Ralph M. Luchetta, Jr., "Fuzz",  36, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Ralph M. and Jeanette (Evanco) Luchetta, Sr., of McAdoo. Ralphie was a graduate of Hazleton Area High School, class of 2004. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and was last employed at Boyers Food Mart, Tamaqua. Ralphie most enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and riding his dirt bike. He...

Dorothy Novatnak, 91, of Beaver Meadows, passed away Wednesday morning at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Castura) Palko. Dorothy was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed. Preceding her in death, were her husband Robert L. Novatnak; great-grandson Brandon Novatnak; brothers John, Albert, Thomas, Joseph, William and...

Joseph W. Shema, 88, recently of Cypress, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 21 at Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation in Katy, Texas. Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late Frank and Ida (Sacckette) Shema. Joseph was a devoted Catholic. He was a graduate of Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1952. Over the years, Joseph was very active and supportive in his community helping others at his church in Northampton PA.  Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents,...

Dorothy J. (Scrbacic) Yanoshik, 87, of Lofty, passed away peacefully on November 25, at the Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton.  Born in Lansford on July 4, 1935, to Luka and Mary (Majcan) Scrbacic. She was a graduate of Lansford High School and was a seamstress for many years. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were brothers Steve and Luke Scrbacic; and sisters Katherine Puskar, Helen Coladonato, Agnes Erbe and Lucy Reece. Dorothy was the wife of John...

John R. ‘Butchie’ Damiano, 98, of McAdoo passed away Friday afternoon after a brief illness at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, Hometown. Born in Kelayres, he was the son of the late Angelo and Susan (Tomaine) Damiano. John was a devoted member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a graduate of Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1941 and Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia. John was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII. In April of 1944, he was serving...

Sonia Sachuck, 84, of Kelayres, passed away Sunday at her home.  Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hannock) Sachuck. Sonia was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo, where she was enthusiastically involved with the parish food sales and activities.  Prior to retiring, she was employed at McAdoo Manufacturing. Preceding her in death, were her brother Paul Vadyca; and sisters Vera Von Grechten, Olga Lombairde, and Irene...

Stephen R. Semuta, 69, of Sugarloaf, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Dolores (Steibler) Semuta. Stephen was a Sargent in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War and was of the Catholic Faith. He was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1971 and a graduate of Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. Prior to retiring, Stephen was employed as a Microbiologist...

           Frank N. Supon, 79, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday at his residence.           Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Frank and Esther (Williams) Supon.          Frank was a U.S. Army veteran and of the Protestant faith.          Prior to retiring, he was employed at Consolidated...

Peter J. Dowger, 58, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Patricia (Dvorshak) Dowger, McAdoo, and the late Peter Dowger. Peter was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo and a 1983 graduate of Hazleton High School. He was currently employed at Michael’s Distribution Center, Hazle Twp. Peter was an avid Penn State fan and attended many home football games. He also enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh...

Emma S. Grega, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was warmly welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 3, 2022.  Emma was called from her earthly paradise to our heavenly paradise, to be reunited with her loving husband, John. Emma and John were married in the former St. John’s Nepomucene Roman Catholic Church in Freeland, PA, on December 30, 1950.  Emma and John celebrated many wonderful years of marriage. They enjoyed traveling, and...