Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...