Stanley J. Stetz, 79, of Tresckow, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 24, at his home. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Pavelko) Stetz, and a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Stanley was a Vietnam War veteran proudly serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Mullinnix.  Prior to retiring, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Atlantic Carbon, Jeanesville. Stanley was an avid trapshooter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a ...

Helen C. Gaughan, 86, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Jesky. She was a faithful member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Helen was a devoted homemaker and most enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. She and her husband loved going on long Sunday drives, Polkas and trips to the shore.  Preceding her in death, were husband, John P. Gaughan; son, Thomas ...

Roseann Vigna, 89, of Woodside Terrace, Kline Twp., passed away Wednesday at Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dana (Ator) Sabatell. Roseann was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo, and a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1953. Prior to her retirement, Roseann dedicated 44 years of service to the Hazleton Area School District, where she worked as an aide and secretary at ...

  Robert Kasarda, 77, of McAdoo, passed away Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the Late John and Helen (Christina) Kasarda. Robert was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Prior to retiring from KME Fire Apparatus, Nesquehoning, Robert was employed as a plumber for many years. He was a longtime member of the Pipefitters Union, Plumbers Union and the Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Plumbers United Assoc., Local Union 524. ...

Joseph R. Phillips Jr., 69, of Kelayres, passed away Wednesday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the Late Maurita (Mulligan) and Joseph R. Phillips Sr.  Joe was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Hazleton, and a graduate of Bishop Hafey High School, class of 1974. Prior to retiring, he was employed for many years in the local coal industry as a heavy equipment operator. Joe was an avid Eagles football fan and drag racing ...

Edward J. Shemansky, 89, of Tresckow, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Tresckow on October 29, 1936, he was the son of the Late Walter and Anna (Baka) Shemansky. He was a faithful member of St. Michael’s R.C. Church, Tresckow, until their closing and currently a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. Ed was a graduate of Hazleton High School, class of 1954. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and carried that pride throughout his life. He worked ...

Mark S. Yanoshik, 64, of Lofty, passed away Sunday at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab. Center, Shenandoah. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of John P. “Jack” Yanoshik and the Late Dorothy (Scrbacic) Yanoshik, and he was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mark was a graduate of Hazleton High School, Class of 1979, and continued his education at Pennsylvania College of Technology in autobody repair. Prior to retiring, he worked alongside his father at Twins Auto Sales, Lofty. A ...

Elizabeth “Bette” Smulligan, 94, formerly of McAdoo and New Ringgold, passed away on Monday at Forest Hills Center, Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Antonia (Kolodzieczyk) Brezinski. She was a 1949 graduate of Tamaqua High School.  Bette was a member of All Saints Church, McAdoo, and a past member of St. Jerome’s Church, Tamaqua. She was also a life member of the New Ringgold Ladies Auxiliary and the McAdoo Prime ...

Anna A. (Slifka) Vochosky, 98, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2026. Currently residing in Flemington, New Jersey, she passed away peacefully after a brief decline due to her age. Anna, born in Kelayres, moved to McAdoo with her family as a young girl and attended local public schools and McAdoo High School. After her marriage she moved to Manville, NJ, where she and her husband Leo raised their children; in their later years, Anna and Leo returned to live in McAdoo. Anna was active in ...

Stephen J. “Skinter” Waak, 90, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Born in McAdoo, he was the son of the Late Joseph and Esther (Hranechny) Waak. Stephen was a devoted and life-long member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Garland Industries of Freeland. Stephen was a founding member of McAdoo Southside Rod & Gun Club. ...