All Obituaries

Rose Ann 'Rosie' Aponick, 55, a former resident of Ringtown, went to Heaven to be with her beloved daddy on  Friday, January 4th, 2019. Rosie was born in Shenandoah, on December 20, 1963, a daughter of Joanne (Zarcufsky) Aponick  and the late Joseph Aponick. She was a graduate of the Schuylkill IU 29.  Rosie was employed by Avenues of Pottsville for 26 years and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown. Rosie spent the last six years living at the...

George L. Ney, 50, of Zion Grove,passed away on  Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at the Geisinger Medical Center, due to injuries received in a work related accident. George was born in Pottsville, on April 25, 1968, a son of Dolores (Urban) Ney, of Zion Grove,  and the late George Ney. He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School and Vo-Tech, and was employed as a mechanic for Waste Management (WMPI) for 30 years.   George had a passion for restoring both cars and trucks...

Roger Longo, 64, of Sheppton, passed away Saturday, December 29th, 2018. Roger was born in Hazleton on October 22, 1954, a son of the late Lois J. (Neidlinger) and Joseph R. Longo. He was retired, having last worked as a equipment operator for East Union Township. Roger was an avid fisherman, and he loved his pets, Benjie and Mr. Meow. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Hartman, of Virginia; a son, Jason Longo, of Mahanoy City; a twin brother, Thomas Longo and his wife Lisa, of Paducah,...

Betsy J. Novak, 68, of Edison, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at JFK Medical Center, in Edison, New Jersey, after a lengthy illness. Born in Shenandoah,  Betsy was a resident of Edison for over 60 years.  Betsy was retired, but was previously employed with Raritan Bay Hospital in Perth Amboy in Tech Support.  Betsy was very adventurous, and enjoyed traveling.  Her greatest joy came from her family and friends. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Victor S. Stauffer, 102, a former resident of Scranton, currently residing in Myerstown, passed away Sunday, December 9th, 2018. Victor was born in Ringtown, on November 12, 1916, a son of the late Pearl (Hartzel) and Lloyd  Stauffer. He was a 1934 graduate of the former Ringtown High School and a 1936 graduate of the former Thompson Business College in Harrisburg and began his working career at the Armour Company in Scranton, where he retired from as a manager. Victor served in the...

Gary R. Wood, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Tuesday, November 27th, 2018. Gary was born in Danville on June 18, 1943, a son of  the late Robert W. Wood and Lois E. (Neaus) Wood, a resident of the Garden at Drums. He was a graduate of the Black Creek Township High School. Gary worked for 17 years at Valley Seeding Company in Sugarloaf, before starting to work as a repair and serviceman forJeld-Wen in Ringtown from which he retired. He attended and was an active member of St.John's...

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.