Howard W. Hoffman, 81, of Lattimer and formerly of McAdoo, passed away Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Fern Glen, he was the son of the late Oscar and Caroline (Van Worth) Hoffman. Howard was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retiring, he was employed at City Shirt Factory, Frackville. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife Jane (Festa) Hoffman; brothers Richard, Gerald and Donald Hoffman;...

Dolores A. “Dolly” Ritz, 82, of West Hazleton, passed away suddenly Thursday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late John and Bernice (Dembowski) Rodriguez.  She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Dolores was employed at Pocono Knitting Factory, Hazleton. Dolores was an avid bingo player.  She enjoyed crocheting canvas crosses for her family and friends. She also...

Helen A. Moisey, 96, of Tresckow and formerly a resident at Laurels Senior Living Community, Hazle Twp., passed away Monday afternoon at St. Luke Pavilion, Hazleton.  Born in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sarah (Stempeck) Garbacik. Helen was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and formerly of St. Michael’s R.C. Church, Tresckow. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry. Helen was a loving and devoted wife and mother,...

Patricia Mary Mehalko, age 79, of McAdoo, passed away on July 8, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, due to congestive heart failure.   Patricia was born on March 14, 1941, in Hazleton, to Dorothy (Billig) and John Mehalko, who both preceded her in death. She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Patricia, who was lovingly called "Pat" or "Trishy" lived a modest and colorful life. She enjoyed being "Mom" to her cats and loved Conway...

Angeline M. Rizzo, of Kelayres, passed Wednesday morning at home with her sister by her side.  Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Chiodo) Rizzo. Angeline was a member of the former Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Kelayres, and of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. She was also a member of the McAdoo Prime Timers. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Publix Shirt Factory, Hazleton. Preceding her in death, was her brother Sandy A. Rizzo. Surviving,...

Nicholas S. Roslevege, 78, of Kline Twp., passed away Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.   Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Olga (Shumsky) Roslevege. Nicholas was a member of Holy Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, and he was a U.S. Navy veteran. Prior to retiring, he was employed at SKF Corp. of Philadelphia, as a Sales Engineer. Nicholas was a graduate of McAdoo High School, class of 1959. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kings...

Barbara DiLauro, 78, of West Hazleton, and formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away Sunday morning at St. Luke Pavilion, Hazleton.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wallace A. and Mary (Casino) Heller. Barbara was of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Comfort Inn, of West Hazleton. Barbara enjoyed watching sporting events, especially to see her beloved grandson Chase, play baseball and basketball.  She loved the outdoors...

Mary D. Bumbulsky, 87, of Roebling, NJ, and formerly of McAdoo, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on June 20, 2020.           Born in Tresckow, she was the daughter of the late Vassil and Pauline (Buckta) Miga.          Mary was a member of St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo.          She was married to her high school...

Sylvia Cann, 85, of McAdoo, passed away Thursday morning at the Hometown Nursing Center. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Lucas) Sobolewski. Sylvia was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the local garment industry. Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all. Preceding her in death, were her husband Frederick T. Cann, Sr.; brother Eugene Sobolewski; and...

Joseph J. Garzio, of Hazle Township, passed away at St. Luke’s Miners Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coaldale on June 4th, 2020 at the age of 81 after a heartbreaking battle with Lewy Body Dementia. The son of the late Joseph and Florence (Charosky) Garzio, he was born in Hazleton on July 30, 1938 and grew up in McAdoo. He attended McAdoo High School where he was a star basketball player. He left school to work in the family business, Garzio’s Pizzeria, which is...