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...

Mark Liszka, 55, of McAdoo and formerly of Garfield, NJ, passed away Saturday morning at his residence.  Born in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph and Zofia (Biekisz) Liszka. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mark had career as a real estate investor. Surviving, are his wife of 19 years, Ewelina ‘Inka’ Liszka; brothers Steve Liszka of Florida and Edward Liszka of Dingmans Ferry; sister Diana Liszka of Franklin Lakes, NJ; stepdaughter Edyta and...

Janet R. Amos-Michalski (nee Farnish) passed away on March 17, 2021. Born in McAdoo, PA on September 13, 1942, the second child of Joseph and Regina (O’shaughnessy) Farnish. Janet attended St. Patrick’s grade school in McAdoo and graduated from Marian Catholic High School. Janet was employed by the Hazelton Penna. Association of the Blind. Janet was married to Donald L. Amos of Audenried, PA for 30 years and had one child Kevin D. Amos and relocated to Riva, Maryland. She was an...

Rita Krushinsky, 80, of Still Creek, passed away Saturday evening at St. Luke Pavilion, Hazleton. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Rush) Barna. Rita was a member of St. Mary’s U.C. Church, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, she was employed in the area garment industry, and later, at Hills Dept. Store of West Hazleton.  Rita was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for many years. She also enjoyed attending Silver Sneakers classes. She was a...

Andrew Basil Seroka, 71, of New Ringgold, passed away Thursday morning at home.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Petruncio) Seroka. Andrew was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul B.C. Church, Beaver Meadows. He was a farmer for over 40 years working on the family farm. He played professional baseball in 1970-71 for the Detroit Tigers organization. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a loving and devoted father and his...

Thomas J. Sherno, 62, of Weatherly and formerly of Levittown, passed away Saturday morning, January 23, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Fedor) Sherno. He was the proprietor of Thomas Sherno Garage Doors, LLC. Tom was a hard-working man and he always enjoyed listening to music. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a brother...

Peter C. Perna, 88, of Kelayres, passed away suddenly Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Kelayres, he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Notaro) Perna.  Peter was a member of the Church of All Saints, McAdoo.  He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Prior to retiring, he was head of maintenance at Harman-Geist Stadium for the Hazleton Area School District. Peter was a member of the McAdoo V.F.W. Post 6708 and the McAdoo...