All Obituaries

Elizabeth "Kitchi" Lutz, 78, of Zion Grove, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020, at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village in Hazleton, following a brief illness. Born in Bloomsburg, December 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Andruzzi) Thomashefsky and lived most of her life in Nuremberg. Elizabeth was employed at Walmart, Hazle Twp., where she worked in the Deli and Seafood Departments. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church,...

Theresa "Mickie" Rushinock, 56, of Nuremberg, passed away Monday afternoon, November 23, 2020 at her home following a one and a half year illness. Born in Philadelphia, May 29, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Baird) Morris and spent the past 28 years in Nuremberg after moving from Sugarloaf. Theresa was a Nurses Aid before her children were born, at which time she became a homemaker. Once they were older she reentered the workforce and was employed...

Phyllis Quelly Liotta, 91, of Conyngham, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, following a sudden illness. Born in Plainfield, NJ, September 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Emilia (DiGiovanni) Quelly and spent the past year in Conyngham after moving from Sugarloaf Township. Prior to retirement, Phyllis was a Trust Officer for PNC Bank, where she had worked for 22 years. She was an active member of St. John...

Marguerite A. Nenstiel, 98, formerly of Tomhicken, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 19, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Born in Tomhicken, September 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Evancho) Yencho Sr. and spent most of her life in Tomhicken. Marguerite was a retired Garment Worker having worked as a Floor Girl for several local garment factories. She was a member of St. John Bosco RC Church, Sugarloaf,...

George Morgan Cosgrove, 86, formerly of Butler Township, passed away Sunday evening, November 15, 2020 at Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas, following a lenghty illness. Born in New York City, April 21, 1934, he was the son of the late George Cosgrove and Mary (Carroll) Zerrenner. Prior to residing at Meadows, George had lived in Butler Township for 22 years after moving from Yonkers, NY. George was the retired Assistant Head of Security for Rockefeller Center, New York...

Marion D. Marchetti, 89, of Zion Grove, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020 at the Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton, following a lengthy illness. Born in Nuremberg, March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Sr. and Leona (Berger) Daldon and spent her entire life in Zion Grove. Marion was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ for 70 years. She was a choir member, Sunday School Teacher, and Sunday School Treasurer. She served two terms as...

Mary Lovrinic, of Sugarloaf, departed this Earth on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The love of her life Daniel, and her loving son Spencer, are always in her heart. Her soul is now at peace with the heavenly angels. A memorial service will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Dr., Drums is assisting the family. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

David Hiram Dodd Jr., 48, of Hazleton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 6, 2020 in Hazleton. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, March 15, 1972, he was the son of Betty (Domogauer) Proctor, Nuremberg; and the late David Dodd, Sr. and spent the past 30 years in Hazleton after moving from Bradford County. David was a motorcycle mechanic for Death Row Motorcycles, Drums and formerly Vreeland Harley-Davidson, Bloomsburg. He was a member of Black Creek United Methodist Church. His children meant...

George J. Sacco, formerly of Brookhill, Sugarloaf, PA and currently residing in The Villages, FL and Kelayres, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in UF Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL, following a 1-month illness. Born in Hazleton, PA on February 17, 1954, he was the son of the late George and Theresa (LaBuda) Sacco. He was a 1971 graduate of Hazleton High School and a 1975 graduate of Penn State University. George began his career in automobile sales with Wright Motors and...

Dr. Daniel J. Tripodi, Ph.D, 81, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2020 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, following a series of complications following his open-heart surgery in August. Born in Cliffside Park, NJ, March 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles and Carrie (Pitetti) Tripodi and spent the past five years living in Eagle Rock Resort in Black Creek Township, PA after moving from Lebanon, NJ. Dr. Tripodi's industrial career was...