Michael A. Notaro, Jr.

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, he was an avid hunter. He enjoyed many trips with his wife, Martha, to Atlantic City and local casinos. Michael most enjoyed spending time with his loving family and grandchildren. 

Preceding him in death were his wife, Martha E. (Frask) Notaro; brother, Frank Notaro; and sister, Joan Ann Wedgie.

Surviving are his daughters, Mary Frances Verrastro and husband Thomas, of West Hazleton; Michele Notaro, of Hazleton; and Margaret Rose Notaro, of Hazleton; grandchildren, Angela Dawit and husband Nicholas; and Jaclyn Korinchock and husband Adam; great-grandchildren, Claire and Jack Korinchock; brother, Peter Notaro, of Kelayres; and nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6. The Rev. Msgr. William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, McAdoo.

A calling hour will held Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church.

The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.      

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael A. Notaro, Jr., please visit our floral store.