All Obituaries

Dorothy "Babci" Pronio, 85, passed away Jan. 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in William Penn, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Baranowski) Subach. She was a member of the Amalgamated Garment Workers Union, was one of the first employees of Mrs. T's Pierogies, worked at Rest Haven Nursing Home and worked until her retirement at the Martin Shirt factory, Shenandoah. Dorothy was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish,...

Alfred “Al” Buchinsky, 87, of Philadelphia, Pa passed away on Sunday, December 27th at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Al was born in Shenandoah, Pa, and was the son of the late John and Julia “Skaudis” Buchinsky.  Further arrangements and complete obituary will be announced at a later date by the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah.

William Urban, 101, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was born in Lost Creek, Pa on October 16th, 1919.  William was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II.  He then worked as an electrician for many years.  He was a member of the V.F.W., and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and 4 wheeling. William was preceded by his wife Bertha in 1983. Surviving is his...

Theresa M. (Perlinski) Orlosky, 90, of Pottstown, and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at The Wayne Center in Wayne, Pa. Born in Shenandoah on February 17th, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Antoz) Perlinski. Theresa worked in the garment industry for many years which led her to being a wonderful seamstress both at work and at home.  Besides that, she is also remembered for making the best pierogies. She was preceded in death...

Joseph Bryk, 64, of Brandonville, passed away on Friday, November 27th at Ridgeview Health & Rehabilitation in Shenandoah. Born on August 16th, 1956 in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Green) Bryk. Joseph worked as a health aide for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in several locations.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Ringtown, Pa.  He also enjoyed playing online poker and liked to cook. He is survived by 2 sisters,...

James E. Reilly Sr., 78, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 24th at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Born in Pottsville, Pa on April 30th, 1942, he was the son of the late Francis B. & Helen E. (Slane) Reilly. Jim worked as an equipment operator for Barletta & Racho for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of the United Mine Workers Association. Besides his parents, Jim was preceded by his wife, Antoinette...

Beverly A. Savakinas, 72, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, November 20th in Pottsville, Pa. Born in Shenandoah on November 22nd, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Savakinas. She was a 1965 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.  Beverly worked as a beautician and then as a secretary for Betty Ann Bugden’s Total Image Salon in Shenandoah and previously as a secretary for Dr. Curry in Pottsville.  She enjoyed listening to the oldies,...

MSG Joseph J. Tinninis “Tino”, 67, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th in Bethlehem, Pa. Born in Shenandoah on July 31st, 1953 he was the son of the late Joseph C. Tinninis and his surviving mother, Lois F. (Truskowsky) Tinninis. Tino was a 1971 graduate of Marian High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy for 4 ½ years and then transferred to the United States Army where he spent his more than 30 year career as an Automated Systems...

Lillian Slavitsky, 97, of Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah Heights on December 14th, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary “Stankiewicz” Slavitsky. Besides her parents, she was also preceded by a brother, Joseph Slavitsky. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, November 7th at 10:30am in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights and will be officiated by Pastor...

Robin M. Ward, 62, of Ringtown, Pa passed away on Wednesday, October 28th at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center – Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Shenandoah on August 9th, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ward and surviving mother, Jean Ward. Besides her mother, Robin is survived by 1 daughter, Megan Lex with her husband Shawn – Ringtown, 3 brothers, Michael Ward with his wife Denise – Weatherly, David Ward with his wife Margaret – Barnesville, and William...