Dolores L. (Bonafair) McAloose

Dolores L. McAloose, 86, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home.

            Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Friendy) Bonafair.

            She was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo.

            Prior to retiring, Dolores was employed as a Nurse with the former Hazleton General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hazleton.

            Dolores enjoyed taking trips to the Atlantic City casinos. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be sadly missed.

            Preceding her in death, were her husband Thomas “Scoops” McAloose; sisters Marion Potzner; Theresa Prekopa and Eleanor LaBraico.

            Surviving, are her daughters Janine O’Hazzo, of McAdoo; and Jennifer Culp and husband Gregg, of Avoca; grandchildren Gina Callavini and husband Chris, and Bobby and Thomas O’Hazzo; great-grandchildren Sophia and Avery; sister Lucille Parrell, of McAdoo; and nieces and nephews also survive. 

             Her funeral will be held Monday.  The Rev. Msgr. William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, McAdoo.

            A calling hour will be held Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.

            Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

            The Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., is assisting the family with arrangements.

            Condolences may be entered, and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.

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