Obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

Ruth E. Hauck, 85, a former resident of Zion Grove and Nuremberg, passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019 at the Butler Valley Manor in Drums, where she was currently a guest.

Born in Nuremberg on April 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mabel (Bankes) Schaluch.  She was a former member of...

Jan 21, 2019

Jane Loraine Johnson, 90, a former resident of Ringtown,  passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

Jane was born in Shenandoah, on July 21, 1928, and was the only child to the late Mary and Harry Miller.

Jane spent her last 15 years living in Harrisburg,  with her daughter Loraine.

Jane enjoyed quilting and...

Jan 4, 2019

Rose Ann 'Rosie' Aponick, 55, a former resident of Ringtown, went to Heaven to be with her beloved daddy on  Friday, January 4th, 2019.

Rosie was born in Shenandoah, on December 20, 1963, a daughter of Joanne (Zarcufsky) Aponick  and the late Joseph Aponick.

She was a graduate of the Schuylkill IU 29.  Rosie was...

Dec 30, 2018

George L. Ney, 50, of Zion Grove,passed away on  Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at the Geisinger Medical Center, due to injuries received in a work related accident.

George was born in Pottsville, on April 25, 1968, a son of Dolores (Urban) Ney, of Zion Grove,  and the late George Ney.

He was a graduate of...

Dec 29, 2018

Roger Longo, 64, of Sheppton, passed away Saturday, December 29th, 2018.

Roger was born in Hazleton on October 22, 1954, a son of the late Lois J. (Neidlinger) and Joseph R. Longo.

He was retired, having last worked as a equipment operator for East Union Township.

Roger was an avid fisherman, and he...

Dec 20, 2018

Betsy J. Novak, 68, of Edison, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at JFK Medical Center, in Edison, New Jersey, after a lengthy illness. Born in Shenandoah,  Betsy was a resident of Edison for over 60 years.  Betsy was retired, but was previously employed with Raritan Bay Hospital in Perth Amboy in Tech Support.  Betsy was very adventurous, and...

Dec 9, 2018

Victor S. Stauffer, 102, a former resident of Scranton, currently residing in Myerstown, passed away Sunday, December 9th, 2018.

Victor was born in Ringtown, on November 12, 1916, a son of the late Pearl (Hartzel) and Lloyd  Stauffer.

He was a 1934 graduate of the former Ringtown High School and a 1936 graduate of the...

Nov 27, 2018

Gary R. Wood, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Tuesday, November 27th, 2018.

Gary was born in Danville on June 18, 1943, a son of  the late Robert W. Wood and Lois E. (Neaus) Wood, a resident of the Garden at Drums.

He was a graduate of the Black Creek Township High School.

Gary...

Oct 14, 2018

Charles "Charlie' Everett, 97, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2018.

Charlie was born in Zion Grove, on March 13, 1921, a son of the late Elizabeth (Herran) and James A. Everett.

He was a graduate of the former Nuremberg High School.  After working several years in the construction trades, he devoted himself...

Sep 26, 2018

William F. Davidson, 67, a former resident of Sheppton, currently residing in Wilkes-Barre passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018.

Bill was born in Hazleton, on November 2, 1950, a son of the late Alva (Novak) and Charles  Davidson.

Upon graduating from high school, he served as a...

Sep 8, 2018

John E. Yunevage, 72, of Sheppton, passed away Saturday, September 8th, 2018.

John was born in  Shenandoah,  on July 11, 1946, a son of the late Mary (Sverha) and John S. Yunevage.

After graduating from high school, he served in the Unites States Army, then continued his military career, retiring in January of 1996 from...

Sep 3, 2018

Christopher Lee George, 44, of Brandonville,  passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 3rd, 2018.

Christopher was born in Hazleton, on August 23, 1974, a son of the Janice (Reimer) and John  George of Brandonville.

He was currently working with his father as a small engine repair mechanic.

Chris was preceded in death by a...

Aug 27, 2018

John 'Jay' Horvath, 59, a lifelong resident of Zion Grove,  passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 27th, 2018.

Jay was born in Shenandoah, PA on December 9, 1958, a son of the late Virginia A. (Green) and John M. Horvath.

He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, then attended the...

Aug 13, 2018

Irene Semanchyk, 90,  owner and operator of the Banquet Hotel in Ringtown, passed away Monday, August 13th, 2018 at the home of her daughter Nancy in Hazleton.

Irene was born in Mahanoy City, on February 28, 1928, a daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth (Belovich)  Husalo.

A life long restaurant owner, she and her husband, the...

Aug 9, 2018

James P. Yenkevich, 59, of Shenandoah,  passed away on Thursday, August 9th, 2018.

James was born in Coatsville, on December 20, 1958, a son of Vivian (Fedrigon) Plesce and the late Algert P. Yenkevich.

He attended and graduated from the West Hazleton High Shool in 1977, upon which he then  served in the US Marines.  ...

Aug 9, 2018

Bruce A. Trexler, 62, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2018 at Kent General Hospital.

Bruce was born July 11, 1957 in Claymont, Delaware a son of the late Norman Trexler and Christine Johnston Trexler.

He served his country for 4 years as a member of the United State Air Force.

Bruce...

Jul 31, 2018

Michael Grady, 61, of Scranton, passed away Tuesday, July 31st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East, Pottsville,

Michael was born in Ashland, PA on June 2, 1957, and is survived locally by brothers and extended family and friends.

As per his family wishes, all services will be private.

Jul 29, 2018

Mary Ann VanBlargan, 70, of Oneida, passed away Sunday, July 29th, 2018.

Mary Ann was born in Shenandoah, on October 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Stauffer) and WilsonShoup.

She was last employed waitress at Wendy's in West Hazleton.

Mary Ann enjoyed reading romance novels, and loved cats.

In...

Jul 17, 2018

Brian 'Zombo' Berry, 49, a former resident of Shamokin, currently residing in Catawissa, passed away Tuesday, July 17th, 2018.

Brian was born in Shamokin, on March 14, 1969, a son of the Carol (Persing) Berry of Mt. Carmel and the late John  Berry.

He was currently employed at Spice, Inc. in Elysburg, a place where...

Jul 9, 2018

Helena M. Schmidt, 85, formerly of Nuremberg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9th, 2018, while a guest at the Mt. City Nursing Center in Hazle Township.

Helena was born in Sugarloaf, on October 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Pearl (Travelpiece) and William  Heckrote.

She worked as a seamstress...