Obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2022

Carol Ann McDemus, 75, of Ringtown, joined God's choir, with her beautiful voice on Friday, November 18, 2022. Greeting Carol at heaven's gate were her loved ones who went home before her, daughter, Amy Joy, her mother Grace Stanley, her sister Colleen Darrow, and her in-laws, Henry and Millie McDemus. Carol was born August 31, 1947, the oldest of...

Nov 11, 2022

Kimberly Ann Lindner, 59, of Patriotic Hill, Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Kimberly was born while her father was serving in the United States military in Puerto Rico, on November 7, 1963, a daughter of Carlene (Parady) Lindner and the late Wayne Lindner.

She was a graduate of the North...

Oct 17, 2022

Bruce P. Johnson, 60, of Ringtown, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Bruce was born in Philadelphia, on March 16, 1962, a son of the late Bruce A. Johnson, and Celeste (Zaremba) Johnson of Ringtown.

He was a graduate of Bromall High School, and the Drexel University with a degree in...

Sep 21, 2022

Jean D. Lewis, 90, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

Jean was born in Bear Gap, on May 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Helen and William Makowski.

A lifelong homemaker, Jean worked for a short while in the local garment industry and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Ringtown....