Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

Florence Anne Nestarick, RN, 72, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 at her residence.

Florence was born in Shenandoah, on June 27, 1950, a daughter of the late Ann (Grande) and Michael Nestarick.

After high school, Florence earned the National Defense Service Medal while serving her country as a Lieutenant in...

Jul 21, 2022

Marie Margaret "Marge" Muhaw, 91, of Ringtown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 21, 2022.

Born June 7, 1931 in Passaic, New Jersey, Marie was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret Zubowicz.

Marie graduated from Passaic Senior High School in 1949 with the caption "We who know her, love her".

Jul 19, 2022

William "Bill" C. VanGieson, 66, of Ringtown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Geisinger Danville after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born and raised in Montclair, NJ.  In 1988, he moved his family to Ringtown, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Florence (Andrews) VanGieson....

Jul 18, 2022

Grace  Kehley, 92, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, July 18th, at her residence. .

Grace was born in Ringtown, on June 8, 1930, a daughter of the late Emma (Jones) and Edward  Shoup.

She attended local schools and worked several jobs, having been retired from the local garment industry.   Grace was a member of  the...

Jul 2, 2022

Patricia Ann Beenick, 84, passed away on July 2nd at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, after a brief residency.  Prior to her residency at Seton Manor, she lived at Providence Place in Pine Grove since 2017.

Born in Lavelle on March 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Sweeney) Kopfinger. She attended Butler Township...

Jul 2, 2022

Adele B. Waas, 62, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at her residence.

Adele was born in Philadelphia, on August 11, 1959, a daughter of Lois (Smilowitz) and Paul Carman, both of Williamstown, NJ.

She was a retired yard jockey for Prime, Inc. of Pittston.

Adele enjoyed life, especially...

Jun 26, 2022

William J. Zaremba, 53, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, of Girard Manor, died peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his home.

He was born and raised in Honey Brook, PA.  He happily moved to the Ringtown valley when his parents returned to their roots.  He had various jobs in the area and was...

Jun 18, 2022

Michael G. Krusinsky, 59, of Ringtown, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Heather, Fritz-Krusinsky of Phinneyville, a step daughter, Kelsey Damgaard, Step son, Gregory Fritsch and grandson Jaxson Fritsch, all of Elysburg.  Three brothers, Edward, William and Fritz Krusinsky, all of Shenandoah and a...

Jun 16, 2022

Geraldine H. Ney, 85, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away Thursday, June 16th, 2022.

Geraldine was born in Turkey Run, on December 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Sophie (Zuber) and Peter  Bejacko.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper high school, and worked in the local garment industry.

Geraldine...

Jun 14, 2022

Alyce Jusinski, 79, of Phinneyville,  passed away Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at the  Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton Campus.

Alyce was born in East Rutherford, NJ on December 1, 1942, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cheslock) and Charles  Burke.

Always wanting to care for people, she was employed in various areas in the medical field,...

Jun 13, 2022

Charles L. Davidson, 66, of Frackville, passed away Monday, June 13th, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill Campus in Pottsville.

Charles was born in Pottsville, on December 24, 1955, a son of Pearl (McCloskey) Davidson, of Shenandoah and the late Charles Davidson.

He served in the U.S. Navy, then lived for a period of...

Jun 4, 2022

Jane Metcalf, 58, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown.

Jane was born in Shenandoah Heights on April 18, 1964, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank Savitsky, Sr.

Jane was raised in Brandonville, a graduate of the West Hazleton high school and she...

May 28, 2022

Erma Stankavage, 101, of Ringtown, passed away Saturday May 28th, 2022.

Erma was born in East Union Township, on December 26, 1920, a daughter of the late Louellen (Schlauch) and Roy A. Lindenmuth.

A lifelong resident of the Ringtown Valley, she worked in and was retired from the local garment industry, having last been employed...

May 26, 2022

Rodney "Chet" George, 82 formerly of Mahanoy City, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2022 ,at Providence Place Assisted Living, Drums, where he resided for the past three years. At the time of his passing, he was holding his wife's hand and surrounded by his four children. Rodney battled the effects of multiple strokes in his recent years and...

May 9, 2022

Peter Scott Damgaard, of Elysburg,  passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2022, at the age of 56. "Scott" was youngest son of the late Peter and Karin (Christensen) Damgaard of Ringtown, and was predeceased by his sister Lisa, who passed in 2014.

After his father's sudden death in 1995 Scott defied family expectations when,...

May 4, 2022

Patti Ann Breitmeyer , a resident of Stafford, Virginia, passed away on May 4, 2022.

She will be laid to rest on her family plot at St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown, following private family services.

The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is assisting her family with local arrangements.

May 3, 2022

John J. Mays, 71, of Ringtown,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022.

John was born in Shenandoah, on January 5, 1951, a son of the late Helen (Gardinsky) and Ben "Red"  Mays.

He was a graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School, and was the founder and original owner of Valley Beverage...

May 1, 2022

Jean E. Wolfe, RN, 102, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, May 1st, 2022.

Jean was born in Nuremberg, on December 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Foose) and Howard  Ulshafer.

She was a graduate of the former Nuremberg High School, and attended nursing school in Philadelphia.  Jean worked as a nurse at...

Apr 20, 2022

Robert E. Stravinsky, 48, of Ringtown,  passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Pottsville, on March 7, 1974, a son of Melodee (Stauffer) and Robert Stravinsky, both of Ringtown.

He was a 1992 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school, and was employed for over...

Apr 12, 2022

Donald Fellin, 91, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at Fritzingertown Senior Living Center Center in Drums.

Donald was born in Oneida,  on June 9, 1930, a son of the late Philomena (Ovechka) and Albert  Fellin.

After high school, he proudly served his country a a member of the United States Navy.