Obituaries

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...

Jan 11, 2022

Donna Hughes, 66, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at her residence.

Donna was born in Weston, on February 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Alice (Minnig) and Irvin Fahringer.

She was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and the McCann School of Business, with a degree in medical coding.

Jan 8, 2022

Lorraine G Engle, 80 of Ringtown passed away at home peacefully Saturday  January 8th 2022.

Born June 30th 1941 in Shenandoah. She was a daughter of the late Guy and Catherine Whitner.

Lorraine  was an Honor Group graduate of the former Ringtown High School. Lorraine worked for the former Jimmy Long grocery store up until...

Jan 6, 2022

Shirley (Fisher) Shala, 37, currently residing in Dickson City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at her residence.

Shirley was born in Hazleton,  on May 25, 1984, a daughter of John Fisher, Sr., of Hazleton and the late Shirley Fisher.

She was currently employed as a clerk at Dicks Sporting goods Dickson City.,...

Jan 4, 2022

Arden E. Anderson, 73, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Arden was born in Shenandoah, on November 19, 1948, a son of the late Elizabeth (Sullivan) and Arden C. Anderson.

In addition to his immediate family, Ardie leaves behind several close friends.

As...