All Obituaries

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...

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...