All Obituaries

Theresa Notarnicola, 89, a longtime resident of the Harrisburg area, currently residing in Cumbola, was escorted to her heavenly home by the angels on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Theresa was born in Shenandoah on December 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Frank and Mille (Fesco) Avolio.  She moved to the Harrisburg area working as a supervisor for the former Bell telephone Company, and then later working for and retiring as a receptionist for the Community General Osteopathic Hospital for...

Victoria Ann "Annie" Philips, 75, a resident of the Ringtown area, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 in Pottsville. Annie was born on December 12, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Drabic) Bogish. A very outgoing person, she enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  She was employed in the garment industry, but was also a homemaker for her husband of 53 years, James Philips and their son, Benjamin. She enjoyed sewing projects, knitting, crocheting...

Cynthia 'Cindy' Singley, 66, a resident of Mahanoy City, passed away at home on  January 10, 2023. Cindy was born on December 17, 1956, a daughter of Dolores Vislusky. She was a lifelong homemaker, priding herself in being a housewife taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren.  A collector of Snoopy characters, she also enjoyed arts and crafts as well as gardening.  She was an avid softball player in her younger years. In addition to her mother, she was...

Matthew D. Dillman, 43, A resident of Ringtown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family and many close friends. Matt was born in Pottsville on July 5, 1979, the son of Anna (Letunic) Dillman of Frackville, and the late David Dillman. He was a 1998 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school. He was a member of the United States Army, Pennsylvania National Guard, and graduated from Alvernia University with a BA in elementary education. He also received his...

Marilyn D. Hartz, 80, of Ringtown, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Marilyn was born in Nuremberg on October 31, 1942, a daughter of the late Abner and Marie (Patt) Foose. Marilyn last worked for and was retired from the Hershey Corporation in Humbolt, having previously worked at Genova in Valmont.  She was a dedicated, hardworking woman her entire life, and touched many peoples lives.  He involvement in the Ladies Auxilliary of the Nuremberg Legion had her overseeing...

Robert 'Beege' Aponick, 82, passed away peacefully late Saturday night, December 10th, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Bob was born in Lower Shaft, on November 13, 1940, a son of the late Anna Witcoski and Wasil Aponick. After graduating from the West Mahanoy Township High School, he went on to serve his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. While a Marine, Bob was stationed overseas in Japan, and was a Golden Glove Boxer and an MP. He played...

Carol McDemus, 75, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2022. A Memorial Service followed by interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be held in the spring of 2023. A complete obituary along with funeral service information will be posted at a later date and at www.ringtownfuneral.com The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve Carol's family during their time of need.    

Kimberly Ann Lindner, 59, of Patriotic Hill, Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022. Kimberly was born while her father was serving in the United States military in Puerto Rico, on November 7, 1963, a daughter of Carlene (Parady) Lindner and the late Wayne Lindner. She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and worked for the former Wenco Windows in Ringtown and Hollander Home Fashions in Frackville. In addition to her mother, Carlene Lindner of...

Bruce P. Johnson, 60, of Ringtown, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 17, 2022. Bruce was born in Philadelphia, on March 16, 1962, a son of the late Bruce A. Johnson, and Celeste (Zaremba) Johnson of Ringtown. He was a graduate of Bromall High School, and the Drexel University with a degree in Accounting, and had a lifelong career in the financial sector. Bruce enjoyed being in the outdoors, along with shooting. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and by his father,...

Jean D. Lewis, 90, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, September 21st, 2022. Jean was born in Bear Gap, on May 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Helen and William Makowski. A lifelong homemaker, Jean worked for a short while in the local garment industry and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, and by her husband, James  Lewis. Jean is survived by her son,  Ronald Lewis, and his wife,...