Obituaries

Feb 17, 2016

Ray was born on November 21, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Ray was a resident of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing.

He attended Ringtown High School.

He enlisted in the US Army.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home 412...

Feb 14, 2016

Patricia "Patsy" Hughes, Ringtown, passed away Friday at her residence. Patsy was born in Shenandoah, June 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Pearl Moyer and Martin Eugene Schell. She was a 1963 graduate of the Ringtown High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown, where she was a member of the helping hands organization of...

Feb 10, 2016

Leo P. Prosick, 80, of Brandonville, passed away Tuesday while a resident at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Leo was born in Shenandoah, Oct. 21, 1935, the only son of the late Leon and Agnes Rhoads Prosick. He was retired, having been employed as a printing press operator for Bemis Co., Hazleton. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church,...

Feb 1, 2016

Margaret was born on April 19, 1927 and passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016.

Margaret was a resident of Sheppton, Pennsylvania at the time of her passing.

Jan 21, 2016

Howard David Fetterman, 57, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street. He was born in DuBois, April 27, 1958, a son of Ronald and Sandra Warnick Fetterman, both of Ringtown. Howard worked as a tractor-trailer driver, being last employed by Fannelli Trucking. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown. In addition to his...

Jan 16, 2016

David J. Milosh, 49, of Pattersonville Road, Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Wednesday. Born in Shenandoah, Oct. 19, 1966, he was a son of Ruth Pomorski Milosh, Ringtown, and the late Raymond Milosh Jr. He was a 1984 graduate of North Schuylkill High School, and was a veteran, having served in the Marine Corps. David was a member...

Jan 8, 2016

Elizabeth was born on November 8, 1932 and passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Elizabeth was a resident of Ringtown, Pennsylvania at the time of her passing.

Betty graduated from Nuremberg High School in 1950.

She was married to Myron.

Relatives and friends may call Monday evening from 5:00 7:00...

Jan 2, 2016

George was born on August 3, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

George was a resident of Drums, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Relatives and friends are asked to meet at St. John Bosco Church in Conygham at 10 AM on Friday...

Dec 29, 2015

Bernard Hughes, 76, of Ringtown, passed away Monday at his residence. Bernie was born in Shavertown, Dec. 12, 1939, a son of Hilda Stevenson Hughes, Douglassville, and the late Ronald Hughes. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown, where he served on the church council for many years and was also the former caretaker of St. John's...

Dec 9, 2015

Richard K. Lutz, 87, formerly of Bernville, Berks County, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 8th, 2015.

He is survived by his former wives, Alberta (Freeman) Lutz and Catherine (Donton) Lutz. He is also survived by daughters: Beverly, wife of Joe Gallagher, Ringtown, with whom he resided with for a short time; Jean...

Dec 6, 2015

Anna Roy Janik, 99, of Ringtown, passed away Friday at Hazleton Campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital. Anna was born in Trenton, March 13, 1916, a daughter of the late Helen Dudan and Michael Roy. She was a member of St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, Shenandoah. Anna worked as a secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., and, after retiring,...

Dec 3, 2015

Nancy Gubala Blackwell, 73, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday. Nancy was born in Coaldale, December 15, 1941, a daughter of the late Hattie Herring and Walter Blackwell. Nancy worked in the local manufacturing industry, retiring from the Genova factory in Hazleton. She was also a former volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a member of St....

Nov 22, 2015

Carol A. Geleskie, 74, of Ringtown, passed away Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street. Born in Shenandoah, April 28, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Laura Morrell and Albert Lorah. She was a graduate of the former Mahanoy City High School and a member of St. John's Church in Brandonville. Carol was retired, having worked as a...

Nov 14, 2015

Marie passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Marie was a resident of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania at the time of her passing.

Private family services will be held according to Marie's wishes.

Nov 12, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Krupilis, 72, of East Park Avenue, Ringtown, passed away Saturday at her residence. Born in Shenandoah, Dec. 1, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Frances and Elizabeth Tobin Yanonis. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Ringtown, and was a lifelong homemaker. Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Yanonis; two...

Nov 4, 2015

Phyllis M. Morgans, 73, of Delano, passed away Tuesday at Broad Mountain Manor Nursing Center, Frackville, Born in Ringtown, Oct. 3, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Eva Shoup. She last worked as a security officer in Hometown for the Intrepid Agency. She was also a former school bus driver for the Mahanoy Area School District....

Nov 3, 2015

Phyliss was born on October 3, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

Phyliss was a resident of Delano, Pennsylvania at the time of her passing.

She was married to Cyril.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home 412 West Main Street Ringtown at 11 AM on...

Sep 9, 2015

Leah Thompson, 95, a recent guest of Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah, passed away Tuesday in Shenandoah. Born Aug. 27, 1920, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Alice Laudig and Charles Hart. She was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown, where she was a...

Aug 22, 2015

Leo J. Kuzma, 93, of 168 Wood St., Ringtown, passed away Thursday at his residence. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Getusky Kuzma, in 1999. Born in Shenandoah, Feb. 12, 1922, he was a son of the late Martin and Anne Dzienis Kuzma. He entered the Army, serving in the cavalry division, then transferred to the airborne...

Aug 21, 2015

Linda A. DeLowery, 63, of West Oak Street, Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1951, she was a daughter of Alice Adams DeLowery, Ringtown, and the late Warren DeLowery. In addition to her father, Warren, she was preceded in death by siblings, Harold, Flossie and Warren Jr. Surviving, in addition to her...