Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Joanne 'Peachie' Aponick, 78, of Ringtown, went to heaven on  Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 to be with her beloved husband and daughter.

Born in Gilberton, on December 16, 1940, Joanne was a daughter of the late Alberta (Yockachonis) and Joseph Zarcufsky.

She attended the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, and then worked in...

Feb 9, 2019

Margaret 'Peg'Hunsinger, 94, of Ringtown,  passed away Saturday, February 9th, 2019.

Peg was born in State College, on December 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Sarah and Roy  Markle.

She was a member of the Ringtown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed traveling along with reading and collecting cookbooks and cow figurines.

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Feb 2, 2019

Bernard 'Bernie' Carter, 72,  passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at his home in Sheppton.

Bernie was born in Chester, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Elizabeth C. (Drumheller) and Bernard D. Carter.

He ws the co-owner of the local gas company Valley Propane  in Hazle Township.

Bernie was...

Jan 31, 2019

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, Robert J. Wychulis, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 78 at his residence in Eagle Rock.

Robert (Bob) was born on March 15, 1940, in Shenandoah, PA, a son of the late Blanche (Sadusky) and William Wychulis. He was a former member of the former...

Jan 30, 2019

Martha 'Midge' Moser, 89, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2018, while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

She was born in Shenandoah, on June 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Lillian (Shoup) and Harry  Engle.

Midge was retired from the local garment industry, and for many years sold produce from...

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.  ...