All Obituaries

Mary L. Pesavage, 83, of Shenandoah, passed away previously on January 26, 2026, at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville. Born in Shenandoah on July 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (McCord) Hysock. Mary was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah and then spent many years as a cafeteria aide for Shenandoah Valley High School.  In her spare time, Mary enjoyed camping and traveling. Besides her parents, Mary was preceded by her husband ...

John Kostingo, 84, of Maizeville, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital- East in Pottsville. Born in Maizeville on August 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Powlick) Kostingo. John worked for many years as a machine operator at the former Mr. Hanger in Ringtown.  In his spare time, John enjoyed gardening. Besides his parents, John was preceded by 1 brother- Peter Kostingo and 1 sister- Dorothy Merchlinsky. His surviving family ...

Susan H. Enders, 78, of Shenandoah, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Shenandoah on October 29, 1947, Susan was the beloved daughter of John and Mary (Shutovich) Donchak. Susan graduated from the former J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah.  In her younger years, she was interested in painting and loved to go out dancing.  She always enjoyed listening to music, had a great sense of humor, ...

Marianne (Peters) Palek, 85, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Seton Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg, PA. Born in Pottsville, PA on April 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathryn (Dehner) Peters.  Marianne was a member of Pottsville Area High School Class of 1958. Marianne was happiest raising her children and was a devoted Housewife and Homemaker. She loved baking, water skiing, horseback riding, and crocheting. ...

Eileen Mary Heinel, age 76, of Selinsgrove, PA, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday March 14th. Eileen was born on January 21st, 1950, in Newport, RI to Edward and Barbara Bradbury. She grew up in Newport RI and later moved to New Jersey and graduated from Camden High School.  On August 3rd, 1979, Eileen married William Heinel and they shared almost 50 years together. She spent most of those years building a home and raising her children; always having an open door, welcoming ...

Brenda Cupp – RN, 67, of Harrisburg and a resident of Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Coal Township, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital in Shenandoah on August 13, 1958, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Williams.Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and a 1979 graduate of the Ashland Hospital School of Nursing.  After school, she began her career at the Ashland ...

Mrs. Ann (Prelovsky) DiRenzo, formerly of Minersville and Shenandoah, passed away on Valentines Day, February 14, 2026.  Ann turned 100 years old on December 5, 2025, and celebrated her birthday with many family and friends at the Schuylkill center in Pottsville.  Born in Minersville to Frank and Mary Prelovsky, Ann worked in the ladies’ garment industry as a seamstress for many years. During WW II, Ann met and married Paul Stanley DiRenzo from Shenandoah.  Together, ...

Mary Kleha Oravitz, born on April 19, 1943, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Kleha. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald Oravitz, and her brother, Edward “Eddie” Kleha. Mary was a graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School, Class of 1961. She is survived by her ...

Kay D. Faust (Adams), 73, of Ringtown passed away on February 2nd after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Ides and Creta Adams of Ringtown, a sister to the deceased Marie Weinhold. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Faust Jr. whom she was married to for 39 years. She is survived by her 3 children Laura Rusinko, husband Mark Rusinko of Ringtown, Elizabeth Faust, partner Crystal Tracy of Coopersburg, Charles Faust and wife Christina Faust of ...

Robert W. Hancock, 63, of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. Born on June 26, 1962, he was the son of the late Robert A. Hancock and Rose (Balascsak) Shaffer. Robert was a graduate of St. Clair Area High School and then went on to work for many years as a heavy equipment operator.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 542. Besides his parents, he was preceded by his son- Brandon Hancock in 2020. His surviving family includes his wife of 42 ...