All Obituaries

Delores R. Neiswinter, 93, former Ashland resident, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Geisinger Shamokin Hospital, Coal Township.  Born in Ashland, August 9, 1928, she was the daughter of George and Beatrice Fisher Roberts.  She was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1946, and was employed as a sewing machine operator for the Ashland Shirt Factory, until her retirement.  Delores was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashland until its...

Robert L. Bubnis, 58, of New Boston, passed away January 3, 2022, at his residence.  Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Carroll Bubnis Sr.  He attended Red Bank Schools, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, attaining the Certificate of Achievement as a Sharpshooter.  He was employed for the Auburn Ladder Company, Auburn, until his retirement.  Preceding him death was a brother Michael, passing July 19,...

Barry T. Quick, 69, of White’s Lane, Fountain Springs, passed away January 3, 2022, with family by his side, at his residence.  Born at home in a small farm house in Fountain Springs, October 14, 1952, he was the son of the late John and Leona White Quick.  He was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1971.  Following high school, Barry served with the U.S. Army in Germany as a Sharpshooter, specializing in M1 Rifles and Hand Grenades, earning the rank...

David “Pappy” Cooke, 63, of Airport Road, Paxinos, passed away December 26, 2021, at his residence. Born in Sunbury, he is the son of the late Andrew and Florence Llewellyn Cooke. He attended Southern Columbia Area High School and was employed as a service technician for Miller’s Gas and Oil Services of Shamokin until his retirement. Pappy’s current “job” was being Alden and Ellie’s school taxi, which he took the greatest pride in. Preceding him in death in addition to his...

Raymond A. “Pap” Bosco, 84, of Main Street, Locust Gap, former Lavelle resident, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 22, 2021, surrounded by his family, at his residence.  Born in St. Clair, June 12, 1937, he was the son of Anthony and Antoinette Galinsky Bosco.  He attended the Saint Clair High School, and was employed as a coal miner at many area mines, later retiring from Schuylkill Products Company, Cressona, after 20 years of employment.  Ray enjoyed...

Shirley M. Buffington, 80, of Spring Glen, passed away December 22, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Barry Township, October 6, 1941, she was the daughter of Alfred and Gertrude Klinger Fey.  She attended the former Hegins Township High School, and was a member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ, Spring Glen.  Preceding her in death was her husband Lester Buffington, passing in 2008, a sister, Loretta Bixler, and brothers, Edward, Thomas, and Raymond Fey. Survivors Son:...

Betty Ann (DiCinque) Weikel, 76, of Woodland Heights, Ashland, passed away on December 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, into the arms of her Lord. Born in Atlas, Northumberland County, April 3, 1945, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Gaberial DiCinque. Betty Ann was of the Catholic faith, a member of the former Saint Mauritius Roman Catholic Church of Ashland.  She worked as a buttonholer at a ladies garment factory for many years, and later retired from the Broad Mountain...

Harry E. “Buddy” Artz, 90, of Girardville, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.  Born in Hegins, July 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Marlin and Helen Troutman Artz.  He was a graduate of the former Hegins Township High School, Hegins, class of 1949.  Harry was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Army, as a Radio Specialist Operator.  Following his military service, he was...

Robert J. Harris Jr., 53, of Airport Road, Ashland, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence.  Born at the Former Ashland State General Hospital, Fountain Springs, August 20, 1968, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Edith M. Mervine Harris Sr.  He was a member of Ashland's first District 24 Little League Championship. Throughout his high school career, he participated in baseball, football, and wrestling. During his high school wrestling career, he placed...

Sierra Marie Tomes (Cece), 21, of Market St., Ashland, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born in Pottsville, September 15, 2000, she is the daughter of Sheila Case of Ashland, and Brian Tomes, of Coaldale.  She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, Fountain Springs, class of 2019, where she was a member of the color guard and a member of the TRIO Upward Bound Program. Sierra earned a certification as a C.N.A. from the...