Obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2018

Debra Beibleheimer, 61, of Zion Grove, PA, passed away Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.

Debra was born in New Jersey on July 31, 1956, a daughter of the late Erma (Lupcho) Ziolko and Frank  Ziolko, Sr..

In addition to her husband Robert Beibleheimer, she is survived by her siblings,...

Jun 22, 2018

James LaCrosse, 72, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 22nd, 2018 at his residence.

Jim was born in Kulpmont, PA on May 26, 1946, a son of the late Rita and Anthony  LaCrosse.

He last worked as a highway equipment operator, and was also the former manager of the Hemlock Campground in Austin,...

Jun 16, 2018

Gladys Foose Schell, 82, a resident of the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, passed away Saturday, June 16th, 2018. Gladys was born in Mt. Grove, on June 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Marion (Bennett) and Wesley Harvey. She worked in the manufactured home industry, retiring as an assembler and cabinet maker at Pine Grove Manufactured Homes.  She had...

Jun 7, 2018

Barry Drumheller, 60, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at his residence.

Barry was born in Shenandoah on June 13, 1957, a son of the late Elva (Kline) Drumheller and Albert  Drumhller.

After graduating high school. Barry served in the US Army.  He last worked in the New Jersey area on...

Jun 2, 2018

Jean A. Dolan, 80, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 while a guest at the Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center, Shenandoah,

Jean was born in Ashland, on May 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Piccolo)  and Nicholas Carado, and lived most of her life in Girardville.

She was a member of...

May 22, 2018

William Wasser, 65, of Ringtown, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 22nd,  2018.

Bill was born in Shenandoah, on December 8, 1952, a son of the late Margaret (Leskowsky) and James  Wasser.

He was a 1971 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School and enjoyed playing volleyball.

Recently retired, Bill worked in...

May 22, 2018

Joseph E. Kuzmitsky, Jr., 70, of Brandonville, passed away Tuesday, May 22nd, at his residence.

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 18, 1947, a son of Adelle (Stefancavage) Kuzmitsky, of Brooklyn, NY and the late Joseph Kuzmitsky.

He served as a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.

...

May 21, 2018

Carol Augusta Fetterman, 74, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.

Carol was born in Shenanodah on April 8, 1944, a daughter of the late Caroline (Dettery) and William  Houser.

She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School,and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown.

Carol worked as...

Apr 24, 2018

Marion St. James, 98, of Oneida, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, while a guest at the Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton.

Marion was born in Lester, PA on June 19, 1919, a daughter of the late Rebecca and Roy  Gilpen.

She was retired, having been employed in the local garment industry and...

Mar 30, 2018

John P. Teter, 72, of Zion Grove, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Shenandoah, on May 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Helen (Long) Teter.

John was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School and received a Bachelors degree from the...

Mar 26, 2018

Barbara Ann Bova, 80, of Ringtown,  passed away Monday, March 26th, 2018. Barbara was born in Locustdale, on July 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Ruth E. Brassington and George R. Matski. Barbara was retired, having last worked as a driver for ZImmerman Busing.  She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in...