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Peter J. Storaska, Sr.

Peter J. Storaska, Sr.

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...

Patricia Rudden

Patricia Rudden

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...

John Laudeman

John Laudeman

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...

David M. Houser

David M. Houser

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...

Robert Medlinsky

Robert Medlinsky

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...

Michael Fufla

Michael Fufla

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...

Michael G. Pitsko

Michael G. Pitsko

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...

Allen Mummey

Allen Mummey

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...

Duane S. Kline

Duane S. Kline

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...

Ruth A. Hutton

Ruth A. Hutton

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...

Larry 'Gunslinger' Gilbert

Larry 'Gunslinger' Gilbert

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...

Donna Hughes

Donna Hughes

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.

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Lorraine G. Engle

Lorraine G. Engle

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...

Shirley (Fisher) Shala

Shirley (Fisher) Shala

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.,...

Arden 'Ardie' Anderson

Arden 'Ardie' Anderson

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...

Kathy A. Lorah

Kathy A. Lorah

Dec 20, 2021

Kathy A. Lorah, 68, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 20th, 2021.

Kathy was born in Shenandoah, on November 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Kathryn "Taffy" (Shoup) and Edward Engle.

She worked as a certified nurses assistant, having been employed by the former Trinity Mission Nursing Center in Shenandoah.  She was...

Arthur W. Moyer

Arthur W. Moyer

Dec 16, 2021

Arthur W. Moyer, 75, of Zion Grove,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at his home.

Arthur was born in Zion Grove, on February 16, 1946, a son of the late Grace (Mensinger) and Clarence  Moyer.

He was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School, and then enlisted and served his country...

Connie B. Sincavage

Connie B. Sincavage

Nov 27, 2021

Connie B. Sincavage, 74, of  Big Mine Run, Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27th, 2021.

Connie was born in Shenandoah, on March 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Jean (McCole) and Frank Savitsky, Sr.  She was raised in Brandonville, a graduate of the West Hazleton high school and was a lifelong homemaker.

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James A. Greising, Sr.

James A. Greising, Sr.

Nov 13, 2021

James A. Greising, Sr., 57, of Ringtown,  passed away Saturday, November 13th, 2021 the at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

James was born in Shenandoah, on September 25, 1964, a son of the late Edna (Houser) and Richard  Greising.

He last worked for the Cicioni Stone Company in Brandonville.  Prior to that he worked locally...

Grace E. Possessky

Grace E. Possessky

Nov 7, 2021

Grace E. Possessky, 76, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 7th, 2021.

Grace was born in Shenandoah, on August 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Laura (Morell) and Albert  Lorah.

A lifelong  homemaker, she was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville.

Grace was an...

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