Obituaries
December 2024
George C. Joseph~December 18, 2024
George Carmen Joseph, a man cherished by all who knew him, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a devoted husband, an incredible father, a doting grandfather, and a proud great-grandfather. Above all, George was a loyal friend, always ready to lend a hand or share a smile with anyone in need.
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Dora Mahalick~December 17, 2024
Dora Mahalick, 102, of Hazleton, passed away Tuesday at St. Luke Pavilion, Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Marian (Papada) Cusatis and was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Ann Marie Antolick~December 16, 2024
Ann Marie Antolick, 85, of Jeanesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Letcher) Fallon and was married to James Francis Antolick. She was a member of Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton.
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Thomas P. Shemansky~December 3, 2024
Thomas P. Shemansky, 82, of Hazleton passed away Tuesday evening at the VA Medical Center Hospice Care Unit, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna (Baka) Shemansky and was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Bernadine Gallagher~November 11, 2024
Bernadine “Bernie” Gallagher, 79, of Jeansville, passed away peacefully November 11th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Gertrude (Campbell) Andrefski.
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Margaret Matteo~November 25, 2024
Margaret “Margie” (DeLucca) Matteo, of Hazleton, passed away on November 25th at home after a lengthy struggle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Hazleton on November 29, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Mauro and Margaret DeLucca.
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Gregg F. Joseph~November 21, 2024
Gregg F. Joseph, 75, of Hazle Twp., passed away Thursday at Greenwood Center Nursing and Rehabilitation, Tamaqua. Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Doris (Chegwidden) Joseph.
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Donna Marie Billig~November 20, 2024
Donna Marie (Piehota) Billig, 80, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday at St. Luke’s Hospice Bethlehem. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Irene (Greech) Piehota and was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Rosella L. Trego~November 18, 2024
Rosella L. Trego, 91, of White Haven, passed away Monday morning at St. Luke Manor. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Pachence) Prete and was a member of Most Precious Blood Church, Hazleton.
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Ellen Martuscelli~November 17, 2024
Ellen Martuscelli, 97, formerly of Hazleton, passed away Sunday at Forest Hills Rehabilitation center, Weatherly, where she has been a resident. Born in Weston, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Paulina (Zambotti) Pallaver and was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Cathleen D. Worzel~November 8, 2024
Cathleen D. Worzel, 71, a resident of Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp., passed away November 8th. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Otto) Murther and mother of Philip Stefany.
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Robert D. Yanac Jr.~November 4, 2024
Robert D. Yanac Jr., 38, of Nescopeck, passed away at his home on Monday. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Dolores (Chippi) Yanac, and the late Robert D. Yanac Sr.
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Mack Daughtry Jr.~November 2, 2024
Mack Daughtry Jr., “Jack”, 78, of Hazle Twp., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday November 2nd, 2024. Born in Enigma, GA, he was the son of the late Mack and Susie (Glover) Daughtry Sr.
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