All Obituaries

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...

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...

  Brian 'Zombo' Berry, 49, a former resident of Shamokin, currently residing in Catawissa, passed away Tuesday, July 17th, 2018. Brian was born in Shamokin, on March 14, 1969, a son of the Carol (Persing) Berry of Mt. Carmel and the late John  Berry. He was currently employed at Spice, Inc. in Elysburg, a place where he considered his co-workers family. Brian loved being outdoors, and was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed watching golf. He truly enjoyed hanging out...

Helena M. Schmidt, 85, formerly of Nuremberg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9th, 2018, while a guest at the Mt. City Nursing Center in Hazle Township. Helena was born in Sugarloaf, on October 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Pearl (Travelpiece) and William  Heckrote. She worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry, as well as owning and operating a bakery with her husband in Nuremberg until 1972 In 2013, she was preceded in death by her husband,  Russell E....

Debra Beibleheimer, 61, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Debra was born in New Jersey on July 31, 1956, a daughter of the late Erma (Lupcho) Ziolko and Frank  Ziolko, Sr.. In addition to her husband Robert Beibleheimer, she is survived by her siblings, nieces and nephews. Honoring Debra's wishes, no public services will be held.