Obituaries
September 2026
George J. Bozar III
George J. Bozar III, 60, passed away peacefully at home on September 10th with his wife and daughter at his side. He was the son of the late George J. and Grace (Pontry) Bozar Jr.
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Dominic J. Gaudiano
Dominic J. Gaudiano, affectionately known as “Nick,” “Nicky,” and to generations of athletes simply as “Coach G,” passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 78.
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James William Carey
James William Carey, 82, of Hazleton passed away August 31st. He is survived by his daughter, Andrus Fowler; his sister, Rosemarie Arens; and brother Gregory Carey.
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Angelo A. Cusatis Jr.
Angelo A. Cusatis Jr., 94, formerly of Hazleton, passed away peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his loving family at the home of his daughter where he had been residing. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Angelo and Marian (Papada) Cusatis and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Most Precious Blood Church, Hazleton.
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Robert P. Palermo
Robert P. Palermo, 85, of Sugarloaf, known for his passion for family and commitment to “Always do the right thing”, passed away Tuesday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley surrounded by his family. Born in Hazleton in 1941, he was the son of the late Michael and Carrie Palermo.
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Squeen Denke
On August 9, 2026, the world got a little quieter and a lot less fun when Squeen Denke passed away at the age of 76.
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Peggy Ann Gallagher
Peggy Ann Gallagher, 81, of Hazle Township, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late James C. Gallagher, a shovel operator, and Margaret "Peg" Ward Gallagher, a schoolteacher.
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Ernest N. Porreca
Ernest N. Porreca, 73, of Hazleton passed away Sunday, July 12th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Ernest and Susan (Cusatis) Porreca.
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Grace A. Dougherty
Grace A. Dougherty, 89, of Hazle Twp., peacefully passed away Tuesday at the home of her granddaughter. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Cabell) Kinney.
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Catherine D. Smolinsky
Catherine D. Smolinsky, 91, of Drums and formerly of Beaver Meadows, passed away Sunday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Potochny) Palko and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Most Precious Blood Church, Hazleton.
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Mary Ellen F. Gibson
Mary Ellen F. Gibson, 72, Hazleton, passed away on Sunday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Corrigan) Farley.
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June Ford Evangelista
June Ford Evangelista, 104, passed away Saturday at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late James and Amanda (Seiwell) Ford.
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Gayle J. Quick
Gayle J. Quick, 85, formerly of Hazleton, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Forest Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare, Weatherly. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ellen (Cunningham) Hogan and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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