Apr 12, 2018

Ronald J. Blisard, 75, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal on Thursday at the Hometown Nursing Center in Tamaqua.  He was the husband of Judy Mooney Blisard.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Kovatch) Blisard.

Ronald worked for many years for the former Kovatch Corporation, now KME,...

Mar 8, 2018

Joseph R. "Van" Mancuso Sr., 93, formerly of the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday at Manor Care Health Services in Camp Hill Pa.  He was the husband of the late Philomena (Rutch) Mancuso, who had died in 2007.   Born in Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Kathryn (Logan) Mancuso. ...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary K. Tanzola, 101, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 26th, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton.  Born in Nesquehoning, she as a daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna (Greco) Collura.  She attended local elementary schools and graduated an Honor Student from the former Nesquehoning High School, Class...

Dec 1, 2017

Justine (Harahuess) Yurchak, 93, formerly of Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Friday December 1st at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.  She was the wife of the late Andrew Yurchak, who had died in 1962.   Born in Coaldale PA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Horoschak) Harrahuess.  She worked for a time...

Nov 30, 2017

Richard P. Galgoci, 66, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem PA.  He as was the husband of Mary Ann (Hydro) Galgoci, and they recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary.  Born in Coaldale, he as a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary (Brezenec) Galgoci.  Richard worked as a...

Nov 3, 2017

Anthony H. "Tony" Maradeo, 86, of 74 East Diaz Ave., Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Friday surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Jennie (Digilio) Maradeo, and they had been married for 55 years.  Born in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Vincent J. and Concetta (Rizzo)...

Oct 30, 2017

Dolores P. McFarland, 75, of Kresgeville PA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 30th at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of the late James W. McFarland who passed away in 2013.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Victor M. and Elsie M. (Flyte) Uhler.  Dolores was self-employed, working for many years for...

Oct 20, 2017

Judge John P. Lavelle, the longest serving president judge in Carbon County history, who during his 23 years in office pioneered computerized case management in the court system, while unearthing and documenting the coal-era history of the court and its treatment of Irish immigrants, died Friday, October 20 at his home in Lehighton, surrounded by his loving family. He...

Sep 16, 2017

Phyllis A. Steidle, 74, of 1324 Orchard Lane Jim Thorpe PA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 16th at Blue Mountain Health System, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Richard C. Steidle and they had been married for 53 years.  Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Reis) Nalesnik. Phyllis worked in...

Jun 1, 2017

Benedetta D. Gunde, 98, of 222 East Broad St., Tamaqua, entered into eternal rest on June 1st 2017 at the Hometown Nursing Center in Tamaqua PA. She was the wife of the late Walter L. Gunde. Services will be private at the request of the family.

May 21, 2017

Mary A. Yurick, (McHugh) 82, of Mahoning Twp. Lehighton, formerly a longtime resident of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at Blue Mountain Health System, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Stephen W. Yurick, who had died in 2015.   Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late James and Clara (Young) McHugh. She was...

Mar 28, 2017

Joseph J. Kovatch Sr., 83, of Nesquehoning, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 28, 2017 in Lehighton.  He was preceded in death by wife, Florence (Lack) Kovatch and daughter Marie D. Kovatch.   Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late John J. Kovatch Sr., the founder of the Kovatch Business and Anna (Yacapsin) Kovatch....

Mar 8, 2017

Dolores M. Romanek, 76, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 8th at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA.   Born in Hazleton PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Veronica (Butchko) Eslieb.  She was a lifelong member of the community and worked as a seamstress at several area garment...

Jan 21, 2017

John Sniscak Jr., 91, of Breinigsville PA, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 21 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of the late Rose Helene (Savadye) Sniscak.  Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Sniscak.  John was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S....

Dec 2, 2016

James P. Garcia, 81, of 217 7th St. Weatherly PA, formerly of Bethlehem and Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday evening at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Frances (Matalone) Garcia, who had passed away in 2013.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Jesus and Helen...

Nov 22, 2016

Casimer P. "Casey" Yelito, 87, of 71 Park Ave, Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Sobolewski) Yelito, who passed away in 2009.

Born in Lansford PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary...

Oct 8, 2016

Sandra L. Rotan Kennedy, 65, of 430 East Bertsch St. Lansford PA, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 8th, at ST. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem PA, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late George Kennedy.  Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (McLaughlin)...

Jun 26, 2016

Theresa S. Koomar, 86, of Lehighton, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Sunday while a resident of Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of the late James Koomar, who had died in 1996.  Born in the Village of Hauto section of Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Trusa)...

May 20, 2016

Diane M. Whitehead 72, of 118 East Center St., Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 20th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown PA, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Rev. Edward E. Whitehead, who had died in 2012.  Born in Cambridge MA, she was a daughter of the late...

Apr 28, 2016

Thomas J. Pilla Sr., 83, of 114 W. Diaz Ave., Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Felicia (Acanfora) Pilla. They were married for 54 years.

He was a machine operator for Blue Ridge Pressure Castings, Lehighton, for...