All Obituaries

Sandra Louise Fetterman, 85, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Sandy was born in Potomac Heights, MD, on January 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Howard and Virginia (Byerly) Warnick. She worked as a field representative and interviewer for both the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) and the US Census Bureau until her retirement. Sandy was the first president of the former Ringtown Lioness Club, and later a member of...

Albert 'AJ' Zimmerman, Jr., 22, passed away unexpectedly at home in Mt. Carmel on May 26, 2023. AJ was born in Pottsville on September 3, 2000, son of Dawn Herring and Albert Zimmerman, Sr. He attended the Tri-Valley School, and was currently a stay home dad, who enjoyed spending time with his son, Lex, who he adored dearly.  He also enjoyed listening to music. AJ was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert McAndrew, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is...

Carol Ann McDemus, 75, of Ringtown, joined God's choir, with her beautiful voice on Friday, November 18, 2022. Greeting Carol at heaven's gate were her loved ones who went home before her, daughter, Amy Joy, her mother Grace Stanley, her sister Colleen Darrow, and her in-laws, Henry and Millie McDemus. Carol was born August 31, 1947, the oldest of seven children. Carol entered the world with a head full of copper curls, like a shiny new penny, from that day forward her family and...

John Matino, 81, Ringtown, passed away Tuesday evening at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. John was born in Shenandoah on September 27, 1941, the son of the late Nazaro and Carmella (Zavaglia) Matino. After graduation from high school, he entered and served his country in the United States Army. Upon being released from active duty, he began a lifetime of working starting at the former Purolator Products in Ringtown, then as co-owner of Tri-Way Metal Works in Shenandoah, he...

Thomas Zarcufsky loving husband, father and "Pa" passed away on May 8th, 2023. Tom was born on November 24, 1963. He was the son of the late Joseph Zarcufsky and Jean Joyce. He was a jack of all trades and worked in the mechanical field, but his biggest accomplishment was raising his family with the love of his life, Melissa (Missy) Zarcufsky, for the past 33 years. He loved waiting for the Penn State games and cheering for the world to hear. Those who were fortunate to know him,...

William Nicholas Hill, 63, a resident of Sheppton, passed away late Thursday evening at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Medical Center. William was born in Hazleton on October 18, 1959, son of Shirley (Juris) Hill and the late William M. Hill. He was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and was retired, having last worked for the Trintiy Lutheran Church in Hazleton, doing maintenance.  In his free time, William enjoyed watching all types of sports. In addition to his...

Jeffrey VanBlargan, 39, a former resident of Oneida, currently residing in Port Carbon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Jeffrey was born in Hazleton, on October 20, 1983, a son of the late Wayne and Mary Ann (Shoup) VanBlargan. A full time father of his two children, Jeffrey and Margaret, he was recently employed by Wendy's.   In addition to his children, he is survived by his wife Angel, and by a half brother,  Joseph, of Mahanoy City. A Celebration...

John S. Burkevage, 67, of Zion Grove, passed away on April 15, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Shenandoah, on January 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stella (Socker) Burkevage.  John graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1973 and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He then graduated from the North American Training Academy in Newark, DE. John was a truck driver most of his life, most recently employed by Rands Trucking,...

Ellen Louise Worley, 97, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Pro Medica Nursing Home in Laureldale.  Born July 28, 1925, in Philadelphia,  Ellen was the daughter of the late Paul Jack Swomley and Ruth Agnes Rumble Swomley, whom were residents of the Ringtown Valley. Ellen attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana and Ohio State University, in Columbus, OH, where she studied chemistry and botany. As a young, energetic mother of nine children, Ellen...

Holly Laudeman, 51, a resident of Palo Alto, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Holly was born in Ashland on September 16, 1971. She was a 1989 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and was currently employed by Tuke's in Auburn. A supporter of "Save the Strays' , Holly loved all animals, especially cats. Holly is survived by her 'mom and pap', Carol and Red Lazer of Zion Grove, along with her four children, Emily Taylor, Kehey Taylor, Bobby...