Obituaries

Jul 17, 2016

Clement F. Skonieczny, 78, of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday at his residence.

Born in Shenandoah, Oct. 5, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph J. "Connors" and Anna (Karpovich) Skonieczny.

He was a decorated Air Force veteran.

Clement was a devout member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah, formerly St. Stanislaus Church,...

Jul 16, 2016

Wanda (Beoris) Zackaravage, 92, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, July 13, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Przyblik) Beoris.

She was a 1942 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah. As a licensed cosmetologist, she owned and operated...

Jul 8, 2016

Vonda Mae "Wanda" (Musselman) DeGregor, 76, of North Race Street, Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly Friday at her residence.

Born in Berwick, May 4, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Minnie (Everett) Musselman.

She was a graduate of Berwick High School.

Vonda retired after 35 years as a machine operator...

Jul 5, 2016

Edward W. Spielberger, age 75 of West Cherry Street, Shenandoah passed away Tuesday at his residence.

Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements.

Jun 29, 2016

Elaine M. (Storms) Kwedder, RN, 88, a resident of Phoebe Ministries, Allentown, formerly of Weston Place, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.

Born in Richland Center, Wis., Oct. 26, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Janney Storms.

She graduated from nursing school in Chicago.

Jun 27, 2016

Jerome G. "Jerry" Examitas, 90, of Brandonville, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Shenandoah, March 15, 1926, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Mary Norkunski Examitas.

He was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights.

Jun 22, 2016

Lorraine L. (Fell) Anderson, 82, of Lost Creek, passed away Wednesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Shenandoah, Sept. 6, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Shamolsky Fell.

She was a 1952 graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School, Shenandoah Heights.

Earlier in...

Jun 18, 2016

Helen (Jadus) Karas, 96, formerly of Shenandoah and Philadelphia, entered peacefully into eternal rest Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter in South Carolina.

Born in Shenandoah, Aug. 4, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Jadus.

She was employed as a seamstress, floor lady...

Jun 7, 2016

John A. Burba, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Shenandoah, March 28, 1927, he was a son of the late Adam and Anna Shumski Burba.

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

John was a decorated World War...

Jun 4, 2016

Jean A. Joyce, 73, of Ashland, formerly of Lost Creek No. 2, passed away Saturday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Lost Creek No. 2, Aug. 19, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie I. Possessky Joyce.

She was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper...

May 28, 2016

Mark E. Steward, Jr., age 22 of Shenandoah passed away Saturday at his residence.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

May 23, 2016

Anne E. (Priga) Sikorsky, 85, formerly of East Coal Street, Shenandoah, and a resident of Coopersburg, passed away Monday at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born in Shenandoah, Feb. 19, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Stanley T. and Ella Jane Lawson Priga.

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

May 22, 2016

Stephen M. Witizen, 70, formerly of Mahanoy City and Drums, passed away early Sunday morning at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville.

Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Stephen Witizen Sr.

He was a 1963 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

Steve was a decorated Navy veteran during the...

May 20, 2016

Edward J. "Eddie" Anderson, 88, of North Jardin Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Friday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies, Dec. 8, 1927, to Scottish immigrants, he was a son of the late Everald and Louise Angus Anderson.

He was self-employed in the trucking business.For the past...

May 13, 2016

Peter J. Donovan, age 66 of Shenandoah passed away Friday morning at his residence.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family visit www.woffuneralhome.com.

May 7, 2016

Audrey V. "Audie" (Miller) Palubinsky, 85, formerly of East Lloyd Street, Shenandoah, passed away Saturday peacefully at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Audie is survived by nieces, nephews and their families.

Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah. The Rev. Mindy...

May 3, 2016

Rosemary (Paulabinsky)Selinka, 75 of Saddle Brook, NJ since 1961, formerly of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on May 3, 2016.

Rosemary was the beloved wife of Gerald Selinka for 55 years and loving mother of Jodi Lustgarten and her husband Al Lustgarten of Hillsdale, NJ. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Apr 18, 2016

David M. Lindenmuth, 51 of Ashland passed away Monday.

Services were held at the convenience of the family.

Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements.

Apr 12, 2016

Melanie Anne (Sartori) Vanlinski, 59, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully April 12 at GoldenLiving Center-York Terrace, Pottsville.

She was a daughter of the late William and Joanne (Guers) Sartori.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Joseph Vanlinski; a brother, Nelson William Sartori.

Surviving are a sister, Michele...

Apr 7, 2016

Steven P. Uholik, 52, of Pine Grove, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday.

Born in Shenandoah, March 17, 1964, he was a son of the late Francis Uholik and Theresa Yesconis Uholik Shone.

Steve enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are two brothers, Frank Uholik and his wife, Debra,...