Obituaries

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...

Dec 3, 2019

Jennifer Lynn Gilliam, 43, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully while in the company of her family on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at her residence.

Jennifer was born in Hazleton,  on August 11, 1976, a daughter of Rosemarie (O'Brien) Gilliam, of Ringtown and the late Edgar F. Gilliam.

Jennifer was a participant and the first graduate...

Nov 24, 2019

Ronald Shoup, 82, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, November 24th, 2019.

Ronald was born in Ringtown, on December 5, 1936, a son of the late Dola (Heffner) and Ellis  Shoup.

He was a local farmer, who also was last employed by Rarick's Stone Quarry.

Ronald was a former member of St. John's Lutheran...

Nov 19, 2019

William A. Lorah, Jr., 54, of Ringtown,  passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.

Bill was born in Shenandoah, on September 8, 1965, a son of Pauline (Mickalowski) Lorah, of Ringtown, and the late William Lorah, Sr.

He was a 1983 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School and had worked as a moulding...

Nov 10, 2019

Jean M. Keller, 67, of Brandonville,  passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019.

She was born in Shenandoah, on January 12, 1952, a daughter of the late Hazel (Zimmerman) and James Keller.

Jeanie was a well known local beautician, owning and operating her beauty shop in Brandonville for many years until retiring.

She was...

Oct 30, 2019

Margory Muhaw, 52, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.

Marge was born in Passaic, NJ on April 20, 1967, a daughter of Marie (Zubowicz) Muhaw, of Ringtown and the late Joseph Muhaw.

She attended the North Schuylkill high school, and last worked at  B&R Farms Ringtown,

Marge enjoyed crafting, painting and...