All Obituaries

Marie Jane Derkosh, 88, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 18, 2018 in MapleShade Meadows, Nesquehoning. She was the wife of the late Stephen “Drake” Derkosh who passed away December 24, 2002. Born in Jim Thorpe, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Sadie (Engleman) Rohn. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Jim Thorpe where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America....

Mary Ann Ritenour, 69, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Ritenour who passed away February 8, 2014. Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late William V. and Ann D. (Damian) Fauzio. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Kovatch Corp. in Nesquehoning and then as a secretary for Hamon Cooling Towers in Bridgewater, NJ until retiring. She was a member of St....

John J. Padora Sr., 66, of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of Lawrence “Mickey” Padora of Tamaqua and the late Rose Macaluso. He was a self employed carpenter for over 30 years. He was a member of  the Tamaqua Pool League. John also loved skiing and fishing but especially loved spending time with his family and friends. John will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Raymond Bruce McHose, 74, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 10, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Glennda L. (Coleman) McHose. They celebrated their 34th Wedding Anniversary on November 28th of last year. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Mary A. (Biasi) McHose. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War on the USS Fairview in New London, Connecticut. He was employed as a cook in the US Navy. He was a...

Rose Kashlak (nee Mikitsh) died peacefully October 20 in Cape May, NJ with family by her side. She was 91. A former Philadelphia resident, she was the loving mother of three children – Jane (Paul Kerlinger) Roger and Rosemary Newman.  Rose had five grandchildren – Adam and Jacob, Brian and Rebecca Newman and Stephanie Belcastro. Great-granddaughter Anna Rose was born this summer. Rose is also survived by a brother, John Mikitsh.   Rose is predeceased by her husband of...

  Matthew J. Nothstein, 33, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 14, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Ashley (Hall) Nothstein. They celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary on October 20th of last year. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of Lisa Nothstein of Kutztown. He was employed as a programmer for Heritage Sign and Display in Nesquehoning for 14 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Big Creek, Lehighton. He was a graduate of Panther...

Patricia A. Kattner, 69, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Frank Kattner of Nesquehoning and the late John Wargo who passed away April 25, 1984. Frank and Patricia celebrated their 22nd Wedding Anniversary on March 30th of this year. Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Patsy and Connie (Vito) Fauzio.  She was a housewife. She was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic...

Robert J. Hlavaty, 74, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 8, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Faye (Miller) Hlavaty. They celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on October 11th of last year. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Derkac) Hlavaty. He was employed as a machinist for 20 years in Bethlehem Steel and Mack Trucks and then worked for the Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority until retiring in 2006. He was a United States...

Corinne T. Kattner, 66, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the Hospice House of VNA of St. Luke’s, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Kattner who passed away August 30, 2005. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cunegunda (Sliwa) Meleski. She was the owner, along with her husband Paul until his death, and office clerk for the Kattner Coal and Oil Inc. for 39 years and then became secretary for the past two...

Michael “Cheaser” Zwiesdak, 68, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 22, 2018 in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke’s, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Kuba) Zwiesdak who passed away June 13, 1999. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Michael and Sara (Vitek) Zwiesdak. He was employed by the Coaldale-Lansford-Summit Hill Sewer Authority until retiring. He was a graduate of Panther Valley High School, Class of 1968 and...