All Obituaries

Daniel S. Salvadore, formerly of Shenandoah and a resident at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Schuylkill Center.  Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Lucia “Espositio” Salvadore.  Daniel was a career military veteran with the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era where he was awarded the Bronze Star.  He then worked as a recruiter and trainer throughout his military...

Jeanne R. Stauffer, 87, of Ringtown, passed away on Saturday, August 8th at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Lost Creek #2 on October 3rd, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Hartzell. Jeanne worked many years for the Martin Dress Factory and Shenandoah Heights TV.  She was a member of the Ladies Garment Workers Union, she was an avid bowler, and loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Besides her parents, Jeanne was preceded in death...

Janine C.  Schreck (Rink), age 60, of Minersville, passed away on August, 3rd, 2020 of health complications at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg, Pa. Daughter to the late Richard and Yvonne Rink, Janine was born in Cortland, NY on June 1st, 1960. She was a United States Air Force Veteran and a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. She was a long-time caregiver, avid bowler, loving mother and Oma. Preceded in death by two brothers: Brian and Daniel. Survived by two...

Robert R. McNevich, 65, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, July 27th at Providence Place in Pottsville, Pa. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Florence (Kristopolski) McNevich. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.  He then worked for Mr. Hanger in Ringtown for many years.  Robert was an avid fisherman. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Surviving are his cousins and caregivers, Susan Fisher and Ellen...

Thomas P. Dargis, 68, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, July 27th, 2020 at his home.  Born in Rahway, New Jersey on April 25th, 1952 he was the son of the late Anthony and Philemena Dargis. Tom worked for Marko Radiator in Shenandoah for many years.  He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Cominsky, and 1 brother, Robert. He is survived by 1 son, David Dargis –...

Lois M. (Gibson) Alcaraz, 81, of 113 W. Coal St, Shenandoah was welcomed to heaven on December 30th, 2019. Lois was born in Shenandoah on May 30th, 1938 and was the daughter of Charles J. and Myrtle I. Gibson.  Lois worked in Philadelphia as a telephone operator, later at Kresge’s and Woolworth’s stores in Shenandoah, and most recently, she was an office receptionist at Deebel Chiropractic in Shenandoah. She was a lifelong member of the Bethel Primitive Methodist Church...

Mary Louise Buchinsky, 58, of Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Shenandoah on January 29th, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Theodore ‘Ted” and Rita (Banewicz) Williams. Mary Lou was a 1979 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and then continued her education at Penn State University – Schuylkill Campus. She worked as the office manager for the...

Rafaela Urena, 80, of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, July 5th in Shenandoah. Born on November 20th, 1939 in Janico, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Vargas and Maria Urena. Rafaela was preceded by her husband, Emilio Jesus Nunez.  She leaves behind 2 sons- Elvis and Rody, 3 daughters- Martina, Aurelinda, and Yohanny, 5 siblings- Celida, Flora, Eleonte, Mirella, and Juana.  12 grandchildren- Yael, Nena, Kathelyn, Jerry, Estefany, Yohairys, Joelvis,...

Anna M. Palavage, affectionately known as Sissy, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, July 4th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, where she was cared for by a loving and devoted staff. Born in Shenandoah on October 11th, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Swingle) Palavage. Anna worked in the local garment industry for many years and was a member of the ILGWU.  She was also a lifelong member of the former St. George’s Roman Catholic Church...

Brandon Robert Hancock, 22, of Shenandoah, passed away at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 1st as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born on June 5, 1998, he was the son of Robert William Hancock and Barbara (Grigas) Hancock, both of Shenandoah. Brandon was a 2017 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and enjoyed his work for Local 542 of the operating engineers. Brandon was an outgoing, lovable person who enjoyed spending his time...