All Obituaries

Walter T. Whitehead, 56, of Tamaqua, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 10th at St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital in Coaldale PA.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Edward “Pal” Whitehead and Diane (Gillespie) Whitehead.  He was self-employed as a General Contractor and was owner-operator of S&W Home Improvement.  Walter was a member of the Sokol Citizens Club in...

Helen M. Stianchi, 88, of Summit Hill, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December, 21st at St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.  Born in the Village of Hauto in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Trusa) Stianchi.  She worked as an Office Manager for many years for the former Kai-Jai Pants Co. in Nesquehoning prior to retiring.  She was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley Roman Catholic Church in Summit...

Leslie L. Shull III, 49, of Summit Hill PA, entered into eternal rest at his residence in Summit Hill. Born in Cherry Hill NJ, he was a son of Leslie Shull Jr. and Linda (Herman) Hydro.  He worked as a roofer in the building industry and moved to Summit Hill approximately 10 years ago.  He was of the Methodist Faith.  Leslie enjoyed playing pool and was a former member of the Moose Lodge while he resided in NJ.  He will be sorely missed Surviving in addition to his...

Fred B. Kempf, 85, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17th, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the Barbara (Sapoznikoff) Kempf and they were married for 63 years.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Franciska (Bertsch) Kempf.  He worked as a steel salesman for Thypin Steel Co., in the Philadelphia area before retiring and moving up to Jim Thorpe 16 years ago.  He was an honorably discharged...

Germaine A. Brunda, 75, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 6th at St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.  She was the widow of Stephen Brunda, who passed away in 2011.  Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Steblar) Krokovich.   She graduated from Marian High School Class of 1964 and then attended and graduated from the Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Allentown as a Registered...

George L. Hosier, 82, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 4th at ST. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem PA.  He was the husband of the late Nancy (Shelley) Hosier, who passed away in 2011.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George and Ida (Arner) Hosier.  He worked as a concrete mason for H & E Contractors and Sterling Homes.  George enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, (especially in Canada), bowling, watching western movies and...

Ronald F. Moll, 74, of Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 26th.  He was the husband of the late Beverly (Landis) Moll, who passed away in 2012.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jean (Saul) Moll.   He was employed by the City of Allentown Parks Department for many years prior to retiring.  He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army as a SPEC 4 Firefighter during the Vietnam era.  ...

Anthony J. “Bronco” Mele, 82, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 20th at Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Nesquehoning.  He was the husband of the late Louise P. (Sniscak) Mele, who passed away in December 2021.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Louis and Lillian (Santore) Mele.  He worked as a Strip Mining Pit Foreman for the former Fauzio Brothers Co., and then the former Bethlehem Mines, and finished his...

Margaret M. Matalone, 84, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 9th at St. Luke’s Miner’s Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.  She was the wife of Michael F. Matalone and they had been married for 65 years.  Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dowling) Evans.  She worked for many years as a sewer in various garment factories in Nesquehoning, and was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley Roman Catholic...

Joyce A. Pecha, 93, of Nesquehoning died September 7, 2022 . Joyce was the loving wife of the late John Pecha. They were married for 53 years before John passed.  Born on August 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late David and Ida (Smith) Kleintop. Joyce worked over 40 years in sewing factories in Nesquehoning. She loved family, Nascar racing, gardening and baking. Surviving is a son John S. Pecha and wife Rose Ann of Nesquehoning, granddaughter Victoria McKelvie and husband James,...