Recent Local Funeral Home Obituaries
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our recent local Ashland, Elysburg and Mt. Carmel area obits and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
Please browse below or use our obituary search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime.
Ronald Zangari Girardville
Ronald J. Zangari, 52, of Girardville passed away Saturday, March 18th in Barnesville.
Born in Ashland on March 6, 1971 he was the son of the late Mary C. (Green) and Rocco J. Zangari Sr.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Ron attended North Schuylkill High School. He was last employed as the business manager for Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in Ashland.
He enjoyed motorcycles, computers, and the Eagles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister...
Ronald J. Zangari, 52, of Girardville passed away Saturday, March 18th in Barnesville.
Born in Ashland on March 6, 1971 he was the son of the late Mary C. (Green) and Rocco J. Zangari Sr.
He was...
Mary Davis Ashland
Mary Alice Davis, 89, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, March 12th at Holland Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.
She was born on January 7, 1934 in Ashland and was the daughter of the late Miriam I. (Howenstine) and G. Chester Davis.
Mary Alice graduated from Ashland High School in 1951.
Mary Alice was an active member of Bethany E.C. Church in Ashland.
She last worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg prior to her...
Mary Alice Davis, 89, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, March 12th at Holland Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.
She was born on January 7, 1934 in Ashland and was the...
Phyllis Boyer Elysburg
Phyllis E. Boyer
Phyllis Elaine Boyer, 98, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Paxinos, PA, on December 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Fred and Elmira Snyder.
After graduating from Shamokin High School, Phyllis attended Lebanon Valley College, obtaining a degree in French and English. Her degree earned her a position teaching English, Latin, and French at Ralpho Township High School and later taught Latin and...
Phyllis E. Boyer
Phyllis Elaine Boyer, 98, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born in Paxinos, PA, on December 26, 1924, the daughter of the...
Raquel Snyder Fort Lauderdale, FL
Raquel Jeanette Snyder, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Thursday, March 9th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She was the daughter of Bob and Pam Snyder.
Raquel was a 1994 graduate of North Schuylkill School District, and a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in psychology.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister Renee’ Reeder and her husband Dave Reeder of Ashland, and a brother Ryan Snyder and his wife Samantha Snyder, Enola, a...
Raquel Jeanette Snyder, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Thursday, March 9th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She was the daughter of Bob and Pam Snyder.
Raquel was a 1994...
Barbara Ortiz Mount Carmel
Barbara G. Ortiz, 84, of Mount Carmel passed away Monday afternoon at her residence.
She was born on June 20, 1938 in Williamstown NJ and was the daughter of the late Gertrude and J. Wesley Jones Sr.
She was the wife of the late Donnie Ortiz.
She last worked at her family’s business, Jone’s Nursery in NJ.
Barbara was a Born Again Christian.
She enjoyed watching TV, spending time with family and playing cards.
In...
Barbara G. Ortiz, 84, of Mount Carmel passed away Monday afternoon at her residence.
She was born on June 20, 1938 in Williamstown NJ and was the daughter of the late Gertrude and...
George Garnett Paxinos
George Fitzgerald Garnett, 58, of Paxinos passed away Saturday morning at Geisinger-Danville.
Born on September 19, 1964 he was the son of the late Sallie Jo (McCord) and Willie Garnett Sr.
He graduated from Evans High School-Georgia in 1983. George was a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service and Augusta Technical College where he earned a degree in respiratory therapy.
He most recently worked as a respiratory therapist for Columbia...
George Fitzgerald Garnett, 58, of Paxinos passed away Saturday morning at Geisinger-Danville.
Born on September 19, 1964 he was the son of the late Sallie Jo (McCord) and Willie...
Lincoln Kukuk Pitman
Lincoln W. Kukuk, 52, of Pitman passed away Friday at his residence.
He was born on January 11, 1971 in Ashland and was the son of the late Beatrice (Carl) and George Kukuk.
Lincoln attended Tri-Valley School District.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Lincoln last worked for MI Windows & Doors in Gratz.
Lincoln was soft spoken and always generous.
In addition to his parents, Lincoln is preceded in death by; sister Mary Kukuk;...
Lincoln W. Kukuk, 52, of Pitman passed away Friday at his residence.
He was born on January 11, 1971 in Ashland and was the son of the late Beatrice (Carl) and George...
Joseph May III Mount Carmel
Joseph G. May III, 79, passed away on February 22, 2023, after a long-fought battle with cancer. He is the only son of the late Catherine and Joseph May Jr.
Joe, who was born in Mt. Carmel, graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1961 and owned and operated a beauty salon in town until he moved to California in 1975. He lived in Venice Beach, Ca and owned and operated a beauty salon in the Beverly Hills area.
Joe loved living at the beach and was...
Joseph G. May III, 79, passed away on February 22, 2023, after a long-fought battle with cancer. He is the only son of the late Catherine and Joseph May Jr.
Joe, who was born...
Eva Beury Ashland
Eva Elmira Beury, 101 years, of Ashland passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.
Born July 23, 1921, in Spring Glen to the late William R. and S. Alma (Coleman) Schwalm, Eva graduated from Hubley High School in 1939.
She owned and operated the Beury Insurance Agency in Ashland from 1967 to 1988. She was an extremely active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, especially in the...
Eva Elmira Beury, 101 years, of Ashland passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.
Born July 23, 1921, in...
Bettyann Silk Elysburg
Bettyann “Cookie” Silk, 85, of Elysburg passed away Sunday evening at Geisinger-Danville.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Newark, NJ and was the daughter of the late Cecelia and Willard Barnes Sr.
She was the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Silk.
Bettyann was of the Catholic faith.
Cookie last worked for Maria Joseph Manor in housekeeping.
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and flowers.
In addition to...
Bettyann “Cookie” Silk, 85, of Elysburg passed away Sunday evening at Geisinger-Danville.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Newark, NJ and was the daughter of the late...
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