Obituaries

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...

Sep 15, 2020

Richard Heyn, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, 2020.

At the request of his family, no services will be held at this time.

Sep 14, 2020

Raymond Nestor, 65, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, September 14th, 2020.

Ray was born in Newark, NJ on November 21, 1954, a son of the late Mary (Strenchock) and Thomas Raymond Nestor.

He was a 1972 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley School District, and attended the Municipal Officers Training Course at the State Police Academy...

Sep 3, 2020

Janet O'Lair of Ringtown, passed away on Thursday evening, September 3, 2020, at her residence.

Janet was born in Union Township on December 30, 1933, the daughter of Emily (Klingerman) and Roy Swank.

She was a 1951 graduate of the Ringtown High School, then moved to the Claymont Delaware area where she worked in the...

Aug 23, 2020

Donna Woody, a resident of Lebanon, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020.

Donna was laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ringtown, following private services.

Aug 22, 2020

Marvin J. VanBlargan, 89, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 at his residence.

Marvin was born in Zion Grove, on April 6, 1931, a son of the late Alice (VanBlargan) and Benjamin  VanBlargan.

Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted and served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air...

Aug 7, 2020

Rev. Eugene Harold Carls, 79, of Hazleton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 7th, 2020, following a two year illness.

Gene was born in Hazleton, on July 21, 1941, a son of the late Pearl (Schell) and Christopher  Carls.

He was a graduate of the Anacostia High School in...

Jul 31, 2020

Dean Kancir, 50, of Hazle Township, passed away Friday, July 31st, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Hazleton, on June 22, 1970, a son of the late Marie (Petock) Kancir and Adrian E. Kancir.

Dean had a great love for the outdoors.  He was a very talented landscaper, owning and operating his own...

Jul 28, 2020

Melinda A. Stauffer, 58, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020.

Melinda was born in Shenandoah, on March 13, 1962, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Mooney) and Ronald  Shoup.

She was a 1980 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and the North Schuylkill Vo-Tech, where she studied...

Jul 21, 2020

Constance Kerchusky, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 while a guest at the Colonial Park Care Center.

Constance was born in Ringtown, on November 25, 1934, a daughter of the late Rebecca (Kreiger) and John  Kerchusky.   She moved to the Harrisburg area after graduating from high school, and worked for AMP Inc., which later...

Jul 4, 2020

Thomas K. McCabe, Jr., 35, of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, in Shenandoah.

Thomas was born in Pottsville on December 16, 1984, a son of Kimberly Ann (Spital) Houtz, of Girardville, and Thomas K. McCabe, Sr., of Frackville. He attended the Shenandoah Valley School District and  last worked locally as a short order...

Jun 29, 2020

Michele Spitz, 82, of Zion Grove,  passed away Monday, June 29th, 2020.

Michele was on November 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Rae (Frederick) and Samuel J. Cronin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George  Spitz.

Michele is survived by  two sons, Sandy Spitz and Hal Spitz..

As...

Jun 16, 2020

Leo J. Flaim, 80, of Phineyville, passed away Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.

Leo was born in Oneida, on February 10, 1940, a son of the late Susan (Polega) and Paul  Flaim.

He worked as an Industrial Engineer and was retired from the UNISYS Corp. in...

Jun 11, 2020

Dianna Renee Aponick, age 33, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 with her mother and stepfather by her side.

She was born April 9, 1987 in Hazelton, the daughter of Tammey Mummey and Robert Aponick, II.

Dianna was a free, loving, and kind soul who always saw the best in others.  She never...

Jun 10, 2020

Jeneen Blackwell, 42, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 at her residence.

Jeneen was born in Nesquehoning, on March 11, 1978.

She attended and was a graduate of the Panther Valley High School.  Jeneen enjoyed painting and doing ceramics.

She is survived by her husband of over 20...

Jun 1, 2020

Janet L. Stauffer, 87, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020, due to complications of the Covid-19 virus.

Janet was born in Bethlehem on December 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Bessie (Evans) and Archie  Achey.

After graduating high school in...