All Obituaries

Michael J. Piaskowski, 65, of Frackville, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 15th, at home. He was the husband of Sharon “Wozniak” Piaskowski with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage. He was the son of Olga (living) and the late Thomas Piaskowski. Preceding him in death was his beloved dog Rascal, with whom he always hoped to reunite with at the Rainbow Bridge.  I hope with all my heart that they are together again. Surviving besides his wife are sons, Mark...

James E. Staerk, 61, of Ringtown, passed away on Monday, July 8th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6th, 1958 in Abington, Pa in Montgomery County to the late Paul Francis Staerk Sr. and living mother Virginia M. “Britland” Staerk James worked as a caregiver in the healthcare industry and was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Ringtown and was studying to become a Deacon. Besides his father, James was preceded by 1...

Peter Vernalis, 77, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away on Monday, July 8th at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 18th, 1941 in Allentown to the late Peter A. and Mary “Logothetides” Vernalis. Peter was a 1960 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School and then the Mcann’s School of Business. SFC Peter Vernalis was a veteran of the United States Army having served for 23 years in Co. C 6BN 68 Armor.  He was the...

Karen Rose Amberlavage, 79, of Shenandoah passed away on Sunday, July 7th at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Shenandoah Heights.  Karen was born on May 20th, 1940 in Lost Creek to the late Joseph and Mary “Fulmer” Kennedy. Besides her parents, Karen was preceded in death by 1 sister, Patricia Bzura Surviving is her husband of 58 years, Albert A. Amberlavage, 1 son, Albert W. Amberlavage of Shenandoah, 1 daughter, Denise DelMastro of Marlton, NJ, 1 sister, Dianne...

Betty R. Whalen, 86, of Shenandoah passed away on Monday, July 1st at Ridgeview Health & Rehabilitation in Shenandoah Heights.  She was born in Shenandoah on September 8th, 1932 to the late William and Ruth “Ecker” Guers. Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Whalen and also a son, Francis Whalen. Surviving are her cousin and caregiver, Carol K. Wesolowski of South Carolina, her dear friend, Irene Lewandowski, several other...

Clair S. Boady, 89 and his wife Rosemary C. Boady, 85 both of Ringtown, Pa,  passed away earlier this month at the Reading Hospital.  Clair passed away on June 3rd and Rosemary on June 12th both as a result of an automobile accident in Berks County, Pa.  Clair was born on January 6th, 1930 in Reading, Pa to the late Lester and Laura Boady, Rosemary was born on December 13th, 1933 to the late James and Margaret “Ryan” Walsh.  Besides their parents, Rosemary...

John D. Rudden, 55, of 69 Snow Ridge Circle, Zion Grove, Pa passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23rd at his home.  Born on August 7th, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Richard Rudden and his surviving mother, Patricia “Burke” Rudden. John worked for many years as a Supervisor for Hershey Food Co. where he was very well loved.  He had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles, nice cars, riding quads, listening to the Grateful Dead, and going on amazing shopping...

Richard J. “Rick” Sosna, 65, of Girardville passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Ringtown, at the home of his daughter.  He was born in Shenandoah on November 23rd, 1953 to the late Leo and Dorothy Sosna.  Rick was a 1971 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and worked at Alcoa in Cressona for many years. He was an avid fan of the North Schuylkill Spartan football program and followed them closely.  He was a devout Christian and was very active in the...

Gale M. Kleha, 72, of Harrisburg and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, June 8th at Hershey Medical Center.  She was born on April 17th, 1947 in Ashland, Pa to the late Joseph T. and Mary “Petrock” Kovalich. Gale was a 1964 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah, then went on to earn her teaching degree from Bloomsburg University.  She worked as a teacher for many years having taught in several school...

Edward L. Wascavage, 83, of Frackville, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville, Pa. after suffering from Alzheimer's for the past 8 years.  He was born on November 15th, 1935 in Shenandoah to the late Felix and Laura “Ewasko” Wascavage. Edward was a 1953 graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School.  After school, Edward joined the United States Air Force serving from 1954 to 1962. He first worked as a...