All Obituaries

Michael R. Brunda, 42, of Summit Hill, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 25, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. He was the husband of Megan (Malinchoc) Brunda of Summit Hill. They celebrated their 3rd Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 18th of last year. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of Andrew R. and Charmaine (Williams) Brunda of Nesquehoning. He was employed as an operator for DbI Services in Hazelton. He was a 1995 graduate of Panther Valley High School where he excelled...

  John Anthony Goides, 50, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 25, 2019 in his residence after a long battle with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of Ronald Dimitri Sr. and Kathryn Vita Marie (Murlo) Goides of Nesquehoning. He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing, Deka Batteries, in Kutztown, PA for over 23 years. He was a 1986 graduate of Panther Valley High School. Johnny was a member of The Jim Thorpers Bicycle Team by whom he...

Eugene V. Knox, 70, of Chatsworth, NJ and formerly of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Capital Health System Hospital, Trenton, NJ. He was the companion of Doreen Coronato of Manchester, NJ. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late John L. and Margaret S. (Ferko) Knox. He was employed as a civil engineer last working for Burlington County until retiring. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War with the 156th Aviation...

Mrs. Pauline A. Hager, 93, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the St. Luke’s Miners Geriatric Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of Edward L. Hager, who passed away July 12, 1977. She was a reading teacher’s aide for the Panther Valley Intermediate School until retiring in 1993. Born in Mauch Chunk Township, (New Columbus), she was a daughter of the late Benedict B. and Anna (Horos) Macalush. She was a member of the former St. Michael’s Catholic...

  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. ...