Obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2024

Daniel Pistilli, 97, a former resident of Shenandoah, passed away on December 29th, 2024 while a guest at Buffalo Valley Personal Care Home in Lewisburg, PA, where he had resided for the past several years.

In accordance with Daniel's wishes, private services and burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, were provided y the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell...

Dec 10, 2024

Jean (Monlish) Paskiewicz, 91, a resident of Manville, NJ, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville, NJ.

Jean was born in Shenandoah on June 30, 1933 ,she was the daughter of the alter John and Anna Volosky Monlish.

A lifelong devout catholic, she was a...

Dec 4, 2024

Barry Boyer, 33, of Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born March 31,1991, he was the son of the late Barry Boyer, Sr. and Deborah (Mulkusky) Navarette, and stepson of Martin Navarette of Shenandoah.

In his youth, Barry was a dedicated football player for both the Shenandoah Midget organization and...

Nov 30, 2024

Keith M Knott, 67, of Lost Creek, a former resident of Pattersonville, passed away Thursday evening, December 4, 2025 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Keith was born in the former Ashland Hospital on February 25, 1958, a son of the late Alfred and Edith (Thompson) Knott, and grew up in Pattersonville.

He...

Nov 28, 2024

JoAnn Forkin, 77, a resident of the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab and Center in Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28th, 2024.

Born in Bronx, NY on May 7, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Nicosia.

JoAnn was a lifelong homemaker who loved to help others, who found a...

Nov 12, 2024

Marie L. Dower, 88, a resident of Turkey Run, Shenandoah, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 12th, 2024.

Marie was born in the former Locust Mountain Hospital on December 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Donovan) Engelberger.  She was educated locally and graduated from the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah.

Nov 7, 2024

Sandra (Gallagher) Laudeman of Shenandoah,  passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Nov 7th, 2024.

Sandy was born on April 13, 1947 in Montour County, the daughter of  the late Edward Check and Violet (Wishnefski) Check and spent her entire life in Shenandoah PA.

Sandy Graduated from J. W. Cooper High School in 1965, and...

Nov 7, 2024

Shirley J. (Thomas) Wright, 71, of Freeland, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.

Shirley was born on March 8, 1953 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Earl R. and Emily E. (Henninger) Thomas.  She was a 1970 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School, and was a...

Oct 5, 2024

Rose Marie Deffenbach McGinley, 83, of Holmes, PA, a former resident of Shenandoah,  passed away on October 5, 2024.

She was born January 12, 1941 in Shenandoah, to the late Jose Mendez and Mary (Shinkowski) Baleizao.

Rose Marie spent many years as a Radiology Technologist at Thomas Jefferson Hospital and Main Line Health Radiology Departments....

Sep 18, 2024

John 'Jack' Isgate, 70, a resident of Weston Place, Shenandoah, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville. He was the son of the late Francis J. Isgate Sr. and Eleanor (Wishnefsky) Isgate. John was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School, class of 1971, then went on to attend the White...

Aug 26, 2024

Leonard "Len" Mikutsky, 92, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully on August 26, 2024 in Annapolis, MD.

After graduating from high school in his hometown of Shenandoah, PA, Len served as a blimp radio operator in Naval Airship Squadron Two. Soon after in 1954, he married the love of his life, Joan...

Aug 19, 2024

The small community of Barnesville, Pennsylvania bids farewell to one of its brightest young souls, Hannah Marie Bennett. Hannah's journey on this earth came to a sudden unexpected close on August 19th 2024. Leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity and a profound love for animals and people alike. Born in Pottsville on October 23rd 2001, she was the only...

Aug 5, 2024

John J. Sideravage, born in Shenandoah Heights, PA and a resident of Cape May County-Wildwood Crest, Avalon and Cape May Court House-for the past 61 years, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 5, 2024 at the age of 87. John worked at Atlantic City Electric Company for 30 years serving first as district manager...