Obituaries
April 2026
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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Michael C. Arlotto
Michael C. Arlotto, 64, of Conyngham passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first hospital, in Philadelphia. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael M. and Jean (Yatsula) Arlotto.
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Joseph Lipka *UPDATED*
Joseph Lipka, 95, reunited with the love of his life, Palmena, on February 8, 2026. Born in Hazleton on April 3, 1930, he was the son of John and Julia (Shema) Lipka.
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Lawrence D. Wolchesky
Lawrence D. Wolchesky, 81, of Hazle Twp., passed away Friday at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Mary (Belovescik) Wolchesky.
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Patricia R. Fellin
Patricia R. “Pat” Fellin, 87, passed away peacefully March 15th surrounded by the love of her family. Born in McAdoo on Dec. 13, 1938, Pat was the daughter of the late Anna (Fedashko) and Joseph Godinsky and was proud of her Ukrainian heritage and community.
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Joseph A. DiSabella Sr.
Joseph A. DiSabella Sr., 60, of Sugarloaf, passed away suddenly at his home. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Peter and Rose (George) DiSabella and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Joan A. DeMatt
Joan A. DeMatt, 84, of Hazleton passed away Wednesday morning at St. Luke Pavilion. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Irene (Shambelan) Parise and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Dorothy E. Cusatis
Dorothy E. Cusatis, 96, of Hazleton, passed away Monday at St. Luke Manor, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Seliga) Rusnock.
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Robert G. Peak
Robert George Peak (85) passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2026, after a long battle with illness. Born July 12th, 1940, to Margaret and George Peak, Robert grew up in Hazleton, PA, with his brother, Martin, and sister, Elaine.
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Denise A. Fallon
Denise Mindick Fallon, 63, of Hazleton passed away Friday at her home with her beloved fiancé, James Paterick by her side. Born October 17, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Monica (Quick) Mindick.
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Charles D. Zunski
Charles D. Zunski, 93, of Hazle Twp., passed away Friday at St. Luke Manor, Hazleton. Born in West Hazleton, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Leshko) Zunski and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Denis A. Mulligan Sr.
Denis A. Mulligan Sr., 66, of Hazleton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Gibson) Mulligan.
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