Obituaries

May 8, 2023

Thomas Zarcufsky loving husband, father and "Pa" passed away on May 8th, 2023. Tom was born on November 24, 1963. He was the son of the late Joseph Zarcufsky and Jean Joyce.

He was a jack of all trades and worked in the mechanical field, but his biggest accomplishment was raising his family with the love of...

Apr 26, 2023

Jeffrey VanBlargan, 39, a former resident of Oneida, currently residing in Port Carbon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Jeffrey was born in Hazleton, on October 20, 1983, a son of the late Wayne and Mary Ann (Shoup) VanBlargan. A full time father of his two children, Jeffrey and Margaret, he was recently employed by...

Apr 26, 2023

William Nicholas Hill, 63, a resident of Sheppton, passed away late Thursday evening at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Medical Center.

William was born in Hazleton on October 18, 1959, son of Shirley (Juris) Hill and the late William M. Hill.

He was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and was retired,...

Apr 15, 2023

John S. Burkevage, 67, of Zion Grove, passed away on April 15, at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Shenandoah, on January 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stella (Socker) Burkevage.

John graduated from North Schuylkill High School in 1973 and then proudly served his country in the...

Apr 8, 2023

Holly Laudeman, 51, a resident of Palo Alto, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Holly was born in Ashland on September 16, 1971.

She was a 1989 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, and was currently employed by Tuke's in Auburn.

A supporter of "Save the Strays' , Holly loved...

Apr 8, 2023

Ellen Louise Worley, 97, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Pro Medica Nursing Home in Laureldale.  Born July 28, 1925, in Philadelphia,  Ellen was the daughter of the late Paul Jack Swomley and Ruth Agnes Rumble Swomley, whom were residents of the Ringtown Valley. Ellen attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana and Ohio State University,...

Apr 5, 2023

Thelma F. Schreffler, 78, of Sheppton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023.

Thelma was born in Brandonville on August 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Leon and Bessie (Gilbert) Davidson.

She was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Area High School, where she served as the class secretary, and...

Mar 14, 2023

John Matino, 81, Ringtown, passed away Tuesday evening at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

John was born in Shenandoah on September 27, 1941, the son of the late Nazaro and Carmella (Zavaglia) Matino.

After graduation from high school, he entered and served his country in the United States Army. Upon being released from active...

Mar 12, 2023

Mark J. Mensinger, 66, a resident of Sheppton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Mark was born in Shenandoah on January 17, 1957, a son of the late Joseph and Olga (Pitsko) Mensinger.

After graduating from the North Schuylkill High School, he moved to New Jersey and...

Mar 9, 2023

DoraMae F. VanHorn, 90, of Orwigsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

DoraMae was born in Bloomsburg, on November 16, 1932, a daughter of the late David and Mary (Young) VanHorn.

She was a graduate of Bloomsburg high school and was retired, having been employed by Milco Industries in Bloomsburg, and then last employed...

Mar 3, 2023

Christa (Hart) Barilla, 50, a resident of Marion Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Christa was born in Ashland on May 25, 1972.  She attended the Mt. Carmel Area high school, and earned her masters degree in business management from Alvernia University.  She was employed as an...

Feb 17, 2023

Walter Deebel, 88, of Souderton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday February 17, 2023.

Born in Ringtown, he was a son of the late William Russell and Elizabeth (Kline) Deebel.

Walter served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was employed and Merck & Co. from 1959 until his retirement in 1991 where...

Feb 11, 2023

Roger L. Shoup, 76, of Ringtown, entered into eternal rest at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2023

Roger was born on December 2, 1946 at the former Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah, the youngest son of the late Howard and Sarah (Lindenmuth) Shoup. He was a 1966 graduate of the former Ringtown High...

Feb 7, 2023

Frank Hovanec age 64, of Oneida passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family.

Frank was a very multi-talented human being, a loving and caring husband and a devoted father who loved and cherished life to the fullest.

Frank is survived by his wife Sylvia, mother Dorothy, brother John and his...

Jan 15, 2023

Theresa Notarnicola, 89, a longtime resident of the Harrisburg area, currently residing in Cumbola, was escorted to her heavenly home by the angels on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Theresa was born in Shenandoah on December 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Frank and Mille (Fesco) Avolio.  She moved to the Harrisburg area working as a supervisor...

Jan 14, 2023

Victoria Ann "Annie" Philips, 75, a resident of the Ringtown area, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 in Pottsville.

Annie was born on December 12, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Drabic) Bogish.

A very outgoing person, she enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  She was employed in the garment industry,...

Jan 10, 2023

Cynthia 'Cindy' Singley, 66, a resident of Mahanoy City, passed away at home on  January 10, 2023.

Cindy was born on December 17, 1956, a daughter of Dolores Vislusky.

She was a lifelong homemaker, priding herself in being a housewife taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren.  A collector of Snoopy characters, she also...

Jan 8, 2023

Matthew D. Dillman, 43, A resident of Ringtown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family and many close friends.

Matt was born in Pottsville on July 5, 1979, the son of Anna (Letunic) Dillman of Frackville, and the late David Dillman.

He was a 1998 graduate of the North...

Dec 13, 2022

Marilyn D. Hartz, 80, of Ringtown, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Marilyn was born in Nuremberg on October 31, 1942, a daughter of the late Abner and Marie (Patt) Foose.

Marilyn last worked for and was retired from the Hershey Corporation in Humbolt, having previously worked at Genova in Valmont.  She was a...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert 'Beege' Aponick, 82, passed away peacefully late Saturday night, December 10th, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Bob was born in Lower Shaft, on November 13, 1940, a son of the late Anna Witcoski and Wasil Aponick. After graduating from the West Mahanoy Township High School, he went on to serve his country as a Corporal...