Obituaries

May 6, 2021

Benjamin J. Philips, 50, of the Ringtown area and Bloomsburg, passed away of a medical emergency on January 6th, 2021, shortly after arriving at the US capitol grounds in Washington D.C..

He had organized a bus trip from Bloomsburg to D.C., and having had collapsed at 1pm that day, was not a part of the violence that...

May 3, 2021

George Biros, 60, of Sheppton, passed away Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Hazleton, on January 5, 1961, he was a son of the late Jean (Laskowski) and John Biros.

George had previously worked for his fathers business, the former Biros Iron Works and then for A. Barletta and Sons in Hazleton. ...

Apr 9, 2021

Thomas W. Burke, of Ringtown, was called home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Schuylkill Medical Center - East after a brief and courageous battle with cancer and complications from COVID-19.

He was born on May 21, 1938 in Philadelphia and was the...

Apr 7, 2021

Steven 'Stevie' Davis, 56, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, April 7th, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown.

Stevie was born in Camp Lejeune, NC on August 13, 1964, a son of the late Marian (Shafransky) Davis.

He attended North Schuylkill High School and was currently employed by the...

Apr 2, 2021

Linda Lucas, 64, of Zion Grove, passed away Friday, April 2nd, 2021.

Linda was born in Ashland, on May 26, 1956, a daughter of the late Norma (Hinderliter) and Nevin  Moyer.  She attended the former Rock Glen school and was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School.

Linda devoted her life to social work,...

Mar 29, 2021

Anthony C. Campanicki, 59, of Ringtown,  passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 29th, 2021.

Anthony was born in Bristol, on November 25, 1961, a son of Theresa Campanicki and the late John Campanicki.

He was a 1980 graduate of the Cardinal Brennan High School and worked as a welder in the industrial and heavy equipment...

Mar 18, 2021

Paul Foose, 53, of Shenandoah,  passed away at home on Thursday, March 18th, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born in Shenandoah, on May 26, 1967, a son of the late Alice (VanHorn) and Clarence  Foose.

He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School and Vo-Tech, where he studied masonry.

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Mar 16, 2021

Dolores Schlauch, 81, of Zion Grove, passed away on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021.

Dolores was born in Shenandoah, on August 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Mary (Robel) and James  Hilbert, and she attended and graduated from the Shenandoah High School.

A lifelong homemaker, Dolores  was a very talented cook as well as a...

Mar 15, 2021

Christopher J. Blackwell, 42, of Lost Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 15th, 2021 in Hazleton.

Christopher was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 15, 1978, a son of James Blackwell Sr., of Frackville and the late Eileen (Knipe) Blackwell.

He attended the Shenandoah Valley School district, and was working as an auto...

Mar 3, 2021

Phyllis Eva Deebel, 78, of Souderton, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Township.

Born in Northern Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Lee R. and Eva D. (Sherman) Maurer.

She was retired, having been employed in production at Merck & Co. in North Wales,...

Feb 27, 2021

ATTENTION:  PUBLIC SERVICES FOR BARB HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED

GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11 AM ON SATURDAY MARCH 20th, 2021 at the St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown.

Barbara Wood, 76, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2021, at her residence.

Barb was born in Shenandoah, on October 14, 1944, a daughter...

Feb 27, 2021

Ronald 'Rocky' Truhan, 86, of Zion Grove, passed away Saturday, February 27th,  2021, at his residence.

Rocky was born in Ringtown, on December 21, 1934, a son of the late Ella Mae (Laudeman) and Alex Truhan.

He was a 1953 graduate of the Conygham Township High School in Aristes, then entered the US Army, serving...

Feb 20, 2021

David R. Ahlbrandt, 60, of Freeland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

David was born in Hazleton, on February 8, 1961, a son of the late Irene (Steadely) and Edward Ahlbrandt.  He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Drums.

Dave...

Feb 20, 2021

Donna L. Vale, 64, of Brandonville, passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Brandonville, on June 21, 1956, a daughter of the late Alice (VanHorn) and Clarence  Foose.

She was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School and last worked as a QA...

Feb 19, 2021

Kevin John Bellerby, Jr., 27, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, February 19th, at his residence.

Kevin was born in Pottsville, on May 15, 1993, a son of Connie Delowery, of Ringtown and Kevin Bellerby, Sr., of Pottsville.

He was a graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School.

Kevin was a free spirited individual...

Feb 14, 2021

Nelson F. Griesing, 81,  a longtime resident of Ringtown, currently living in Mahanoy City,  passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2021 while a guest at The Gardens at Orangeville, just outside of Bloomsburg.

Nelson was born in Nuremberg,  on February 9, 1940, a son of the late Mae (Fisher) and Merle  Griesing.

He was retired, having...

Jan 24, 2021

Reda Howard, 91, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, January 24th, 2021.

Reda was born in Ringtown, on August 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Jennie (Deebel) and William  Hinderliter.  A lifelong homemaker, she held various jobs in the Ringtown area.

She and her husband Edward were very supportive of the maintaining and equipping of...

Jan 16, 2021

William 'Chopper' Rumbel, 73, of Frackville, passed away Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Born in Shenandoah, on March 18, 1947, he was a son of the late Bessie (Berresford) and Claude Rumbel.

After high school, Chopper served in the Unites States Army. He was retired, having last worked as a...

Jan 7, 2021

Thomas Lee Steward, 35, of Sheppton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7th, 2021.

Thomas was born in Hazleton, on October 11, 1985, a son of Lorie (Neikam), of Stillwater and the late Robert Steward.

He was an all around handyman and a kindhearted man who enjoyed helping others, and when he had the opportunity,...

Jan 7, 2021

Joseph A. Yablonsky, 70, a resident of Brandonville, passed away due to complications of Covid-19 on Thursday, January 7th, 2021.

Born in Shenandoah on January 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Francis and Gloria (Chowansky) Yablonsky.  He was a graduate of the former Immaculate Heart high school, and then served in the Army National...