All Obituaries

Joseph E. 'Pepper' Petrachonis, 76, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, July 16th, 2017 after a brief illness. Joseph was born in Ringtown, on June 28, 1945, a son of the late Betty (Shoup) and Joseph A. Petrachonis. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and saw active duty with the V-Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division . Pepper was retired, having been employed as a transmission lineman for PP&L.  He was an...

Annabelle Louise Davis, 91, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, July 14, at Grandview Nursing home, where she experienced loving care by the staff.  A graduate of the former Nuremberg High School, she worked at Fest Restaurant in Bloomsburg where she was courted by her future husband Nevin.  A life-long resident of Zion Grove, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nevin Davis in 1996, her infant son Larry, and her parents, Guy and Olive...

Raymond A. Nelli, 82, a resident of Clifton, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, after a brief illness.   Raymond was born in Philadelphia, on July 21, 1938, a son of the late Josephine (DiMeo) Nelli-Allen and Guerino Nelli. He attended Drexel University, obtaining his degree in electrical engineering, then entered and served his county in the US Army and later the Army Reserves. A passionate scientist, Ray worked for the United States Government, retiring from the US Patent...

 Marion F. Davis, 66, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 11, 2021.   Marion was born in Shenandoah Heights on January 12, 1955. She was a daughter to the late Harold and Helen (Long) Teter. In addition to her parents, she preceeded in death by three brothers Clyde, Charles (Wilt), and John Teter. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Barry Davis, of Zion Grove. She is also survived by her 5 daughters; Sandy Lewis (Davis) of Boiling...

Nancy J. Purcell, 89, of Shenandoah,  passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, where she had been a guest for several years, Nancy was born in Ringtown, on July 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Lucy (Stauffer) and Robert  Spancake. She lived and worked in Iowa before returning to the local area several years ago. Nancy is survived by a few close friends whom she considered family. She will be laid to rest during private funeral services at...

Chris Edward Teter, 40, of  Zion Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Chris was born in Pottsville on July 8, 1980, the son of Carl E. Teter, Zion Grove and Lisa (Zelli) Rhoads, Shenandoah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Ricky L. Teter of Zion Grove.  Additionally he leaves behind three nieces, Alexis M. Teter, Lavelle; Pandora N. Teter, Zion Grove; and Allena C. Teter, Zion Grove.  He thought the world of his nieces and treated...

Joseph Davidow, 75, of Ringtown, PA passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ashland, PA on March 15, 1946, Joseph was the son of the late Matthew Davidow and Margaret Oakum (nee Fisher). He was the eldest of three children; preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Oakum, and survived by his sister, Kathryn Oakum. He graduated from Morris Hills High School in 1964. Joseph married the late Margaret (Peggy) Davidow in 1971, and raised their...

Robert Kosmisky, 75, of Frackville, passed away  peacefully at home on Monday, May 24th, 2021. Bob was born in Shenandoah, on July 16, 1945, a son of the late Helen (Carevya) and Clem  Kosmisky. He was a graduate of the former Frackville high school, and then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.   He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, the former Annunciation BVM Church in Frackville. Bob worked for Conrail railroad, and then retired from the...

Lois E. Wood, 93, a long time resident of Rock Glen, currently residing in of Sugarloaf, passed away Thursday, May 20th, 2021. Lois was born in Beaver Township on May 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Alice (Baker) and Burton  Neaus. She worked as a floor person, being employed in the local garment industry until her retirement.  Lois enjoyed going out to eat and doing puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Gary Wood and his wife Barb and Eugene...

Anthony E. Kelmalis, 90, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, May 19th, 2021. Anthony was born in Shenandoah, on January 18, 1931. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Tony then worked as a press operator and then retired from the Leads and Northrop Company in Lansdale.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown. The last member of his immediate family, Tony was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, a step son, William Grimes and by...