Obituaries

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,...

Apr 5, 2016

Robert E. "Paulo" Paulukonis, 52, of Shenandoah, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his residence.

Born in Shenandoah, Oct. 11, 1963, he was a son of Florence L. Isgate Paulukonis, Shenandoah, and the late Jerome Paulukonis Sr.

He was a 1981 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. Paulo was currently employed as an electrical foreman for...

Mar 29, 2016

Mary Ellen Wychulis, 68, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, Feb. 21, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Wychulis.

Mary Ellen was a 1966 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah, and also graduated from McCann School of Business,...

Mar 28, 2016

Selma A. (Schwetz) Swartz, 83, formerly of West New York Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Shenandoah, April 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Simon D. and Adella Lavitsky Schwetz.

Selma was a licensed practical nurse and worked in the health care field...

Mar 19, 2016

Beverly A. New, 90, formerly of West Oak Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at Cedar Brook Nursing Home, Allentown.

Born in Shenandoah, July 13, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Charles I. and Edna Mae Wolfe New.

She was a 1942 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

Mar 18, 2016

Frank L. "Fritz" Kovalesky, 86, formerly of East Centre Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

Born in Shenandoah, March 6, 1930, he was a son of the late Frank Kovalesky and Anna Urban Wasko Kovalesky.

Fritz was a decorated Army veteran of the Korean War. He...

Mar 17, 2016

Catherine R. (Conti) Wills, 82, formerly of West Coal Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.

Born in Shenandoah, August 3, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Rose (Catrone) Conti.

She was a 1953 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah.

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Mar 10, 2016

Margaret Mary "Margie" Maloney, 59, of South Bower Street, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Thursday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shenandoah, July 3, 1956, she was a daughter of Lucy M. Connor Maloney, with whom she resided, and the late Joseph Maloney, who died in 1982.

She was a 1974 graduate of Shenandoah...