Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Dennis L. Stanczyk, 65, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, November 29, 1953, he was a son of the late John and Eleanor (Nedinsky) Stanczyk.

He attended J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Dennis was a decorated Air Force veteran having served his...

Jul 4, 2019

Mary Ellen Felegi, 74, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah, January 16, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Botsko) Felegi.

She was a retired garment worker, having been employed for more than 30 years at the former Martin Shirt Co.,...

Jul 3, 2019

Susan A. (Hughes) Schistle, 62, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning at her residence.

Born in Inchen, Korea, December 26, 1956, she was a daughter of Kyung (Yun) Hughes, of Ashland, and the late Donald Hughes.

She was a 1976 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School, Fountain Springs.

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Jun 28, 2019

John J. Palek, 73, of Shenandoah, formerly of William Penn, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1945, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen Litchko Palek.

He was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

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Jun 26, 2019

Vincent J. Dacquisto Sr., a loving husband, father and grandfather, 84, of Ringtown, passed away on Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.

Born in Shenandoah, on June 23, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose Marnell Dacquisto.

Vince was a 1952 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School,...

Jun 25, 2019

Christ N. Sacco Jr., 74, of Shenandoah Village Apartments, East Coal Street, Shenandoah, died Tuesday, June 25, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, N.J.

Born in Shenandoah to the late Christ N. and Jennie (Decrease) Sacco Sr., he lived in North Brunswick, N.J., for many years before returning to Shenandoah 15 years ago.

He...

Jun 17, 2019

Casandra C. "Sandy" (Marasco) Grutza, 70, of Ringtown, formerly of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully after suffering from a lengthy illness Monday night at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born January 22, 1949, in Shenandoah, but was raised and educated in Fairless Hills. She was the daughter of the late Carmen and Catherine (Lazuk) Marasco.

Jun 8, 2019

Charles A. "Chucky" Welna, 32, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shenandoah, June 19, 1986, he was a son of Charles J. Welna, of Shenandoah, with whom he resided, and Valerie Besparis Reinmiller and her husband, David, of Shenandoah.

He was a 2004 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High...

Jun 2, 2019

Ruth E. (Thomas) Heffner, 70, of Mahanoy Elderly Apartments, Mahanoy City, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly Sunday at the home of her son, John, in Turkey Run, Shenandoah.

Born in Shenandoah, December 25, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Emily (Henninger) Thomas.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed as...

Jun 1, 2019

Joan D. (Seroka) Brutto, 85, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday evening at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Shenandoah, September 15, 1933, she was a daughter of late Leo and Evelyn (Dunlap) Seroka.

Joan was a 1951 graduate of J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Prior to her retirement, she was...

Jun 1, 2019

George E. "Pork Chop" Rittle, 85, of South West Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully with his daughter, Maria, at his side Saturday morning at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Shenandoah, March 25, 1934, he was a son of the late George and Elsie (Kowalchick) Rittle. He was a 1952...

May 30, 2019

Anna A. (Gergal) Staskel, 93, of Charlotte, N.C., a former resident of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday morning, May 30, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Hunterville, N.C.

Born in William Penn, Shenandoah, September 12, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Demanchick) Gergal.

Anna was a graduate of the former...

May 29, 2019

R. Diane (Orlowsky) Butcher, RN, 74, of South Ferguson Street, Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday evening, May 29, 2019, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born in Shenandoah, July 9, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Leo Peter and Rose (Lawnick) Orlowsky.

Diane was a...

May 25, 2019

Geraldine A. "Gerry" Sincavage, 63, of Shenandoah Village Apartments, Coal Street, Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening at her residence.

Born in Shenandoah, June 27, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Albert Mulkusky and Elizabeth "Betty" (McGauley) Lewandowski.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, formerly St. Stephen's Church. Gerry enjoyed...

May 15, 2019

Dorothy F. Adamitis, RN, 96, of Mahanoy City, residing at Genesis Healthcare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday with her family by her side.

Born in Saint Clair on February 20, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Melevage) Adamitis.

She was a graduate of Saint Clair High School...

May 15, 2019

Thomas Schreppel, 82, of Barnesville, formerly of Shenandoah, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, after a very short battle with cancer at St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus, Coaldale.

He was a son of the late Earl and Catherine (Lacey) Schreppel, of Raven Run.

He was the youngest and last of the Schreppel siblings, Joan, Ray, William and...

May 3, 2019

Michael E. "Micky" Cecchini Jr., 74, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street.

Funeral services will be private.

Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah, is in charge of the arrangements.

Apr 30, 2019

Albert "Buddy" Besparis III, 60, of Shenandoah, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Yatesville on April 21, 1959, he was a son of the late Albert Besparis Jr. and Lois (Wychulis) Besparis.

He was educated in the Mahanoy Area schools.

Buddy was a self-employed painter and carpenter....

Apr 25, 2019

Marie J. (Hoystrich) Kudlesky, 94, of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia.

Born in Sheppton on December 8, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Kakaley) Hoystrich.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the dietary department at the former Rest Haven nursing home, Schuylkill Haven....

Apr 22, 2019

Jane A. "Janie" (Loughlin) Rupert, 66, of Shenandoah, passed away early Monday morning at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center.

Born in Shenandoah, January 19, 1953, she was a daughter of the late John P. "Jack" and Pauline (Wandzilak) Loughlin.

Janie was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and the Empire Beauty School, Pottsville.

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