Obituaries

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

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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...