All Obituaries

Paul Malacusky, 59, of Mahanoy City and formerly of Ringtown, passed away on Friday, June 17th, 2022. Born in Heistown, NJ on April 7th, 1963, he was the son of the late John and Theresa (Rakus) Malacusky. Paul worked for Alcoa for many years as a Press Operator.  He loved to play the lottery. Besides his parents, Paul was preceded by his companion, Jane Lawson and 2 brothers, Mark and Bruce Malacusky. Surviving are 3 daughters, Desiree Hall with Jason – Frackville, Jennifer...

    Theresa J. Matino     When Italians toast, they say “cent’ anni” which means “a hundred years”. The wish is to live a healthy, vibrant life to 100. It is rare that one actually does. Theresa Matino lived 106 of them. It is with heavy hearts we share that Mrs. Theresa Matino, our amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on...

Rebecca Ann Crosby, 48, of Mountville, Pa, passed away on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, at her home.   Born in Michigan on December 10th, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Edward Crosby Sr. and Carlotta Gilbert.   Rebecca was a 1991 Cardinal Brennan High School graduate. She worked as a CNA and an Activities Aide, then worked in retail for Boscov’s at the Park City Mall in Lancaster. She loved gardening, exploring new restaurants and local sights, and was fond of...

Henry Ismael Peña, 33, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at his home. Born on January 19th, 1989, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Sifrido Ismael Peña and Angelina E. Peralta. Preceding him in death were his grandmother, Isabel Jimenez and his aunt, Luz Del Alba Jimenez. Surviving family include: Angelina Elizabeth Peralta – Mother, Norberto Brito Acevedo – Step-Father, Sugeiry Henriquez – Sister, Luis Henriquez – Brother,...

Dolores G. Berresford, 91, of Ringtown, passed away on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022, at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center – Schuylkill East, Pottsville, Pa. Born on July 26th, 1930, in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Gervel. Dolores worked for many years in the local garment industry as a trimmer.  She was an avid bingo player and loved the Miami Dolphins.  She also enjoyed playing the football cards. Besides her parents, she was preceded by...

Frances Barbara (Yadusky) Karas, formerly of Shenandoah and a resident of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 101.  Born in Shenandoah, August 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Crishock) Yadusky. She married the late Edward Michael Karas in 1938 and together they raised six daughters in Shenandoah. Her husband died in 1998.  Frances was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and...

John M. Caulfield, 57, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, at his home. Born in Shenandoah on October 24th, 1964, he was the son of the late James P. Caulfield Sr. and his surviving mother, Joan H. (Masaitis) Caulfield of Zion Grove. John was a 1982 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.  He then worked as a machinist for many years.  John had a great sense of humor and always tried to make people laugh. He enjoyed reading, watching movies,...

Felix F. Bermejo II, 29, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, May 9th, 2022.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 14th from 12 to 4pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah. To offer condolences, please visit: www.oravitzhomeforfunerals.com

Gerald Robert Cielinski (Jerry) passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Decatur, GA.  He lived in Fishkill, NY prior to moving to Decatur, GA in 2012.   Gerald was born on February 27, 1933 to Mary Cielinski Heffner in Pottsville, PA.  Pastor Aloysius Hammeke and Mrs. Julia Ellis of Minersville provided guidance to Jerry in his early years and a sense of spirituality gave him support through his life.    After graduating from high school in...

David J. Bright, 79, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at St Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Shenandoah on February 8th, 1943, he was the son of the late David and Veronica (Bann) Bright. He attended Shenandoah schools and was a graduate of Stevens Trade School.  David worked as a truck driver for Pagnotti, and also worked at MM&G and other manufacturing facilities.  David loved the outdoors, whether it be...