Obituaries

Agnes M. Miskevich

Agnes M. Miskevich 93 formally of Freeland passed away Thursday at Fritzingertown Senior Living. Born in Hazleton she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Zedalis) Miskevich. She was a operator for Bell Telephone Philadelphia reti...

George Barron


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George J. Barron, 85, of Freeland entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 14, 2021. An Eckley native, he was the son of the late George Albert and Mary (Rollins) Barron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 3...

Jodi A. Drauschak

January 19, 2021

Jodi A. Drauschak 55 of Freeland passed away Wednesday at Post Acute Medical, Wilkes Barre. Born in Hazleton she is the daughter of John and Loretta(Maranki) Hess. She was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish at St. Ann’s ...

John Kalenak


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John C. Kalenak 72 of Freeland passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in Toledo Ohio he was the son of the late John and Shirley (Hartzel) Kalenak. He was an honorable discharged Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Where he was empl...

Don H. Anthony

January 23, 2021

Don H. Anthony 67 of Weatherly passed away suddenly on January 10th 2021 at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Don was a wonderful husband, father,Pop-Pop <grandfather>, friend and coworker. He was a longtime skillful and dedicat...

John M. Carr


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John M. Carr 87 of Freeland passed away Friday at Mt. City Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hazleton.   Born in Hazleton he was the son of the late Richard and Regina (Conahan) Carr.   He was a member of Our Lady of the Immacul...

Dorothy Herkalo

January 13, 2021

Dorothy Herkalo 96 of Freeland died on Friday at Fritzingertown Senior Living where she received excellent care in the Evergreen Unit. Born in Freeland she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Kacmar) Herkalo. She was a member of Our ...

Mary Ann Hauze

January 9, 2021

Mary Ann Hauze 74 of Freeland passed away Wednesday at St. Luke’s Manor, Hazleton. Born in Freeland she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Homza) Haraschak. She was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Freeland, VFW Pos...

Elizabeth T. Wysocki

January 9, 2021

Elizabeth T. Wysocki 93 formally of Jeddo passed away at Fritzingertown Senior Living, Drums. Born in Jeddo she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Uhrin) Hanusick. She was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish at ...

Agnes Tancin

January 9, 2021

Agnes A. Tancin 95 of Sandy Run a guest at Mt. City Nursing and Rehabilitation passed away January 5 2021 at Mt. City. Born in Sandy Run she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sabo) Marencin. She was a member of St. Luke’s Evangeli...

Ronald J. Hornick

Ronald J. Hornick Sr. 55 of Drifton passed away Friday January 1, 2021 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Hazleton he was the son of the former Veronica (Fidishun) Hornick and the late John P. Hornick Sr.. He was a member o...

Joseph A. Karpowich

Joseph A. Karpowich 73 of Freeland passed away at home on December 30th, with his wife by his side. Born in Freeland he was the son of the late William and Cecilia (Kochie) Karpowich. He was a member of the former St. Casimir’s Church, Freela...

Mary Lou Dias

Mary Lou Dias 80 of Sandy Valley passed away Wednesday at Weatherwood Nursing, Weatherly. Born in Hazleton she was the daughter of the late Harry Michael and Jane (Marshman Howey) Miller. She was a Bar Stewardess at the VFW Post 5010. Preced...

Eleanore Barna

December 28, 2020

Eleanore G. Barna 87 of Freeland passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Born in Jeddo November 4, 1933 she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Pavelski) Wasielowski. She was a member o...

Joan M. Frey

December 26, 2020

Joan M. (Mason) Frey 85 formally of Freeland a guest at Mt. City Nursing and Rehab. Hazleton. Born in Los Angeles California she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Dominico) Skripkus. She was a member of Our Lady of the Immac...

Marie V. Pingar

December 18, 2020

Marie V. Pingar, 92, formally of Freeland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre, PA.   Born in Hazleton on September 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary (P...

Emil T. Siroki


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Emil T. Siroki 88 of Youngstown (Drifton), Pa. peacefully passed away Tuesday December 8th on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Smith Health Care, Mountain Top, Pa. From birth he was a life-long member of St. Mary of the Dormition Byzantin...

Justice J.I. Orfield

November 28, 2020


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Private Justice J.I. Orfield, 18, of Rock Glen passed away Friday at his home.   Born in Hazleton he was the son of Amie Vosburg; Rock Glen and Matthew James Sipler; Drifton.   He was an active Solider in the United States Army ...

Frederick R. Proske

October 29, 2020


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Frederick R. Proske 71 of Drums passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born in Brooklyn NY he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Jacqueline (Murphy) Proske. He was a member of Good Shepherd Church, Drums. Fred was a...

Arlene Mae Stucker

Arlene Mae Stucker 89 of Mt. Top passed away Sunday at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes Barre. Services will be at the convenience of the family. McNulty Funeral Home 494 East Butler Dr. Freeland is in charge of arrangements....

Tracey D. Morrison

Tracey D. Morrison 50 of Freeland who passed away Sunday at her home. Born in Weatherly she was the daughter of the late Malcom and Janet (Hittinger) Kephart. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her Brothers; Richard and Bobbi...

Andrew T. Kimock

October 15, 2020


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Andrew T. Kimock passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 90. Born in Hazelbrook, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Zubach) Kimock and the loving husband of the late Charlotte R. (Sirosky) Kimock, wit...

Betty Lonzetta

October 12, 2020

Betty Lonzetta 89 of Freeland passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born on February 23, 1931 to the late Michael “Kelly” and Leonarda (Dubish) Kislan. She was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish at S...

Dr. Joseph "Doc" DellaCroce


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Dr. Joseph M. DellaCroce DDS, best known by all as “DOC”, a long time Freeland resident, passed away on September 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hazleton, Pa. and was a graduate of MMI Preparatory School, Muhlenberg Coll...

Theresa M. Patrick

September 28, 2020

Theresa M. Patrick, 85, formerly of Freeland passed away Wednesday September 23 2020 at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums. Born in Freeland, She was the daughter of the late Andrew & Mary (Urishen) Sekerak of Kelayres. She w...

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