All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Lazar 1947 - 2023   Patricia Ann Lazar, 75, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 29, 2023 in St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. She was the wife of John M. Lazar. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct 28th of last year. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Wash and Sophia (Bobersky) Dacey. She was employed as a seamstress for many garment factories throughout the area until her retirement. She was a graduate of Panther...

Elizabeth Ann Mele 1938 - 2023     Elizabeth Ann Mele, 84, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Maple Shade Meadows, Nesquehoning. She was the wife of the late Angelo C. “Fats” Mele who passed away April 27, 2016. Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Jerome Sr. and Elizabeth (Militello) Citrano. She was mainly a housewife but also cleaned Dr. Evans office in Nesquehoning for several years. She was a member of the...

James Peter Connors 1951 - 2023   James Peter Connors, 71, passed away on January 24 at St. Lukes Hospital Carbon Campus after a short illness.    He was born in Jersey City, NJ and raised in Carlstadt, NJ and graduated in 1969 from East Rutherford High School. After graduation, he entered the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud VFW member and a former American Legion commander.    He is pre deceased by his parents, Arlene (Arendt) and Frank...

Donato C. Farole 1932 - 2023   Donato Carmen “Danny” Farole, 90, of Nesquehoning, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 21, 2023 in St. Lukes Hospital, Miners Campus. He was the husband of the late Margaret Mary “Peggy” Farole who passed away September 21, 2021. Born in the New Columbus section of Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Dominic “Tommy” and Angelina (Vaccaro) Farole. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the...

Anna S. Kmetz 1927 - 2023     Anna “Amy” S. Kmetz, 95, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 20, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. She was the wife of the late Joseph Kmetz who passed away August 6, 2003. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Michalic) Svok. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church, Lansford and a former member of the Hauto Fire Company Ladies’...

Marilyn A. Amodea 1945 - 2023   Marilyn A. Amodea, 77, of Lake Hauto, entered into eternal rest January 16, 2023 in her home. She was the companion of Joseph Kovach for 12 years after the passing of her late husband Joseph P. Amodea in 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Al and Jean (Feldstein) Levine. She was employed as an Artist, Teacher and Business Owner. She was the owner/operator of Heritage Frame and Glass Creations, Ltd. in Nesquehoning for 27 years...

Kimberly A. Shafer 1972-2023   Kimberly A. Shafer, 50, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 2, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. She was the wife of Vincent W. Shafer. They celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on July 9th of last year. Born in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Dorothy (Iaderasa) Locher of Lansford and Philip A. Locher of Manchester. She was a housewife. Kim enjoyed cleaning, shopping, and especially spending time...

Andrew T. Major 1933 - 2022     Andrew T. “Hogan” Major, 89, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 26, 2022 in Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living Center, Nesquehoning. He was the husband of the late Angela L. (Rose) Major who passed away May 4, 2011. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Earl and Mary (Wargo) Major. He was employed with the PBNE Railroad Bethlehem Steel. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War....

Elizabeth A. "Betty" McFadden 1929 - 2022   Elizabeth A. “Betty” McFadden, 93, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her daughter Mary Beth’s home in Barnesville. She was the wife of the late Martin McFadden Jr. who passed away April    1970. Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Pancoe) Sniscak. She was employed as a sewing machine operator for many clothing factories...

Marie Galgoci 1935 - 2022   Marie Galgoci, 87, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 11, 2022 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Joseph M. Galgoci. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Jan 9th of this year. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Krutilla) Hosak. She was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Panther Valley School District for 23 years unit retiring. She was a member of St. John...