Oct 20, 2022

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...

Oct 9, 2022

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...

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Aug 31, 2022

Jean-Ann Minnich, 47, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of Allen Steigerwalt Jr. and Mary Jean LaRizzio, both of Nesquehoning.  She worked as a Nurse's Aide at various hospitals in the area over the years.  She was of the Christian Faith.  Jean-Ann...

Jul 17, 2022

Leondard L. Lauchnor, 91, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 17th in Nesquehoning.  He was the husband of the late Josephine (Sparich) Lauchnor, and they had been married for 71 years.  He was born in Lehighton and raised by his grandparents Sylvester and Ida Fisher.  He graduated from Lehighton High School, Class of 1948.  He was...

Jul 17, 2022

Josephine R. Lauchnor, 89, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Leonard L. Lauchnor, and had been married for 71 years.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Sparich.   She worked for 50 years for the former Kai-jay pants co.  in Nesquehoning. ...

Jul 15, 2022

Justine Polivka Kopunek, 89 of Hauto Valley Estates in Nesquehoning PA, sadly left us on July 15th 2022. Justine was the daughter of John L. and Anna (Kuba) Polivka and she was predeceased by her husband Stephen and her son Thomas. Coming from a large family, Justine was also predeceased by her siblings: Adam Polivka, Mary Coffin, Michael Polivka,...

Jul 7, 2022

Karen Rose Parano, of Chester County, and formerly of Nesquehoning, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, 7 July 2022 at home. She was the most beloved sister, devoted auntie, constant companion, and dearest friend to all.

She was born in Hazleton, PA, the daughter of Frank J. and Nancy Ann (Zolota) Parano, of Nesquehoning.

Karen...

Mar 16, 2022

Evelyn (Chuma) Malaska, 94, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16th at Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning.  She was the wife of the late Pete Malaska, who died in 1984.  Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hydro) Chuma.  She was of the Roman Catholic faith and had attended the...

Jan 3, 2022

Ardan Liam O'Brien, 40, of Nazareth PA, was a dedicated teacher and a born entertainer. He naturally found the stage in every room and he used it to great effect. He was born and raised in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania by his loving parents Daniel Lee and Mary Jane (Gardner) O'Brien.  He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School in 1999...

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia J. Williams, 80, of Tamaqua PA, formerly of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hometown.  She was the wife of the late John M. Williams, who passed away in 2015. Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Suzanne (Hoshko) Yurick. ...

Dec 26, 2021

Anthony C. Santore, 85, of Nesquehoning, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away Sunday in Nesquehoning.  Born in Nesquehoning,  he was a son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Mantz) Santore.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in the Far East.  He then entered East Stroudsburg University attaining his Bachelor's Degree,  he then achieved his Master's...

Dec 23, 2021

Louise P. Mele, 88, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 23rd, with her loving husband Anthony "Bronco" Mele by her side.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Pancoe) Sniscak.  She was a Medical Technician, working for the former Coaldale State General Hospital for many years before retiring.  She was...

Nov 30, 2021

Leon W. Cook, 85, of Nesquehoning, formerly of Tamaqua, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 2, in Nesquehoning.  He was the husband of the late Lucy N. (Nardozzi) Cook, who died in 2013.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Howard E. Sr. and Melissa (Bobst) Cook.   A graduate of Tamaqua High School, he then...

Jul 8, 2021

James E. Parramore, 46, died on July 8th, 2021. Born in Abington, PA, he was a son of James Taber Jr. and Judy L. (Sharp) Parramore.  James worked as a chef at various restaurants, specializing in Italian food.  Surviving is mother Judy Parramore of Vero Beach FL, sons Brandon Parramore of Palmerton and Jonathan Parramore of Jim Thorpe, daughter...

Jun 6, 2021

Stephen M. Smolar, 48, of New Ringgold PA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 6, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son Denise "Cookie" (Nalesnik) Smolar and the late Stephen H. Smolar.  He was self-employed as a plumber and was a 1990 graduate of Tamaqua High School.

Surviving in addition to his...

Jun 3, 2021

Lenwood L. "Lenny or Skip" Hinkle, 76, of Nesquehoning went home to be with his lord and savior on Thursday, June 3, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Peggy (Nothstein) Hinkle and they would have been married for 56 years in July.   Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Harold and Alice (Drasher) of Freeland. ...

May 27, 2021

Beatrice M. Nester, 76, formerly of Nesquehoning and Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 27th at Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Orwigsburg PA.  She was the wife of the late Peter L. Nester, who died in 2011.  Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Blazek) Skrabak.  She lived married...

Feb 11, 2021

Edward Thomas Kochaba, 87, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, passed into eternal life on February 11, 2021. Ed was husband of 63 years to his dear, late wife Frances (Brinkos) and the son of the late Michael and Susanne Kochaba of Nesquehoning. He was preceded in death by siblings Michael, Margaret, and the Rev. Fr. Myron and is survived by brother...

Nov 30, 2020

Concetta T. (DeMichael) Gasker, 96, of Baltimore, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 9th in Baltimore.  She was the wife of the late Max E. Gasker, who passed away in 2013.  Born in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Theresa (Maradeo) DeMichael.  She was of the...