Obituaries

Jul 16, 2026

Helene A. Grutza, 96, a former resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16th, 2026.

Helene was born in Shenandoah on April 27, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Kilker) McHugh, and was educated and graduated from the Shenandoah Catholic High School, Class of 1948.

A lifelong homemaker, she also supported her husband as a business partner...

Jul 15, 2026

The Reverend Melinda Ruth Heppe.

The force of nature that was "Mindy" Heppe arrived at rest with her Lord on July 15th, 2026. 

She came into this world on September 7th, 1959, at the Hazleton State Hospital as her father was parking the car. She was a daughter of Frederic Lamont and Ruth (Nussbaum) Heppe.

One of her favorite places to be growing...

Jul 11, 2026

Charlotte A. Gozditis, 85, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, 2026.

Charlotte was born in Ringtown on March 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Susila) Brown. 

A lifelong home maker, she loved animals. Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo and her trips to the local casinos.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jul 5, 2026

Chester J. Huss, Jr., 74, of Mahanoy CIty, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 after a long hard fought battle with Parkinsons.

Chester was born on August 3rd, 1951, a son of the late Chester Sr., and Mary (Grutza) Huss. He was a 1968 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School, and was of the...

Jun 10, 2026

Edward “Bingo” “Big Ed” Bykowsky, 65, of Mt. Olive Boulevard, Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026—no doubt leaving a trail of stories, laughter, and at least one unfinished project behind him.

Born in Shenandoah on July 18, 1960, he was the son of the late Edward and Dolores (Radzavage) Bykowsky. Edward was a lifelong member of the community, known...

May 26, 2026

Veronica M. Shafransky, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on on May 26th, 2026.

Veronica was born in Shenandoah on June 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hudak) Andrulonis. She was a 1963 graduate of the Shenandoah Catholic High School, and earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from the North Schuylkill Vo-Tech School, South Campus in...

Mar 31, 2026

Louis Shaw, 79, a resident of Center Street, Shenandoah, passed away at this home on March 31, 2026.

Private funeral arrangements were provided by the Walukiewicz Oravitz Fell Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Mar 22, 2026

Virginia Spudis, age 76, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. 

Virginia was born in Shenandoah, a daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Wojcinowicz) Kayes. 

She is survived by her husband, James Spudis, along with her extended family of relatives and close friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Ringtown, during private services which...

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026

Albert 'Butchey' Logan, Jr., 70, a lifelong resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior living Community.

He was born in Pottsville on May 14, 1955, a son of the late Albert 'Butch' and Mary (Najunas) Logan.Butchey was a graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School and was last employed by...

Mar 18, 2026

Barbara A. Hardy, 90, a resident of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Barbara was born in Lost Creek on March 7th, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kuchinsky) Hardy.She resided in Lost Creek for 42 years, and attended St. Mary Magdalene Church and grade school, where she was educated...

Mar 15, 2026

Ann Marie 'Sissy' Lally, 88, a lifelong resident of Lost Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 15th, 2026.

Ann Marie was born in Lost Creek on January 6th, 1939, a daughter of the late Matthew and Kathryn Chuplis. 

She was a life long homemaker and member of the former St. Mary Magdalene Church of Lost Creek, now...

Feb 11, 2026

Joyce Chonski, 78, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

Joyce was born in Shenandoah on November 25, 1947, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Majesky) Andrauskas. She was a graduate of the former JW Cooper High School, and went on to become a CNA in the local area, in addition to...

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 was a lifelong...

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...