Peter and Paul Eastern Greek Catholic Cemetery, Freeland. John became a successful entrepreneur. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Dorr-Oliver Corporation in Hazleton for over 30 years as a machinist. Private funeral services with full military honors will be held according to the family wishes in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Later, she and her, husband, Nicholas, owned and operated Twin Oaks Tavern in White Have. Leona R. Sepnefski, 91, formerly of Winters Avenue, West Hazleton, passed away Sunday evening at Parkhouse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Royersford, where she was a brief guest. ; Alicia Peters and her husband, Scott, Winter Park, Fla.; Frances Hafeken and her husband, Kurt, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Alexander Blahosky and his wife, Mary Lou, Hazleton; five grandchildren, Todd Dawson and his wife, Abear, Tracey Valach and her husband, Mike, Lindsey Peters, Kurt Hafeken Jr. and Alexandra Blahosky; and four great-grandchildren, Ahna, Ella, Olivia and Mia. She was born in Hazleton, daughter of the late John and Mary (Wasdovich) Sorokatch and lived in West Hazleton for most of her life. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Aruba, Europe, Egypt and Finland. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. Prior to his retirements, he was employed by the Chrysler Corp. in Delaware are an automobile assembler. Prior to his disability, he was employed by Kama Corp. in the maintenance/sanitation department. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. His Funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from the Hilary J. Bonin Funeral, 99 West Green Street, West Hazleton. Even though he was diagnosed with COVID-19, he fully recovered from the virus and passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. He was born Oct. 4, 1934, and was the son of the late George and Margaret (Novitsky) Hollodick, and resided in West Hazleton for most of his life. Surviving are her husband, Andrew Lopo, to whom she had been married for the past 57 years; her children: daughter, Mary Kulig and her husband, John, Hazleton; son, Joseph Lopo and his wife, Bonnie, Hazleton; and daughter, Lisa Budgeon and her husband, Wilson "Jay," Conyngham; sister, Rita Yanoshik and her husband, Francis, Annandale, Va.; and brother, George Lopo and his wife, Ann, Harwood. Aaron was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War with the rank of specialist 4th class, where he served his country honorably. Several nieces and nephews survive. The family will receive friends in the church on Thursday from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Jean lived in Hazleton most of her life, last living on Magnolia Street. Eugene enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and the Butler Twp. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his sisters, Katherine Guerriere, Margaret LaBuz and Rose Malaney, and brother, Patrick Hanlon. Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home of West Hazleton is assisting the family. Gertrude B. Seliga, 87, of Hazleton, formerly of Old Cranberry, died Dec. 17 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton. The family will receive friends in the church Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. She then served in numerous Army hospitals in the United States, concluding her career at Walter Reed General Hospital. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. No public viewing is scheduled. Connell McHugh as celebrant. As a coal miner's eldest daughter, she devoted her life to her family. After leaving the military, he held several positions as a welder and eventually retired as a mail carrier from the U.S. Post Office. Theodore R. “Ted” Maleski, 76, of Hazleton passed away April 16 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton. The simple pleasures in life made her smile. She was a loving, caring and cheerful soul, brought joy and happiness to all those who knew her. He was self-employed as an area stock broker. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Paul; a son, Joseph; brother, Peter; and sister, Mary. Andrew Lopo Jr., 90, of Hazleton passed away Wednesday evening at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp., where he was a guest. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. in Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, West Hazleton. Pauline was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton, and a former member of Ss. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Interment will follow, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife and grandson in Ss. She was born in West Hazleton, daughter of the late Walter and Caroline (Zych) Ryba, and resided in West Hazleton for all of her life. Please mail donations to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 213 W. Green St., West Hazleton, PA 18202. Friends may call Friday from 8:45 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Margaret, is one brother, John Gundy Jr. and his wife, Bernadine, Hazleton. An avid sports fan and all-around athlete in his own right, Ray was a member of many local ball clubs. She was born in Glen Lyon, daughter of the late John and Eva Dolinski, and lived in the Glen Lyon area for most of her life prior to relocating to the Hazleton area. Born in Apollo, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Dorthea Maria (Griffith) Brosky and resided in West Hazleton for most of his life. Prior to retirement, he was employed at Shultz Tire Retreading in Delano for 44 years as head foreman. She was born in Shenandoah, daughter of the late Metro and Anna (Smetana) Temchatin, and lived in Beaver Meadows for most of her life. schools and graduated in 1951. John M. Swiech, 74, of Cranberry passed away Monday at his home. John J. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (née Rodham; born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker who served as the 67th United States secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a United States senator from New York from 2001 to 2009, and as First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001. She was the secretary of the Greater Hazleton Area Polonaise Society for many years. She was born in West Hazleton, daughter of the late John and Minnie (Bogaczyk) Siepietowski, and resided in West Hazleton for most of her life. Surviving are her beloved grandchildren: Robert Lashock, Jr., Bethlehem, Richard Lashock, Hazle Township, Ronald Lashock and his wife Jane, Hazleton, Stanley Lashock and his wife Gail, Hazle Township, Thomas Lashock and his wife Lisa, Berwick, Diane Fellin and her husband Dr. Chris Fellin, Danville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother and her religion took her to Fatima, Lourdes, Rome and Medjugorie. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna’s name to the Transfiguration School Renovation Project. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 7-9 pm. Jane was a member of the Freeland High School Class of 1982, graduating third in her class. Also surviving are siblings, Alfred Gaizick, Virginia; Eleanor Slebodnick, Hazleton; Joan Rupert, Georgia; Marcy Gaizick and Donna Bonner, West Hazleton; and several nieces and nephews. He was named administrative assistant at the VFW Department Headquarters in Harrisburg on March 16, 1977. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Jurewicz) Szumilo and resided in the West Hazleton area for most of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of Greater Hazleton, 1058 Peace St., Hazle Twp., PA 18202, or the charity of your choice. She was born in Hazleton, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Motel Pelley, and resided in the area for all of her life. Theresa’s public viewing will be held in the church Tuesday from 9 a.m. to service time. Jackie (Jake) Kotch formerly of Beech Mountain Lakes, now residing at Providence Place in Drums; and daughter, Jane Kruse, Newark, Del. Stephen was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Hazleton. She was a member of Good Shepherd Church, Drums. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by several area law firms as a legal secretary. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Cox, 79, of West Hazleton died peacefully Friday evening at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in West Hazleton, son of the late George and Sophia (Kawalec) Zieminski. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church. She was born in West Hazleton, daughter of the late Michael and Florence (Swiech) Stefanek, and resided in West Hazleton for all of her life. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his brother, Raymond Masteller Jr., in 2018. Born in Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Pedro and Graciana Cruz Mendoza. She was last employed by the Growing Years Day Care Center in Conyngham. Richard was a veteran of the Army Reserve and was of the Catholic faith. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday in the church. Joseph is survived by his nephew and caregiver, Gary and wife, Debra, West Hazleton. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was a brother, Daniel, on Feb. 5, 2011. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking. He was born in West Hazleton, son of the late Lewis and Genevieve (Wojciechowski) Uchno, and resided in West Hazleton for all of his life. Marie M. Skokoski, 88, of Green Ridge, Hazle Twp, departed this life Friday. Her funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton, with her pastor, the Rev. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Pennsylvania Monument Co. in Humboldt Industrial Park as a secretary. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the 33rd Ordnance Bomb Disposal Squad, which was activated on Aug. 14, 1943. She was born in Hazleton, the daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Yurko Glowatch, and resided in Drums for most of her life. No public viewing is scheduled. The family would also like to thank the third floor staff at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Center for the care that they gave our brother and uncle over the past year. Caroline had worked in many area garment factories and retired from En Vogue Fashions, West Hazleton, as a presser and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Peter and Paul B.C. Her interment will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. David was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton, a patron member of the National Rifle Association and the American Legion, formerly of McAdoo and now of Quakake, Post 973. Surviving are her beloved children, Mary Ann Katchur, Beaver Meadows, Francis Katchur and his wife Patricia, Beaver Meadows, Thomas Katchur, and his wife, Anne Marie, Beaver Meadows, and Michael Katchur, Allentown, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Born in Lancaster on Oct. 22, 1954, Marty was the daughter of the late Dr. William Huss and Anna Mary Huss (Rohrer). Frances R. Stabinger, 91, of West Hazleton passed away Friday at Mountain City Nursing Center, Hazle Township. Several more nieces and nephews also survive. He was president of the Kiwanis Club. His public viewing will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service in the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Most Precious Blood Church, Hazleton. Diane was a loyal friend to many and always. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Leo had joined the Boy Scouts as a young boy and attended the Jamboree at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Transfiguration Church. Magdalen was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. Kay Allen, Age 84, of Hazleton, passed away Friday, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy, to be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. John B.C. Leo was a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, Hazleton, the Hazleton Polonaise Society and the North American Letter Carriers Union. She was born Mary Eleanor Dudeck on July 14, 1928, in Hazleton, to Edward P. and Mary Hollodick Dudeck. She was born in Tresckow, January 28, 1910, daughter of the late Michael and Emilia (Poro) Schmanski, and resided in West Hazleton for all of her life. Joseph N. Cussatt, 86, of Hazle Township passed away Wednesday in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are his beloved wife of 53 years, the former Joan Sarnoski; his children, John F. Kozel, and his wife, Bobbi Lynn, West Grove; Jeffrey Kozel, Edgewood, Md. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton, and also was a member of ABATE of Pennsylvania. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, West Hazleton is assisting the family with arrangements. Church. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Church, West Hazleton now named Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, where she was the oldest surviving member of the parish, Past secretary of St. Theresa Society of the Parish, the Hazleton Polonaise Society, and the Slovonic Club. Donald was a life member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. Surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church. graduate of Hazleton High School, she became a skilled cook at health care facilities, last at Hazleton General Hospital. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, the former Barbara Perrish; four children, Kerrie Gabriel and her husband Michael, McAdoo; Michael K. Yachera, Barnesville; Shannon Yachera, West Hazleton; David Rappaport, McAdoo; seven grandchildren and two brothers, Eugene Yachera and his wife Martha, Reading and Robert Yachera and his wife Karen, Reading. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, Hazleton. He was born in Crystal Ridge, son of the late John and Tillie (Bunk) Skokoski, and resided in the Crystal Ridge and Green Ridge sections of Hazle Township for all of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5605 of West Hazleton, and also a grand knight and faithful navigator of the council. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Theresa Filoreto, Frances Filoreto and Evelyn Howell, all of Hazleton. The family's solicitor, Hilary Brown, says they have made a complaint to the IOPC. Rick worked at Hazleton Ford Lincoln Mercury, Independence Ford and HLS Auto Sales prior to losing both his legs below the knee to diabetes. Surviving are his beloved wife of 47 years, the former Joan Kolcun; a daughter, Mary Ellen Yenkevich and her husband, Dwayne, West Hazleton; his grandchildren, Tasha, Charles III, Amber and Allissa; great-grandchildren, Destiney, Corey, Miranda, Savanna, Jaslynn and Aubriella; one brother, James Griffith and his wife, Linda, Indiana, Pa.; and one aunt, Elizabeth Shimkanon, Freeland. Throughout her life, Clara had worked at Geissler’s Knitting Mill and Carmen’s Restaurant. Surviving are her beloved children, Andrew Krzemien and his wife, Karen, Eatonton, Ga.; Gregory Krzemien and his wife, Joanne, Orefield; Paula Krzemien, Bethlehem; Edward C. Krzemien and his wife, Wendy, Allentown; five grandchildren, Stephen, Kathryn Ann, Karyn Rose, Matthew and Ashley; one great-granddaughter, Lucy; and two special nieces, Karen Keinath, Springfield; and Michelle Clark, New Holland. Mark G. Balczeniuk as celebrant. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Blanche B. Warenda of West Hazleton passed away Monday in Hazleton General Hospital. He loved his entire life in Hazleton and served as a Hazleton constable for a couple of years, about the year 2000. Frederick was previously a member of the Civil Air Patrol, was a coach in the girls' softball league with the Geissler Knitting Mills team of Hazleton, and was a member of the band named the Bel Airs, where he played accordion. Preceding him in death was his brother, Henry Malisko, in November 2014. Interment will follow in Ss. Betty J. Surviving are his beloved wife of 62 years, the former Betty Umbriac; his children, Barbara Reese and her husband, Carl, Panama City Beach, Fla.; Debbie Thomas and her husband, Gary, Hazle Township; Joseph D. Cussatt and his wife, Christine, Mountain Top; and Karen Lazo and her husband, Mark, Hazle Township; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Maurice Cussatt and his wife, Jacqueline, Freeland; and one sister, Anna Marshall and her husband, Richard, Hazleton. Marlene was employed for 25 years in the Harrisburg area garment industry as a sewing machine operator and then moved back to West Hazleton along with her husband, where she had worked for both Weis Markets in the bakery department and Pizza Hut in West Hazleton. Stanley’s public viewing will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service in Transfiguration Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, to be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. passed away Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Many nieces and nephews also survive. During retirement, Betty served as president of the Hazleton Garden Club and as a State Board member of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, particularly involved in developing the Friendship Garden in the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. She was a life member of the Hazleton Garden Club. Joseph Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret (Bittner) Pawlowski, West Hazleton. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Surviving are her daughter, Bernadine "Klocky" Koloski Antolick and her husband, Thomas, West Hazleton; her daughter, Mary Ellen Koloski Osuch and her husband, John, Harrisburg; five grandchildren, Thomas "Traj" Antolick Jr. and his wife, Sharron; Leslie Antolick; Tracy Johnson and her husband, James; John J. Osuch; and Brian Osuch; and four great-grandchilden, Alexander and Christina Antolick and Zachary and Domenic Johnson. Surviving are her beloved son and caregiver, David, and a daughter, Judith Tunesi, of Allentown. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 40 years as a night watchman at the Duplan Silk Mill, Hazleton. Several nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to the Greater Hazleton Area Polonaise Society. Her interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her brother, Larry Sorokatch. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy with the rank of E-4. Mary and husband Edward Levitsky of Milton, Florida, Joyce and husband Robert Burns of Navarre, Florida, and Catherine and husband Larry Seward of Wernersville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial, to be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's B.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory made to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 213 W. Green St, West Hazleton, PA. 18202, are sincerely appreciated. Victoria was a member of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Hazleton. He was born in Tomhicken and was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Zunski) Wojcik, both of whom immigrated from Poland. A celebration of John’s life will be held with a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. from Holy Name of Jesus Church, 213 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Anna was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton, and also was a sacristan in the parish for 35 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry as a bagger and folder. He had a kind spirit and was content with the simple things in life. ” Rockovich, 95, formerly of West Hazleton, passed away Tuesday at Providence Place, Drums, where he resided. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Richard K. GladisJuly 23, 2010Richard K. Gladis, 66, passed away Friday morning at his home in Pardeesville after succumbing to a long-term battle with cancer. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Mr. Palermo loved all people and spoke fluent Japanese and Spanish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Transfiguration R.C. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Hoegg and Marguerite (John) Ackerman; grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) and Rachel Ackerman (fiancé Aaron Bowe); and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She was born in Hazleton, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Smarsh) Gasper, and resided in Hazleton and West Hazleton for all of her life. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. George Kudrick, Sr.March 7, 2011George Kudrick Sr., 87, of Chapel Hill, Hazle Township, completed his journey on Monday at Hazleton General Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be announced in an upcoming edition of the Standard-Speaker. Her funeral will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. from the HIlary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 West Green Street, West Hazleton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was born in Beaver Meadows, daughter of the late Roman and Julianne (Andras) Sheer, and lived in Beaver Meadows for all of her life. Helen was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton. The family will receive friends in the church Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, to be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Transifguration Roman Catholic Church, West Hazleton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Church. Surviving are her beloved husband of 57 years, Joseph S. Wayne; children, Joseph Wayne, Drums; Teresa Stauffer and her husband, David, Hellertown; Sandra Flick and her husband, Randolph, Corning, N.Y.; and Eric Wayne and his wife, Jennifer, Brambleton, Va.; nine grandchildren, Jessica Cornwall and her husband, Rich, Noelle Wayne, A.J. Her funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Good Shepherd R.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters: John M. Koster, Rose E. Koskulitz, Rita M. Fogarty, Joseph A. Koskulitz, Ralph J. Koskulitz, Bernard S. Koskulitz, Mary T. Cara and Joseph A. Koskulitz; along with a niece, Margaret M. Yanko. Wilkes College, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1986.