Jan 27, 2026

Donald J. Ronemus, 71, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 10, 1954, in Palmerton, PA.

Donald (Don) graduated from Marian High School in 1972 and then continued his education at Lincoln Technical School. During his career as a process control technician with the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and...

Jan 4, 2026

James T. Nalesnik Sr. 77, passed into eternal rest on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in Allentown PA. He was the beloved son of the late Magdalen Callen and Mike Nalesnik. James is survived by his children, son Jesse Nalesnik of Palmerton, daughters Theresa “Terri” Gilbert and husband Russell of Fredericksburg VA, Tammy Kirschman and...

Jan 3, 2026

Lucy A. Mantz, 96, a lifelong resident of Nesquehoning, passed into eternal rest on January 3 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Mantz, who had died in 2009. Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Teresa (Ouly) Ficocelli. She was a caretaker for members of her family in their...

Jan 1, 2026

Vito K. "Viti" Focht, born on December 19, 1963, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, surrounded by his beloved family. Viti's journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication as a heavy equipment operator, a vocation he pursued across various companies throughout the years.

To know Viti was to love...

Dec 29, 2025

Richard C. Steidle, 89, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 29th in Jim Thorpe. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Nalesnik) Steidle, who passed away in 2017. Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma (Yeck) Steidle. A graduate of East Mauch Chunk High School, he matriculated to...

Dec 14, 2025

Evelyn S. Stoffa, 85, of Bloomsburg, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 14th at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville PA.  Born in the Coalport section of Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late George Stoffa and Anna (Saxon) Stoffa-Rimsky.  She was a graduate of the former Nesquehoning High School and worked as a...

Nov 28, 2025

Sarah G. Dominic R.N., 98, of Allentown, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 28th in Allentown.  Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Pompey and Lena (Marotta) Vannicola.  After graduating from Lansford High School, she attended and graduated from the Palmerton Hospital School of Nursing.  She then entered the U. S. Army...

Oct 27, 2025

Robert W. Toth Sr., 90, of Orefield, formerly of Nesquehoning and Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 27th in Northampton.  Born in the Mary D section of Schuylkill Township, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Kazakavage) Toth.  He worked for many years for Blue Ridge Communications, starting first as a lineman and then...

Oct 14, 2025

Virginia J. "Gena" Mele, 87 of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14th at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Louis Mele Jr.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Virginia (Bruni) Damiano. She worked in various garment factories in the area over the years as a seamstress prior...

Oct 13, 2025

Stanley B."Duce" Gieniec, Jr., 76, of Lansford, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Lansford.  He was the husband of Marnie (Snowich) Gieniec.   Born in Coaldale, he is a son of the late Stanley B. Gieniec  Sr. and Helen (Kiripolsky) Gieniec.  He was raised in Summit Hill with nine siblings in a close,...

Aug 28, 2025

Former District Justice, Irene N. Hudasky, 92, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning. Born in the former East Mauch Chunk section of Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late Harrison L. and Anna M. (Feuerstein) Henritzy.  Irene retired as the District Justice for Carbon County...

Aug 18, 2025

Josh J. Beury, 44, of Nesquehoning, died on Monday August 18th in Coaldale PA.  Born in Coaldale, he was the son of George H. and the late Jane (Kovatch) Beury.   Josh worked as an assembler for the Kovatch Corporation and was a graduate of the Panther Valley Class of 1999.  He enjoyed four-wheeling up the broad mountain and the...

Jun 13, 2025

Larry I. Butz, 85, of Macungie, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13th at Quakertown Manor, Quakertown.  He was the husband of the late Joan K. (Schnaitman) Butz, who died in 2017.  They were married on May 5, 1962, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Solomon and Lillian (Graver)...

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Lou Nardozzi, 82, of Hazleton PA, formerly of Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 30th at The Pavilion at St. Luke Village in Hazleton.  Born in Coaldale PA, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Martoccio) Nardozzi, and while residing in Nesquehoning she attended the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman...

Mar 24, 2025

Michael J. Hotsko, 79, of Nesquehoning, died on March 24th, 2025 at his Nesquehoning residence.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Petrash) Hostsko.  Michael had a long and storied career in the United States Navy, retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Aviation Electronics field and did quite a few...

Feb 4, 2025

Barbara Minnick Wyatt died February 4, 2025, where her life began in Nesquehoning, PA. She spent the last months of her life looking up at her favorite mountain.  After graduating from Nesquehoning H.S., Barb attended and graduated from Dickinson College, later obtaining her Masters in Reading from Glassboro University in NJ.  Barb lived her vocational years in Medford Lakes,...

Jan 5, 2025

Doris J. Coniglio, 81, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 5th at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Andrew Coniglio.  Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Donald) Kishbaugh. She had worked as a hairdresser for 25 years and then continued working...

Dec 29, 2024

William L. "Bill" Haupt, 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Joan Pancoe Haupt.

Born on January 13, 1941 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late William and Elsa Marie Olsen Haupt.

With a rich career spanning over 53 years,...

Dec 5, 2024

Robert C. "Smokey" Hunsicker, 78, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5th at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Jean (Herman) Hunsicker, who passed away in 1995.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Robert O. and Antonina (Alonge) Hunsicker.  He worked as a mechanic...

Oct 16, 2024

Mary M. Mason, 70, of Nesquehoning PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16th, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Matthew M. Mason, and was married for 25 years.  Born in College Park, MD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Vera (Jaynes) Moritz.  Mary enjoyed gardening, crafts, quilting, cooking...