Obituaries

May 30, 2026

Marie A. Davis, 91, a resident of Brandonville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30th, 2025 while in the company of her family.

Marie was born in Shenandoah on August 23rd, 1934, a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Horrox) Klemavage. She was a graduate of the former East Union Township High School, and was held various jobs throughout her...

May 28, 2026

Elaine Paskanik, 77, of Natalie, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Born in Ringtown, Elaine was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Llewellyn) Rumbel. She was a 1967 graduate of the former Ringtown High School and was employed in the local modular home and motorhome construction industry in both...

May 15, 2026

Sandra Jean Foose Hart, lovingly known to most as Sandi, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 15, 2026. Born on February 14, 1947, Sandi lived a life defined by faith, family, hard work, creativity, and service to others.

Although she resided in Ringtown in recent years, Sandi spent most of her life in Coopersburg, where...

May 9, 2026

Michael A. Bernotas, 67, of Green Mountain Road, Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. 

Michael was born in Shenandoah on March 16, 1959, a son of Bernice (Beenick) Bernotas and the late Ralph Bernotas. He was a 1977 graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and then served his country in...

May 9, 2026

Ronald Peifer, 95, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 9th, 2026 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Ronnie was born in Oneida, PA on March 29th, 1931, a son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Schell) Peifer. He was a graduate of the former Sheppton High School and then moved to the Harrisburg area...

May 8, 2026

Alice Jones, 82, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 8th, 2026.

Alice was born in Ringtown on May 16th, 1943, a daughter of the late Oliver and Netie (Shoup) Jones. She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, pursuing her education to get her certification in cosmetology, and then becoming a self employed...

May 5, 2026

John 'Wes' Martin, 66, a resident of Beaver Township, passed away at his home late Tuesday evening, May 5th, 2026.

Wes was born in Reading on October 4, 1959, a son of the late Rev. William and Esther (Seip) Martin. He was a 1977 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. He began his working career with the former Wenco Window Company...

May 1, 2026

AnnMarie Palubinsky, 84, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 1st, 2026, while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.AnnMarie was born in Shenandoah on July 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Albert and Violet (Balchus) Schwalm. She attended school in Shenandoah and then worked in the local garment industry, before retiring from Ateeco, Inc.AnnMarie...

Apr 23, 2026

Ronald "Hoot" Hinderliter, 88, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026.

Hoot was born in Ringtown on May 9, 1937, a son of the late John and Elsie (Beaver) Hinderliter. 

He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and then worked in the Ringtown Borough as a police officer before becoming...

Apr 19, 2026

Daniel Drumheller, 75, a resident of the Coal Street Apartments, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Danny was born in Shenandoah on October 30, 1950, a son of the late Albert and Elva (Kline) Drumheller. 

He was a graduate of the former JW Cooper High School, then served in the United States Army.  After returning home from the service,...

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra Truhan, 83, a resident of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2026 at the Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Weatherly, where she was currently residing.

Sandra was born in Shenandoah on January 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Emil and Evelyn (Geise) Shank. She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and was...

Mar 25, 2026

Paul Deebel, 88, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.

Paul was born in Ringtown, a son of the late Marvin and Florence (Bley) Deebel. He tended his family farm throughout his life, and also was a farmer and truck driver working for Hetherington Mountain View Farms and Bley Farms.

Paul was...

Mar 14, 2026

Dennis Hower, 82, a resident of Ringtown, passed away on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.

Dennis was born in Berwick on October 9, 1943, a son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Dawson) Hower.

A very mechanically inclined man, he worked for many years in the local area at Meyers in Hazleton and Tri Way Metal Works in Shenandoah as a welder and...

Mar 6, 2026

Ralph Howard Shoup, 83, a resident of the Catawissa Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 6th, 2026, while a patient at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Ralph was born on the Shoup family farm in Ringtown on September 9th, 1942, the third son of the late Howard and Sarah (Lindenmuth) Shoup. He graduated from the former Ringtown...

Feb 22, 2026

Donald J. Navit, 89, a longtime resident of Frackville, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 22, 2026.

Born in Kulpmont on November 21, 1936, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Brazinsky) and John Navit, and stepson of the late Edward Jones. Don was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School and proudly served his country in the...

Feb 19, 2026

Loretta Schlauch, age 88, of Bloomsburg, recently a guest at the Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 while a guest at Shenandoah Senior Living Community in Shenandoah.

She was born on January 19, 1938, in Derringer, a daughter of Evelyn (Knapp) and Alvin Griesing.Loretta was a hard working woman, a lifelong homemaker who also worked...

Feb 14, 2026

Esther Drumheller, 64, a resident of Turkey Run, passed away on February 14, 2026.

Esther was born in Shenandoah on May 11, 1961, a daughter of the late Albert and Elva (Kline) Drumheller.  She attended the Shenandoah Valley School District and was of the Methodist faith. She was last employed running the Kit Kat line at the Hershey Company in Humbolt....

Feb 5, 2026

Jeanine L. Peifer, 94, a resident of Zion Grove, passed away on February 5, 2026, while a guest at the Shenandoah Area Senior Living Community.

Jeanine was born on January 31, 1932 in Nuremberg, a daughter of the late Ivan and Louise (Brandstatter) Michael. She graduated from the former North Union Township High School, and embarked on a lifelong journey as...

Jan 27, 2026

Verna A. Parker, 98, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.

Verna was born in Ringtown on January 23, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Effie (Fuhrman) Rupert. She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School and then moved to the Philadelphia area where she worked as a professional Nanny, and as...

Jan 9, 2026

Bernard Joseph Kawa, 87, was born on July 24, 1938, in Frackville, PA, to Stanley Kawa and Frances Kawa (Bolinsky), who both preceded him in death.

Bernie was a retired Master Sergeant who served in the United States Air Force for almost 22 years. He was an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Airplane Inspector stationed in McConnell Air...