Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Carol G. Rush, 89, of Furlong, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Carol was born in Philadelphia on April 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Carl B. and Josephine D. Gackenbach.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Rush.  She is survived...

Aug 31, 2025

Mildred K. ' Millie' Stauffer, 96, passed away in the comfort of her home in Zion Grove on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Millie was a 1946 graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and a 1950 graduate of the East Stroudsburg State College (now the East Stroudsburg University). She taught health and physical education in the Dallas,...

Aug 18, 2025

Donald Williams, 93, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18th, 2025.

Don was born in Ashland on October 28, 1931, a son of the late Walter and Marion (Zimmerman) Williams. After graduating from West Mahanoy Township High School, he embarked on a long time career of working in the mining industry, retiring after...

Aug 5, 2025

Mary Shoup, 100, a former resident of Ringtown, recently a guest at the Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and of the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

Mary was born in Sheppton, on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Steve and Marie (Krutz) Fellin. She worked in the...

Jul 31, 2025

Robert Keys, 68, a former resident of the Levittown area, currently a guest at the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Bob was born in Levittown on August 4, 1956, a son of the late Henry and Alice (Diamond) Keys.

After high school, he went on to work in...

Jul 7, 2025

Joseph L. Stankavage, a resident of Ringtown, passed away on July 7th, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Joe was born in Shenandoah on March 14th, 1943, a son of the late Leo and Erma (Lindenmuth) Stankavage. After graduating high school, he entered the US Army, serving his county as a Sergeant over seas in...

Jun 21, 2025

Salvadora B. Mayorga, 76, passed away on Saturday evening, June 21st, 2025.

Salvadora was born in San Alejo, Launion, El Salvador on June 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Rosali Mendez and Maria Mayorga. She attended college, and later worked as a housekeeper along with other jobs throughout her lifetime.

Salvadora was a fashionable...

Jun 19, 2025

Shirley Ann Marconi, 87, of Ringtown passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19th in her home of 57 years with her devoted husband, Francis ("Jake"), by her side.

Born on February 28th, 1938, in Shenandoah, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Tessie and Willard Dormer.

She was a 1955 J W Cooper graduate...

Jun 18, 2025

Margaret Ann Swiech

Margie was born on April 12, 1947, at the former Locust Mountain hospital in Shenandoah, the daughter of the late Edna and Harry Toll.

She had two brothers and 2 sisters, and was raised Protestant.

Margie graduated in 1964 from the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoahh, She worked...

Apr 8, 2025

Jean A Novak, 85, of Sheppton, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2025, at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Jean was born in Mahanoy City in 1940, the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Farnsworth) Wagner. She was a graduate of the Mahanoy Area high school.

Jean spent much of her career at Hershey Foods,...

Apr 2, 2025

Jaime Dillman Sanza, 48, a resident of Walnutport, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem.

Jaime was born in Pottsville on November 23, 1976, a daughter of Denise (Dillman) Schlauch.

She spent the last 10 years with the Love of her life, Rick Hoffeld of Walnutport,...

Mar 26, 2025

Peter J. Klem, a resident of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

Peter was born in Gilberton on June 19, 1935, a son of the later Peter and Helen (Pratcavage) Klem.  Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a military policeman.   After his discharge...

Mar 24, 2025

Allen R. Stauffer, Sr., 95, a resident of Zion Grove, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Monday evening, March 24th, 2025.

Allen was born in Ringtown on December 13th, 1929, the only son of the late Richard and Kathryn (Stauffer) Stauffer.

He was a 1947 graduate of the former Nuremberg High School.  ...

Mar 23, 2025

Dolores Krissick, 94, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Dolores was born in Philadelphia on October 24th, 1930, a daughter of the later Albert Sands Sr., and Anna (Yurgal) Sands.

She married Joseph Krissick and lived in the Philadelphia area, working as a custodian for the Philadelphia school district.

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Mar 16, 2025

Nancy Karpowicz, 71, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 16th, 2025.

Nancy was born in Philadelphia, on May 5, 1953, a daughter of the late Leonard and Ann (Kaplafka) Dugal.  She worked and lived in the West Virginia area until 2018, working in the banking industry and also a a...

Mar 7, 2025

Walter "Wimp" Petrachonis, 72, a resident of Nescopeck, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 7, 2025.

Wimp was born in Ringtown on October 22, 1952, a son of the late Joseph and Betty (Shoup) Petrachonis. He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and was a life long self employed musician, mastering the...

Mar 3, 2025

Alma R. Gearhart, 91, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025.

Alma was born in Zion Grove on January 6, 1934, a daughter of the late Edwin and Cora (Singley) Rarick.

A lifelong homemaker, Alma was an excellent cook and baker who also enjoyed gardening.

She was the last member of...

Feb 11, 2025

Ruth Ann Ziolko, a resident of Brandonville, passed away peacefully at home on February 11th, 2024.

Ruth was born on August 5th, 1937 in Shenandoah, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Kline) Sands.

Ruth Ann was retired having last worked as a manager for Alliance Wholesale.  She has also been previously employed in...

Feb 6, 2025

Chad Lee Hasker, 34, a resident of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

Chad was born in Hazleton on April 25, 1990 and was a son of the late Robert Hasker, and Rebecca (Greising) Lescowitch of Oneida, PA.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Bobby Hasker, Jennifer...

Jan 24, 2025

Ronald Widitz, 62, a resident of Oneida, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025.

Ronald was born in Hazleton on March 22, 1962, a son of the late Donald and Anita (Lenz) Widitz.  He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Sheppton.

He was a long time employee of...