Gabe E. Budda
Veteran
After a short battle with cancer, Gabe E. Budda died on May 4, 2020 in Freeland, Pennsylvania at the age of 61. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Maya Budda and her partner Jonathan Veet and their son, Enzo Gabriel Budda-Veet.
Gabe was born J...
Robert A. Smith
Veteran
Robert A. Smith, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Monday April 27 at the age of 94. Bob was born May 10th 1926 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to Robert Andres Smith and Mary Levkulic Smith. After serving in the navy during W...
Doyle L. Wagner Jr.
Doyle Wagner Jr. 64 of St. John’s passed away Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Hazleton he was the son of the late Doyle Sr. and Marie (Vaccaro) Wagner.
He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Hazleton.
Doy...
Richard L. Strittmatter
March 21, 2020
Veteran
Richard L. Strittmatter 72 of White Haven passed away Saturday at Smith Healthcare, Mt. Top.
Born in Wilkes Barre he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Daniels) Strittmatter.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Mt. Top and was...
Florence Moser
March 6, 2020
Florence Moser 76 of White Haven passed away Saturday at her home.
Born in Shenandoah she was the daughter of the later Edward and Josephine Gober.
She was a seamstress and was a employed by Curry Donuts and Smoke Shop, Freeland.
Preceding h...
Francis W. Pahler
February 19, 2020
Francis W. Pahler 80 of Freeland passed away on Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.
Born in Mt. Top he was the son of the late Frank and Ethel (Judge) Pahler.
He was a long time member of St. John Bosco, Conyngham where he was a longt...
Leona Deitos
February 15, 2020
Leona H. (Wisniewski ) Dei Tos, 88, of Freeland reached her eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in St. Luke’s Village health facility surrounded by her family.
Born in Hazleton, Leona was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Marcinko...
Margaret Yencha
Margaret Yencha 87 of Freeland passed away at her home.
Born in Jeddo and was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Freeland.
She loved her grandchildren, bingo, playing the lottery, casinos, bird watching, and cooking.
Preceding her ...
Helen M. Bonevich
Helen M. Bonevich 90 of Freeland passed away Wednesday at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly.
Born in Freeland she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Donish) Evancho.
Before retiring, she was responsible for payroll at the Keyston...
Bertram G. Torstrup
February 8, 2020
Veteran
Bertram G. “The Bus Driver” Torstrup 87 and a half of Freeland and formally of Selinsgrove who passed away early Thursday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.
Born in Brooklyn NY. He was the son of the late Bertram C. and Lillian L. (B...
Lillian Susan Martincek
January 28, 2020
Lillian Susan Martincek 79 of Freeland fondly know by her husband as "Ducky" who passed away early Friday morning at Post Acute Medical at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.
Born in Freeland she was the daughter of the late John and Susan ...
Seymour A. Stucker Jr.
Seymour A. Stucker Jr.82 of Mt. Top passed away peacefully at Mt. Top Senior Care on Saturday January 18.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
McNulty Funeral Home 494 East Butler Dr. Freeland is in charge of arrangements.
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Marjorie Strittmatter
January 20, 2020
Marjorie A. “Marge” Strittmatter 70 of White Haven passed away Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.
Born in White Haven she was the daughter of the late Silas and Elmira (McCraken) Keiper.
She was a member of Christ United Methodist chur...
Joyce Ann Hrabovecky
December 21, 2019
Joyce Ann Hrabovecky 66 of Freeland passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.
Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Simko) Hrabovecky.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish at...
Kimberly A. Whitmer
Kimberly A. Whitmer 47 of Upper Lehigh passed away Thursday at her home.
Born in Hazleton she is the daughter of Pastor Mark Whitmer- Freeland and Ann Marie (Poltrock) Whitmer-Freeland.
She loved making religious pictures and crafts.
Kim was...
Craig B. Moyer
Craig B. Moyer 51 of Winfield Pa. passed away Tuesday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Sunbury Pa. he was the son of Karen A. (McBride) Moyer and the late Charles E. Moyer.
He was a sealer / sander for Wood Mode, Kreamer Pa.
Cr...
Michael J. Spock Jr.
Michael J. Spock Jr 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28th at Mountain City Nursing Home.
Mike is predeceased by his father Michael, mother Pauline (Kitlan) and his sister Bernardine.
He is survived by his Aunt Emma Stasko and man...
Catherine M. Okrasinski
December 3, 2019
Catherine M. Okrasinski 86 of Freeland passed away Wednesday at her home surrounded by her family.
Born March 20, 1933 in Freeland she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Cibula) Gresh.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Ca...
Josephine LaRock
November 16, 2019
Josephine LaRock 76 formally of Sandy Valley passed away Wednesday morning at Weatherwood Nursing, Weatherly.
Born in Wilmington she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Grochowski) McLaughlin.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Imm...
George P. Gombeda Sr.
November 15, 2019
George P. Gombeda 86 of Freeland died Sunday at Mt. City, Hazle Twp.
Born in Hazleton on February 1, 1933 he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kohut) Gombeda.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish at St. Ann’s...
Mary C. Kochie
Mary C Kochie, 98. passed away Saturday morning at St Lukes Nursing Home, Hazleton. Mary originally from Freeland had been residing as a guest at The Laurels in Hazleton.
Born in Freeland June 6, 1921 she was the daughter of the late John and An...
James Fisher
November 13, 2019
Veteran
James Alvin “Kingfish” Fisher 87 of Freeland who passed away Saturday at the home of his daughter in Jeddo Boro.
Born in Freeland he was the son of the late Alvin and Ellen J. (Klose) Fisher.
He was an honorably discharged Coast Guard veter...
Daniel Novak
November 14, 2019
Daniel Novak 61 of Freeland passed away Saturday at Allied Hospice, Scranton.
Born in Coaldale he was the son of Victoria (Pizzinato) Bittner and the late Francis Novak.
He was of Catholic Faith.
Daniel was an assembler for United Rehabilita...
Emily A. Berta
November 2, 2019
Emily A. Berta, a longtime resident of Freeland, passed away Wednesday at the age of 87.
Born in Tannery, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Prebula.
She was a parishioner of the former St. John’s Ne...
Michael Sluck
November 29, 2019
Veteran
Michael Sluck 83 a 38 year resident of Beaver Meadows formally of the Heights died Saturday at St. Luke's Manor, Hazleton.
Born in Ebervale Pa. he was the son of the late Michael S. and Helen "Ellie" (Gimmer) Sluck.
He was a member of St. John's By...
