Obituaries

Dec 16, 2017

Barbara M. Sekula, 82, a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community,  formerly a resident of Brandonville,was called home by her Lord on Saturday, December 16th, 2017.

Barbara was born in Shenandoah on September 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Ethel (Shirey) and John Wrubleski.

She was a graduate of the former...

Dec 12, 2017

Theresa M. Krupilis, 67, of Brandonville,  passed away Tuesday, December 12th, 2017.

Theresa was born in Mahanoy CIty on June 29, 1950, a daughter of the late Regina (Dulsky) and Thomas  Marowsky.

She attended and graduated from the former Mahanoy City Catholic  high school.

A life long homemaker, Theresa also worked as a...

Dec 8, 2017

Robert D. 'Bobo' Makara, 64, of  Zion Grove, passed away Friday, December 8th, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Hazleton, on February 5, 1953, he was a son of the late Lucille B. (Lindenmuth) and Thomas M. Makara, Sr.

A 1971 graduate of the West Hazleton High School.  He was retired, having been employed by ...

Nov 27, 2017

Henrietta H. Gallup, of Ringtown, passed Monday, November 27th, 2017.

Born in Shavertown, on June 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Hughes and Hilda (Stevenson) Hughes, of Ringtown.

She was a graduate  of the Westmoreland High School in Trucksville, Class of 1956.

Upon graduation, she worked for Dr. Carl...

Nov 22, 2017

Diane M. Brobst, 51, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Diane was born in Boyertown, PA on October 4, 1966, a daughter of Dolores (Hilbert) Schlauch , of Zion Grove and Donald Schlauch, and his wife Loretta of Mt. Grove.  She attended the former Rock Glen High School,...

Nov 5, 2017

LaVonda Popish, RN, 56, of Ringtown, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 5th, 2017.

LaVonda was born in Lowell, MA on November 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Joyce (Jones) and Marvin  Powers.

A former resident of the Lancaster area, she moved to the Ringtown area with her husband, Robert J. Popish,...

Oct 29, 2017

Camille J. Sincavage, 80, West South Street, Mahanoy City,  passed away Sunday, October 29th, 2017, while a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community.

Camille was born in Mahanoy CIty, on January 25, 1937, a daughter of the late Emily and Thomas  Jones.

She was retired, having worked at the former Harris Bakery in...

Oct 25, 2017

Howard M. Mowery, 75, of Frackville,  passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday afternoon, October 25th, 2017 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Howard was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on May 15, 1942, a son of the late Jacqueline (Darling)  and Howard  Mowery.

A mechanic by trade, he was...

Oct 6, 2017

Anna (Nushy) Kaczmarczyk, 94, of  Ringtown, passed away Friday, October 6th, at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center-East in Pottsville.

Anna was born in Brandonville, on June 2, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary (Kmak) and John  Sekula.

She last worked in Sears at the Schuylkill Mall in Frackville.  Ann loved her family and was...

Oct 4, 2017

Amilcar Menjivar, 62, of Shenandoah,  passed away Wednesday evening, October 4th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Amilcar was born in Tocoa, Honduras on March 1, 1955, a son of the late Maria (DeJesus Chavez)  and Jesus  Menjivar.

He moved from Central America to the New Brunswick, New Jersey area 30 years ago, where he...

Oct 4, 2017

If you're about to play it safe, stop.  Consider Robert Neil Laberta, you probably know him as Bobby or Big Bucks Bob, who entered into eternal life on October 4, 2017.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-siblings, Thomas Irving, John Irving and Rose Irving Dziak.

His caring spirit...

Sep 28, 2017

Pauline Ann Brocious, 67, a former resident of Ringtown, currently residing in Ohio, passed away on September 28, 2017 after a 2 month battle with brain cancer.

Pauline was born on September 10, 1950 in Ringtown, PA to Gordon & Joan (Stravinsky) Knipe.

On March 24, 1973, Pauline was united in marriage to Robert E....

Sep 17, 2017

Anthony Forte, 84, of Hazleton, passed away early Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at his residence.

Anthony was born in Hazleton, on February 20, 1933, a son of the late Mildred (Rich) and Neal  Forte.

In the 1950's, he moved to and lived in Plainfield, NJ while working in New York City on Wall Street, at...

Sep 13, 2017

Irene A. Yaroma, 78, a former life-long resident of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at the Regina Nursing Center in Norristown, where she had been a guest for the past several years.

Born in Shenandoah, PA on July 14, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Demmi) Yaroma....

Sep 7, 2017

Salvadore 'Sal' "Eddie" Pellegrino, 70, of Shenandoah, lost a courageous battle with cancer on  Thursday, September 7th, 2017.

Sal was born in Girardville, on February 12, 1947, a son of the late Sandy Olivetto and Natale  Pellegino.

He was a 1964 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School, and then enlisted in the US...

Aug 30, 2017

Peter F. Matino, 82, of Ringtown passed away on August 30th at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.

Born in Shenandoah on August 12th, 1935, he was the son of the late Nazaro and Carmella (Zavaglia) Matino.

He was a 1953 graduate of the former J. W. Cooper High School.

Pete was...

Aug 22, 2017

Samuel "Sam" Schlauch, 82, of  Ringtown, passed away late Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017.

Sam was born in Nuremberg, on December 7, 1934, a son of the late Mabel (Bankes) and Richard  Schlauch.

He attended Nuremberg High School and was a retired mechanic having been employed by the Blaschak Coal Company.

Sam was an...

Aug 18, 2017

Paul Zimmerman, Jr. 84, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, August 18th, 2017.

Paul was born in Ashland on June 21, 1933, a son of the late Lorraine (Moyer) and Paul  Zimmerman, Sr.

He attended local schools, then worked as a pipe fitter for Bechtel Construction, and was member of the Steamfitters Union Local 524.

Aug 16, 2017

William 'Bill'  Weikel, 87, of  Zion Grove, passed away late Wednesday, August 16th, 2017.

He was born in Brandonville, PA on November 11, 1929, a son of the late Mary (Polatz) and Wallace  Weikel.

Bill enlisted in the military in 1947 and proudly served his country for 23 years, retiring from the Unites States Air...

Aug 14, 2017

Reed Kahley, 83, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, August 14th,2017 at his residence.

Reed was born in Union Township, on April 7, 1934, a son of the late Myrtle (Reigel)  and Amandus  Kahley.

He was a 1952 graduate of the Con-Cen High School, and was a life long member of St. John's Lutheran Church in...