Madeline C. Butala, 90, of McAdoo, passed away Monday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Bartosh) Casper. She was a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo. Madeline, along with her husband George, were the proprietors of Butala’s Bar, McAdoo.    Madeline was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the last surviving member of her...

Anthony B. “Tony” Fudge, 67, of McAdoo, adored father, fantastic brother, amazing grandfather, great mailman and wonderful friend, passed away at home on Sunday, May 30.  Born September 14, 1953, in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Angeline R. (Tomaino) Fudge. Tony attended McAdoo Catholic Schools and graduated from Marian Catholic High School, class of 1971. He also attended Williamsport College. He was a devoted catholic and was a member of All Saints...

Theresa Faleshock, 95, formerly of Kelayres, passed away Friday evening at Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly.  Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Palumbo) Padora. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Franglo of Hazleton.         Preceding her in death, were her husband Andrew Faleshock; daughter Andra Hill; brothers Daniel and Mickey Padora; and...

Lawrence "Larry" E. Patton Sr., 86, of McAdoo was called home to the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his family Wednesday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Lawrence was born in McAdoo on Nov. 21, 1934. He was the son of the late Alexander and Teresa (Boyle) Patton. Lawrence was a lifelong McAdoo resident, attending St. Patrick's Elementary School and McAdoo High School, a member of the Class of 1952. Lawrence joined the U.S. Army shortly afterward. He was a veteran of...

Vera M. Lombardo, 73, a life-long resident of McAdoo, passed away Saturday morning at the Seasons Hospice of Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and  Veronica (Madochick)  DeBalko. Vera was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was last employed at DeBalko’s Standard Drug Store, McAdoo. Vera was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, and will be sadly...

Isabel B. Otterino, 90, of Forty Fort and formerly of Hometown, passed away Thursday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre.  Born in Drums, she was the daughter of the late John and Violet (Perice) Lemon. She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Kelayres.  Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry. Isabel most enjoyed caring for her beloved...

Neil N. “Chiefy” Stefanisko, 46, of Gordon, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at his home. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Angeline (Melfy) Stefanisko, of Kline Twp. and the late Norman Stefanisko. Neil was a 1992 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, where he was a football standout and played on the State Championship team. He attended Wilkes University, where he played football and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, class of 1996. Neil was...

Elizabeth “Betty” Fulmer, 102, of Kelayres, passed away Monday evening at her residence.  Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Elizabeth (Cherico) Polimeno.  Betty was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed at McAdoo Manufacturing for 45 years. Preceding her in death, was her husband Charles Fulmer; sisters Jennie Polimeno, Mary Giampa and Lucille Fegley; and brothers Joseph and Carmen...

Bernadine M. Schmeer, 75, of Kelayres, passed away suddenly Monday.  Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Stranko) Befano. She was of the Roman Catholic faith.  Bernadine was an avid reader. In her younger days, she was active with the McAdoo Little League. Bernadine was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed. Preceding her in death, was her son Mark S. Schmeer, Sr., great-granddaughter Sophia Schmeer, brother...

Mary Stronko, 94, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday evening at Weatherwood Nursing Center,  Weatherly.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Molchin) Girosky. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, McAdoo. Preceding her in death, were her husband George Stronko; brothers Andrew, Peter, Stephen, and Edward Girosky; and sisters Helen Ferrence and Anna King. Surviving, are her nieces and nephews and also great-nieces...