All Obituaries

Helen Bellum, 99, of Beaver Township, passed away early Tuesday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville following an unexpected illness. Born in Beaver Township, January 25, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Garfield and Mary (Chyko) Miller and spent her entire life in Beaver Township. Helen had worked as a presser in several local garment factories.  She was a member of Sacred Heart RC Church, Weston, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Beaver Township Fire...

John W. “Jack” Burke, 61, of St. Johns, passed away early Monday morning at his home following a two-year illness. Born in Hazleton, October 7, 1956, he was the son of the late James William Burke and Nancy Louise Schmeer, and spent the past four years in St. Johns after moving from Drifton. Jack served in the US Army from 1974-1979 as an infantryman and radio operator.  He was a Green Beret, Black Beret Special Forces Armed Paratrooper and attained the...

Clarence F. “Clyde” “Buddy” Broskoskie, Jr., 64, of Freeland, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday evening at his residence following a six-month illness. Born in Freeland, March 19, 1954, he was the son of the late Clarence F. Sr. and Bernice J. (McCracken) Broskoskie and had spent his entire life in Freeland. Clarence graduated from Freeland High School Class of 1972 and was a US Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War.  He was retired from...

Ronald E. Zanoline, Jr., 56, of Drums, passed away Friday evening at the Pavilion at St. Luke Manor, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends, from complications of a series of strokes. Born in Hazleton, January 6, 1962, he was the son of Ronald E. and Linda (Boock) Zanoline, Sr., Sugarloaf.  He was a 1980 graduate of West Hazleton High School, and attended the Vo-Tech School, studying Machine Shop and becoming a certified machinist.  He had lived in the Valley...

Robert Michael Wolk, 24, of Sugarloaf passed away Wednesday evening from injuries received in an automobile accident in North Union Township. All services will be held at the convenience of the family.   Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East) 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums is assisting the family with the arrangements.  Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.  

Arthur D. Sweeney, 80, of Drums passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton. Born in Scranton, PA, May 29, 1937, he was the son of the late Edmund Sweeney and Ruth Hensel Sweeney.  He was a graduate of Technical High School, a US Army Veteran and attended Pennsylvania State University. From 1974 until 2007 he was the proprietor of an architectural practice providing design and consulting services in the Hazleton area, Maryland,...

Chris P. Korner, 54, of Drums, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at his home. Born in Port Jefferson, NY, February 8, 1964, he was the son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Sohner) Korner and spent the past four years in Drums after moving from Monroe, NY. Chris was a retired New York City Police Officer.  He was a member of the 845 Club, Sand Springs Golf League, Drums Hunting Club.  He was also a member of the Greenwood Lake and Chester Fire Departments...

Marilyn W. Comstedt, 89, passed away Friday morning at the pavilion at St. Luke Manor, Hazleton where she had resided for the past year. Born in Hazleton she was the daughter of the late Glen and Lois (Gerber) Wagner and has spent the past 19 years in the Hazleton area after moving from Pennsauken, NJ. Marilyn was a LPN working in Home care in her younger years and retired working in the cafeteria for schools in NJ. She was a member of Faith U.C.C. Church, Hazleton...

Martha D. Pauline, 66, of West Hazleton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at Mt. City Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazleton, July 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Betty (Scott) Mangialetto and had spent the last ten years in Hazleton after moving from Conyngham and Washington State. Martha raised purebred German Shepherds in her younger years, enjoyed playing Bingo and cherished spending time with her beloved...

Daniel Brighthaupt, 85, of Drums, passed away early Thursday morning at the Gardens at Butler Valley Manor, Drums following a short illness. Born in Drums, October 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Alvin and Stella (Kraver) Brighthaupt and spent all of his life in Drums. Daniel worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator working out of the Operating Engineers Local #542 union. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict, a member of St. Johns UCC Church, St. Johns and...