Obituaries

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...

Feb 11, 2020

Helen M. Moyer, 88, a former resident of Zion Grove,  passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 while a guest at St. Luke's Pavillion in Hazleton.

Helen was born in Sunbury, on May 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary (Lanieg) and Daniel  Derr.

A lifelong home maker, Helen worked for a short time in...

Jan 31, 2020

Catherine C. Lorah, 91, of Brandonville,  passed away Friday, January 31st, 2020.

Catherine was born in West Mahanoy Township on May 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Carrie (Morrell) and George  Drumheller.

She was a homemaker, and also worked in the local garment industry.

Catherine was a member of St. John's Lutheran...

Jan 4, 2020

Robert J. Heim, 55, of  Melanie Manor, Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly while a guest at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville on Saturday, January 4th, 2020.

Robert was born in Philadelphia, on May 12, 1964, a son of the late Joan (Ryan) Heim and John  Thompson.

Bob last worked as an ambulance driver for Regional EMS. ...

Dec 21, 2019

Beatriz Haydee Mayorga, 74, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, December 21st, 2019 while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.

Born in El Salvador,  on January 27, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Maria  Elizabeth Mayorga and Victoriano  Bautista.

Beatriz was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking and being surrounded by her family...