Obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2025

Robert Kisacky, 75, a resident of Ringtown, passed away on Monday, December 29th, 2025.

Private services have been provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown.

Dec 16, 2025

Ronald W. Lindner, Sr., 85, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, December 16th, 2025. Ronald was born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah on March 8, 1940, a son of the late Woodrow W. Lindner and Helen (Sabo) Scott. He was a 1958 graduate of the former Ringtown High School,...

Dec 12, 2025

Celeste A. Johnson, 88, of the Ringtown Valley passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born to the late Charles and Rose (Bolusky) Zaremba on November 17, 1937. After graduating from Mahanoy Twp. High School and Geisinger Hospital School of Nursing, she enjoyed a long and varied nursing career. She retired from the Philadelphia V.A. Hospital in...

Nov 21, 2025

Kathleen Horan, 76, of Mount Carmel, passed away on November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born at the former Ashland State Hospital in Fountain Springs, she was the daughter of the late Harrison ("Mick") and Catherine ("Kate") Felegi Hartz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Hartz.

Kathleen...

Nov 8, 2025

Ronald G. Malacusky, Sr., 72, of Zion Grove, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Ron was born in New Jersey on September 7th, 1953, a son of the late Anthony Malacusky and Plyliss (Layton) Bosavage.

He worked as a lifelong self employed truck driver, and had an awesome sense of direction, being able to...

Nov 5, 2025

Joseph Kovalesky, 70, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

Joe was born in Shenandoah on October 10, 1955, a son of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Sanders) Kovalesky. He was a graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and was retired, having worked for over 40 years for the Hershey Company.

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Nov 2, 2025

Emerald D. "Emmy" Houser, 90, a lifelong resident of Ringtown, passed away surrounded by his family in the house he was born in on Sunday evening, November 2nd, 2025.

Born in Ringtown on September 10, 1935, he was a son of the late Francis and Getha (Zimmerman) Houser. He was a retired truck driver for the former...

Oct 14, 2025

Lovell A. Kahley, 90, a resident of Ringtown, passed away surrounded by her family on October 14, 2025.

Lovell was born in Ringtown on August 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Elwood and Sara (Zimmerman) Lindenmuth.

She graduated from the former Ringtown High School in 1953 and the Bloomsburg Teachers College in 1956.  She...

Oct 10, 2025

Barry Gene Schreffler, 85, of Sheppton, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 2, 1940, in Bloomsburg, PA, to the late John Schreffler and Ruth Everett Schreffler.

Barry married the love of his life, Thelma Davidson Schreffler, on October 10th, 1970....

Oct 7, 2025

Edward Allen Hornberger, 82, of Ringtown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Grover and Berdell (Kline) Hornberger and stepfather Ralph Wanner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Hornberger. Ed was a...

Oct 2, 2025

Carol G. Rush, 89, of Furlong, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Carol was born in Philadelphia on April 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Carl B. and Josephine D. Gackenbach.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Rush.  She is survived...

Aug 31, 2025

Mildred K. ' Millie' Stauffer, 96, passed away in the comfort of her home in Zion Grove on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Millie was a 1946 graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and a 1950 graduate of the East Stroudsburg State College (now the East Stroudsburg University). She taught health and physical education in the Dallas,...

Aug 18, 2025

Donald Williams, 93, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18th, 2025.

Don was born in Ashland on October 28, 1931, a son of the late Walter and Marion (Zimmerman) Williams. After graduating from West Mahanoy Township High School, he embarked on a long time career of working in the mining industry, retiring after...

Aug 5, 2025

Mary Shoup, 100, a former resident of Ringtown, recently a guest at the Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and of the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

Mary was born in Sheppton, on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Steve and Marie (Krutz) Fellin. She worked in the...

Jul 31, 2025

Robert Keys, 68, a former resident of the Levittown area, currently a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Bob was born in Levittown on August 4, 1956, a son of the late Henry and Alice (Diamond) Keys.

After high school, he went on to work in...

Jul 7, 2025

Joseph L. Stankavage, a resident of Ringtown, passed away on July 7th, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Joe was born in Shenandoah on March 14th, 1943, a son of the late Leo and Erma (Lindenmuth) Stankavage. After graduating high school, he entered the US Army, serving his county as a Sergeant over seas in...

Jun 21, 2025

Salvadora B. Mayorga, 76, passed away on Saturday evening, June 21st, 2025.

Salvadora was born in San Alejo, Launion, El Salvador on June 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Rosali Mendez and Maria Mayorga. She attended college, and later worked as a housekeeper along with other jobs throughout her lifetime.

Salvadora was a fashionable...

Jun 19, 2025

Shirley Ann Marconi, 87, of Ringtown passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19th in her home of 57 years with her devoted husband, Francis ("Jake"), by her side.

Born on February 28th, 1938, in Shenandoah, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Tessie and Willard Dormer.

She was a 1955 J W Cooper graduate...

Jun 18, 2025

Margaret Ann Swiech

Margie was born on April 12, 1947, at the former Locust Mountain hospital in Shenandoah, the daughter of the late Edna and Harry Toll.

She had two brothers and 2 sisters, and was raised Protestant.

Margie graduated in 1964 from the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoahh, She worked...