Margo Marie (Howarth) Snyder, 71, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday at her home.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (Bohenek) Howarth, and a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo. Preceding her in death, were her sister, Diane (Howarth) Snyder and nephew Brian Snyder. Surviving are her sisters, Barbara Howard, of Erie and Mary Ann Lubinensky and husband Gary, of Schnecksville; and also nephews. The Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian ...

Eugene J. Shott, 79, of Tresckow, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton on January 3, 1947, he was the son of the late Frank and Hattie (Palahofski) Shott and lived in Hazleton until his marriage on May 8, 1982 to Theresa Wandishin. Eugene was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton. He was an Army veteran and served in the United States, France and Germany during the Vietnam era. He went on to serve as a Pennsylvania State Trooper until his ...

Patricia A. Dowger, 83, of McAdoo, passed away Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Telatovitch) Dvorshak and a faithful member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry. Patricia was a devoted homemaker who cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She found great joy in shopping—especially trips to the Dollar ...

Eugene T. Contrady, 83, of Conyngham, passed away Friday at Mt. City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Bavolack) Contrady. Eugene was a Vietnam War veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Navy.  Prior to retiring, he was employed for many years as a dedicated Pennsylvania State Trooper and subsequently as Process Server in Luzerne County. He was a member of the FOP Lodge #38, the American Legion, and Elks ...

Theodore J. “Teddy” Shane, 59, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Anne (McHugh) Shane, of McAdoo, and the Late Theodore A. Shane. Teddy was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1984, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was employed at ITG Cigars, McAdoo, for over 25 years and prior, he was at All-Steel, Hazleton, for many years. He was a longtime union steward for the Teamsters ...

Stanley J. Stetz, 79, of Tresckow, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 24, at his home. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Pavelko) Stetz, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Stanley was a Vietnam War veteran proudly serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Mullinnix.  Prior to retiring, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Atlantic Carbon, Jeanesville. Stanley was an avid trapshooter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a ...

Helen C. Gaughan, 86, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Jesky. She was a faithful member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Helen was a devoted homemaker and most enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. She and her husband loved going on long Sunday drives, Polkas and trips to the shore.  Preceding her in death, were husband, John P. Gaughan; son, Thomas ...

John P. “Jack” Yanoshik, 96, of Lofty, passed away Saturday morning at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, PA. Born in Lofty, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Yanoshik.  Jack was a member of the US Navy Reserves and a parishioner of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Jack was a longtime proprietor of Twins Auto Sales, Lofty. He was a true car enthusiast, he especially had a love for American-made cars, new and old.   A sports fan, Jack loved ...

Albert G Barnhart, 64, of McAdoo, passed away Thursday, March 5, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Robert and Agnes (Morott) Barnhart, and a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1979. Prior to retiring in 2000, Albert was a dedicated police Sergeant with the Hazleton City Police Dept. He was a member of the FOP Lodge 18, where he served as a past treasurer. He was also a member of the former Keystone Fire Co. and the McAdoo Fire Co & ...

Roseann Vigna, 89, of Woodside Terrace, Kline Twp., passed away Wednesday at Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dana (Ator) Sabatell. Roseann was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1953. Prior to her retirement, Roseann dedicated 44 years of service to the Hazleton Area School District, where she worked as an aide and secretary at ...