Vickie Annette Hartz, 72, of Zion Grove and formerly of McAdoo, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Orefield.  Born in Houston, Texas, she is the daughter of Bertha Nathalie (David) Ingram of Florida and the late Billy Hugh Ingram. Vickie was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Sheppton and the former St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, McAdoo. She attended Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI. She was employed as an office manager for the Ford...

Senior Master Sergeant James Eick, USAF (Ret), 83, of Kelayres, and formerly of Hometown, passed away Saturday at his home.             Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Yankovich) Eick.             He was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo.             James was a Korean and...

Master Sgt. Gerald J. Nork, USAF, retired, 59, passed away May 15 at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Ariz., following a brief illness.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Dr. Leonard and Marian (Koons) Nork. He was a graduate of Hazleton High School and Stevens Trade School.  Gerald worked for several auto body shops before joining the U.S. Air Force. His career in the Air Force spanned 21 years, achieving the rank of master sergeant. Gerald was a Gulf War...

Geraldine "Mickey" Stinnett, 76, of Hazle Village passed away Sunday evening at her home.  Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Robert Sparling and Catherine Collister. Geraldine was a member of Welsh Congregational Church, Hazle Village, where she was a former treasurer and trustee. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a bookkeeper. Geraldine was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her...

Harold S. Rohde, 88, of Weatherly, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Julius and Stella (Steigerwalt) Rohde. Harold was a member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly. Prior to retiring, he was employed for the U. S. Postal Service, and was the Postmaster in White Haven. Harold was a member of the Hazle Azalea Fellowship Masonic Lodge 327.  He was inducted into the Weatherly Athletic Hall of...

Janice M. Matrician, 52, of Ben Titus Rd., Tamaqua, passed away Monday at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she is the daughter of Floyd and Geraldine (Carroll) Brothers, of Ben Titus Rd., Tamaqua. Janice was of the Baptist faith. She was last employed as a Registered Nurse at the VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving, are her daughters Shaqkita Powell and husband Floyd of Plymouth; and Latia Nahf of Tamaqua; grandchildren Alania, Sierra, and Mya; sister Melinda Wade, Bronx, NY; and uncles,...

Mary Ann Dvorshock, 84, formerly of McAdoo, passed away Friday at McCall House of Open Arms Hospice, Simpsonville, SC.   Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Susan (Kowalchick) Stasek. Mary Ann was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed at McAdoo Manufacturing. Mary Ann was a former secretary of McAdoo High School Alumni Assoc. and past president of McAdoo Prime Timers. Preceding her in death,  were her...

Herbert E. Haberle, Sr., 71, of Kelayres, passed away Thursday morning at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.   Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola Haberle. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a welder for most of his life. Herbert was an avid fisherman. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife Darlene (Bianco) Haberle and sister Dorothy Haberle. Surviving, are daughter Lisa Adams and husband Edgar of Tresckow; son...

Simon T. Tomushunis, Jr., 73, of McAdoo, passed away Monday afternoon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Simon G. and Jennifer (Margavich) Tomushunis. Simon was of the Roman Catholic faith and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.  Prior to retiring, he was first employed at Beryllium Corp., Hazleton, then Dorr-Oliver, Hazleton and...

Liam John Gilbert, 7 months old, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Friday morning at home. Liam was born October 27, 2018 in Danville, and is the precious baby boy of Joseph and Mariana (Gorski) Gilbert, of Ringtown. He is a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, where he was baptized. Liam was a happy baby with big blue eyes.  His smile and giggles would always brighten up the room.  Liam loved riding in the Ringtown Fire Truck with his mom and...