Obituaries

Jul 1, 2019

William D. Zaremba, 79, of Ringtown,  passed away Monday, July 1st, 2019 at his residence.

William was born in Ringtown, on November 14, 1939, a son of the late Rose (Bielawski) and Charles  Zaremba.

He was a 1957 graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School, then served in the U.S. Army in the engineer...

Jun 26, 2019

Olga M. Mensinger, 95, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2019.

Olga was born in Mahanoy City, on May 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Mary (Pansak) and William  Pitsko.

After high school, Olga moved to the Linden New Jersey area where she  worked at the General Motors Defense Plant as a 'Rosie...

Jun 16, 2019

Roy Shadle, 95, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2019.  Roy was born in Barry Twp., Hegins RD2, on September 25, 1923, a son of the late Ida M. (Schweinhart) and Herman I. Shadle.  He attended the former Hegins Township High School, and soon after entered the U. S. Army.

He worked as a mechanic for...

Jun 15, 2019

Vivian J. Plesce, 86, of York, entered into heaven to be with her beloved husband, Tony, on Saturday, June 15,  2019. Born in Weston, she was the daughter of the late William and Edna (Lenhardt) Fedrigon. Vivian was a 1951 graduate of Hazleton High School.  Upon graduating, she worked for Westinghouse in Indiana before returning to the Hazleton area...

Jun 12, 2019

Joseph F. Gallagher, Jr., was called Home on June 12, 2019. In his final days, he was surrounded by the three girls in his life. He lived a fun-filled seventy-three years! He often referred to himself as a jack of all trades, master of none; however, the rest of us referred to him as Joseph, Joe, Joey, Dad, "...

Jun 10, 2019

Frank J. Savitsky, Jr., 67, of Ringtown  passed away Monday, June 10th, 2019.

Frank was born in Shenandoah on August 13, 1951, a son of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank  Savitsky, Sr.  He was a member of St. John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church in Frackville.

Frank worked as a Forest Fire Specialist...

Jun 1, 2019

Edward Joseph Sekula. Jr., 81, passed away in the comfort and care of his son and daughter-in-law's home in Chambersburg PA on June 1, 2019.

Edward was born on September 2, 1937 to Edward and Dorothy (Fritz) Sekula in the village of Brandonville PA.  He grew up with a fishing pole in his hand and was an...

May 18, 2019

John "Jack " Carl Boppel of Numidia, Pa. passed away in his home in early May of this year. Jack was born in Ashland, Pennsylvania to Agnes K. Wolfgang and John Carl Boppel. He was an only child. Jack grew up in Ashland and then attended Stevens Trade School in Lancaster, Pa. As a boy in high school and...

May 18, 2019

Albert J. Kessler, 72, of Zion Grove, passed away Saturday, May 18th, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital , Cedar Crest campus in Allentown.

Al was born in Ashland, on February 10, 1947, a son of the late Helen (Salada) and Albert  Kessler.

He was an independent business owner, having several interests in the greater Philadelphia...

May 12, 2019

John J. Bova, 81, of Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2019 while a guest at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah Heights.

John was born in Shenandoah, on October 13, 1937, a son of the late Rose (Damato) and Peter  Bova.

After high school, John served in the U.S. Army.

He...

May 11, 2019

Dennis Crouse, 68, of Scotch Valley Road, Bloomsburg,  passed away Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at his residence.

Dennis was born in Zion Grove, on April 16, 1951, a son of the late Mae (Davis) and Leon  Crouse.

He was employed as an industrial engineer, retiring as a project manager for the FLUOR Corporation.

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May 7, 2019

Robert Zimmerman, Jr., 36 of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7th, at his residence.

Robert was born in Hershey, on February 14, 1983, a son of Cynthia (Howard) Zimmerman, of Ringtown,  and the late Robert Zimmerman, Sr.

He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School and was currently employed as an...

May 5, 2019

Ruth Zimmerman, 86, of Bloomsburg, passed away Sunday, May 5th, at the Geisinger Medical Center,in Danville.

Ruth was born in Zion Grove, on March 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Laura (Lutz) and Jeremiah  Houser.

After graduating from the Nuremberg high school, she married William "Zip" Zimmerman and moved to the Souderton area, where...

Apr 23, 2019

Mayre (Mary)  Zamonas, 86, a former resident of Brandonville, passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.

Mary was born in Girard Manor on April 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (Steimling) and Clarence  Rupp.

She graduated from the former Sheppton high school and was a...

Apr 22, 2019

Shane Drumheller, 36, a former resident of Shenandoah, currently residing in Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 22nd, 2019.

Shane was born in Pottsville, on October 6, 1982, and he was a graduate of the Shenadoah Valley High School.  Shane worked as a laborer in the construction industry.

He is survived by his mother,...

Apr 6, 2019

Vladimor "Wally" Maliniak, age 97, a former resident of Schuylkill County, recently residing in St. Helena Ishand, SC, passed away with his children and their spouses at his side on April 6, 2019.

Born in Shenandoah on August 28, 1921, he was a son of the late Max and Anna (Mahulsky) Maliniak.  Wally attended Shenandoah school, and...

Mar 23, 2019

Eileen J. Blackwell, 62, of Frackville, passed away Saturday, March 23rd, 2019.

Eileen was born in Shenandoah on February 8, 1957, a daughter of the late Gladys (Klemavage) and Franklin  Knipe.

She was a graduate of the Hazleton High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville.

Eileen enjoyed...

Mar 5, 2019

Pamela Ann Mikita, 47, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 at her residence.

Pam was born in Pottsville on August 12, 1971,  a daughter of the late Alfred and Eileen (Shoup) Mikita.

She was a 1989 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and was a former member of St. Mary's...

Feb 28, 2019

Nina  (Ney) Kreisl, 52, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2019 while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center. Nina  was born in Shenandoah, on January 27, 1967, a daughter of Geraldine (Bejacko) Ney, of Shenandoah, and the late Albert Ney. Nina attended the Shenandoah Valley high school, and was last employed as a cashier at Boyers...

Feb 26, 2019

Marcia Elaine Feeney, 69, a former resident of Freeland, went home into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2019. Born in San Bernadino, California, and raised in Ringtown ,PA she was a daughter of the late Roy Lindenmuth and Maybelle (Firestone) Howard, and the granddaughter of the late Jerry and Martha Lindenmuth,...