Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

Robert M. Zaretskie, 81, of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Geisinger Medical Center surrounded by his family. Robert was born on November 9, 1944, a son of the late Albert and Alice (Palermo) Zaretskie. He was a 1963 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School and then entered the US Army. He...

Dec 9, 2025

Annette "Netty" Sosna, 71, a lifelong resident of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. Annette was born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah on April 27th, 1954, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Obzut) Sosna. She was a graduate of the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, and...

Nov 29, 2025

Joseph Lombardo, 73, a resident of Lost Creek, passed away peacefully at home on November 29th, 2025. Joe was born in Philadelphia on April 11, 1952, a son of the late Frank and Margaret (McConville) Lombardo. He was a 1970 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and then entered the United States Army, serving as a PV2 earning...

Nov 24, 2025

Edward Gavenas, 70, a lifelong resident of Shenandoah, passed away Monday evening, November 24th, 2025 while a guest at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. Ed was born in Shenandoah on April 4, 1955, a son of the late Charles and Anna Marie (Kubilus) Gavenas. He was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand to...

Nov 7, 2025

Walter C. Hughes, Jr., 64, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away at his home with his beloved wife Lynnann by his side on Friday evening, November 7th, 2025.

Walter was born in Ashland on May 31, 1961, a son of Walter and Christine (Skocik) Hughes, both of Ashland. He attended North Schuylkill High School, and was a...

Oct 24, 2025

Leanne Marie Hall, 41, of Shenandoah, passed away Friday evening, October 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pottsville on September 28, 1984, she was a daughter of Karen (Buchanan) and Leo Kayes, both of Shenandoah. A 2002 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, she was also a 2006 graduate of Wilkes University. She...

Oct 6, 2025

Joseph Sayetta, 68, a resident of Sheppton, passed away at home on Monday, October 6th, 2025.

Joseph was born in Shenandoah on May 22, 1957, a son of Edith (Machold) Sayetta of Sheppton and the late Edward Sayetta.

He was a talented carepenter and was self employed throughout his lifetime.

In addtion to...

Sep 14, 2025

Eduardo Barcenas-Moncada, of Shenandoah, passed away tragically due to an accident on Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

Eduardo was born in Ranchito de los Hernandez, San Diego de la Union, Guanajuato, Mexico on October 15th 1966, a son of Maria Consuelo Moncada Ramirez and the late Eduardo Barcenas-Gutierrez.

He had been living in the Shenandoah area...

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas Berresford, 84, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away on August 14th, 2025.

Tom was born in Shenandoah on August 13th, 1941, a son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Schamonskie) Berresford. He graduated from the former JW Cooper High School, Class of 1961, and began he working career, eventually retiring from the former Purolator Products in...

Aug 5, 2025

Albert M. Sands, 73, a resident of West Cherry Street , Shenandoah, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 5th, 2025 at his home.

Al was born in Shenandoah on July 7, 1952, a son of the late Albert and Florence (Wiekrykas) Sands. At Shenandoah Valley High School, he was known as one of the area's top athletes,...

Jul 28, 2025

Jeanne Metzler, 72, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28th, 2025 at the Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she was recently a guest.

Jeanne was born in Lancaster on January 22, 1953, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Stokes) Metzler. She was retired, having worked as an auditor for the...

Jul 28, 2025

Thomas McAndrew, 73, a resident of Pottsville, passed away at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Thomas was born in Ashland on January 6, 1952, a son of the late Michael A. and Isabel V. (Vernitsky) McAndrew. He was a 1969 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, and then embarked on a...

Jul 26, 2025

Mark Edward Hysock, 54, of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 26, 2025.

Born in Pottsville on June 3, 1971, Mark was the son of the late Michael Hysock and Ann (Gavenas) Lombardo, and his late stepfather Thomas Lombardo. He was a lifetime member of the William Penn Fire Company, where he proudly served and...

Jul 8, 2025

Regina Karpovich, 96, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Shenandoah on April 17, 1929, Regina (Jean) was a daughter of the late Joseph & Mary Kaminski Karpovich.

Regina attended the former St. George Elementary School, Shenandoah and was a graduate of...

Jul 5, 2025

Rita M. Caddy, 55, currently a resident of Berwick, passed away on July 5, 2025.

Rita was born on January 15, 1970 in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Joesph E. Chambers and Catherine (O'Neill) Chambers, and spent her early years growing up in the Wadesville area. She was a 1989 graduate of the St. Clair High...

Jul 4, 2025

Joseph C. (Leb) Lebiedziewski, 69, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away suddenly on July 4th, 2025.

Joe was born in Shenandoah on April 19th, 1956, a son of the later Chester and Helen (Macker) Lebiedziewski.

Joe was a 1974 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and was currently employed by Ateeco, Inc.,having worked there...

Jun 5, 2025

Barbara (Konecny) Gorney, a resident of Mohrsville, passed away on June 5, 2025.

Private family services and interment at St. Stanislaus Cemetery are being provided by the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah.

May 22, 2025

FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILS

VISITATION - TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd from 9-10 AM at the funeral home

10 AM Scripture Service

Burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery Immediately following

Ruth E. Hentz, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, in Somerville, New Jersey.

Born in Shenandoah, Ruth was...

May 5, 2025

Theresa A. Ushock, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 5, 2025.

Theresa was born in Shenandoah, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Perun) Kayes.  She spent many years working as a special elementary teacher in Shelton, Connecticut, until her retirement, moving back to Shenandoah area several years ago.

In addition to...

Apr 9, 2025

Geronimo Rafter, 85, a former resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacfeully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Geronimo was born on December 1, 1939 in Shenandoah, a son of John and Bertha Rafter.  He worked in sales and as a driver prior to retirement.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial...