All Obituaries

Dennis L. Frey, 79, of Bloomsburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023, at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.   Born in Bloomsburg, January 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Alvin and Helen (Hontz) Frey and had spent all of his life in Scotch Valley.   Dennis was a Laborer and part time entrepreneur.  He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Tip Top Hunting Club, Bloomsburg and Scotch Valley Boy's Cabin.  Dennis enjoyed making wine...

Wayne A. Lohrke, 83, of Sugarloaf, passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton following a lengthy illness.   Born in Hazleton, May 10, 1939, he was the son of the late George August and Ruth (Good) Lohrke and spent the past 48 years in Sugarloaf, after moving from West Hazleton.   Wayne was a graduate of West Hazleton High School Class of 1957.  He was a Carpenter Foreman for many local churches, schools, and industrial...

Dale R. Shuman, 72, of Sugarloaf, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 2023, surrounded by friends and family at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, following a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Hazleton, April 16, 1950, he was the son of the late John W. and Beulah (Hayes) Shuman and had spent most of his life in Sugarloaf after spending his childhood in Sybertsville.  Dale graduated from West Hazleton High School Class of 1968 and he...

John Zalutko, 79, of Freeland, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  Born in Hazleton, January 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Michael and Frances (Stefanick) Zalutko and had spent most of his life in Drums.  John was a Painter for Hazleton Area School District. He was a US Army veteran having served from 1961 - 1964 and was a little league coach in Drums for several years.    He was preceded in death, in addition to...

John Paul Marshall, 72, formerly of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023, at River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Hazleton, October 21, 1950, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Melnick) Marshall. John was a Flexographic Press Operator for International Paper, Hazleton. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his companion Marie Ziek and stepfather Peter...

James Robert Yost, 67, of Conyngham, passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2023. Born in Hazleton to the late William D. and Sondra J. (Welch) Yost, he was preceded in death by his niece Megan Murray. Jim was a graduate of West Hazleton High School in 1973 and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1979-1982.  He was employed as a Maintenance Mechanic at several local firms.  Jim was a member of the Valley Vets Post #8161. He is survived by his...

Michael A. Lisnock Sr., 74, of Sugarloaf, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2023, at his home. Born in Hazleton, May 28, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Koroly) Lisnock and spent the past 48 years in Sugarloaf, after moving from Hazleton. Michael was a Maintenance Mechanic for Silgan Closures, Valmont for over 30 years. He was a US Army veteran during the Vietnam Conflict having served from 1967 - 1970 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze...

Scott Charles Marchetti, 29, a resident of Fort Myers, FL for the past 25 years, formerly of Hazleton, PA, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 in Lee County. He was born May 17, 1993 in Hazleton. Scott was of the Catholic faith. He was a Fort Myers High School graduate, and he earned his bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Scott enjoyed sports, movies, and reading. He was a very kind, gentle, and loving person. He is survived by his loving parents, Charlene Marchetti...

Alma L. Casner, 92, of Drums, passed away Thursday afternoon at Glen Brook Nursing and Rehab Center, Berwick, where she had resided for the past three years. Born in Drums on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Darwin and Laura (Houseknecht) Siegfried and had spent most of her life in Drums. Alma was a Sewing Machine Operator for the garment industry.  She was a long-time member of Conyngham United Methodist Church, Conyngham.  Alma enjoyed spending her time...

George E. Hyde passed away January 3, 2023. He was the son of Anthony (Doc) and Carolyn Hyde. Both deceased. He is survived by his spouse, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and several nieces and nephews. George lived the majority of his life in Conyngham. Upon graduation from West Hazleton High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps.  He spent Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC. The Second Battalion, Platoon 2007. While there he received commendations for...