Diane Alice Eisenman, 73, of McAdoo peacefully entered the gates of heaven on April 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Hazleton on January 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Mehalchin) Price.  An avid gardener and exceptional cook, you would always find her in the kitchen making bake sale goods and perfecting family recipes that will carry on. Her love reflected that of Jesus Christ and her service to others exemplified the Holy Spirit...

Our beloved David peacefully passed away on March 4, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends.   David was born in McAdoo, on April 24, 1946, to Anthony and Mary (Didick) Petrulsky, Sr.  He attended Hazleton High School and Vocational School, Class of 1964.   After serving in the United States Army in Vietnam, Dave was honorably discharged as a Private First Class in December 1967. While there he received the Good Conduct Medal-First Award, National Defense...

Creda E. Sebia, 95, of West Penn Twp. and formerly Hazleton, passed away Thursday evening at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Petrina “Anna” (Dino) Eramo. Creda was a longtime member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton, and devoted to her faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the local garment industry. Creda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was compassionate and enjoyed...

Emily G. Wersinger, 83, of Pardeesvile, passed away Saturday evening at the Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton.  Born in Coopersburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Flora (Koch) Thomas and was of the Protestant faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the garment industry at McAdoo Mfg. and Sportscraft. Emily was a puzzle enthusiast.  She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. Preceding her in death, were her son Eugene Wersinger;...

Lorraine J. Volciak, 72, of McAdoo, passed away Wednesday morning at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ruth (Miller) Panco, Sr. and was of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Michael’s Distribution Center, Humboldt. Lorraine was an active member of the Pardeesville Recreation Committee. She enjoyed crafting projects, trips to the beach and making wonderful memories with her family and...

John Karpatch, Jr., 90, of Tresckow, passed away Friday morning at his home. Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late John and Anna Karpatch, Sr. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the former St. Michael’s R.C. Church, Tresckow. John was the proprietor of Karpatch’s Garage, Tresckow. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, are his daughter Geri Ann Karpatch and sister Irene Palmer. Surviving, are his wife of 64 years, Doris (Kondrick)...

Jean Ann Matweecha, 63, of McAdoo, passed away Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Wisgo) Matweecha. Jean Ann was employed for 30 years in the office at Callahan Bearings, McAdoo. She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo. Her love of music brought her to the church choir, where she was also a former choir conductor. Jean Ann also volunteered her time as a...

Theresa Marie Sporay, 83, of McAdoo, passed away Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Kovatch) Sellers. Theresa was a graduate of McAdoo High School, class of 1956. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Theresa was also a member of the former St. Stephen’s parish and the former St. Mary of the Assumption parish, both of McAdoo, and a prefect in the Altar Rosary Society.  Prior...

Maureen “Molly” Cesario, 91, of Kelayres, passed away peacefully Tuesday surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Karen Wallace. Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Nicolina (Mazzulla) Cesario. Molly was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and also the former Immaculate Conception Church, Kelayres, where she served as Vice-President of the Christian Mother’s Society, and a member of the church choir.  For...

Josephine L. Boris, 93, a lifelong resident of Tresckow, passed away Friday morning at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Treskow, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Romanell) Ricco. Josephine was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed with the Hazleton Area School District. Josephine was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all. She was the last surviving...