Obituaries
May 2026
Joseph Marsicano
Joseph Marsicano, 79, passed away peacefully Sunday morning. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Marsicano. Joe was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne, with whom he is now reunited, and his brother-in-law, Rocco Fallabel.
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Michael J. Ator Jr.
Michael J. Ator Jr. entered into eternal peace on the 19th day of May in the year 2026 at Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown. Mike was surrounded with love and admiration by his wife Kim, daughter Bryanna, sister Cindy, and his soon to be son in law Jeremy; four of the most important people in his life by his own words.
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Michael A. Paisley
Michael A. Paisley, 94, passed away Wednesday at the Laurels Senior Living Community, Hazle Township, where he has resided for the last two years.
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Nancy J. Gullick
Nancy J. Gullick, 84, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Dick Arthur and Elfreda (Leonards) Hunsinger and was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, Hazleton.
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John C. Rubinate
John C. “Jack” Rubinate, 86, of Hazle Twp., passed away Sunday at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Perna) Rubinate and was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton.
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Jeanne Frances Radley
Jeanne Frances Radley, 81, of Conyngham, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Palmerton on March 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Florence (Rudner) Sterling of Jim Thorpe and was a member of Black Creek UMC of Sugarloaf.
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Cecilia M. Wittig
Cecilia M. Wittig, 91, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Adele (Ankudovich) Skitski and was a member of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton.
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Irene L. Morgan
Irene L. Morgan, passed away peacefully Sunday April 26., 2026. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena (DeZagottis) Santore.
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Joseph W. Sarge
Joseph W. Sarge, 78, of Hazleton, passed away April 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph Sarge and Rita (Simone) Montone.
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Angelo J. Christino
Angelo J. Christino, 80, of Hazle Twp, passed away unexpectedly Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Rocco “Rex” and Marion (Maccali) Christino.
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Carol Mangialetto
Carol Irene Sando Mangialetto, 88, entered her eternal rest at home, surrounded by family, on April 10, 2026, in Miami, Florida.
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George W. Bakos
George W. “Butchie” Bakos, 78, of Hazleton, passed away Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George and Jennie Black, but was raised by his grandmother the late Grace Black. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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George J. Calek Jr.
George J. Calek Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on March 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Wargo) Calek Sr.
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John J. Plesce
With hearts full of gratitude, love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Father. John Joseph James Plesce (Jack) born September 18, 1941 in Hazleton, PA. With courage and valiance, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, his last breath and his first in Heaven was on April 3, 2026 at age 84.
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