Obituaries

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...

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...