Rosemary Johnson, 69, of McAdoo, passed away Saturday, June 6, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the Theodore and Mary (Machey) Chulock Sr. and of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the local garment industry. Preceding her in death were her brother, Theodore Chulock Jr.; and sisters, Maryann Wong and Theresa Hollick. Surviving are her companion of 26 years, John C. Hinkel of McAdoo; son, Robert Chulock of ...

Gabriel ‘Gabe’ G. Pellock, 77, of Hazleton, passed away suddenly Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Madochick) Pellock. Gabe was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1966 and was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo, where he served as the custodian for many years. On April 1, 1968, Gabe enlisted in the PA Army National Guard. He completed his initial training at Ft. ...

Ron L. Marchetti, 86, entered into eternal peace surrounded by his family at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born on August 6, 1939, Ron was the son of Raymond and Marie (Gallagher) Marchetti.  He graduated from Hazleton High School in 1957 and joined the family plumbing business, making him the 4th generation of plumbers in his family. He went on to own R.L. Marchetti Plumbing which he operated with his son, Randy who now continues the business that has served the area ...

Mary Ann Novatnak, 68, formerly of Beaver Meadows, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning in Birdsboro at home. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Palko) Novatnak. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the Hazleton Area School District as a special education aide. Mary Ann was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, and friend and will be sadly missed by all. She had a passion for dogs and especially loved ...

Michele Luceno, 78, formerly of Lattimer, passed away Monday morning at Mt. City Nursing and Rehab Center, Hazle Twp. Born in Pennington Gap, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Victoria Lewis and was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death was her son, Marcus Luceno. Surviving are her son, Nicolas Luceno and wife, Jill of Ebervale; stepsister, Linda Ruth-Schultz of Maryland; and nieces and nephews. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the ...

  Mary C. Swartz, 96, of Hazleton, passed away Friday morning at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Devinney) Zuern. Mary was a member of Most Precious Blood R.C. Church, Hazleton. Prior to retiring, she was employed as an operator at AT&T for many years. Mary will be remembered for her warm spirit, joyful personality, and the love she shared with family and friends. She enjoyed reading and ...

Anne P. Shane, 85, of McAdoo, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 13, 1941, in Tresckow, Anne was the daughter of the late James and Anne (Donahue) McHugh. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful friend whose life was rooted in love, faith, and family. Anne shared 55 loving years of marriage with her beloved husband, Theodore “Ted” Shane, before his passing. She was preceded in ...

Jeffrey W. Dvorak, 63, of Weatherly, and formerly of McAdoo, passed away peacefully Friday at his residence in Lake Hauto, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Mary (Hladish) Dvorak and the late Joseph Dvorak, and he was of the Roman Catholic faith. Jeff was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, class of 1981 and the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was first employed at Zola Plumbing, where he ...

Jacob J. Yaskanich, 90, of West Hazleton, and formerly of Junedale, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of Paul and Anna (Samec) Yaskanich. Jacob was a proud veteran in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at Summit Utility Structures of West Hazleton. Jacob enjoyed taking his daily walks and spending quiet time reading. Preceding him in death, were his ...

Marian H. Soika, 71, of Haddock, passed away suddenly Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Kostick) Kutzko. Marian was a devout catholic and a faithful member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed for over 28 years at Quebecor Printing, Hazleton. Marian enjoyed crocheting and working on puzzle books. She especially loved spending time with her husband, whether they were out ...