Irene A. Gladis, 86, of McAdoo, passed away Saturday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.             Born in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Justofin) Voyda.             She was a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, and also, the McAdoo Prime Timers and the Hazleton Senior...

Marian J. Cara, 93, formerly of Kelayres, passed away Tuesday at Rolling Hills Care Center, Lebanon, New Jersey.   Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Orlando) Cara. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the former McAdoo Manufacturing. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceding her in death, was her sister Anita Cara and brother Patrick “Buddy” Cara....

Regina C. Kurtz, 87, of Hazle Twp., and formerly of McAdoo, passed away Sunday morning at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Lukatch) Stankiewitch. Regina was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Freeland, where she volunteered her time. She was first employed in the area garment industry, and prior to retiring, she was employed at Boscov’s of Hazleton.  Preceding her in death, were her husband...

Irene (Sumadaka) Adams, 89, formerly of McAdoo and currently a guest at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Rush Twp., was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Mother's Day. Born and raised in Heckscherville, she was the daughter of the lateHarry and Mary Sumadaka and lived for a time in Hazleton at Hilltop Apartments prior to residing at the nursing home. She was an active member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo, and was a devote Catholic who...

James J. Yenchick, 49, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday morning at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Andrew Yenchick of Hazleton and the late Mary Ellen (Greybosh) Yenchick. Jim was a member of Holy Rosary R. C. Church, Hazleton. He was the proprietor of Yenchick Coal Sales of Hazleton. Jim was a hardworking man. Trucks, restoring and racing cars was his passion.  He also loved spending his time with his...

Christopher M. Perhonitch, 40, of Lebanon and formerly of McAdoo, passed away suddenly on Saturday. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Janet (Skotek) Perhonitch of McAdoo and the late Nicholas Perhonitch. He was first employed at Henkel Corp. of Hazleton, and currently at The Hershey Company as an Operational Excellence Manager. Chris was a Marian High School graduate, class of 1997, where he was a basketball and football standout, earning the Times News Player of the Year Award in...

Dorothy P. “Dottie” Bumbulsky, 49, of Ringtown, became an angel on Wednesday, surrounded by her family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Hazleton, on November 20, 1970, she is the daughter of Alberta (Whah) Bumbulsky of McAdoo and the late Peter Bumbulsky. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Dottie was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, class of 1988. She was a four-year letterman in softball and a rifle twirler in the band.  Long...

Arthur R. Fuehrer, 82, of Cove Village, Zion Grove, passed away Saturday morning at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Shenandoah, where he resided after being diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer’s Disease.   Born in West Hazleton on December 21, 1937, he was son of the late Arthur G. and Mary O. (Semon) Fuehrer.  Art was of the Protestant faith. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served four years beginning 1955. Art worked many notable...

Julie Kitsock, 101, of Levittown, passed away Friday at Juniper Village of Lebanon. Born in Tresckow, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Megyas) Goydich. She was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo. Julie was first employed in the area garment industry, and later retiring from the Bristol Twp. School District as a custodian. Julie was the ‘favorite Aunt’ for all her nieces and nephews. She loved caring for all of her family and...

Anna Marie “Kookie” Ruby, 72, of Kelayres, passed away Thursday morning at her home.  Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Angeline (Cesario) Perna. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Kookie was first employed in the area garment industry and later as a hostess/waitress for area restaurants. Kookie was widowed at an early age, she worked hard and lived for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking...