MaryAnn R. Camilleri, 72, of Kline Twp., passed away Saturday evening, surrounded by her loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Mary (McGasko) Riffon. MaryAnn was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1969, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry for many years, and last employed at Altadis, of McAdoo. MaryAnne enjoyed gardening...

Thomas J. Geusic, 65, of McAdoo, and formerly of Lansford, passed away suddenly Friday at his residence. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Cecelia (Treichak) Geusic, Sr. Thomas was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, class of 1976, and attended Penn State University. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Thomas was a loving and devoted son, father and brother, and will be sadly missed by all. Prior to retiring, Thomas was employed with the PA Turnpike as a...

  Kay Krumm, 85, of Hazle Twp., passed away suddenly Monday at her home. Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Evelyn M. Schaller. Preceding her in death, was her brother Thomas Schaller. Surviving is her son Kevin Reph, of Hazle Twp. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family. Condolences may be entered at www.damianofhinc.com. 

  Geraldine A. Sell, 91, of Weatherly, passed away suddenly Saturday, at her home.  Born in Evanston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Esther (Bruhn) Ericsson. Geraldine was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Van Hoekelen Greenhouses, McAdoo. Geraldine was an avid bowler and an accomplished pianist. She enjoyed camping and spending time at her cabin. She loved shopping and always looked forward to a day...

Helene D. Radley, 76, of Lake Harmony, passed away Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born May 10, 1947 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Skasko) Mulik. Helene graduated from Hazleton High School in 1965 and went on to attend nursing school in Reading.  Prior to retiring, Helene was a registered operating room nurse at Hazleton General Hospital for over 40 years, and also the proprietor of Carbon Crest...

Diane M. Borchick, 74, of McAdoo, passed away on Wednesday evening, surrounded by her loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Suhina) Gronsky. Diane was the 1967 class valedictorian of Hazleton High School. Prior to retiring from Keystone Credit Union, Hazleton, as a loan officer, Diane was first employed at PPL Electric Utilities.  She was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic...

Gerald E. “Jerry” Ferdoucha, 82, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at The Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton, with his loving wife and brother at his side.  Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Violet E. (Sube) Ferdoucha. Jerry graduated from McAdoo High School in 1958, where he excelled in all sports. He was offered a basketball scholarship to Villanova University that he was unable to pursue. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Jerry was...

Russell J. Mascarell, 93, of Kline Twp., passed away peacefully, with his loving nieces at his side, on Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in McAdoo, he was the son of the late Samuel and Anna (O’Shaushnessy) Mascarell. He was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Russell was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He completed a Leaders Course for the 9th Infantry Division and was a sharpshooter. Russell later served in the U.S. Army...

           George E. Pennington, 82, of Kelayres and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday morning at his home with his loving wife by his side, after a year-long battle with cancer.           Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Helen V. (Bartlett) Pennington.          He was a graduate of West Catholic Boys High...

Diane R. Butkus, 68, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Brugger and Ethel (Miller) Hanson, and stepfather Joseph Hanson, Sr. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry for many years. ​Diane most enjoyed time spent with her family, caring for her grandchildren, baking and cooking meals for family gatherings and...