Frances D. Petrole, 102, formerly of Weatherly, passed away Saturday afternoon at the Manor of St. Luke Village, Hazleton.           Born in Tresckow, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Krizusoki.          She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton.          Frances truly enjoyed taking care of...

Evelyn C. Marcello, 81, of McAdoo, and formerly of Quakertown, passed away Saturday at St. Luke’s Hospital, Upper Bucks Campus.          Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Arlene (Sine) Lokay.           Prior to retiring, Evelyn was employed at Milford Enterprises of Quakertown.          She was a member of Faith...

William J. Bowman Sr., 76, of Quakake, passed away Tuesday at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Irene (Hegyes) Bowman. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War on the USS Dodge County as a Gunner’s Mate. He was a devoted member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo and a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1965. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Jeddo Highland Coal...

Betty Jane Lozosky, 89, of West Hazleton, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening at her home. Born in Jeanesville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Weber) Williams. Betty Jane was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1951 and was a member of St. John Bosco R.C. Church, Conyngham. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry. Betty Jane was a former member of the Red Hat Society, and she enjoyed going on shopping trips. She was a motherly...

Clara Ann Pritulsky, 89, of McAdoo, passed away Friday morning at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums.  Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara (Miller) Musial. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Clara had a passion for baking and sharing her delicious baked goods with all her family and friends.   She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, and will be greatly missed by...

Frank J. Corch, Jr., 84, of McAdoo, passed away Friday afternoon at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums.  Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Eleanor (Boger) Corch, Sr. Frank was a member of Christ Reformed U.C.C., McAdoo, where he was very active in church functions. He was a graduate of McAdoo High School, class of 1958, and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the McAdoo V.F.W. Post 6708, and their Firing Squad...

           Jacqueline Zeiler Karmosky, 80, formerly of Still Creek and McAdoo, passed away Sunday at Mt. City Health and Rehab Center, Hazle Twp. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaretta (Rollman) Ryan. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the former Bucilla Corp.  Jacqueline was also a skilled seamstress and continued to sew and craft after her...

Delores M. Petrulsky, 86, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly Monday morning at her home.  Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Stasek) Stratchko. She was a member of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church, McAdoo and Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Delores was employed at McAdoo Manufacturing. She was a member of the McAdoo Prime Timers and active for many years supporting the McAdoo Lions Club Blood Drive. Delores was a loving and...

Helen (Baran) Piro, formerly of McAdoo, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, in Chaska, Minnesota.  Born in Beaver Meadows, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Mihal) Baran. Helen was a life-long Byzantine Catholic and a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo. She recently moved to Minnesota to be closer to her family.  Helen was a 1944 graduate of Hazleton High School. She was married to the late Joseph Piro, a WWII veteran and partner in the...

Dr. Zachary Batcho, MD, “Zak”, 48, of San Diego, CA, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at his residence.  Born in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of Krystine Batcho, of Syracuse, NY and Ronald Yaworsky, of Ohio. Dr. Batcho began his college career earning a B.S. at Colgate University and then earning his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital,...