All Obituaries

Jacqueline E. Dick Dakosty, 88, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 18th at the Schuylkill Medical Center – Lehigh Valley East, Pottsville.  Born in Shenandoah Heights on January 24th, 1931 to the late James and Margaret “Ryan” Walsh.  Jackie was a graduate of the former West Mahanoy Township High School and no matter her age she had great pride in being a cheerleader!  She worked in the local...

Bernard J. Balkiewicz, 80, of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday, September 17th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.  Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Cieslukowski) Balkiewicz.  Bernie was also preceded by his brother, Daniel A. Balkiewicz. Bernie was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper High School and received his bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University.  He was employed by Shenandoah Valley School District for 30...

Bette Ann “Gibson” Bisco, 83, of Brewster, MA passed away on Monday, September 16th at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Bette was born June 24, 1936 to Harry and Catherine Gibson in Shenandoah, PA.  Bette was adored by her family and friends and loved by all. Bette was a graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School and later earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Bloomsburg College and Penn State University.  She married Thomas Bisco, also of...

Joseph D. Tomtishen, 62, of Ringtown, Pa passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1st surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born on December 27th, 1956 in Shamokin, Pa to the late Joseph P. Tomtishen and his surviving mother, Dolores “Osinski” Tomtishen. Joe worked for 39 years at Wenco / Jeld-Wen in Ringtown until his retirement in May of 2017. While there, he served as General Manager and Vice President.  Outside of his work, Joe was very involved in his...

Barbara Stanell passed away on August 30, 2019. She was 86 years old. Barbara was born in Bronx, New York on February 18, 1933 to the late Morris and Lillian Neiderman. As a child she demonstrated remarkable musical talent, and trained at the Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan. She made her Carnegie Recital Hall debut at the age of 16, and embarked on an extensive performing career in New York and beyond, including tours with the USO in the 1950s and 1960s across the United States,...

John J. Halford, 69, of Shenandoah, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Reading, Pa. He was born in Orange County, California on August 21, 1949 to the late Richard Halford and surviving mother, Martha Steele. John worked as a carpenter and contractor and was last employed as a mechanic for Wal-Mart Transportation.  He loved home remodeling, woodworking, restoring cars and working on marine motors.  Above all else, John loved spending time...

Robert J. Walters, 63, of Shenandoah Heights passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, August 17. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa on November 27, 1955 to the late Robert and Rosemary Walters. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria, 2 daughters, Michelle Walters and Carla Milanese, 3 brothers, Randal Walters, Dennis Walters, and Douglas Walters, and 1 grandchild, Kelley Britton. There are no services scheduled at this time.

George A. Discavage, 86, of East Norriton, Pa passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019. George was born on August 12, 1932 in Shaft, Pa to the late Albert & Anna (nee Bernotski) Discavage. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict and then worked as a machinist for Micro-Coax Cable in Trappe, Pa until his retirement.  George was a member of the former Amvets Post #7 in Shenandoah, Pa. Preceding him in death was his wife, Rosemarie...

Joseph J. Robel, 83, of Sheppton, passed away on Thursday, August 8th at the Sylvania Center in Ohio. Born in Sheppton on September 7th, 1935, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna “Kanish” Robel. He was veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict.  A welder by trade, he worked for Foster – Wheeler and Eagle Rock until his retirement.  Joseph was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Sheppton, a member of the American...

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...