Obituaries

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.

Apr 5, 2022

Peter Storaska was born on October 8th 1944 and passed away on April 5th 2022.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Storaska, his brother Jerry Storaska, his sisters Kathy and Lori, his children Peter Storaska Jr., and Micheal Storaska, his godchild Andrea Gottshall,who he considered the daughter he never had, grandchildren,Sarah, Kristyn, Juilanna, Pete...

Mar 26, 2022

Patricia A. Rudden, 83, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2022 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Patricia was born in Montclair, NJ, on December 29, 1938, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cheslock) and Charles  Burke.

She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish in Shenandoah, and was retired...

Mar 25, 2022

John M. Laudeman, 93, of Ringtown  passed away Friday, March 25th, 2022 at his residence.

John was born in Ringtown, on September 19, 1928, a son of the late Anna (Wolfe) and John  Laudeman.

He served in the U.S. Army, and was a long time member of the Ringtown American Legion.

John worked...

Mar 13, 2022

David M. Houser, 58, of Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022.

David was born in Shenandoah, on October 20, 1963, a son of Anna (Mooney) and Emerald Houser, both of Ringtown.

He worked as a locally as a handyman, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his parents he...

Mar 2, 2022

Robert M. Medlinsky, 87, of Raven Run, passed away peacefully supported by his family and many friends on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Born in William Penn on August 9th, 1934, Robert was the son of the late Helen (Stepulaitis) and Stanley Medlinsky.

He was a 1952 graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School and a...

Feb 22, 2022

Michael Fufla, 69 of Ringtown, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Michael was born June 24, 1952, the son of the late Michael and Anna Fufla. He was a caring son and brother and a very devoted husband and father.

A 1970 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and a 1974...

Feb 6, 2022

Michael G. Pitsko, 50, of Benton, passed away Sunday, February 6th, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Michael was born in Sangley Point, Cavite City, Phillipines on January 22, 1972, a son of Queli (Seng) Pitsko, of Ringtown, and the late William Vincent Pitsko.

He attended and graduated from the Rosario Institute in...

Feb 4, 2022

Allen Mummey, 94, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 4th, 2022.

Allen was born in Zion Grove, on September 8, 1927, a son of the late Mame and William Mummey.

Allen was employed at the former Mr. Hanger factory in Ringtown for many years, and was retired from the Bloomsburg Carpet Company.  He...

Feb 1, 2022

Duane S. Kline, 64, of Ringtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022.

He was born in Doylestown, on December 20, 1957, a son of the late Lois (Shaw) and Richard  Kline.

Duane was currently employed by Jeld-Wen in the Highridge Industrial Park.

He...

Jan 20, 2022

Ruth A. Hutton, 69, of Weston, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2022 while a patient at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Ruth was born in Hazleton, on February 15, 1952, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Houseknecht) and Victor S. Robinson.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress in the local garment...

Jan 11, 2022

Larry 'Gunslinger' Gilbert, 67, of Ringtown,  passed away Tuesday, January 11th,  2022 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville.

Larry was born in Ringtown,  on August 11, 1954, a son of the late Thelma (Singley) and Ralph Gilbert.

He was a 1972 graduate of the North Schuylkill high school, and graduated from the Schuylkill Business...