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Andrew “Andy” Bugdanavage, 74, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill.
He was the husband of the late Linda Bugdanavage, who passed in 2001.
Andy was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 22, 1945, a son of the late Helen (Recklitis) and Walter Bugdanewicz.
He was a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church.
Andy was a retired SSG with the U.S. Army. He worked for many years for Keystone Lamp Manufacturing Corp. before moving on to Insteel Wire Products in Hazleton.
After retirement, he filled his time working for Child Development, Inc. and helping with maintenance at his church.
Andy is survived by a daughter, Nikki Hadesty, and her husband Jay “Mick”, of Hometown; and a son, Todd Bugdanavage, and his wife Natasha of New Ringgold; grandchildren, Morgan Hadesty, Starr Gerber, Brooklyn Bugdanavage and Hunter Bugdanavage. He is also survived by two brothers; Walter Jr. Bugdanavage, of Pottsville; Vincent “Billy” Recklitis, of Shenandoah, and several nieces and nephews.
Andy was preceded in death by his son Andrew Jr. Bugdanavage; and sister Victoria Slatick.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock Am. on Tuesday March 17, 2020 from the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from the funeral home.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, on Friday March 20, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M.. Military honors to be bestowed.
Memorials in Andy's name to"
American Hose Fire Company
39 Mauch Chunk Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
He was the husband of the late Linda Bugdanavage, who passed in 2001.
Andy was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 22, 1945, a son of the late Helen (Recklitis) and Walter Bugdanewicz.
He was a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church.
Andy was a retired SSG with the U.S. Army. He worked for many years for Keystone Lamp Manufacturing Corp. before moving on to Insteel Wire Products in Hazleton.
After retirement, he filled his time working for Child Development, Inc. and helping with maintenance at his church.
Andy is survived by a daughter, Nikki Hadesty, and her husband Jay “Mick”, of Hometown; and a son, Todd Bugdanavage, and his wife Natasha of New Ringgold; grandchildren, Morgan Hadesty, Starr Gerber, Brooklyn Bugdanavage and Hunter Bugdanavage. He is also survived by two brothers; Walter Jr. Bugdanavage, of Pottsville; Vincent “Billy” Recklitis, of Shenandoah, and several nieces and nephews.
Andy was preceded in death by his son Andrew Jr. Bugdanavage; and sister Victoria Slatick.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock Am. on Tuesday March 17, 2020 from the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from the funeral home.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, on Friday March 20, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M.. Military honors to be bestowed.
Memorials in Andy's name to"
American Hose Fire Company
39 Mauch Chunk Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Walter R. Yonosky Jr., 83, of Stevens Pa., formerly of MarLin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th at Providence Place, Pottsville. Walter was born in Pottsville on October 2, 1936, a son of the late Walter Sr. and Josephine (Berefski) Yonosky.
He was the widower of Judith Marie ( Murray) Yonosky, who passed away June 2, 2016. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1954. He was of the Catholic faith and was a parishioner of Mother of Perpetual Health in Ephrata. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Rockwell in Reading. He was an avid marksman and often could be found at competitive shoots at the range. He was a past member of the United States Revolver Association, PA Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Berks Pistol Club Inc. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend to all and will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Yonosky of Denver Pa., sisters, Joan, wife of James A. Goodman and Eileen DeStefano, widow of Richard DeStefano, nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday March 17th at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in Walter’s name to the charity of choice.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, entrusted with the arrangements.
He was the widower of Judith Marie ( Murray) Yonosky, who passed away June 2, 2016. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1954. He was of the Catholic faith and was a parishioner of Mother of Perpetual Health in Ephrata. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Rockwell in Reading. He was an avid marksman and often could be found at competitive shoots at the range. He was a past member of the United States Revolver Association, PA Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Berks Pistol Club Inc. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend to all and will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Yonosky of Denver Pa., sisters, Joan, wife of James A. Goodman and Eileen DeStefano, widow of Richard DeStefano, nieces and nephews.
A Religious Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday March 17th at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in Walter’s name to the charity of choice.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, entrusted with the arrangements.
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Theresa A. Rizzo, 90, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Wednesday, March 11th at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Hazleton.
Born on January 16th, 1930 in New York, Theresa was the daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Ingenito.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was her husband Joseph “Zip” Rizzo in 2008.
Surviving family include 1 daughter, Anna Maria Stoerrle and her husband William of Bethlehem, Pa. 2 grandsons, Sean Michael and fiance Stephanie and Adam Christopher and girlfriend Christine, and several nieces and nephews.
Theresa was a 1947 graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School and then worked as a secretary at PP&L for many years. She served on the Auxiliary Guild of Cardinal Brennan High School and was a member of the former Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church being very active in the church functions. Theresa enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, going to sporting events, playing games, watching old movies, and truly loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17th at 11:15am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday evening, March 16th from 5pm to 8pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah and again on Tuesday morning from 9am to 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
Born on January 16th, 1930 in New York, Theresa was the daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Ingenito.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was her husband Joseph “Zip” Rizzo in 2008.
Surviving family include 1 daughter, Anna Maria Stoerrle and her husband William of Bethlehem, Pa. 2 grandsons, Sean Michael and fiance Stephanie and Adam Christopher and girlfriend Christine, and several nieces and nephews.
Theresa was a 1947 graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School and then worked as a secretary at PP&L for many years. She served on the Auxiliary Guild of Cardinal Brennan High School and was a member of the former Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church being very active in the church functions. Theresa enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, going to sporting events, playing games, watching old movies, and truly loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17th at 11:15am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday evening, March 16th from 5pm to 8pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah and again on Tuesday morning from 9am to 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.
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Clifford R. Fetterman, 75, of Ringtown, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence.
Cliff was born in Shenandoah, on September 2, 1944, a son of the late Blanche (Zimmerman) and Claude Fetterman.
He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and spent most of his life working on his family's farm in Ringtown. He also worked as a spreader for a short time at the former Ringtown dress factory.
He was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church, and enjoyed stamp collecting.
Cliff is survived by two brothers, Ronald Fetterman and his wife Sandi, of Ringtown, and Roger Fetterman, and his wife Evelyn, of Hatboro.
He is also survived by a nephew, Tim Fetterman, and nieces, Darlene Manjone and Melissa Zawislak, along with their families.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date which will be announced.
Cliff was born in Shenandoah, on September 2, 1944, a son of the late Blanche (Zimmerman) and Claude Fetterman.
He was a graduate of the former Ringtown High School, and spent most of his life working on his family's farm in Ringtown. He also worked as a spreader for a short time at the former Ringtown dress factory.
He was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church, and enjoyed stamp collecting.
Cliff is survived by two brothers, Ronald Fetterman and his wife Sandi, of Ringtown, and Roger Fetterman, and his wife Evelyn, of Hatboro.
He is also survived by a nephew, Tim Fetterman, and nieces, Darlene Manjone and Melissa Zawislak, along with their families.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date which will be announced.
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