All Obituaries

Thersea E. Michalac 1938 - 2021 Theresa E. Michalac, 83, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 17, 2021 in her residence. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dowling) Evans. She was employed as a seamstress in many garment factories in Nesquehoning until retiring. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nesquehoning.   Surviving are a son Bernie Stianche of Nesquehoning; a...

Robert J. Vrablic 1929 - 2021 Robert J. “Sarge” Vrablic Sr., 91, of Summit Hill, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary L. (Derby) Vrablic who passed away July 18, 2016. Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Kostelnik) Vrablic. He was a retired Master Army Sergeant in the United States Army serving in the Army Security Agency during the Korean War. He then went on and became a Northeast Army...

George A. Malaska  1945-2021   George A. Malaska, 75, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 14, 2021 after a 5 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer in his home in New Columbus where he was born on November 24, 1945. He was a son of the late Angelo “Bearcat” Sr. and Anna (Malik) Malaska. He was employed as a forklift operator for New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton for 40 years until retiring in 2004. He was a graduate of Nesquehoning High School, Class...

Anna Thear 1929-2021   On April 7, 2021 Anna Thear, retired Public Health Nurse in Montgomery County, MD passed away at home in Brookeville, MD. She was 91 years old. Devoted wife for 58 years of Thomas Thear, who pre-deceased her in 2012. Ann was born in Pennsylvania where she received her Nursing Degree. She moved with her husband to Rockville, MD in 1953, working at a hospital in DC before becoming a Public Health Nurse in 1955 for 25 years, a job she loved and was very passionate...

Fred A. Cerimele 1935-2021   Fred A. “Zeppy” Cerimele, 85, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Campus. He was the husband of Marguerite (Campo) Cerimele. They celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary in June of last year. Born in Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Michael and Philomena “Mayme” (Parano) Cerimele. He was employed as an assemblyman for Mack Trucks in Allentown and...

Margaret E Hubitsky 1929-2021   Margaret E Hubitsky, 92, entered into eternal rest March 15 2021. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Sabluk) Hubitsky. Margaret was a graduate of Lehighton High School, excelled at bowling and softball, and was employed by Western Electric in Allentown. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Nesquehoning.       She is survived by her close friend Gloria Sostak,...

  Veronica Belekanich 1927-2021   Veronica Belekanich, 93, fell asleep in the Lord at home on Sunday, March 14, 2021.   For 66 years she was the loving and devoted wife of Francis Belekanich who passed before her in 2013.  Born and raised in Freeland (Sandy Run) Pennsylvania, she was the youngest of five children born to Michael and Elizabeth (Metro) King.  She graduated from Foster Township High School in Freeland, Pennsylvania, and worked briefly at Tong...

George H. Miller Sr. 1937-2021   George H. Miller Sr., 84, of Lehighton, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 09, 2021 in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. Born in Albrightsville, he was a son of the late Howard L. and Eva J. (Berger) Miller. He was employed by the Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 until retiring. After graduating from Nesquehoning High School, George enlisted and served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Beaver Run Rod and Gun...

Vincent R. Garvey Jr. Esq. 1956-2021   Vincent R. Garvey Jr. ESQ., 65, of Jonestown, entered into eternal rest February 24, 2021 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Jeanne V. (Fuller) Garvey who passed away August 15, 2009. Born in Hazelton, he was a son of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Campbell) Garvey. He was employed as a lawyer working throughout Carbon County for over 40 years, a caretaker for Merakey in Orwigsburg, and he taught Business Law at Luzerne County...

Margaret R. Dolena 1925 - 2021   Mrs. Margaret R. Dolena, 96, passed away peacefully at Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weathery, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Michael C. and Margaret M. (Lapos) York of Nesquehoning.  Following graduation from high school, Margaret worked in Washington, D.C., as a civilian employee for the Department of Navy. After returning to Nesquehoning, she married the late Metro Dolena, formerly of Coaldale,...