Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2020

Earl J. Zimmerman, Sr., 76, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at his home.

Earl was born in Ringtown, on June 20, 1944, a son of the late Irene (Gottstein) and Wallace  Zimmerman.

He was a 1962 graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School.  Earl was retired, having worked  as a...

Oct 28, 2020

Thomas 'Pop' Fetterman, 77, of Ringtown,  passed away  peacefully surrounded by his family and joined his wife of 45 years, Carol, Wednesday, on October 28th, 2020.  He had recently resided for the past several years at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, where he was welcomed and treated by the staff as part of their family.

Thomas was...

Oct 27, 2020

Susanne T. Knapp, 69, of Brandonville, passed away Tuesday, October 27th, 2020, surrounded by her family at her residence.

Susanne was born in Shenandoah, on October 23, 1951, a daughter of Dolores (Sands) Krissick, of Shenandoah, and the late John Molokach.

Susanne was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School, and the McCann...

Oct 20, 2020

Mae V. Tobin, 91, of Ringtown,  passed away Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville, where she recently resided.

Mae was born in Ringtown, on February 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Effie (Fuhrman) and William Rupert.

She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and she and...

Oct 15, 2020

Theresa A. Robbins, 73, a former resident of Frackville, recently a guest of the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Shenandoah, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

She was born in Shenandoah on June 12, 1947, a daughter of the late...

Oct 13, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Beaver, 76, of Shenandoah, passed away Tuesday, October 13th,  2020 while a guest at the Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center.

Peggy was born in Shenandoah,  on March 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Margaret (Gannon) and George  Beaver.

She was a member of  the Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah.  Peggy enjoyed listening...

Oct 2, 2020

Christine L. "Chrissy" Hoilko, 49, of Hazle Township passed away Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at her residence. .

Christine was born in Hazleton, on May 31, 1971, a daughter of Pauline (Wagner) Hoilko, of Freeland and the late John Hoilko, Jr.

She attended the Freeland High School, and worked as a waitress at the former...

Sep 28, 2020

Glenn Darrell Matejick, 80, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, September 28th, 2020 after fighting a brave battle against Parkinson's Disease.

Glenn was born in Ashland, on April 3, 1940, a son of the late Dorothy M. (Griffiths) Matejick and John J. Matejick.

Upon graduating the former Ashland High School in 1959, Glenn served his country...

Sep 21, 2020

Paul F. Staerk, Jr., 66, of Zion Grove, passed away Monday, September 21st, 2020 while a patient at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Paul was born in Philadelphia, on October 29, 1953, a son of the late Paul Staerk, Sr., and Virginia (Britland) Staerk of Ringtown.

He was a graduate of the...