Obituaries

Apr 8, 2024

Andrew Raddie, age 90, of Crownsville, MD passed away at his daughter's home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

Andrew was born on November 29, 1929, in Shenandoah, PA a son of the late Andrew J. and Julia (Smetana) Raddie.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years – serving in...

Mar 24, 2024

Tara Jo Bullock, 41, a resident of St. Clair, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.

Tara Jo was born in Naples, Florida on August 12, 1982.  She was a graduate of the East Stoudsburg Area High School, and was last employed as a claims representative in the insurance industry....

Mar 10, 2024

Robert W. Smart, III, 82, a resident of the Cove Village in Zion Grove, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.

Robert was born in Queens, New York on August 19, 1941, a son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Myers) Smart.

After high school he...

Mar 1, 2024

Leroy Mourer, 79, a resident of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Leroy was born on August 9, 1944, a son on the late Lee and Dolores (Sherman) Mourer.

An avid outdoors person, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, along with spending time with his family.

Leroy was retired from the...

Jan 29, 2024

Virginia Neiswender, 93, a former resident of the Brandonville and Ringtown area, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Shenandoah, where she had recently resided.

Virginia was born in Ringtown on October 31, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Dresher) Zimmerman.  She worked in the local garment industry and was a member...

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...