Obituaries

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...

May 12, 2020

Evelyn Ann Kuczynski, 87, of Frackville, a former resident of the Ringtown Valley, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020.

Evelyn was born in Shenandoah, on May 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Violet (Rescavage) and Frank  Kubilis.

She was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.

A lifelong homemaker, she...

May 3, 2020

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jones, 95, a former resident of Ringtown, currently a guest at ManorCare Health Services in Easton, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2020.

Betty was born in Dorothy, NJ on September 17, 1924, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Stern) and William  Serbeck.

Betty worked at the Justborne Candy Company while living  Bethlehem, until...

Apr 27, 2020

Emily Stauffer, 101, a former resident of Zion Grove and Scranton,  passed away Monday, April 27th, at Stoneridge Poplar Run in Myerstown, where she had resided for the past several years.

Emily was born in Zion Grove, on February 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Mame (Mensinger) and William  Mummey.   After graduating high school, she married...

Apr 22, 2020

Robert H. Steward, 53, of Sheppton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22nd,2020 at his residence. .

Robert was born in Sommerville, NJ on June 28, 1966, a son of the late Mary (Bley) and David  Steward.

He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and last worked for US Coldstorage in Humbolt....

Apr 19, 2020

Audrey K. Toth, 63, a former resident of New Jersey, currently residing in Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, April 19th, 2020, while a guest at the Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah.

Audrey was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Ida Mae (Lowman) Toth-Gallagher and Andrew John Toth,...

Apr 1, 2020

Richard 'Rick'  Kruchinsky, 73, of Ringtown,  passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.

Rick was born on September 9, 1946, a son of the late Catherine (Laudeman) and Pete  Kruchinsky.  After high school, he served in the US Army.

He worked in the automotive industry throughout his lifetime, as a truck driver, mechanic and freelancing his...

Mar 31, 2020

Jeanette Mummey, 89, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2020.

Jeanette was born in Weston on November 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Rose (Skoff) and Rueben  McGlynn.

She attended the former Rock Glen high school, and worked as a seamstress in the former dress factory in Weston.

Jeannette...

Mar 29, 2020

Robert W. Smith, 84, of West Hazleton, passed away Sunday evening, March 29th, 2020 while a guest at the Manor at St. Luke's in Hazleton.

Robert will be buriied at the GIrard Manor Cemtery in Phinneyville, during private family services.

Mar 17, 2020

Edward Mehlberger, 67, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at his residence.

As per Edward's wishes, no public services will be held.

Mar 12, 2020

Clifford R. Fetterman, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence.

Cliff was born in Shenandoah, on September 2, 1944, a son of the late Blanche (Zimmerman) and Claude  Fetterman.

He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and spent most of his life working on his family's farm...

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Yadinskie, 96, a fromer resident of Kulpmont and Sheppton, passed away Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center, where she was recently a guest.

Mary was born in Mt. Carmel,  on June 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary Stelma.

She retired, having been employed as an attendant at the...

Feb 29, 2020

Charlotte H. Capello, 93, a former resident of Ringtown and Providence Place in Pottsville, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020.

Charlotte was born in Girardville, on February 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Alma (McSurdy) and Lewis H. Hoffman.

The last member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 29, 2020

William 'Bill' Grimes, 63, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020.

William was born in Danville, PA on October 10, 1956, a son of the late Sarah Horrox and Earl  Grimes.

He was a 1974 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School.

Bill was recently retired, having been employed as a furnace...

Feb 28, 2020

Mae E. Trexler, 103, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing in Bethlehem, passed away Friday, February 28th, 2020.

Mae was born in Ringtown, on June 7, 1916, a daughter of the late Florence (Reichenderfer) and Charles  Moyer.

She was a graduate of the former Conygham Township High School in Aristes, and was a life...

Feb 18, 2020

Robert 'Bobby' Williams, 65, of Ringtown, passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, while in the company of his parents at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, where he had been a guest.

Bobby was born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital on August 18, 1954, a son of Donald and Larue (Hinderliter) Williams of Ringtown.

He...

Feb 15, 2020

William F. Shafransky, 87, of Brandonville, passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2020.

Bill was born in Shenandoah, on September 28, 1932, a son of the late Louise (Wolowitz) and Francis  Shafransky.

He lived and raised his family in Connecticut, and worked for the former Armstrong Rubber Company, a manufacturer of tires.   He moved back to...