All Obituaries

                                                         Michael Joseph Knies                                                                   1921-2019   Michael (Mike)...

Thomas J. Robin, 82, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. He was the husband of Ann Marie (Sharp) Robin. They celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on May 22nd of this year. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late John J. and Pauline (Cadugan) Robin. He was employed as a laborer for PennDOT for over 30 years until retiring. He was a graduate of Summit Hill High School. He was also a member of the former St....

James D. Mckeever, 73, of Allentown, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 8, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Campus. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Thomas Peter and Josephine Theresa (Yatsko) Mckeever. He was employed in the maintenance department of Tarkett in Allentown for over 40years until retiring. He was of the Catholic Faith. Jim was a graduate of Marian High School and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.    Surviving are a son Kevin and his wife...

Alyssa Ann Bernardi, 27, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. Born in Hoboken, NJ, she was a daughter of Michael Thomas Bernardi of North Bergen, NJ and Theresa Ann (Hochstadter) Bernardi of Lansford. She was employed as a CNA for the former Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living Facility in Lansford. She was a graduate of Panther Valley High School, Class of 2009 and then went on to graduate top of her class at CCTI....

Catherine A. Thompson of Lansford, PA formerly of West Long Branch, NJ died unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2019. She was 60 years old.  Cathy loved being outside in nature. She loved to go fishing, crabbing, camping, boating and just hanging out at the beach. Cathy loved to listen to music. She was quick witted, liked to make people laugh and was forever the jokester.  She was predeceased by her father and mother Paul M. and Helen C. Thompson and her brother Richard D....

Richard C. Rehatchek, 80, of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Harvilla) Rehatchek. He was employed as a grinder for Stanley Vidmar in Allentown for 30 years. He was also an assistant manager for the former JJ Newberry’s in Lansford. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was of the Catholic Faith. Richard attended many Nascar races and ran...

Mrs. Elaine Greek, 76, of New Columbus, Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in MapleShade Meadows, Nesquehoning. She was the widow of Francis X. "Mucky" Greek, who passed away on Jan. 27, 2017. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Mikulski) Sydorak. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser in Nesquehoning. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish of the Panther Valley, Summit Hill. Elaine was a Judge of Elections in...

Elizabeth Ann Morgans, 84, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 23, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Morgans who passed away December 11, 2003. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Harrity) Wilhelm. She was employed as a clerk for many companies including; The First National Bank of New York where she was selected to represent them at the 2nd annual International Home Exposition, Carbon...

Mary Maradeo, 96, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 23, 2019 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Maradeo who passed away June 16, 2005 and the late John Dolinsky. Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Eva Labyack. She was a house wife and a secretary for the family business, Joseph Maradeo Builder Inc., Nesquehoning. She was of the Greek Catholic Faith. Mary was a great benefactor to St. John Russian Orthodox Church,...

James T. Filer, 68, of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 9, 2019 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Nancy (O’Donnell) Filer. They celebrated their 33rd Wedding Anniversary in March of this year. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Donald and Arlene (Lines) Filer. He was employed as a Biology Teacher for the Panther Valley School District for 42 years until retiring in 2016. He was a 1969 graduate of Panther Valley High School,...