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Preceding her in death, were her husband Robert L. Novatnak; great-grandson Brandon Novatnak; brothers John, Albert, Thomas, Joseph, William and Richard Palko. Visitation for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, November 30th from 9 to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah. Burial will immediately follow in the Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Preceding her in death were her husband of 71 years, John P. Cleary, in 2015; a son, John R. Cleary, in 2011; two brothers, Joseph Gauntlett, in 2004, and John Gauntlett, in childhood. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Anndrea Hodson, Katelyn Borrell, Megan Meyer and Shane Meyer, 4 great grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Church of All Saints, 21 N. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were brothers Francis, George and John and baby sister Rita. John G. Lucas, 70, of West West Terrace, Branch twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022, with his family by his side at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.
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She had been employed as a CNA having last worked for Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, until her retirement. William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in Church of All Saints, McAdoo, at 11 a.m. Eileen was a 1973 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School. She then worked as a police officer for the city of Philadelphia.
When he returned back to the States, he settled back in his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y. He secured a position as a butcher by day and a taxicab driver by night. Family and friends also loved to hear these stories of his New York night life. These adventures were highlighted by getting to watch his favorite singer — a young Frank Sinatra — perform live many times in New York. He married his wife, Josephine Cann Castellana, who has since passed away. They had two children while living in New York, but in later years moved to Hazleton to be closer to family.
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He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, Brittany but also loved relaxing with his sheepdog and a good documentary. Ralph M. Luchetta, Jr., "Fuzz", 36, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Ralphie was a graduate of Hazleton Area High School, class of 2004. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and was last employed at Boyers Food Mart, Tamaqua. Ralphie most enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and riding his dirt bike. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Ann Novatnak, Beaver Meadows; son, Robert J. Novatnak, Middletown; grandsons, Michael Pendal and Robert J. Novatnak Jr.; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved chihuahuas, Bella, Lilly and Lacey.
Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late Frank... Nancy is survived by her daughter, Marjorie L. Faust, wife of Carl E. Faust of New Ringgold. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Heather Rose Faust. The Rev. Monseigneur William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
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Navy Funeral Honors Detail and the McAdoo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6708, under the command of Jim McKinley. Rifle squad consisted of Bruce Hooper, Tony Perna, Dan Gallagher, Mike Timko, Dennis Ockenhouse and Frank Shuba. Pallbearers were Anthony, Christopher, Vincent and Nicholas Damiano, grandsons; and Jeremy Wingate and Kevin Damiano, great-nephews. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Born in Middleport she was a daughter of the late George and Irene Romanko Reed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’ memory to the Parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius would be appreciated by the family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Reilly Township. Dutcavich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Surviving are her cousins, David, Joseph and Michael Prekopa, and Frances Walukiewicz; and her beloved dog ‘Sugar’. ❏ Shenandoah Valley school board, Virtual Academy room in the high school, 7 p.m. Adele was an office manager for International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union and worked in the women’s department at Boscov’s department store for 20 years.
Born on August 23, 1952, John was the son of the late John E. John was a graduate of Minersville Area High School Class of 1970. He worked as a product technician at Tredegar Film Products for 40 years. He grew up in Branchdale and was a life member of the Muddy Creek Sportsman Club and was a former trap shooter for Seltzer Gun Club trap team. John was a hard-working man and dedicated husband and father who enjoyed woodworking, reloading and going on trips to Atlantic City with his family. John frequently shared self-curated words of wisdom.
John was a devoted member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a graduate of Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1941 and Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia. Born in Lansford on July 4, 1935, to Luka and Mary ...
Over the years, Joseph was very active and supportive in his community helping others at his church in Northampton PA. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents,... Dolores A. Lachette, 67, of Silverbrook and formerly of Beaver Meadows, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille Rashko.
