All Obituaries

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...

Mary Yadinskie, 96, a fromer resident of Kulpmont and Sheppton, passed away Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center, where she was recently a guest. Mary was born in Mt. Carmel,  on June 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary Stelma. She retired, having been employed as an attendant at the former Selingsgrove State School.   Mary was currently a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sheppton, Mary was preceded in death by brothers and sisters and by...

Charlotte H. Capello, 93, a former resident of Ringtown and Providence Place in Pottsville, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020. Charlotte was born in Girardville, on February 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Alma (McSurdy) and Lewis H. Hoffman. The last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Capello; her brothers Geroge and Lewis Hoffman and a sister.  She is survived by nieces and nephews including Cheryl Jones, Leslie Hoffman,, Terry...

William 'Bill' Grimes, 63, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020. William was born in Danville, PA on October 10, 1956, a son of the late Sarah Horrox and Earl  Grimes. He was a 1974 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School. Bill was recently retired, having been employed as a furnace and press operator at Dayton Parts, Inc. in Harrisburg. He was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown, and he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and...

Mae E. Trexler, 103, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing in Bethlehem, passed away Friday, February 28th, 2020. Mae was born in Ringtown, on June 7, 1916, a daughter of the late Florence (Reichenderfer) and Charles  Moyer. She was a graduate of the former Conygham Township High School in Aristes, and was a life long homemaker. She was a member of Aurand Memorial United Methodist Church in Ringtown, where was very active in her younger years. Mae was known as the...

Robert 'Bobby' Williams, 65, of Ringtown, passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, while in the company of his parents at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, where he had been a guest. Bobby was born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital on August 18, 1954, a son of Donald and Larue (Hinderliter) Williams of Ringtown. He attended and was a graduate of the Schuylkill IU 29, and was a lifetime member of St.John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown. Bobby was an avid Philadelphia...

William F. Shafransky, 87, of Brandonville, passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Bill was born in Shenandoah, on September 28, 1932, a son of the late Louise (Wolowitz) and Francis  Shafransky. He lived and raised his family in Connecticut, and worked for the former Armstrong Rubber Company, a manufacturer of tires.   He moved back to the Ringtown area in the early 1980's, when he then worked for and retired from Seitz Brother's Pest Control of Hometown. Bill...

Helen M. Moyer, 88, a former resident of Zion Grove,  passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 while a guest at St. Luke's Pavillion in Hazleton. Helen was born in Sunbury, on May 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary (Lanieg) and Daniel  Derr. A lifelong home maker, Helen worked for a short time in the local garment industry. Helen was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove. The last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Catherine C. Lorah, 91, of Brandonville,  passed away Friday, January 31st, 2020. Catherine was born in West Mahanoy Township on May 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Carrie (Morrell) and George  Drumheller. She was a homemaker, and also worked in the local garment industry. Catherine was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville.  She enjoyed crocheting as well as traveling and camping wither her friends and husband of 71 years, William Lorah, Sr., of...