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...

Apr 11, 2016

Margaret M. Petrucci, 91, of Cherry Hill NJ, formerly of the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Monday at JFK Memorial Hospital in Cherry Hill NJ.  She was the wife of the late Matthew Petrucci, who passed away in 2000.

Born in Coaldale PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and...

Mar 24, 2016

Janet R. Gilbert, 77, of 1018 North St., Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 24th, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Charles F. Gilbert Sr., who preceded her in death in 2013.  Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Donald) Kishbaugh. ...

Mar 14, 2016

Genevieve R. Rhyder, 88, formerly of Nesquehoning, and presently a resident at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center entered into eternal rest at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Gnaden Huetten Campus on Monday, March 14, 2016.   She was the wife of the late Vincent Rhyder, who had died in 1986.  Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late...

Mar 11, 2016

Janet Jacobs, 83, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Friday March 11 in her residence with her loving daughter Kim by her side. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Jacobs who preceded her in death in 2014.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Misoda) Bruszo.

She...

Feb 6, 2016

Mrs. Pauline M. Roos, 82, of 677 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA, entered into eternal reward surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 6, in her residence.  She was the wife of the late David J. Roos, a homebuilder who was born in the Hacklebernie section of present day Jim Thorpe, and who passed away in 2001.  Born...

Feb 2, 2016

Orlando "Butchie" Rutch, 68, of 24 West Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning PA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Born in Coaldale, he as a son of the late O.J. and Helen (Benyo) Rutch.  "Butchie" worked as a custodian for many years for the Panther Valley School District, at the elementary...

Dec 23, 2015

Oliver J. Mayberry Jr., 75, of Nesquehoning, formerly of Pottstown PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at the Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg PA.  Born in Pottstown PA, he was a son of the late Oliver J. and Arlene (Tyson) Mayberry.  He worked a Fireman Driver for the Phillies Fire Dept. in Pottstown for many years and also did...

Dec 7, 2015

Marion M. Tyahla, 84, of the Hometown Nursing Center, Hometown PA, formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 07, at the Hometown Nursing Center.  She was the widow of the late John J. Tyahla, who had died in 1998.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late James and...

Oct 10, 2015

Mary (Bitsko) Cortese, 90, of Lincoln Park NJ, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains NJ.  She was the wife of the late Edward Cortese, who preceded her in death in 2001.  Born in the Seek section of Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Zelinka) Bitsko.  She lived most...

Aug 23, 2015

Josephine C. Sauka, 92, of Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning, and formerly of the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday at Maple Shade Meadows.  She was the wife of the late John Sauka, who passed away in 2002.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Joseph...

Aug 22, 2015

Stephen W. Yurick, 86, of 16 White Pine Lane, Lehighton, formerly a longtime resident of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Blue Mountain Health System, Lehighton.  He was the husband of Mary A. (McHugh) Yurick, and they had been married for 60 years.  Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Stephen and Suzanne (Hoshko)...

Jul 23, 2015

Jessica L. Bitsko, 28, of 16 Acom Lane Jim Thorpe PA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 23rd in Philadelphia PA Born in Abington PA, she was the daughter of Thomas M. and Deborah L. (Wolfsberger) Bitsko. She was a TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support), working with children. She was a 2005 Graduate of Jim Thorpe High School. She...

Jun 5, 2015

Marian Kerestes, 77, of 215 West Bertsch St., Lansford PA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5th at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem.  She was the widow of Michael J. Kerestes.  Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Valentine and Mary (Sniscak) Kovach.  She last worked at the former My Place Restaurant in Lansford, making...

May 5, 2015

Joseph E. Matalone Jr., 87, of 117 East Columbus Ave., Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 5 th at his residence.  Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth (DeAngelo) Matalone.  Joseph worked first in the Shipyards in Chester PA and then worked for many years on the assembly line...