Obituaries

Jan 21, 2024

Doris Longenberger, 90, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Doris was born in Zion Grove on March 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Ralph and Matilda (Lutz) Davis.

A lifelong homemaker, Doris enjoyed crocheting, gardening and mowing her lawn.  Doris was a member of Saint Peter's 'Hargers'...

Jan 1, 2024

Mildred "Millie' Klem, 83, a resident of Old Bridge New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Millie was born and raised in Frackville, a daughter of the late Clem and Helen (Careyva) Kosmisky.  After high school, she relocated to the New Jersey area along with her husband Peter, where they have resided...

Dec 29, 2023

William 'Bucky' Sherman, 77, a life long resident of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29th, 2023.

Bucky was born on November 25, 1947, a son of the late William and Emma (Shoup) Sherman. He was a graduate of the West Hazleton high school, and was retired, having been last employed as a long time...

Dec 26, 2023

William B. Bradley, 82, a resident of Sheppton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

William was born in West Hazleton on March 1, 1941, the son of the late James and Marie (Lodderhose) Bradley. After graduating high school, William honorably served his country in the United States Army. He then embarked...

Dec 25, 2023

Joseph Careyva was born on February 2, 1958 and peacefully passed away on December 25, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center.  He is the son of Anne and Joseph Careyva of Phineyville, PA.  He is preceded in death by his son Nicholas, sister Rosemarie, and father Joseph.

He is survived by his children, Beth and Mark with respective...

Dec 9, 2023

Charles Lewis "Chuck" Lindenmuth died peacefully surrounded by family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville on December 9th, at the age of 52.

Chuck is survived by his loving parents, Francis and Nancy Lindenmuth; his daughters, Tiffani (Robert) Hancock and Charli Lindenmuth; his brothers, Bryan Lindenmuth and Keith (Melissa) Lindenmuth; his sisters, Penny (James) Kulenguskey and Nicole (William)...

Dec 7, 2023

Anita L. Widitz, 85, of Northampton, PA, formerly of Oneida, PA, died December 7, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Widitz for 39 years prior to his death in 1998. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Letitia (Johnson) Lenz, Sr. She was...

Dec 2, 2023

Bernadette A. Kalenkoski, 78, a resident of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Bernadette was born in Shenandoah on April 15, 1945, a daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Coyle) Lawson.   She attended the JW Cooper School in Shenandoah, and later went on to receive her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.   She started her career in healthcare...

Nov 30, 2023

Patricia Ann Shantz (Nee Irey), 89, born November, 6th 1934 in East Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, August 30th, 2024, at her home in Zion Grove, where she had lived since 2001.

She was the daughter of the late Adolph V. Murray Irey and Bertha Elizabeth Irey (nee Sims)....

Nov 23, 2023

John E. Rumbel, a well known resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully at home on November 23,2023, at the age of 69.

Born in the former Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah, John was the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Trexler) Rumbel. His roots in the local community were deep, and he leaves behind a legacy that...

Nov 9, 2023

Zbigniew Kakol, fondly known as "Joe," passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 69, surrounded by family his home in Ringtown.

Born on May 26, 1944, in Warsaw, Poland, Joe Kakol was the son of the Bolslaw Kakol and Krystyna Kakol, of Orwigsburg. From the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York, where Joe grew...

Oct 29, 2023

Joseph A. Ziolko, 89, a resident of Brandonville, passed away on October 29th, 2023.

Joseph was born in Zion Grove on July 12, 1934, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Markosky) Ziolko.  He was a life long heavy equipment mechanic, having retired from Kaminski Brothers Construction in Pittston.

In his younger years, he...

Oct 20, 2023

Arlene N. (Houser) Beninsky, 79, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20th, at her home surrounded by loving family.

Born in Passaic, NJ, on October 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Kakaley) Houser.

She helped her husband at the family business OA Beninsky Raw Furs and Live...

Oct 19, 2023

Kaitlyn Krash, 34 of Turkey Run, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 19th, 2023 at her reisdence.

Kaitlyn was born January 28th, 1989 a daughter of the late Kim Krash-Szymanski and the late Michael C. Flail Jr.

In addition to her mother and father she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents William and Donna...

Oct 17, 2023

Kerry Lee Rittenhouse, aged 62, of Sugarloaf, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2023. He was born in Hazleton on November 4, 1960, the son of Carl H. Rittenhouse and Shelby (McAfee) Rittenhouse.

Kerry was a graduate of West Hazleton High School and went on to dedicated himself to his work as a journeyman press operator, with...

Oct 12, 2023

Faye Edna Smick passed away into God's loving arms on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at the age of 83.

She was born June 24th, 1940, on her family farm in Mainville, a daughter of Clifford and Geneva (Fisher) Parr.

Faye resided in Zion Grove with her beloved husband David William Smick, who passed away in...

Oct 8, 2023

Louis A. Fisher, 70, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

Louis was born in Bloomsburg, a son of the late Levi and Carolyn (Fritz) Fisher.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Prior to retirement, he worked at Jeld-Wen in Ringtown and previously at Kawneer in...

Oct 7, 2023

Eileen Teter, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on January 28, 1947, in Ringtown, a daughter of the late John and LaRue (Hart) Ambrose.

Eileen's journey through life was marked by meaningful moments and dedicated service. She graduated from the former Ringtown High School in...

Sep 23, 2023

Joan Knipe, 92, a resident of Ringtown, passed away in the comfort of her home on September 23, 2023.

Joan was born in Ringtown on August 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Hinderliter) Stravinsky.  She was a graduate of the former RIngtown High School and worked various jobs throughout her lifetime, but was...

Aug 13, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Rumbel, RN, peacefully passed away at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community at the age of 70, in the prescence of her husband Paul and her brother Ted, on Sunday, August 13th, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1953, in Danville, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, Theodore and Millie (Kline) Ambrose, both of whom preceded her in...