All Obituaries

Vincent P. Ryan, Jr., 80, of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, at the home of his son in Jonestown, in the early morning of January 23, 2022. He was born in Shenandoah on October 30th, 1941 and was the son of the late Vincent and Jeanette Ryan.  He was preceded in death by his brother, John Ryan.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Dietrick) Ryan, and his four devoted children John (Debbie) Ryan, Sewell, NJ, Karen (Alberto)...

Bernadette M. Thomas, 87, of Frackville, and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Friday morning in Frackville. Born in Shenandoah on November 8th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Adele (Chiglinsky) Slusser. Bernadette worked for many years in the garment industry as a seamstress before retiring. She was very active in her community being one of the founders of S.A.Y.O. – Shenandoah Area Youth Organization, and very active in her church, the former St....

Edward J. Barowski, 90, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away on Monday, January 10th, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest – Allentown. Born in Shenandoah on March 7th, 1931, he was the son of the late Julius and Elsie (Dombrowski) Barowski. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked many years in different avenues of work which include mining, driving, operating, and most recently did plumbing for the Pipe Fitters.  Outside of work, he was a volunteer fireman, and...

Anna Chabon, 76, of Gilberton, passed away on Sunday, January 9th, 2022, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Ashland, Pa on November 4th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Margaret (Sanayka) Chabon. Anna was a 1963 graduate of Mahanoy Area.  She worked many years as a phlebotomist for the Pottsville Hospital, the Laurelton Center, and Geisinger Medical Center.  She was a faithful parishioner of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in...

Stanley F. “Bucky” Bokunewicz Jr, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday, January 6th, 2022. Born February 20th, 1931, Stanley was the son of the late Madeline Bokunewicz (nee Rafter) and Stanley F. Bokunewicz Sr. Shenandoah Heights. Stanley worked on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in his early teens, he along with his Family moved back to Shenandoah and later on as a teenager he attended High School at West Mahanoy Township (WMT) where he played Basketball and was a member of...

Nellie Ann Karlovich, 95, of Gilberton, passed away on Thursday, January 6th, 2022. Born on January 8th, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Peter P. and Ann Karlovich.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers Bryan Karlovich and his wife Nellie Karlovich and Stine P. Karlovich. She worked at City Shirt Factory as a buttonholer for 30 years and was of the catholic faith until her church was closed. Surviving is her son Peter P. Karlovich with his wife Rachel E. Karlovich...

Rosemary Shustack, 72, of Shenandoah, died peacefully on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.  Born in Circleville, OH, she was the 2nd oldest of 6 children of the late Thurman and Rose Ford.  Also preceding, was her step-father, Leo Slecton. She is survived by her husband Robert Shustack, her children, who made up the entirety of her world, Randy Shustack and his wife Lisa of Barnesville and Deana (Shustack) Wasser and her husband Robert of Shenandoah; her grandchildren, Garrett Wasser,...

    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...

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lee Carpenetti, age 68, announces her passing after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born in Hazleton on September 29, 1953, to parents Leo and Shirley Gosdick. Sandra was a 1971 graduate of West Hazleton High School.  Upon graduating, she pursued an education at Pennsylvania State University where she graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Sandra held various nursing...

Andrew J. Dross, 85, of Fairless Hills, Pa, passed away on December 15th, 2021 at his home. Born in Shenandoah on September 19th, 1936, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Karahuta) Drost. Andrew was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for Fairless Hills Steel for many years.  He was a member of his local YMCA and loved swimming along with lifting weights. Preceding him were 4 brothers, Martin, Edmund, Joseph, and John...