Elizabeth Zatorsky, 93, of Haddock, passed away Thursday morning at the Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. Born in Buck Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Berezynak) Yutko. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the local garment industry.  In her younger years, Elizabeth had attended Mahoning Twp. schools.  She enjoyed taking trips to the casinos, gardening, puzzle books, and polka dances with...

Rudolph Arnoldi, 85, of Hazleton, passed away Monday morning at the Patrician Personal Care Home, Hazleton.  Born in Freeland, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gemma (Springhetti) Arnoldi. ​Rudy was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hazleton, and was a U.S. Army veteran. ​Prior to retiring, he was a real estate investor. ​Rudy was a beloved husband and father.  He enjoyed spending time in Florida and vacations with...

Patricia A. “Tricia” Kuchera, 52, of McAdoo, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, she is the daughter of Patricia (Marasiak) Labert of Tresckow and the late Joseph C. Labert. She was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton. Tricia was employed at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton as a Respiratory Therapist, where she provided loving care to every patient she encountered over the 30 years she worked there.  She was an avid...

George P. Yanoshik, Sr., 91, died peacefully Wednesday evening December 30, 2020 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA, where he most recently resided. Born December 1, 1929 in Lofty, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Urinchak) Yanoshik. He and his identical twin brother John (Jack) Yanoshik were life-long owners of Twins Auto Sales in the Greater Hazleton area. He is survived by sons George Yanoshik, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA; David Yanoshik of Bethlehem Township, PA;...

Andrew J. Yenchick, 59, of Hazle Twp., passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Andrew “Sonny” Yenchick of Hazleton and the late Mary Ellen (Greybosh) Yenchick. Andy was a member of Holy Rosary R. C. Church, Hazleton. He was employed by Perchak Trucking Co. as a Truck Driver. Andy was a hardworking man. He enjoyed playing lotteries and games of chance. He most enjoyed spending time with...

Mary F. Zapotosky passed away unexpectedly on Christmas night.  She was 60 years old.  Mary loved having her children and grandchildren visit her, so much so, that some never left.  She was a very strong advocate for her children.  Even when they did wrong, she still took their side, unrelentingly.  She loved blueberry picking and making pies, deep sea fishing and going to New York with her companion, Tim, with whom she shared her life with...

John Michael “Chita” Voytko, 67, of Jeanesville, passed away on Thursday while a patient at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton, since December 22.  Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Cleoria Corra and Pat VanGroski.  John was a Vietnam Era veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. He was also a member of the Flying Aces MC, Rockport. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Fritz Construction of McAdoo. John was well-known...

Mark John Moisey, 60, passed away Tuesday, December 22nd. As a shooting star burns for a brief and brilliant span across our sky, so did Mark’s glorious life glow, leaving sparks in the hearts of all that knew and loved him. It is impossible to sum up so great a man, so before we can gather together and share stories as friends, here are few words to hold on to -- ‘till then. Mark John Moisey was born on The Feast of the Assumption, August 15th, 1960 to joyful parents Michael...

Mary Ann D. Christina, 80, of Tresckow, passed away Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.             Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily (Craver) Christina.             Mary Ann was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton.             Prior to retiring, she...

Patricia Lepinski, 77, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday at The Community Medical Center, Tom's River, New Jersey. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Bliha) Critchosin. Patricia was of the Byzantine Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed as an accountant at Putnam Publishing of New Jersey. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband Albert Lepinski, Sr.; brothers Michael Critchosin, and Charles...