Obituaries

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

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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...

Apr 8, 2025

Regina Grundwaleski, age 102, a former resident of Shenandoah, recently a resident Sewell, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025.

The last member of her immediate family, Regina is survived by an extended family of nieces and nephews, along with their families.

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

Apr 6, 2025

Joan Ann M. (Valetske) Wallace, was called to her heavenly home on April 6th, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long battle with leukemia. Joni was born at home in Shenandoah on November 11th, 1936, along with a twin brother, Charles, to her parents, the late Charles and Mary (Denchy) Valetske. She was a 1954 graduate of the...

Apr 4, 2025

Richard E. Dodson, 95, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on April 4th at Shenandoah Manor.

Born in Jonestown, PA, he was a son of the late Gordon and Helen (Whitenight) Dodson.

Richard graduated from Milton Hershey High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University. He served in the US Army during Korea War....

Apr 1, 2025

John J. Subach, 67, a resident of the Nursing and Rehab at the Mansion in Sunbury, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2025.

John was born in Shenandoah on August 1, 1957, a son of the late Edward and Stella (Domozik) Subach.  He was last employed by Goulds Pump in Ashland.

In addition to his...

Mar 31, 2025

Paul Yablonsky, 91, a resident of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Paul was born in Shenandoah on December 16, 1933, a son of the late Joseph and Stella (Tacelosky) Yablonsky.  He was a 1951 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township high school and then served his...

Mar 21, 2025

Thomas P. Lombardo, 72, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21st, 2025, while a guest at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.

Tom was born in Philadelphia on April 11, 1952, a son of the late Frank and Margaret (McConville) Lombardo.  Upon moving to the Shenandoah area in 1960, he attended the former JW...

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph F. Volosky, 70, a resident of Walker Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Joe was born in Shenandoah, the son of the late Frank and Isabel (Yodis) Volosky.  After high school, he attended college and then pursed a career as a carpenter working in the construction industry...

Mar 4, 2025

Robert J. "Kevin" Parker, 87, a resident of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.

Bob was born in Shenandoah on March 8, 1937, a son of the late Charles and Helen (Maksimak) Parker.  He was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy township High School, and attended business school.  He served...

Feb 20, 2025

Francis V. Caulfield, resident of Girdardville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home.

Francis was born in Lost Creek on April 20, 1938, to the late Michael and Anna (Carey) Caulfield.

Francis was an Army veteran and worked in construction, running heavy equipment for most of his adult life.

Feb 13, 2025

Anne T. Gwiazdowski, 88, formerly of Pavillion, Wyoming, entered into eternal rest at The Residence of Fitz Farm, York, Pennsylvania on Thursday February 13, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William J. Andersen.

Ms. Gwiazdowski was born November 30, 1936 in Shenandoah, the daughter of the late Edward F. and Nellie...

Jan 30, 2025

Josephine T. Crishock, 82, from Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday morning, January 30th, 2025 at the Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest hospital in Allentown.

Josephine was born in Shenandoah on April 2nd, 1942, a daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Reese) Paulaconis.

Josephine graduated in 1963 from Lpn school. She loved to travel the world...

Jan 25, 2025

Dorothy A. (Hornberger) Setcavage, 82, a resident of Weston Place, Shenandoah, passed away Saturday evening, January 25th, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Dorothy was born in Shenandoah on June 12th, 1942 a daughter of the later Charles and Dorothy (Zack) Hornberger.  She attended St. George's Catholic School in Shenandoah and was a graduate ioVilla...

Jan 22, 2025

Albert J. Bubnis of Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1934 and raised in Shenandoah, the son of the late Joseph and Edwina Alsheskie (Yudinsky) Bubnis. He was a 1951 graduate of J. W. Cooper High School. In his early years, he worked with his older brothers...

Jan 6, 2025

Geraldine 'Gerry' Moore, 80, a former resident of Shenandoah, currently of Gordon, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Gerry was born in Sheppton on March 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Weikel) Kowalsky.  After high school, she worked in the Harrisburg area for the Commonwealth...