Nov 30, 2020

Helen Homcha, 93, of Nesquehoning, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, January 23rd in her home surrounded by the love of her entire family.  She was the wife of the late Frank Homcha, who passed away in 2013.  Born in Nesquehoning in June of 1927, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Anna (Yacapsin) Kovatch....

Nov 2, 2020

Kathryn A. Yurchak, 93, of Paulsboro NJ, formerly of Coaldale PA, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family in Franklinville NJ.  She was the wife of the late Stephan Yurchak, who preceded her in death in 1978.  Born in Coaldale PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Horochak) Haraheuss.  Kathryn grew up in...

Oct 28, 2020

Donna R. Nalesnik, 81, of Nesquehoning, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning.  She was the wife of the late Steve Nalesnik, who passed away in 1999.  Born in Summit Hill, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Eleanor (Christman) Derby.

Donna worked for...

Oct 13, 2020

Thomas E. Wazny, 72, of Somerville NJ, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 13, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerset. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late John H. Wazny and Mary (Mermon) Wazny.  He worked in the Banking industry as a bank clerk and was a volunteer for Big Brothers Big...

Sep 8, 2020

James M. Hydro, 64, of Easton, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 8th at his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Vincent and Joan (Ulshafer) Hydro.

He was a 1974 graduate of Marian High School and also graduated from the Carbon County Vocational-Technical High School in Jim Thorpe,...

Aug 1, 2020

Barry L. Smith, 73, of Ashfield PA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 1st at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Marie (Pecha) Smith, and they had been married for 24 years. Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Norman Sr. and Pauline (Hawk) Smith.

Barry...

Jul 23, 2020

George J. Pondish, 91, of  Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday in Lehighton surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria (Zimardo) Pondish, who passed away in 2018. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Macik) Pondish.

George worked in manufacturing during his working years...

Jul 3, 2020

Jane C. Koomar, 101, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 3rd at MapleShade Meadows Senior Living in Nesquehoning PA.  She was the widow of the late Vince J. Koomar.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Greco) Collura.

Jane worked for the United States Postal System for many...

Jun 10, 2020

Thomas S. Zuber, 91, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10th at Weatherwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly PA.  He was the husband of the late Marie (Wilson) Zuber and the late Jeanne (Snyder-Marek) Zuber.   Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bilas) Zuber.

Tom worked...

Apr 24, 2020

Barbara Ann Gaydos, 83, of Waltham MA, formerly of Boston MA, entered into eternal rest on Friday April 24th in Waltham MA.  Born in Coaldale PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kusko) Gaydos.  She grew up in Coaldale, where she was a graduate of the former St. Mary's Catholic High School.   Barbara was involved...

Apr 8, 2020

Margaret F. "Peggy" Hager, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2020 at age 104.  She was born and grew up in the Village of Hauto, Nesquehoning, PA and was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Koomar) Hager. For 35 years of her life she lived and worked in Lebanon, PA as a domestic...

Apr 4, 2020

Peter P. Hoherchak, 89, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Lehighton Campus.  He was the husband of Claire (Schweibinz) Hoherchak, and they were married for 59 years.  Born in the Coalport section of Jim Thorpe, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary (Rimsky) Hoherchak.

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Mar 12, 2020

Margaret J. Arnold, 83, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Thursday,     March 12th  at the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hometown PA.   Born in Jersey City NJ, she was a daughter of the late William and Rita (Brew) Arnold.  Living in this area most of her adult life, she worked for many years as a machine operator...

Mar 12, 2020

Rasami Nester, 73, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12th in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Nester who had died in 2006.  Born in Thailand, she emigrated to the United States with her husband Joseph and daughter Mary and they settled in Nesquehoning.   She was of...

Feb 22, 2020

Marylynn LaRizzio, 68, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale PA.  Born in Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late John and Annetta M. (DeHaven) LaRizzio.  She was a lifelong resident of Nesquehoning and was of the Lutheran Faith.

Jan 30, 2020

Jane A. (Kovatch) Beury, 61, of Nesquehoning, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St. Luke's Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of George H. Beury and they had been married for 39 years.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John J. "Sonny" Kovatch Jr., and...

Dec 15, 2019

Mary E. Riccette, 91, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 15th at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.  She was the wife of the late Angelo Riccette, who preceded her in death in 2011.  They had been married for 65 years.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Joseph "Bandy" Rutch and...

Sep 18, 2019

Jason P. Fritz, 40, of Allentown PA, formerly of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18th at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem.  He was the son of Paul. L. Fritz, with whom he resided, and Cheryl (Hammer) Yanick of Lehighton. Born in Allentown, Jason grew up in Jim Thorpe and then graduated from Northampton High School. ...

Sep 6, 2019

Frances J. (Brinkos) Kochaba, 84, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 6th, at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale PA.

She was the wife of Edward T. Kochaba and had been married for 63 years.  Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Rusnak) Brinkos.  Frances attended Lansford...

Sep 4, 2019

Rev. Daniel J. Bitsko, 82, of New Britain, PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services in Montgomeryville, PA. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Zelinka) Bitsko. He was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School and was a graduate of Duquesne University. He then...