Obituaries

Sep 19, 2022

Diane M. Zimmerman, 35, of Zion Grove, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, September 19th, 2022

. She was born October 22, 1986 in Buffalo New York, daughter of Roger and Nancy Zimmerman.

Diane's beautiful and adventurous spirit has touched so many along her journey here. She truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Some...

Sep 10, 2022

Clyde S. Houser, 92, of Sellersville, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Born in Zion Grove,  he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Laura (Lutz) Houser.

Clyde was employed at the Luther Davis farm, then worked at the Anthracite Baking Company before working for and retiring in 1995 from Keller's Creamery in...

Aug 29, 2022

William E. Lorah, Jr., 72, of Brandonville, passed away Monday, August 29th, 2022, at his home in Brandonville..

Bill was born in Shenandoah, on November 30, 1949, a son of the late Catherine (Drumheller) and Willliam E. Lorah, Sr.   He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School and attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville....

Aug 25, 2022

Edward James Nale, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at his residence.

Ed was born in Altoona on February 21, 1947, a son of the late Vivian (Logan) and Paul Nale.

After high school, he joined the Unites States Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam.  He was stationed aboard the USS Intrepid,...

Aug 19, 2022

Robert L. "Pugs"  Bankes, 60, of Nuremberg, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022, at the home of his daughter in Ashland.

Bob was born in Pottstown, on January 12, 1962, a son of the late Leila (Yost) and Ralph Bankes.

He moved to the Nuremberg area in his younger years, and was a 1972 graduate...

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,...