Dec 17, 2022

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...

Dec 6, 2022

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...

Nov 30, 2022

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...

Nov 4, 2022

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 &...

Oct 26, 2022

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...

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...