Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Alice Delowery, 89, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, October 29th, 2021.

Alice was born in Philadelphia, on September 23, 1932, the last surviving child of the late Alice E. (Schwager)  and William T. Adams.

She worked locally as a waitress, and was last employed and retired from Mrs. T's Pierogi's in Shenandoah.

Prior...

Oct 25, 2021

Neil L. Disabella, 88, a former resident of Ringtown, passed away Monday, October 25th,2021. He had spent the past two years residing in Orwigsburg.

Neil was born in Raven Run, on April 4, 1933, a son of the late Frances (Greco) and Luigi Disabella.

He was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township high...

Oct 14, 2021

Donna E. Ford, 68, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, October 14th, 2021.

She was born in Shenandoah on December 20, 1952, a daughter of the late Ruth (Bright) and Nelson Schuetrum.

Donna last worked in the medical records department of the former Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsvile.  Prior to that, she worked as a clerk...

Sep 10, 2021

Eleanor Fufla, 68 of Ringtown, departed her loving family on September 10, 2021.

Born in Shenandoah on December 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Bauser and was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother.

A 1970 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and a 1974 graduate of the Pennsylvania...

Aug 28, 2021

Francis Krupilis, 82, of Brandonville,  passed away Saturday, August 28th, 2021.

Francis was born in Brandonville, on May 29, 1939, a son of the late Elizabeth (Kerestes) and Joseph  Krupilis.  After high school, he served in the United States Army Reserves and worked as machinist for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation until his retirtement.

He was...

Aug 23, 2021

John G. Widitz, 90, of Ringtown, passed away Monday, August 23rd, 2021.

John was born in Sheppton, on September 16, 1930, a son of the late Anna (Yurick) and John  Widitz.

In 1948, while a senior at the former Sheppton High School, John enlisted in the United States Air Force, and served his country during...

Aug 12, 2021

Jennifer L. Petrus, 44, of Frackville,  passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 12th, 2021 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown.

Jennifer was born in Hazleton, on March 11, 1977, a daughter of Lynn Cavello of Florida and Joseph Kovalesky of Ringtown.

Jennifer was a 1995 graduate of the North Schuylkill High School.  She...

Aug 11, 2021

John Dennis Briggs, 79 of Douglassville, PA passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA.

Born July 13, 1942, in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late John Thomas Briggs and the late Alberta Bernice (Brobst) Briggs. He celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary in...

Jul 16, 2021

Joseph E. 'Pepper' Petrachonis, 76, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, July 16th, 2017 after a brief illness.

Joseph was born in Ringtown, on June 28, 1945, a son of the late Betty (Shoup) and Joseph A. Petrachonis.

After high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and saw active duty with...

Jul 14, 2021

Annabelle Louise Davis, 91, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, July 14, at Grandview Nursing home, where she experienced loving care by the staff.  A graduate of the former Nuremberg High School, she worked at Fest Restaurant in Bloomsburg where she was courted by her future husband Nevin.  A life-long resident of Zion...

Jul 14, 2021

Raymond A. Nelli, 82, a resident of Clifton, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, after a brief illness.

Raymond was born in Philadelphia, on July 21, 1938, a son of the late Josephine (DiMeo) Nelli-Allen and Guerino Nelli.

He attended Drexel University, obtaining his degree in electrical engineering, then entered and served his county...

Jul 11, 2021

Marion F. Davis, 66, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Marion was born in Shenandoah Heights on January 12, 1955. She was a daughter to the late Harold and Helen (Long) Teter. In addition to her parents, she preceeded in death by three brothers Clyde, Charles (Wilt), and John Teter....

Jul 8, 2021

Nancy J. Purcell, 89, of Shenandoah,  passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, where she had been a guest for several years,

Nancy was born in Ringtown, on July 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Lucy (Stauffer) and Robert  Spancake.

She lived and worked in Iowa before returning to...

Jul 4, 2021

Chris Edward Teter, 40, of  Zion Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Chris was born in Pottsville on July 8, 1980, the son of Carl E. Teter, Zion Grove and Lisa (Zelli) Rhoads, Shenandoah.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Ricky L. Teter of Zion Grove.  Additionally...

Jun 4, 2021

Joseph Davidow, 75, of Ringtown, PA passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ashland, PA on March 15, 1946, Joseph was the son of the late Matthew Davidow and Margaret Oakum (nee Fisher). He was the eldest of three children; preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Oakum,...

May 24, 2021

Robert Kosmisky, 75, of Frackville, passed away  peacefully at home on Monday, May 24th, 2021.

Bob was born in Shenandoah, on July 16, 1945, a son of the late Helen (Carevya) and Clem  Kosmisky.

He was a graduate of the former Frackville high school, and then served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  ...

May 20, 2021

Lois E. Wood, 93, a long time resident of Rock Glen, currently residing in of Sugarloaf, passed away Thursday, May 20th, 2021.

Lois was born in Beaver Township on May 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Alice (Baker) and Burton  Neaus.

She worked as a floor person, being employed in the local garment industry...

May 19, 2021

Anthony E. Kelmalis, 90, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.

Anthony was born in Shenandoah, on January 18, 1931. After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Tony then worked as a press operator and then retired from the Leads and Northrop Company in Lansdale.  He was...

May 15, 2021

Tyler J. Dougherty, 23, of Barnesville, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at his home.

Tyler was born in Pottsville, on March 29, 1998, a son of James Dougherty, of Mahanoy City and the late Helene Grutza.

He attended the Mahanoy Area High School, where he played football and then worked as a...

May 9, 2021

John J. Boxer, 66, of Shenandoah, passed away at home on Sunday, May 9th, 2021.

John was born in Shenandoah, on April 3, 1955, a son of the late Anna Marie (Sposito) and Joseph Boxer.

He was a graduate of the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, where he excelled in wrestling.  He attended...