All Obituaries

Richard G. "Dick" McIntyre 1936 - 2022   Richard G. “Dick” McIntyre, 86, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in the St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. He was the companion of Elizabeth “Betty” Lopata for 34 years. He was a math teacher for the Panther Valley School District until retiring in 1993. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late George and Grace (Boyd) McIntyre. He was a 1953 graduate of Coaldale...

Antonina C. Plaia 1940 - 2022   Antonina C. Plaia (nee Bochicchio) of Springfield, NJ passed away at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 82. A viewing will be held at the Shrine of St. Therese, 15 E. Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning, PA on Thursday, Sept. 1st, from 10-11 AM followed by the funeral mass to be celebrated at 11 AM.  Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Nesquehoning. Funeral arrangements in Nesquehoning, PA are...

Lucia A. D'Ancocna 1945 - 2022   Lucia A. D’Ancona, 76, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 19, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Agostino D’Ancona who passed away May 09, 1992. Born in Magliano Vetere, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinando and Pasqualina (Matonte) D’Alessandro. She was employed as a seamstress for many garment factories until her retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther...

Joseph C. Nelson 1948 - 2022     Joseph C. Nelson, 74, of Penn Forest Twp, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 15, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Edith M. (Camp) Nelson. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 20th of this year. Born in Billerica, MA, he was a son of the late Clarence and Louise Nelson. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Jim Thorpe. He was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School, MA. He enjoyed reading, gardening,...

Arlene J. Scheese 1928-2022     Arlene J. Scheese, 94, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Maple Shade Meadows, Nesquehoning. Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Kleppinger) Scheese. She was employed as a presser for many garment factories throughout the area until retiring. She was a member of Grace Community Church and was a charter member of the former First Baptist Church both in Lansford.  She was...

Alicia Marie Silfies  1983 - 2022   Alicia Marie Silfies, 38, of Lehighton, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in her residence. She was the daughter of Sharon Thorpe of Nesquehoning and the late Charles R. Slater. She was employed as a mail carrier and Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Parryville.   Surviving are two sons James and Tegan Sifies both of Palmerton; a daughter Alexandra Silfies of Palmerton; and two brothers Edward Cesanek...

John Murlo Jr. 1947 - 2022   John Murlo Jr., 75, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in his residence. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late John and Angela (Fuller) Murlo. He worked for the Lehighton Power and Light Company until retiring. He was a United States Veteran serving during the Vietnam War in the US Army and Navy. He was a member of the Nesquehoning Sokol Club and a member of the Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008. John enjoyed fishing, coin...

Robert A. Wehr 1936-2022   Robert A. Wehr, 85, of Schnecksville, Pa and formerly of Summit Hill, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Jane R. (Bilka) Wehr who passed away December 08, 1993. Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Leighton and Ruth (Hawk) Wehr. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.He was employed by the USPS as a mail carrier in Summit Hill...

Frank P. Crampsie 1950-2022   Frank Patrick Crampsie, 72, of Whitehall, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 15, 2022 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara (Smith) Crampsie. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on November 24th of last year. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late John L. Sr. and Margaret L. (Shober) Crampsie. He was employed as an inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Weights and Measures until his...

Carolyn D. Evans 1944 - 2022     Carolyn D. Evans, 77, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 05, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. She was the wife of James J. Evans Sr. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on October 24th of last year. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Pauline (Kunzweiler) Elias. She was employed as a crossing guard for the borough of Nesquehoning and a bus monitor for the Panther...