John R. Wesner, Sr., 84, of McAdoo, passed away Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late Lester and Kathryn (Robins) Wesner. John was a member of Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, McAdoo, and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Prior to retiring, he was the proprietor of G&W Excavating, for over 40 years. John had a special talent for running heavy equipment, he was one...

Steven R. Pavelko, 73, of Haddock, passed away suddenly Monday morning at his home. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Bogwist) Pavelko. Steven was a member of the former St. Stanislaus R.C. Church, Hazleton. He was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, class of 1969. Prior to retiring, Steven was employed for over 40 years at HPG International, Mt. Top. He was a proud member of the Flying Aces Motorcycle Club. Steven was a true history buff and enjoyed...

Thomas S. Davis, 71, of Hazle Twp., passed away Friday morning at Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Thomas S. and Ruth I. (Schauer) Davis. Thomas was a member of Welsh Congregational Church, Hazle Village. He was last employed at Perchak Trucking Co., Hazleton. Preceding him in death was his nephew William T. Rigotti. Surviving are his daughter Sheri Ann (Davis) Gabriel and husband Vince, of Hazle Twp; son Thomas Davis, of Allentown; grandchildren...

Stephen J. Lazur, 83, of McAdoo, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale.  He was born in Coaldale, December 13, 1940, to the late George and Frances (Lucas) Lazur. He was of Roman Catholic faith and a former member of St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, McAdoo. Stephen was a U.S. Army veteran. He served during the Berlin Crisis and was stationed in France and Germany with the U.S. Army 249th Combat-Engineers. While there,...

Michael A. Notaro, Jr., 84, formerly of Kelayres, passed away Thursday morning at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Frances (Marsicolla) Notaro, Sr. He was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, Michael was employed as a welder at Foster Wheeler, Garland Industries and later at Northeast Power Co. Michael was also a tax collector for Kline Twp., for over 44 years.  In his younger years,...

Clare N. Ritz, 75, of Tresckow, passed away Tuesday, with her loving family at her side, at Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (McCann) Patton. Clare was a dedicated and longtime member of the former St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, McAdoo and later a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton.  She was last employed in the Medical Records Dept. of the former Hazleton General Hospital. Clare was an avid...

Vincent J. “Jim” Labert, 85, of McAdoo, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late James and Sophia (Budel) Labert. Jim was a graduate of McAdoo High School, class of 1956, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Navy and the Navy Reserves for 17 years.  He was a member of the...

Theresa M. Parkhurst, 75, of Tamaqua and formerly of Coaldale, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Skeersa) Rudner. Theresa was a 1967 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Burger King, Tamaqua, for over 20 years. Preceding her in death, were her brothers Thomas and Francis Rudner. Surviving are her son Eric Postupack and wife Tammy of...

Elaine M. (Corch) Tagliaferra, 96, of Scotch Plains, NJ, and formerly of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at Complete Care of Westfield, NJ. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Perna) Corch and of the Roman Catholic faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed for Merck Pharmaceutical of New Jersey. Preceding her in death, were her husband Angelo A. Tagliaferra; and siblings Peter, Mauro, John, Frederick, Carmen, Angelo, Edward, Theresa Herzog and Betty...

Italo J. Bonacci, 79, of McAdoo, passed away Saturday at Forest Hills Rehab. and Healthcare Center, Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Italo Bonacci and Mary (Simmons) Bonacci Stepanik, and stepfather Leon Stepanik. Italo was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Bemis Mfg., Hazleton. Italo’s passion was powerlifting. He earned many titles and awards over the...