Obituaries

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...

Jan 7, 2021

Jeannie Savitsky, 65, of Ringtown,  passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2021.

Jeannie was born in Shenandoah, on September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) Savitsky and Frank  Savitsky, Sr..

She was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and had worked for over twenty years at the Down River Company in...

Jan 4, 2021

Ruth J. Jeffrey, 86, of Danville, passed away on Monday January 4th, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born in Aristes, PA on September 22nd, 1934, the daughter of John and Melissa (Lindemuth) Hoffman.

Ruth graduated from Conyngham-Centralia High School, where she was active in intramural basketball and choir.

She was married to her...

Jan 4, 2021

Wayne (Jake) Troy, 75, of Zion Grove, passed away Monday, January 4th, 2021 at his residence.

Jake was born in Hazleton, on April 24, 1945, a son of the late Catherine (Smith) and Guy Troy.

He was a retired truck driver, having been employed by the former Yankee Plastics Company, Rarick Excavating and Rands Trucking....

Dec 31, 2020

Anna  May Kealy, 73, of Oneida,  passed away Thursday, December 31st, 2020, after a brief illness.

Anna  May was born in Mt. Carmel, on January 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary (Stelma) and Joseph Yadinskie.

After graduating high school and cosmetology school, she was a self employed as a beautician in Sheppton.

Dec 25, 2020

Genevieve Spital, 80, a lifelong Shenandoah resident, currently living in Mahanoy City, passed away in the presence of her son and daughter on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020.

Born in Pattersonville, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Mahmod) and Roggie Roskie.

She was a honors graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic high school...

Dec 18, 2020

William E. Lorah, Sr., 94 , of Brandonville, passed away Friday, December 18th, 2020.

Bill was born in Brandonville on November, 15, 1926, the son of the late Norman and Edna (Klectner) Lorah.

Bill was retired, having been employed by the Huss Contacting Company at the Refactory Sand Plant in Andreas, as a foreman.

Dec 7, 2020

Rita M. Bumbaugh, 82, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Rita was born in Ringtown, on June 5, 1938, a daughter of the late Freda (Davidson) and James  Mummey, Sr.

A life long homemaker, Rita was a member of the Davis Chapel church in Zion Grove....

Dec 7, 2020

Grace C. Masaitis, 87, of Ringtown,  passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Grace was born in Ashland on July 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Mary (Truhan) and Oliver  Briggs.

A talented seamstress, Grace worked in the local garment industry in the Shenandoah area.

Nov 15, 2020

David A. Singley, 62, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing in Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, November 15th,  2020, while in the company of his family.

Dave was born in Hazleton, on July 2, 1958, a son of the late Jeanetter Marie (Horrox) and Kenneth R. Singley.

Dave attended the North Schuylkill High School...

Nov 14, 2020

LaRue J. Williams, 85, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2020.

LaRue was born in Ringtown, on May 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Elsie (Beaver) Hinderliter and John  Hinderliter.

A lifelong homemaker and resident of Ringtown, she was a member of and active for many years with St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Nov 6, 2020

Rose Margaret (Peggy) Huss, RN, 81, of Ringtown, passed peacefully Friday, November 6th, 2020 at her residence.

Peggy was born in Shenandoah, on November 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Lila (McAndrew) and Gustav  Welna.  A graduate of the Immaculate Heart High School, she went on to become a registered nurse, with a career that spanned...