Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

Walter Kuczynski, 87, of Green Mountain Road, Zion Grove,  passed away early Sunday, August 6th, 2017 at his home.

Walter was born in Shenandoah on August 21, 1929, a son of the late Catherine and Stanley  Kuczynski.

He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War.

Jun 29, 2017

Ira Foose, 65, of  Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday, June 29th, at his residence.

Ira was born in Shenandoah, on April 26, 1952, a son of the late Alice (VanHorn) and Clarence  Foose.  He grew up on a farm in the Brandonville area and was a graduate of the Hazleton High School.  He had many jobs during...

Jun 15, 2017

Jere Gearhart, 83, of  Ringtown, passed away Thursday, June 15th, 2017.

Jere was born in Ringtown, on December 2, 1933, a son of the late Dollie (Wolfe)  and Kenneth  Gearhart.

He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown.

Jere was...

Jun 6, 2017

Joyce K. Mehalick, 84, a former resident of Oneida, currently residing in Morrisville, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 6th, 2017.

Born in Hazleton,  on May 15, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Edith (VanBlargan) and Charles  Clark.

She was a graduate of the former East Union Township High School in Sheppton and moved...

Jun 1, 2017

Harry Lindenmuth, 78, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, June 1st, at his residence.

Visitation with Harry's Family will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown, on Thursday evening, June 15th, 2017 from 6-8 PM.  Relatives and friends are invited to come and share their memories with Harry's family.

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May 13, 2017

Mildred Ann (Millie) Schell, 82, of State Road Zion Grove, passed away Saturday, May 13th, at her residence. .

She was born in Shenandoah, on October 17, 1934, a daughter of the late Freda and James  Mummey. She attended Ringtown Elementary School and the Beaver High School.

Millie was a lifetime member of the Beaver...

Apr 23, 2017

Rev. Christopher C. Wollyung, 66, passed away suddenly on Sunday April 23rd 2017 in Friendship, Wisconsin where he was visiting with his family. Pastor Chris, as he was affectionately known, was born in East Stroudsburg on March 14, 1951, a son of the late Nellie (Erhgood) and Edward Wollyung.

Christopher graduated from East Stroudsburg High School, and...

Apr 18, 2017

Florence E. Paskewicz, 81, a former resident of Shenanoah, passed away Tuesday, April 18th,2017.

Florence was born in Lansford, on January 14, 1936, a daughter of the late Mary (Bashago) and Joseph  Ogozalek.

Florence was employed in the local garment industry until retirement.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the trips to Canada....

Apr 8, 2017

Russell G. Sincavage, 83, of Big Mine Run, Ashland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8th, 2107, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Russell was born in Frackville, on July 23, 1933, a son of the late Mary (Kudlick) and Joseph  Sincavage.  After graduating high school, he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine...

Apr 6, 2017

Kathryn R. Fetterman, 87, of  Ringtown, passed away on Thursday, April 6th, 2017.

Kathryn was born in Olean, NY on July 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Wilma K. (Krisher) and Lester J. Reighard.

She worked as a data entry supervisor at Intercounty Hospitalization in Horsham, until retiring with to the Ringtown area.  She...

Mar 31, 2017

Edward P. Baskeyfield, 89, Ringtown, began his heavenly journey on March 31, 2017.

Ed was born in Shenandoah, on November 11, 1927, a son of the late Helen (Savakinas) and John P. Baskeyfield.

After graduating from the JW Cooper High School in 1945, he entered the US Army, serving during both WWII and the Korean...

Feb 10, 2017

Doris E. Dillman, 94, of  Williamsburg, VA, a former resident of Ringtown, passed away Friday, February 10th, 2017.

Born in Shenandoah, on March 12, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Sarah (Artley) and Raymond E. Herbein.

Doris and her husband, the late Robert F. Dillman, owned and operated a farm in the Ringtown...

Feb 6, 2017

Florence  Frye, 94, of Brandonville, was born into eternity on Monday, February 6th, 2017.

Born in Shenandoah, on September 16, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Frances and Joseph  Kalkis.

Florence operated a beauty shop out of her home in Brandonville until her retirement.  She was a member of St. Mary's Church in...

Feb 3, 2017

Paul F. Staerk, Sr., 84,  Ringtown,  passed away Friday, February 3rd, 2017.

Paul was born in Philadelphia, on May 30, 1932, a son of the late Catherine (Shearn)  and James  Staerk.  He served his country in the United States Army after graduating high school in Philadelphia.

Paul worked for the former Philadelphia Water Department, now...

Jan 22, 2017

Alma S. Cressman, Ringtown, went to be with her Lord Jesus on January 22, 2017.

She was a graduate of the Ringtown High School.

Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and a son Jon.

She is survived by her daughters, Sallie, wife of Rich; Cindy, wife of Curt and her...

Jan 10, 2017

Catherine 'Cookie' Fetterman, 76, a former resident of Ringtown, passed away on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017, while a guest at Providence Place in Pottsville

Cookie was born in Shenandoah, on March 23, 1940, a daughter of the late Mary (Ambrose)  and Ross  Fetterman.

After graduating from the former Ringtown High School in 1958, she moved...

Jan 1, 2017

David  G. Jenkins, 60, of Oneida, passed away on January 1, 2017.

Born in Washington, DC,  on October 28, 1956, he was a son of the late Nancy (Berdanier) and David  Jenkins.

After graduating from the North Schuylkill High School, he entered into the military, serving as a Seargent in the  United States Air Force. ...

Dec 30, 2016

Mary C. Long, 85, a longtime resident of Ringtown, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, where she was currently a guest.

Mary was born in Shenandoah on February 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Haverty.   She was educated and graduated from the  Shenandoah catholic schools....

Nov 12, 2016

Charles 'Chuck' Sincavage, 52, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12th.

Chuck was born in Shenandoah,  on April 13, 1964, a son of Camille (Jones) Sincavage, of Mahanoy City and the late Charles Sincavage.

He was a 1982 graduate Shenandoah Valley High School, where he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball...

Nov 11, 2016

John "Fast Eddie" Kalbach of Hegins, passed away at Hershey Medical Center in the early morning hours of November 11, 2016.  Family visited during the day and we were able to give him thier love, thanks and whispered goodbyes.  His leaving was peaceful, just a breath away from heaven.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents,...