All Obituaries

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...

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...

Jean E. Wolfe, RN, 102, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Jean was born in Nuremberg, on December 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Foose) and Howard  Ulshafer. She was a graduate of the former Nuremberg High School, and attended nursing school in Philadelphia.  Jean worked as a nurse at the former St. Joseph's Hospital in Hazeton as well as doing private duty nursing. Jean was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Nuremberg, where she was...

Robert E. Stravinsky, 48, of Ringtown,  passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Pottsville, on March 7, 1974, a son of Melodee (Stauffer) and Robert Stravinsky, both of Ringtown. He was a 1992 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school, and was employed for over 25 years by Hydro Extrusions of Cressona, where he was currently a supervisor. Bob was an accomplished expert motocross racer, having began his career at the age of...

Donald Fellin, 91, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at Fritzingertown Senior Living Center Center in Drums. Donald was born in Oneida,  on June 9, 1930, a son of the late Philomena (Ovechka) and Albert  Fellin. After high school, he proudly served his country a a member of the United States Navy. Donald enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his four wheeler. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sheppton, and was retired, having worked...

Peter Storaska was born on October 8th 1944 and passed away on April 5th 2022.  He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Storaska, his brother Jerry Storaska, his sisters Kathy and Lori, his children Peter Storaska Jr., and Micheal Storaska, his godchild Andrea Gottshall,who he considered the daughter he never had, grandchildren,Sarah, Kristyn, Juilanna, Pete lll, William Storaska, Ethan,one great grandchild Inaya, and many Nieces and Nephews.  Peter served in the...

Patricia A. Rudden, 83, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2022 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Patricia was born in Montclair, NJ, on December 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cheslock) and Charles  Burke. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah, and was retired having been last employed as a clerk by Redner's Warehouse Market, Shenandoah.  Prior to that she was employed by the former A&E Products in...

John M. Laudeman, 93, of Ringtown  passed away Friday, March 25th, 2022 at his residence. John was born in Ringtown, on September 19, 1928, a son of the late Anna (Wolfe) and John  Laudeman. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a long time member of the Ringtown American Legion. John worked and retired as a Highway Foreman for PennDot. He enjoyed the outdoors, from gardening to riding his four wheeler and was well known for cooking beansoup. He was a lifelong member of the...

David M. Houser, 58, of Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022. David was born in Shenandoah, on October 20, 1963, a son of Anna (Mooney) and Emerald Houser, both of Ringtown. He worked as a locally as a handyman, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother Dale Houser of Frackville; and by a sister Lynn, wife of Joe Yotko of Ringtown. David is also survived by his extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

Robert M. Medlinsky, 87, of Raven Run, passed away peacefully supported by his family and many friends on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Born in William Penn on August 9th, 1934, Robert was the son of the late Helen (Stepulaitis) and Stanley Medlinsky. He was a 1952 graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School and a day after graduation he left to serve his country with the United States Air Force. Robert was a proud and decorated veteran of the Korean War with the rank of Staff Sargeant,...