All Obituaries

Harry "the Hat" Brosius 1/7/1949- 3/30/2020 It is with a broken heart to announce the passing of my beloved companion of 32 years. He was the joy in my heart and sometimes a pain in mon cul, but I loved him condition free. He loved this camping trips to Canada, he loved them so much that he stayed there for 3 years, when he finally came home, he found the love of his life, Rose, then he continued his camping trips to Canada with her and their friends. He enjoyed touring with...

Diane Mary Logerfo, 59, of Sugarloaf, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Shenandoah. Born in Ashland, June 12, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Broderick) Jones and spent the past twenty years in Sugarloaf. Diane worked for Eisers in Hazleton and later for Forbo Industries, Humboldt, until her retirement. She was a member of St. John Bosco RC Church, Sugarloaf. She attended Ritz Escoffier culinary...

John R. Ashman, 58, of Ringtown, passed away late Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at his residence, following a sudden illness. Born in Hazleton, July 9, 1961, he was the son of the late Ronald Ashman and Barbara (Barlet) Onderko and spent the past 20 years in Ringtown, after moving from Drums. John was a Electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and for the past two years he had worked as an elevator inspector for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.. He was an Army...

Helen I. Roberts, 83, of Drums, passed away Monday evening, March 23, 2020, at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hazle Township, following a lengthy illness. Born in McAdoo, July 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Majetski) Prokipchak and spent the past 32 years in Drums after moving from Conyngham. Helen was a Kitchen Manager for Bishop Hafey High School and was a member of St. John Bosco RC Church, Sugarloaf and belonged to the Drums...

James F. "Wacker" Kennedy, 63, of Oneida, passed away late Sunday evening, March 22, 2020 at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Township, following a two-year illness. Born in Hazleton, July 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Cormac Jr. and Helen (Varaly) Kennedy and spent most his life in Oneida. He had also previously lived in Hazleton for 20 years. James was a Machine Operator for the Cargil Cocoa Plant, Humboldt. He was a member of St. Joseph's RC...

Justin L. Davies, 26, of Nuremberg, passed away Sunday evening March 22, 2020 at home. Born in Hazleton, July 28, 1993, he was the son of Garry and Karen Davies, Nuremberg and spent the past 11 years in Nuremberg, after moving from Zion Grove. Justin was an Auto Mechanic with a heart of gold, who enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death, by his paternal grandparents Claude and Helen Davies. Surviving in addition to his parents, are a brother Christopher Davies and his...

Henrietta A. "Honey" Yurovchak, 88, of Sugarloaf Township, passed away late Friday evening, March 20, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. Born in Sugarloaf, March 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Catherine (Welsh) Corra and spent most of her life in Sugarloaf. Henrietta was the Proprietor of Honey's Sugar Waffles. She was a member of Conyngham United Methodist Church. She loved music, singing, dress making, crocheting, quilting and her grandchildren. She was preceded...

Keona Marie Levine, 14, of Drums, passed away early Wednesday morning March 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton following injuries received in an automobile accident in Drums. Born in Hazleton, February 28, 2006, she was the daughter of Peter Levine, Drums and Charity (Hornsby) Mertz and her husband, Scott, Berwick. Keona was an eighth grade student at Drums Elementary/Middle School and was involved in cheerleading and track at the school. She was also looking forward to...

James Malcolm Pier, 94, of Sugarloaf, formerly of Montclair, NJ passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at home. Mr. Pier was born February 2, 1926, in Paterson, NJ and was the son of the late Thomas Leroy and Mary (MacLeod) Pier and attended Montclair schools. He served in the US Navy Seabees in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of operations during WWII and was a member of the American Legion, Conyngham and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8161. He was a member of...

Lucille F. Moran, 80, of Drums,passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, NY, August 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Pace) Connor and spent the past 17 years in Drums. Lucille was a Homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Good Shepherd RC Church. You always said you liked when I’d write, So I hope this is something that you would have liked. Through my tears it’s very hard to start, But one I hope you’ll...