Obituaries
Antoinette Catherine Grutza
May 4, 2022
Antoinette Catherine Grutza, 90, of Shenandoah, succumbed to cancer and joined her husband in eternal rest early on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her children. Born July 8, 1931 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hudock) Kronkowsky. She married her best friend and beloved soul mate Clarence "Leo" John...
Vera Chisick
Apr 27, 2022
Veronica "Vera" (Debuski) Chisick, 91, formerly of Texas Avenue, Shenandoah Heights passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Camp Hill. Born in Morea on December 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia (Koch) Debuski. She was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School. Vera was a member...
Felix Petrachonis
Apr 24, 2022
Felix Petrachonis, 75 of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. To leave a condolence for Felix's family, please sign the guestbook below. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements.
Edward P. "Big Ed" Michalik
Apr 12, 2022
Edward "Big Ed" Michalik, 78 of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving and most caring family. Born in Shenandoah on December 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Zuber) Michalik. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Hershey Chocolate Corporation. !Ed was an active...
John J. “Jack” Karpovich, Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
John J. "Jack" Karpovich, Sr., 96 of Shenandoah Heights passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights. Born in Shenandoah on May 14, 1925, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kaminski) Karpovich. Jack attended the former Saint George Elementary School and was a graduate of the former J.W....
Leo M. "Ez" Garvey
Mar 23, 2022
Leo M. "EZ" Garvey, 67 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown surrounded by his family. Born in Shenandoah on September 4, 1954, he was a son of the late John and Eleanor (Collins) Garvey. He was educated in West Mahanoy Township and Shenandoah schools. Leo was employed for over 30...
Albert A. Discavage
Mar 21, 2022
Albert A. Discavage, 90 of Shenandoah Heights passed away on Monday night, March 21, 2022 with his family and caregivers by his side at his residence. Born in Ringtown on March 28, 1931, he was a son of the late Albert V. and Anna (Bernotsky) Discavage. He was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights....
Kathleen E. (Rhoads) Merchlinsky
Mar 17, 2022
Kathleen E. (Rhoads) Merchlinsky, 93 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah on April 8, 1928, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Anspach) Rhoads but she was raised by the late Catherine and Leo Anspach. Kathy was a 1947 graduate of the former J.W....
James F. "Jim" Kelly
Mar 15, 2022
James F. "Jim" Kelly, 88 of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022 at the home of his daughter and caregiver, Kathie Rooney and her husband Brian. Born in Shenandoah on February 6, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Josephine Kelly. He last worked and retired from Hexcel Corporation, St. Clair. Jim was an...
Edward J. Risko
Mar 4, 2022
Edward J. Risko, 77 of Shenandoah, passed away early Friday, March 4, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem following a lengthy illness. Born in Shenandoah on September 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Violet V. (Tomcavage) Risko. He was a 1962 graduate of the former J. W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah and was a...
William J. “Bill” Caulfield
Feb 19, 2022
William J. "Bill" Caulfield, Sr., 88 of Shenandoah passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born in Lost Creek on August 6, 1933, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Carey) Caulfield. He was a 1951 graduate of the former Saint Joseph's High School, Girardville where he was class valedictorian....
Dorothy H. Letcavage
Feb 17, 2022
Dorothy H. (Majkowski) Letcavage, 89 formerly of Shenandoah Heights passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah on June 27, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Wonderlick) Majkowski. She was a 1949 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights. Dorothy was a...
Colleen D. Gawrylik Harun
Feb 14, 2022
Colleen D. Gawrylik Harun, 96 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Monday moning, February 14, 2022 at her residence with her devoted family by her side. Born in Shenandoah on June 3, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Yachiewicz) Buhowsky. She was a retired garment worker having last been employed at the former Martin Shirt...
Bernadine "Mickey" (Mikita) Kamel
Feb 12, 2022
Bernadine "Mickey" (Mikita) Kamel, 81 of Malvern formerly of Shenandoah passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Green Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Malvern. Born in Shenandoah on September 14, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John and Loretta (Radzi) Mikita. She moved to New York City where for fifty years, she lived, worked and retired,...
Francis L. "Frank" Prymak
Feb 7, 2022
Francis L. "Frank" Prymak, 83 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 7, 2022 at his residence with his devoted family by his side. Born in Shenandoah on September 26, 1938, he was a son of the late Frank and Blanche (Gilewicz) Prymak. He was a 1956 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah. Mr. Prymak...
Mary E. Laurette
Feb 6, 2022
Mary E. Laurette, 69 of Mahanoy City formerly of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus, Coaldale. Born in Shenandoah on October 11, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Monahan) Laurette. She was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. Mary was employed at the former Locust Mountain State...
Pauline B. Grutza
Feb 6, 2022
Pauline B. Grutza, 93 formerly of Shenandoah Heights passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah Heights on June 29, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Fruddam) Grutza. She was educated in the former West Mahanoy Township schools. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the...
Edward G. Dawe
Jan 30, 2022
Edward G. Dawe, 84 of Gilberton passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Care, Chew Street, Allentown. Born in Ellen Gowan on January 21, 1938, he was a son of the late Philip and Martha (Wheat) Dawe. He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School. Mr. Dawe was a decorated Air Force Veteran...
Betty H. Edmondson
Jan 29, 2022
Betty H. (Laudeman) Edmondson, 95, currently of Shenandoah and a resident of Ringtown for the greater part of her life passed away early Saturday morning, January 29, 2022 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Ringtown on January 2, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Elizabeth (Krieger) Laudeman. She was a graduate of the...
Geraldine Zubowicz
Jan 26, 2022
Geraldine "Gerry Zuber" Zubowicz, 83 of Shenandoah passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living, Pine Grove. Born in Shenandoah on August 23, 1938, she was a daughter of the late John and Loretta (Radzai) Mikita. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Shenandoah Valley High School for thirty-four years. Gerry was...
