James W. “Perky” Cancierius, 89, formerly of McAdoo, passed away Monday evening at St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem.  Born in Audenried, he was the son of the late Theodore J. and Kathryn (Roberts) Cancierius. Perky was a member of Welsh Congregational Church, Hazle Village, where he was Past President of the Board of Trustees. He was a 1949 graduate of West Hazleton High School and was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Prior to retiring, Perky was...

Richard M. Magula, 88, of Hazle Twp., passed away Friday evening at The Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton on March 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Nydock) Magula. He was a graduate of St. Gabriel’s High School and then entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War.  Richard began his working career in the electrical trades and later worked in sales for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Married to Helen (Pavlick)...

George A. Skeeba, 95, of McAdoo, passed away Wednesday morning at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton, after a brief illness.  Born in Yorktown, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Antonina (O’Lear) Skiba. George was a member of the former St. Kunegunda’s R.C. Church, McAdoo. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy.  He was slated to be part of the land invasion of the Japanese mainland, which never occurred because the atomic bomb was dropped on...

William L. Kresge, 75, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Emily (Eli) Kresge. Bill was a graduate of Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1963. Prior to retiring, he was the proprietor of Robert B. Kresge and Son Plastering Co. of Hazleton. Bill was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Audenried. As a youth, he served as Acolyte and Crucifer. He was a former President and...

Bernard E. Mihalick, Sr., 73, of Tamaqua, passed away Friday morning at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was born in Hazleton, and of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Morgan Knitting Mills, Hometown, and proprietor of Bernie Mihalick Coil Cleaning & Repairing. Bernie was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed going to car shows to display his 1974 Camaro. Bernie belonged to many clubs and organizations Preceding him in death was his sister...

Angelo "Tony" Scordato passed away on July 22, 2021 surrounded by family.  He was the son of Rose (Cappello) and Angelo Scordato, the brother of Al "Freddy", and the beloved uncle of Christine (Sean Gallagher) and her son, Ben Palmere; Patricia Walters (David) and her children William and Annaliese; and Elizabeth and her children, Sarah and Leah DiGiorgio.    While Tony was born in Brooklyn, he spent his childhood summers in...

Lillian M. Sacco, 97, formerly of Kline Twp. and a resident of Hometown Nursing Home, passed away Wednesday at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale.  Born in Audenried, she was the daughter of the late William and Ida (Rice) Schaar. Lillian was a life-long member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Audenried. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all. Preceding her in death, was her husband Frank...

Beloved Rose Marie Mashack, 91, of Still Creek, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Crystal Ridge, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Kapuschinsky. She was a member of St. Mary’s U.C. Church, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Rose Marie was a hairdresser and along with her husband, She helped to maintain the family farm for over 50 years. Rose Marie was a member of the Third Order of Franciscans, Sybertsville. She was a...

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...