrial Engineer and was retired from the UNISYS Corp. in Blue Bell, PA. An avid hunter and fisherman, Leo was a member of the Shenandoah Archery Club and the Long Branch Island Fishing Club.   Leo...

Dianna Renee Aponick, age 33, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 with her mother and stepfather by her side. She was born April 9, 1987 in Hazelton, the daughter of Tammey Mummey and Robert Aponick, II. Dianna was a free, loving, and kind soul who always saw the best in others.  She never failed to flash a friendly smile or offer words of kindness to anyone she met.  She thrived most when taking care of people and her compassion had no limit.  Her outer...

Jeneen Blackwell, 42, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 at her residence. Jeneen was born in Nesquehoning, on March 11, 1978. She attended and was a graduate of the Panther Valley High School.  Jeneen enjoyed painting and doing ceramics. She is survived by her husband of over 20 years, James Blackwell, II of Mahanoy City, and by her children, Jimmy, of Shenandoah;  Bethann, of Frackville; Courtney, of Mahanoy City and Connor, of Mahanoy...

Janet L. Stauffer, 87, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus. Janet was born in Bethlehem on December 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Bessie (Evans) and Archie  Achey. After graduating high school in Bethlehem, Janet married and began raising her family, while she assisted her husband of 57 years in the daily operations of the Edward W. Stauffer...

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...