All Obituaries

Marc Rochette, 75, of Wallingford CT, formerly of Jim Thorpe PA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 27th at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown CT.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Felice “Phyllis” (Puglia)(Bolton) Rochette.  Born in Chester PA, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Mary Theresa (McDonald) Rochette.  Marc received his ROTC Officer Training at San Jose College in 1970-1974.  He served in The US Air Force and was stationed in...

Genevieve S. Devlin, 65, of Lansford PA, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 21st at St. Luke's Miner's Campus in Coaldale PA.  She was the wife of the late Robert Devlin.  Born in Astoria, NY, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Antoinette (Fortuna) Invidiata.   Moving to the area 20 years ago, she first resided in Nesquehoning, prior to moving to Lansford several years ago.  Genevieve cared deeply about animals,...

Jennie F. Maradeo, 82, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 31st at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Maradeo (2017).  Born in Nesquehoning, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas “Jigs” and Dorothy (Snyder) Digilio.  She worked as a housekeeper in the community for many years and also worked as a housekeeper for Carbon County Community Living...

Janine M. Dolinsky, 41, of St. Joseph’s Center, Scranton, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 14th at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.  She was the daughter of Jacqueline (Bucha) Nalesnik of Lansford and John Dolinsky of Drums.  She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton, where she played an angel many times for the Christmas Story and once as a wise man for the St. Joseph’s Christmas Celebrations.  She graduated...

Elizabeth Walls, 92, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 5th, in Nesquehoning.  She was the widow of the late Robert R. Walls, who passed away in 1992.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Zanzel) Barno.   She worked for many years as a waitress and bartender in local restaurants, and was also a co-owner of the former "K" supermarket in Nesquehoning.  She was a social member of the Nesquehoning V.F.W....

Laurie J. Healey, 65, of Jim Thorpe PA, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 5th, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown PA.  Born in Brooklyn NY, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angela (Toro) Franzese.  She relocated to Jim Thorpe approximately 22 years ago.  Although she worked at several part time jobs over the years, her primary focus was raising her children and grandchildren, that was what she cared about the most in...

Allen O.Hernan, 90, of Summit Hill PA, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on April 17th in Summit Hill.  He was the husband of Emily N. (Herbert) Herman, and they would have been married for 70 years this June.  Born in Camden NJ, he was a son of the late William and Mae (Long) Herman,  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He worked as an auto mechanic foreman at Reedman Toll Auto...

Mark S. Fisher, 65 of Lansford PA,  entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 12th at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale PA.   He was the husband of Susan Plant-Fisher.  Born in Cherry Hill NJ, he was a son of the late Leonard and Mary (McAdams) Fisher.  He worked in various clerical positions over the years, such as in the insurance industry, and last worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Lehighton.  Mark and Susan lived in California...

Vincent C. Macalush 82, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 3rd in Nesquehoning.  He was the husband of Catherine (Postie) Macalush, and they had been married for 54 years.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Michael and Lucy (Celotti) Macalush.   A graduate of the Nesquehoning Class of 1958, he then attended Ford Business School in Pottsville, attaining a certificate in accounting.  He then entered the...

Mary C. “Connie” Budusky, 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 3rd at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Frank C. Budusky, who passed away in 1976.  Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Bruno and Bertha (Rusinavage) Tucci.  Upon graduating from Pottsville High School in 1955, she entered the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing and upon graduation in 1958 was a...