All Obituaries

Peter Pengrin, 92, of 153 Weston Place, Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill East, Pottsville, Pa. Born in Lost Creek on June 4th, 1929, he was the son of the late Metro and Anna “Wasilko” Pengrin.  Peter was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.  He then worked as a truck driver and then retired as a welder for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. He was the last of 11 children...

Michael Soucheck, 70, of Ashland and formerly Girardville, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 in Ashland. Born in Girardville on October 22nd, 1950, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary “Semanchick” Soucheck. Michael worked at the former Boly’s Iron Works for many years.  He was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Maizeville, a former social member of the Girardville American Legion, and a member of the Good Fellowship Club...

Ronald W. Beltz, 62, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, May 14th, 2021 at his home. Born in Hazleton, Pa on November 3rd, 1958, he was the son of the late William and Deanna (Paisley) Beltz. Ron worked as a baker for 25 years along with being a Life Sharing caregiver for the past 20 years.  Besides his work, Ron was an avid pool shooter influenced by Willie Masconi, who was a friend of Ron’s grandfather.  He also liked cooking and baking at home, going to many concerts...

Debra M. Pancerella -RN, 64, of Shenandoah (Lost Creek), passed away on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at the Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Medical Center – East. Born on May 15th, 1956 in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Michael Kaputa and Loretta Shopple. Debra retired as a Registered Nurse having worked many years for the Pottsville Hospital and home health care.  She enjoyed cooking, going to Chinese auctions, visiting the beach, and spending time with her family. Besides her...

Daniel L. Kijak, 76, of Orefield, Pa, passed away on Tuesday, April 27th at his home. Born on November 27th, 1944, he was the son of the late Leon and Loretta (Diefenbach) Kijak. Daniel leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Gail (Spears) Kijak, 1 daughter, Heather Kern with her husband Jon, 1 brother, Kenneth Kijak, and 2 grandsons, Christopher and Alex. Daniel was an artist and worked as a sculptor for many years. A visitation for family and friends will take place on Saturday, May 1st...

Helen J. Supreme, 99, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah on March 31st, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Stella Gataveckas. Helen and her late husband Matthew (1981) owned and operated a local bar and restaurant, “Supreme’s Long Bar” for many years in Shenandoah.  She also enjoyed shopping with her caregiver, Theresa Zajac, and Helen had a truly kind heart for stray...

Anthony F. Testen, 53, of (William Penn) Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at his home. Born in Pottsville, Pa he was the son of the late George and Eleanor “Pellegrino” Testen. Anthony worked for the Shenandoah Municipal Water Authority.  Outside of work, he loved off-roading, trucks, and enjoyed going to Cabela’s. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Natalie Tracy. Anthony leaves behind 1 brother, George Testen...

Marie E. (Sadusky) George, 78, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, April 17th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah on January 8th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Helen Santella. Marie worked as a housekeeper for many years, she loved cooking and being with family and friends.  She also loved listening to the music of The Who. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 son, Ronald Sadusky in 2004, 1 brother, Donald Santella,...

Alfred “Al” Buchinsky, 87, of Philadelphia, Pa passed away on December 27th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shenandoah on April 21st, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Julia (Skaudis) Buchinsky. Al worked in the healthcare industry as a purchasing agent for many years. Preceding him in death was 1 brother, John “Jack” Buchinsky. Al leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth (Hannis) Buchinsky, along with 1 son, David Buchinsky...

Daniel S. Mencewicz, of Gilberton (Maizeville)-Pa, passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at LVHN- Schuylkill East – Pottsville. He was born in Shenandoah to the late Dominick and Helen Danowski Mencewicz. Daniel was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper H.S. class of 1949.  He was a miner and worked in private mining operations throughout the area.  He was last employed by Pottsville Bleach and Dye of Port Carbon as a dryer operator for 27 years, retiring in 1996.  He was...