All Obituaries

  John W. Marczyk, 94, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 02, 2019 in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lehonchock) Marczyk. He was employed as a miner in the Nesquehoning mines and later worked in the maintenance department for the Zollinger-Harned Department Store in Allentown. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Jim...

Patricia Mary Ferencz, 72, of Lake Hauto, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 17, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. She was the wife of William John Ferencz. They celebrated their 36th Wedding Anniversary on August 13th of last year. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Yanchko) Kulina. She was employed as a nurse’s aide in many nursing homes until retiring. She was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church,...

Geraldine (GiGi) G. Stianche, 87, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center, Tamaqua. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Stianche Sr. who passed away on November 19, 2009. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Margharita (Yonnone) DeFebbo. She was a homemaker but also worked for former Cerimele’s Catering in Nesquehoning, worked in the Nesquehoning Factories and worked as a private nurse....

Edward Jule Davis, “Eddie”, “Ed-daws”, “Handz”, 42, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 7, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. He was the fiancé of Delisha Robertson. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Jule and Alena (Sheriod) Davis. He was employed as a security guard for 17 years.  He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School where he ran track and field.  He also played...

    Lucy G. Turrano, 89, formerly of New Columbus, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 26, 2019 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Vincent Turrano who passed away December 31, 1990. Born in Morea, PA, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Augustine) Onori. She was employed as a sewing machine operator for the former Tami Manufacturing Company and Kay Jay Pants Company, both in Nesquehoning until retiring. She was a member of...

Joshua Allen Binder, 65, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 25, 2019 unexpectedly in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miner Campus. Born in Allentown, Pa he was a son of the late Gene and Carol (Christman) Binder. He was a cook in many restaurants throughout the Poconos including Sky Top Lodge, Boulder Ski Resort, Camelback Resort, and Mt. Airy Casino to name a few.  Josh was an avid volunteer and will be deeply missed by all organizations he served. ...

  Anna Scheese, 99, formerly of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly. She was the wife of the late Raymond Scheese who passed away November 05, 1979. Born in Summit Hill, she was the daughter of the late Wash and Mary (Rinko) Danko. She was employed as a sewing machine operator for many factories throughout the area until retiring. She was a member of St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, Lansford...

Mary Lengyel, 96, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 20, 2019 in her residence. She was the wife of the late George Lengyel who passed away April 13, 1985. Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Barbara (Danchak) Tesosky. She was the owner and operator along with her family of the Lengyel’s Restaurant in Nesquehoning for 27 years until turning it over to her children in 1987. She was a graduate of Nesquehoning High School Class of 1941....

Mary Lorchak, 92, of Levittown, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 18, 2019 at the statesman Health and Rehabilitation Center, Levittown, PA. She was the wife of the late Peter Lorchak who passed away October 11, 2011. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Antoinette (Yurchak) Kosack. She was employed in a Jewish Deli in New York, the Brooklyn Navy yard working with Blueprints, Heppenstall in Philadephia as a crane operator, Diamond Super Market in Coaldale and...

Frances Marie Krajcir, 72, of Summit Hill, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 17, 2019 in her residence. She was the wife of Vincent L. Krajcir. They celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on November 28th of last year. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Kozuch) Hnat. She was employed as a personal aide for the Mahoning Valley Convalescent Home, Lehighton and In Home Referral, Lehighton until retiring. She was a member the former St. Michael...