All Obituaries

Wilma J. Stein, 95, of Sugarloaf, PA passed away early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick, following a lengthy illness.  Born in Sugarloaf, PA on January 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lester E. and Jennie (Gait) Welsh and spent the past 14 years in Sugarloaf, PA after moving from Irwin, PA.  Wilma was a Jewelry Clerk for Eger's Jewelry Store in Irwin, PA. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran...

Nicholas Clayton Benko, 50, of Freeland, passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, April 13, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, following a brief illness.   Born in Hazleton, December 16, 1973, he was the son of the late Nicholas Eugene Benko and Donna (Whitenight) Benko, Freeland and spent the past seven years in Freeland after moving from Hazleton.   Nicholas was a 1991 graduate of Hazleton Area High School.  He was employed as a...

Deborah L. Katchmarik, 66, of Hazleton, passed away Thursday morning, April 11, 2024, at her residence in Hazleton.   Born in Hazleton, July 19, 1957, she was the daughter of the late George V. and Helen (Boczkowski) Katchmarik and had spent her entire life in Hazleton.   Deborah retired from the Hershey Company, Hazleton. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul's Slovak Lutheran Church, Hazleton. Deborah enjoyed spending her time at home and taking care of her many...

Kathryn "Miss Kate" Ann Green, 68, of Sugarloaf, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, April 6, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.    Born in Morgantown, WV, February 16, 1956, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Ruth Elizabeth (Hale) Hayman and spent the past 33 years in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania  Miss Kate graduated from Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, IL and received her master's degree from Western Illinois...

Veronica "Verna" K. Pallaver, 96, of Weston, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, at her residence in Weston, in the arms of her daughter and son after dealing with complications from pneumonia.   Born in Oneida, May 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Palushock) Makara and was a lifelong resident of Weston.   In her younger years Verna was employed as a Nanny.  She later operated Supon's Tavern in Weston and...

Anna M. Polgrean, 82, of Hazleton, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her residence in Hazleton, following a brief illness.   Born in Hazleton, November 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Aleshefski) Bednar and spent her entire life in Hazleton.  Anna graduated from Hazleton High School, class of 1959.  She was a Seamstress for Wright's Knitwear, and Geissler Knitting Mill, both of Hazleton.  She was also employed as an...

William G. Klingerman, 56, of Zion Grove, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, following a year-long illness.  Born in Hazleton, January 23, 1968, he was the son of the late William D. Klingerman, who passed away April 20, 1995; and Barbara A. (Schell) Klingerman, Zion Grove; and spent his life in the Nuremberg area.  Billy was a 1985 graduate of West Hazleton High School. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Nuremberg, and a social...

Judith Ann Hager, 80, of Black Creek Township, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton following a sudden illness.   Born in Northampton, January 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Edith (Marsh) Moyer and spent the past 50 years in Sugarloaf.  Judith was a 1961 graduate of Northampton Area High School, where she was head majorette. Her first job was for Stimmel and Graul insurance agency. Then...

Anne "Nancy" G. Kushick, 91, of Fern Glen, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024, at Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Weatherly, following a lengthy illness.   Born in Jeanesville, September 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Stritz) Mulligan and spent the past 70 years in Fern Glen after moving from Jeanesville.   Nancy was a factory worker at several area manufacturing plants. She was a member of Sacred...

Shirley Ann Braziell, 89, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024, at her residence in Hazleton, following a four-month illness.   Born in Jim Thorpe, November 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Dujack) Fisher and spent the past 48 years in Hazleton, after moving from Allentown.   Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Allen High School.  In her younger years she was a Cheerleader and practiced the art of synchronized swimming....