All Obituaries

Rose Marie A. Koury, 78, of Shenandoah, Pa, passed away on Monday, May 20th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah.  She was born in Shenandoah on September 26th, 1940 to the late Walter and Valeria "Lorman" Cichucki. She worked as a cook for the AMVETS in Shenandoah for many years.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, but her true joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her parents, preceding her death were 1 son, John...

Joseph Cadau, 63, of Pottsville and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, May 19th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, Pa.  Born in Shenandoah on April 7th, 1956 to the late Joseph and Mary “Tancredi” Cadau, following in his father’s footsteps, Joey was an accomplished musician as well, playing the trumpet and tuba.  He was a 1974 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School where he was a member of the band. He then also played in many...

Sarah Shustack, 61, of Shenandoah, Pa passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at Penn State Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading, Pa.  Born on February 5th, 1958 in Turkey Run, Pa to the late John and Mae "Clifford" Shustack.   Sarah was a 1976 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School, she then worked for IWCO and various other manufacturing companies.  She enjoyed to crochet, do puzzles, and loved to garden. Besides her parents, Sarah was...

John J. McGuire, 90, of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, April 21st at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.  Born in Shenandoah on March 18th, 1929 to the late John F. and Anna T. “Kilty” McGuire. John was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.  After the service, he worked as a bus driver for Shenandoah Suburban Bus Company, STS, and drove truck hauling coal.  John was a member of the Phoenix Fire Company and a member of the former...

Mary Rose Alshefski, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16th at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community, Shenandoah, Pa.  Born on November 19th, 1926 to the late Alphonso and Lucia Espositio Salvadore.  She married Joseph J. "JA" Alshefski in September of 1950 who preceded her in death in October, 1998. Mary worked for the local cigar factory and Jackie Garments for many years and also assisted her husband in his dry cleaning business....

Thomas Bisco, 83, of Brewster, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 9th at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.  Thomas was born on May 27th, 1935 to John and Mary “Swetz” Bisco who were both lifetime residents of Shenandoah, PA. He graduated from W. Mahanoy Township H.S. and then served in the United States Army.  Thomas later graduated from Penn State University with a mechanical engineering degree.  Upon graduation, Thomas began a 42-year career at Union...

Thomas P. Lazur Jr. , 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away on Monday, April 8th at his home.   He was born on July 8th, 1957 to the late Thomas Sr.. and Jennie "Palubinsky" Lazur. Tom was a 1975 graduate of the former Cardinal Brennan High School and then graduated from Villanova University in 1979.  He worked as a Premium Audit Manager for CNA Insurance.  Tom enjoyed hiking, yardwork, and loved sports. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Boston...

Dolores A. Trutt, 85, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday, March 30th at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Shenandoah.  Born on January 11th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Harmon and Ruth "Hollenbach" Kerico.   Dolores was a retired seamstress having worked in the local garment industry for many years.  She was a member of the ILGWU.  Her interests included baking, having helped her daughter-in-law in the former Cobblestone Bakery,...

Emily M. Cooney, 24, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10th in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey as a result of an automobile accident.  Emily was born in Shenandoah on March 11th, 1994 to her parents, Susan Dower and Patrick Cooney.   Emily was a 2013 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.  She worked as a waitress for several years at Vernalis Restaurant in Shenandoah, where she was adored for her wonderful personality and loving smile.  Emily loved...

Deanna A. Fetterman, 80, of Ringtown, Pa, passed away on Thursday, March 7th at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa.  She was born on November 7th, 1938 in Lewistown, PA to the late Howard and Helen "Mull" Brouse.  Deanna graduated from Ringtown High School and shortly after she married her husband Larry E. Fetterman who passed away in October of 2015.  She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown.  She also served as Judge of...