All Obituaries

Jean M. Keller, 67, of Brandonville,  passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019. She was born in Shenandoah, on January 12, 1952, a daughter of the late Hazel (Zimmerman) and James Keller. Jeanie was a well known local beautician, owning and operating her beauty shop in Brandonville for many years until retiring. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville, where she was a former church council member, a member of the altar guild and a member of the choir and...

Margory Muhaw, 52, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2019. Marge was born in Passaic, NJ on April 20, 1967, a daughter of Marie (Zubowicz) Muhaw, of Ringtown and the late Joseph Muhaw. She attended the North Schuylkill high school, and last worked at  B&R Farms Ringtown, Marge enjoyed crafting, painting and gardening, and was especially fond of orchids. She absolutely loved going to the beach, and loved her pets dearly.   In addition to her father Joseph, she...

Candice M. Fisher, 37, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Sunday, October 20th, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ringtown. Candice was born in Pottsville, on September 14, 1982, a daughter of Cecilia (Chupasco) Bolish, wife of John Bolish of Ringtown and Rick Fisher, of Zion Grove. Candice attended the North Schuylkill High School.  She was a true social butterfly and was a generous, loving and kind hearted person with a heart of gold.  She was very...

Charles T. (Chuckie) Oliver, Jr., 64, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, October 11th, 2019. Chuckie  was born in Shenandoah, on March 7, 1955, a son of the late Emily (Snyder) and Charles Oliver, Sr. He attended Shenandoah and Pottsville area schools.  He worked for the former A&E Products/Tyco Industries in Ringtown until the plant closure, then went on to work at the former Amity Acres Farm in Ringtown. Chuckie was of the catholic fatih and those who knew him, knew his love...

Wayne W. Shoup, 61, of Ferndale, Washington, passed away on February 5, 2019. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on November 25, 1957, a son of the late Clair and Joyce (Deeble) Shoup. Growing up, Wayne’s father served in the Air Force, and some of his fondest childhood memories were made when they lived in Bermuda. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, crabbing, catching snakes and baseball. Wayne was a loving and positive man, finding the best in every...

Robert P. Bergman, 71, of Zion Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. Bob was born in Shenandoah on June 3rd, 1948, a son of the late Johanna (Prosick) and David Bergman. A graduate of Ringtown High School Class of 1966, Bob attended the Pennsylvania State University prior to entering the service.  Upon his return home from service, Bob then worked for Purolator Products company and at the Locust Lake State Park as a park ranger for a short while, but...

Anna B, Ogozalek, 95, of Lansford, passed away Thursday, September 19th, at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. Annie was born in Lansford, on December 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary (Bashago) and Joseph  Ogozalek. Annie was a member of the former St. Catherine's Church in  Lansford and was retired, having worked in the local garment industry.  She loved to crochet. The last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by...

Miriam E. Kosatschkow, 66, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2019 at her residence. . Miriam was born in Shenandoah on April 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Bernice (Lasko) and Robert C. Peterson. She was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School.  After high school, she earned her airline stewardess certification from the Atlantic School in Hartford Connecticut and last worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and unit secretary for the Leigh Valley Hospital in...

Margaret I. Tarlecky, 100, of Bethel,  passed away Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. Margaret was born in Ringtown, on March 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Anna (Wolfe) and John  Laudeman. A godly woman, she was a devoted mother and loved her family, especially enjoying time with her grandchildren. Margaret was a very talented cook and baker who also enjoyed reading. She a former member of the  St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Ringtown. She was preceded in death...

Alexander W. Kosatschkow, 73, of Zion Grove, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019  at his residence. Alexander was born in Brodenkirchen, Germany,  on March 26, 1946, a son of Rosa Mayer of New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army as a SP4 in the Vietnam War, where he received  the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Distinguished Service Medal.  He was also a member of the 3rd Infantry "Old Guard" and participated in...