All Obituaries

Charles "Charlie' Everett, 97, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2018. Charlie was born in Zion Grove, on March 13, 1921, a son of the late Elizabeth (Herran) and James A. Everett. He was a graduate of the former Nuremberg High School.  After working several years in the construction trades, he devoted himself to full time operations of the family farm in the late 60's until his retirement in early 2000. Charlie was a lifetime member of the Mt. Zion...

William F. Davidson, 67, a former resident of Sheppton, currently residing in Wilkes-Barre passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018. Bill was born in Hazleton, on November 2, 1950, a son of the late Alva (Novak) and Charles  Davidson. Upon graduating from high school, he served as a Sgt. in the US Army. He was currently employed by Slocomb Windows and Doors in Hanover Township. Bill is survived by his daughter Ashley Davidson, of Milton;...

John E. Yunevage, 72, of Sheppton, passed away Saturday, September 8th, 2018. John was born in  Shenandoah,  on July 11, 1946, a son of the late Mary (Sverha) and John S. Yunevage. After graduating from high school, he served in the Unites States Army, then continued his military career, retiring in January of 1996 from US Army Reserves, Pennsylvania National Guard. During this time he was also employed as a senior mechanic for ICI Americas in Tamaqua, retiring in 2006 after 31...

Christopher Lee George, 44, of Brandonville,  passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 3rd, 2018. Christopher was born in Hazleton, on August 23, 1974, a son of the Janice (Reimer) and John  George of Brandonville. He was currently working with his father as a small engine repair mechanic. Chris was preceded in death by a brother, John in 2007. All services will be private as per the wishes of Chris's family.

John 'Jay' Horvath, 59, a lifelong resident of Zion Grove,  passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 27th, 2018. Jay was born in Shenandoah, PA on December 9, 1958, a son of the late Virginia A. (Green) and John M. Horvath. He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, then attended the Williamsport Area Community College, where he studied diesel mechanics and heavy equipment operations. For the past 34 years, Jay has been employed by PPL.  Jay enjoyed...

Irene Semanchyk, 90,  owner and operator of the Banquet Hotel in Ringtown, passed away Monday, August 13th, 2018 at the home of her daughter Nancy in Hazleton. Irene was born in Mahanoy City, on February 28, 1928, a daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth (Belovich)  Husalo. A life long restaurant owner, she and her husband, the late Theodore "Teddy" Semanchyk owned and operated the well-known Banquet Hotel in Ringtown since 1951. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

James P. Yenkevich, 59, of Shenandoah,  passed away on Thursday, August 9th, 2018. James was born in Coatsville, on December 20, 1958, a son of Vivian (Fedrigon) Plesce and the late Algert P. Yenkevich. He attended and graduated from the West Hazleton High Shool in 1977, upon which he then  served in the US Marines.   After serving in the military, he returned to the greater Hazleton area, living there prior to moving to Shenandoah four years ago. James was an avid...

Bruce A. Trexler, 62, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2018 at Kent General Hospital. Bruce was born July 11, 1957 in Claymont, Delaware a son of the late Norman Trexler and Christine Johnston Trexler. He served his country for 4 years as a member of the United State Air Force. Bruce currently owned and operated Trexler’s Towing, his business which began in 1980.  He enjoyed boating and motorcycling. Bruce is survived by his sons, Peter Trexler and Brian Trexler both...

Michael Grady, 61, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, July 31st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville, Michael was born in Ashland, PA on June 2, 1957, and is survived locally by brothers and extended family and friends. As per his family wishes, all services will be private.                

Mary Ann VanBlargan, 70, of Oneida, passed away Sunday, July 29th, 2018. Mary Ann was born in Shenandoah, on October 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Stauffer) and WilsonShoup. She was last employed waitress at Wendy's in West Hazleton. Mary Ann enjoyed reading romance novels, and loved cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey VanBlargan, and his wife Angel, of Oneida; a sister Bonnie Shoup, of...