Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2024

Carol A. (Bogdonanwicz) Curreli, 83, a resident of Gilberton, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, East Norwegian Street Campus in Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah on July 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Alberta (Subach) Bogdonanwicz. She worked in the local garment industry and was retired, having last worked as a...

Jul 31, 2024

Mary M. Masters, 99, a resident of the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, passed away on July 31, 2024. Mary was born in Girardville on July 17, 1925, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary M. (Storper) Masters. She was a graduate of the former Girardville High School, and attended McCann's School of Business in Mahanoy City. She...

Jul 24, 2024

Ryan John McCole, 42, a resident of Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at his residence. Ryan was born in Easton on August 5, 1981, a son of former Shenandoah residents, John and Kathleen McCole, currently of Clearwater, FL. He was a 2000 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and enjoyed football, baseball, ice hockey and video...

Jul 10, 2024

Kimberly Eiche Parry, 59 of Frackville passed away on Wednesday July 10th 2024 at Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street. Kim was born on October 30th 1964 in Pottsville. She was the daughter of Barbara Beacher Eiche and the late Edward Eiche of Frackville. Kim graduated from the former Cardinal Brennan high School. Kim also had and Associates degree from...

Jun 25, 2024

Sgt. John 'Johnny' J. McGauley,42 of Shenandoah, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. Born in New Brunswick, NJ on October 6th, 1981, he was the son of Delmy E. McGauley and the late Michael T. McGauley. A highly decorated Veteran, Johnny was a medic in the PA army national guard. John's decorations include army commendation medal, army...

Jun 23, 2024

John P. "Jack" Slatick, 85 of Harrisburg formerly of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born in Shenandoah on February 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Bartasiewicz) Slatick. Jack was a 1956 graduate the former Shenandoah Catholic High School. Mr. Slatick was...

May 1, 2024

Charles J. Welna, 74 of Shenandoah passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence after a courageous battle with Parkinsons disease. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin Street Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements. To offer a condolence to Charlie's family please sign the guestbook below.